Harbor Secrets
Harbor Secrets
The Legacy of Sunset Cove Book 1
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Harbor Secrets.
A Peaceful Coastal Town…Threatened by a Storm of Secrets
It’s 1916 when newspaper woman Anna McDowell learns her estranged father has suffered a stroke. Deciding it’s time to repair bridges, Anna packs up her precocious adolescent daughter and heads for her hometown in Sunset Cove, Oregon.
Although much has changed since the turn of the century, some things haven’t. Anna finds the staff of her father’s paper not exactly eager to welcome a woman into the editor-in-chief role, but her father insists he wants her at the helm. Anna is quickly pulled into the charming town and her new position…but just as quickly learns this seaside getaway harbors some dark and dangerous secrets.
With Oregon’s new statewide prohibition in effect, crime has crept along the seacoast and invaded even idyllic Sunset Cove. Anna only meant to get to know her father again over the summer, but instead, she finds herself rooting out the biggest story the town has ever seen—and trying to keep her daughter safe from it all.
About Melody Carlson
Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales of around 6.5 million) for teens, women, and children. That’s a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a “storyteller.”
Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, True Colors, etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world.
Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year.
She’s won a number of awards (including RT’s Career Achievement Award, the Rita, and the Gold medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV.
Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog.
My Thoughts on Harbor Secrets:
Melody Carlson is a favorite author of mine. There are very few of her works that I have not loved and enjoyed every moment of reading. This book was amazing and gets added to the list of all the ones I recommend.
First, the characters are very down to earth and relatable. I loved getting to know them. Mac especially is a fun character and I enjoyed that he was portrayed as having suffered a stroke. Being a nurse I always love when medical stuff comes in and I can say hey they got that right or hmm maybe they should check their facts again.
Second, it was a super fast read. It’s a clean read. I literally sat down to rock my baby for her nap, held her for her nap, and boom half the book was done. It read quickly and effortlessly. I did not need to flip back to find out who characters were or where they fit into the big picture of things.
I enjoyed seeing Anna try to help out her old school friend. Having their daughters become friends is a nice touch as well.
And should I mention the THREE gentlemen coming calling on the main character? Or how much I love fiery redheads? And of course, we all know that I definitely believe women can be and are wonderful writers.
Can Anna save her father’s newspaper? What about her own reputation? Will her father survive his stroke and get back to his former self? Why is her mother back in town? And where is the alcohol coming from and who is responsible?
Great book! Highly recommend as a fast clean read. Some mystery, some conflict, some shady characters, and a tiny bit of romance.
I would not call this a Christian book in that it is not full of scriptures and such though it does have good themes to it. It would definitely be called good fiction in my book. Possibly even good historical fiction as it covers being just pre-war and centered around prohibition and women’s rights.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
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