N R. (Moonpie) reviewed on 5/25/2020 + 1175 more book reviews

When I read a really good book then find out there is a sequel, I get excited! That was the case with Coastal Breeze. After I finished reading book 1, I couldn't wait for this one!
Paul Grayson and his three daughters are starting new chapters in each of their lives at Camp Kicking Moose. Paul, with the help of his oldest daughter Cam has remodeled and decorated the derelict cabins into comfortable, appealing rentals. They are now open for business! I love the descriptions of the camp. It reminds me, before renovation, of old church camps I attended. The new changes are exciting, maybe because I have that old dream of owning a bed and breakfast.
Cam is engaged to Seth and wedding plans are in the future? Or are they? Even on the tiny island she has thrown herself into a major project. Her goal is to bring sustainable electricity to the unreliable one the residents now suffer with. Old habits are hard to change. Cam may be in a different location but her old business drive to succeed is still there, sometimes at the expense of relationships. Exciting and frightening events must take place for her to open her eyes to what is truly important.
Maddy, poor sweet Maddy. She opens an office on the island as counselor and therapist. Nervous but excited she feels she is finally living her dream. She does have clients but finds most of her skills are going to help her sisters. Her anxiety is better, that is until the new pastor parachutes in, yes parachutes! Much to her dismay she realizes it is Ricky, O'Shea the pest and tormentor of her youth, whom she has always had a crush. I feel of the three sisters, she experiences the greatest amount of change and discovery in her life. I liked how the story forces her to not only face her fears but learn to deal with things you cannot run from. Surprising facts come to light forcing Maddy to grow as a person.
Blaine makes a surprise return from culinary school and isn't at all herself. She holds a painful secret that she only shares with Maddy. Always flitting from one interest to another like a butterfly, her new plans concern her family.
I didn't want the story to end! Ms. Fisher hits it out of the ballpark again! Each character's story is a view of God working in their lives. Not only drawing upon what they have learned of Him in the past, but also recognizing His hand in their circumstances in the present. The family dynamics and personal emotions of each character are so real. While there is seriousness, there is also humor that would pop up at unexpected moments. Paul's unwanted pet duck was one of them! Peg, with her quirkiness and old Maine wisdom is my favorite character! At the end of the book is one of Blaine's recipes! A nice surprise! After reading the too short excerpt of book three at the back, I anxiously await it!!!
I received this book from Revell Publishing I exchange for an honest review. The opinions I have stated are my own.

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