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cetoria's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
tiffanyhavard's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
megrosen88's review against another edition
3.0
A favorite patient of mine, Joan, gifted me this book and little did we both know that she would pass before I had a chance to finish it. Joan told me, “I loved this book because it jumps right into the story and you learn about the characters along the way.” I couldn’t agree more. While it has a simple writing tone and a sometimes predictable plot, I still fell in love with the sights, smells, sounds and scenery of Moonlight Harbor. I don’t normally do many series anymore but this one I’ll be finishing in honor of you, Joan. ❤️
faile12's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hannalou22's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to the audiobook and can’t wait to finish the series and keep reading/listening to Shelia Roberts! It felt like a vacation read :)
jeanniechambers's review against another edition
5.0
Loved reading the first book in this series and meeting some of the characters. I love the beach, so Moonlight Harbor will be fun to read about and the fact that Icicle Falls is mentioned/cross referenced makes it even better.
Settling down with a Sheila Roberts book is like sitting on your front porch visiting with old friends- it’s a comfortable, easy feeling that never gets old. There’ll probably be laughter, good stories and maybe some tears, but you know you’ll be left with that satisfied feeling that comes with friends and good books.
Can’t wait for more from a Moonlight Harbor!
Settling down with a Sheila Roberts book is like sitting on your front porch visiting with old friends- it’s a comfortable, easy feeling that never gets old. There’ll probably be laughter, good stories and maybe some tears, but you know you’ll be left with that satisfied feeling that comes with friends and good books.
Can’t wait for more from a Moonlight Harbor!
meezcarrie's review against another edition
4.0
Roberts kicks off her new series with this delightful story of family, friendship and new beginnings. The vividly-drawn coastal Washington setting comes alive (and may cause serious cravings for caramel corn, blackberry coffee cake, bubble gum ice cream and saltwater taffy). Readers will instantly relate to Jenna Jones as she heads to Moonlight Harbor to recover from her bitter divorce and help her great-aunt Edie restore The Driftwood Inn. Handyman (use that term loosely) Pete and Jolly Roger the parrot bring humor, and Aunt Edie brings a little bit of sass. The ups and downs of the bigger-than-she-anticipated renovations and her tumultuous relationship with her hurting teenage daughter threaten to break Jenna’s spirit but her resolve – and the genuine friendships she forms in the process – is inspiring. A couple of romantic potentials simmer in the background, a tough choice for Jenna and ultimately for readers since both men are good guys who also happen to be good-looking.
jquinn's review against another edition
5.0
This was a cute story. Looking forward into getting book 2.
skjacksontum's review against another edition
1.0
Did I read the same book as others? What takes me out of a book, even chic light, beach reading? Plot holes. I realize this will come across as negative, but they are things that bugged me about the book. I know it is a lot to expect from a summer, romancy kind of book, of which there was zero romance.. but it is what it is. I paid for the book versus getting a free copy like several who reviewed the book (I am extremely skeptical of the NetGalley reviewers - I have not seen one negative review).
I live in Washington - I kept picturing the town to be a lot like either Ocean Shores or Long Beach. But as soon as Quinault was mentioned, it took me completely out of the book. There is NO "beachy kind of beach" near Quinault. It is rain forest and rocky shores.
The whole money being a protagonist in the story "not having enough to save the inn" just bugged me. The inability to finance the inn. Banks don't want to lose money. The banker kept saying "your aunt is behind on her payments and she had mortgaged the inn". End of story, not even a believable discussion about how the main character was going to get caught up. Banks will do whatever they need to avoid foreclosure. On top of the fact that Brodie, the real estate guy, kept saying how valuable the land was. So, refinance with both the land and the inn as collateral.
And the story of her having to pay alimony. Well, for one massage therapists do NOT make that much money, probably on average of $23K a year. And to make the lead character pay her husband alimony was not a believable scenario when she should have received back child support from him.
The characters were too one-dimensional. The nerdy, pocket protector accountant, the "i won't give you a loan" banker. Aunt Eddie was an unbelievable hot mess. And Pete... there was an allusion that he was more to Eddie, but I can't in my wildest dreams imagine she'd allow him to stay rent free, doing nothing. And to be that cantankerous, and lazy... made for an unpleasant character. I can take cantankerous with those who work or still do good quietly. I did like the owner of the hardware store.
And to have it mentioned several times throughout the book how they were "strong women" did not shine through the lead character.
It is my review.
I live in Washington - I kept picturing the town to be a lot like either Ocean Shores or Long Beach. But as soon as Quinault was mentioned, it took me completely out of the book. There is NO "beachy kind of beach" near Quinault. It is rain forest and rocky shores.
The whole money being a protagonist in the story "not having enough to save the inn" just bugged me. The inability to finance the inn. Banks don't want to lose money. The banker kept saying "your aunt is behind on her payments and she had mortgaged the inn". End of story, not even a believable discussion about how the main character was going to get caught up. Banks will do whatever they need to avoid foreclosure. On top of the fact that Brodie, the real estate guy, kept saying how valuable the land was. So, refinance with both the land and the inn as collateral.
And the story of her having to pay alimony. Well, for one massage therapists do NOT make that much money, probably on average of $23K a year. And to make the lead character pay her husband alimony was not a believable scenario when she should have received back child support from him.
The characters were too one-dimensional. The nerdy, pocket protector accountant, the "i won't give you a loan" banker. Aunt Eddie was an unbelievable hot mess. And Pete... there was an allusion that he was more to Eddie, but I can't in my wildest dreams imagine she'd allow him to stay rent free, doing nothing. And to be that cantankerous, and lazy... made for an unpleasant character. I can take cantankerous with those who work or still do good quietly. I did like the owner of the hardware store.
And to have it mentioned several times throughout the book how they were "strong women" did not shine through the lead character.
It is my review.