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Serenity by the Sea

Serenity by the Sea, August 2024
The Gull Island #2
by Jennifer Vido

Wild Rose Press
Featuring: Hailey Maybank; Will Purdey
272 pages
ISBN: 1509256431
EAN: 9781509256433
Kindle: B0D47SZJXX
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"A Light Breezy Feel-Good Romance Set in South Carolina's Lowcountry"

Fresh Fiction Review

Serenity by the Sea
Jennifer Vido

Reviewed by Sandra Martin
Posted July 29, 2024

Romance Contemporary

SERENITY BY THE SEA, the second book in the Gull Island series, is a feel-good summer breezy romance set in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Linger on the sand, smell the salt air, and enjoy this sweet romance between a celebrity designer looking for a new start and a local construction project manager working his way up at his family’s business. 


Hailey Maybank is recovering from a high-profile split from her philandering celebrity chef husband in Atlanta. She has agreed to travel to Gull Island and lend her expertise to the renovation of her friend’s family beach house. The trip promises to be a nice escape from the drama with her ex and the paparazzi. When Hailey is literally knocked over by Will Purdey, she doesn’t realize that she’s met the man who may just heal her wounded heart. As the two tackle the renovation project, they’ll face a few bumps in the road, but will they resolve their differences and become a formidable design team?


SERENITY BY THE SEA is a light, breezy romance that transports readers to the charming community of Gull Island. Hailey is a smart professional woman who is used to being in charge. Will is a local boy who knows the area and wants to incorporate eco-friendly designs into his projects. Together, they learn to work efficiently, and Hailey begins to see a life for herself on the island. The romance evolves nicely with Will introducing Hailey to the island’s citizens and community events. The pacing is perfect, and the pair work out their differences with humor and heart. The setting, mood, and atmosphere of the novel are lighthearted and fun. Readers will enjoy this second trip to Gull Island, where new love and the Lowcountry’s charm are on full display. 

 

 

 

 

 

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SUMMARY

Will a celebrity designer and her stubborn project manager sabotage their renovation or fall madly in love? Celebrity designer Hailey Maybank escapes to Gull Island to reinvent herself after a high-profile divorce, lending her expertise on a renovation project. Working with the boss's son comes with complications, but will she risk her reputation for a chance at love? Will Purdey is vying to become a partner in the family business by showcasing his design skills on the firm's latest project. Partnering with a famous designer with a tarnished reputation can ruin his plans, but will his growing attraction for the colorful artist allow him to get the job done?


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