Summer Beach: Seabreeze Inn

A widowed artist. An old crush. One summer to get her life back. **A USA Today bestseller.** "Jan Moran is a favorite author of mine. All in all a fun read that grabs you at the start." -Tina Sloan, Author, and Award-Winning Actress Ivy Marin's life implodes after discovering that her late husband had spent their life savings on a beach house. Strapped for cash as an art teacher and with nowhere to go, Ivy and her recently jilted sister head to Summer Beach to recreate their lives. If only renovating a historical home didn't unveil a host of hidden secrets in the beachside community-and the mayor wasn't her former high school crush. Bennett Dylan led a campaign against Ivy's late husband to block the rezoning of the beach house land for a high-rise resort. Although it's been ten years since his wife's death, Bennett is avoiding the pain of loving-and possibly losing-another woman. And then the FBI shows up... Ivy's demands for a zoning variance for a bed-and-breakfast couldn't come at a worse time for him. Despite distractions, Ivy has one summer to sway the town to salvage her livelihood and the new life in Summer Beach she's come to love. With spellbinding intrigue and poignant self-discovery, Seabreeze Inn is a sweet summer beach read. If you like sun-soaked beach sagas you can lose yourself in, Seabreeze Inn and Summer Beach's fascinating characters are for you. Start your vacation in Summer Beach now with Seabreeze Inn and the Summer Beach series. After that, the Summer Beach fun continues with the new Coral Cottage. Find out why readers say, "Life is better in Summer Beach." REVIEWS More than 2500 5-star reviews on Goodreads and Amazon! "SEABREEZE INN is truly an enjoyable, lovely read that will lift your spirits. If you enjoy a light, breezy read, old houses, and characters with secrets, you will want to add this book to your TBR. Art lovers will also enjoy this book that slips in a little romance." - Silver's Reviews "An entertaining beach read that offers multi-generational context and humor." - InD'Tale Magazine "A wonderful story that is great at any time of the year. Will make you feel like the sea breeze is streaming through your hair." - Laura Bradbury, Bestselling Author, My Grape Year "I love stories where the protagonist connects with an old love! Especially if the story is set at the beach. Wonderful characters and a sweet story. Doesn't get much better." - Kellie Coates Gilbert, Bestselling Author, The Pacific Bay Series "Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance." - USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster "Sweet romance with a mystery." - Romance in Her Prime "Jan Moran is a favorite author of mine. All in all a fun read that grabs you at the start." - Tina Sloan, Author of Changing Shoes, Award-Winning Actress"A novel that gives fans of romantic sagas a compelling voice to follow." Booklist "The perfect blend of mystery and romance...the women in Jan's stories are always intelligent and strong. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family. The story evoked a wide range of emotions but most of all love. " - Betty's Reviews Series OrderSeabreeze InnSeabreeze SummerSeabreeze SunsetSeabreeze ChristmasSeabreeze WeddingSeabreeze Book ClubCoral CottageCoral CafeCoral Holiday(To be announced)

Two sisters. One unforgettable summer. While renovating an old beach house, Ivy and her sister, Shelly, suddenly have full occupancy after fire forces Summer Beach residents from their homes. Even the mayor, Bennett Dylan, who was Ivy's high school crush, moves in. As the summer heats up, attractions simmer and feuds erupt. Living in the house Bennett had hoped could be a community center, he finds himself at odds with Ivy's campaign for a bed-and-breakfast zoning change. And when valuable items disappear from the inn, Bennett's friend Mitch, who owns the popular Java Beach coffee shop, is the prime suspect. Shelly's romance with Mitch cools when his old criminal record emerges, which leads her to question if Summer Beach is the right place for her. Despite the chaos, Ivy has just one summer to save the house from an impending tax sale. And when a documentary filmmaker arrives to reconstruct the history of the old house and its secretive former owner, yet another secret emerges from an unlikely place. Seabreeze Summer is a sweet summer beach read and the second novel in the Summer Beach series after the Seabreeze Inn. Book your reservation in this small beachside town of intriguing characters now.

Untangling secrets at a historic beach inn has unimagined surprises. With the high summer season underway at the Seabreeze Inn, Ivy Bay faces new challenges. She has just one season to make the inn a success to pay the tax bill her late husband left behind. And, her neighbor's lawsuit could mean an end to the Seabreeze Inn. Yet her daughter Sunny's arrival in Summer Beach is also a chance to renew their strained relationship. While the mayor, Bennett Dylan, develops deeper feelings for Ivy, new trials weigh on their romantic relationship. Sensing Ivy's sadness over her sister Shelly's departure, Bennett encourages Mitch, the Java Beach owner, to contact Shelly. And, Sunny fears Bennett might be a replacement for her father. Amid the turmoil, Ivy discovers another clue from the old house's original owner. The woman's story makes Ivy reflect on what the house means to her and all of Summer Beach. Seabreeze Sunset is a sweet summer beach read. Book your reservation in this small beachside town of intriguing characters now.

A season of joy. The spirit of family. When sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay discover crates of vintage Christmas decorations at the Seabreeze Inn, they decide to open their historic beach house to the residents of Summer Beach. From a Gingerbread Bake-off and a Santa Sprint on the beach to a mysterious guest who has an unusual effect on those around him, the Seabreeze Inn is the place to be this holiday season. Families and friends come together, and love is in the air, until a priceless discovery at the beachside inn complicates matters. While Ivy creates a holiday special for single guests with nowhere else to go, Bennett Dylan, the mayor of Summer Beach, helps organize Christmas celebrations. However, the holidays will test Ivy and Bennett's relationship, especially when Ivy's grown children voice their opinions. As hidden secrets surface, Ivy faces a decision that could change her life.

The high summer season. A long-awaited wedding. Surprises at a historic beach inn. **From a USA Today bestselling author** At the historic Seabreeze Inn, sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay are busier than ever with wedding plans of their own, although challenges threaten to derail the special events. New guests are also throwing a wedding at the inn, bringing a host of trials and chaos. As Ivy prepares the old beach house for a season of weddings, surprising discoveries from decades past arise that could change even the best of plans. RSVP now and join the party on the beach. Seabreeze Wedding is a favorite in the beloved Summer Beach series that may also be read as a stand-alone novel. The heartwarming story is set on the sunny Southern California coastline. Visit the small town of Summer Beach now, where the bonds of friendship and love prove unbreakable.

When sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay form a book club to help support a local bookshop on the beach, friends, and guests of the old beach house inn are eager to join, although one new member harbors a potentially devastating secret. Meanwhile, a discovery in the historic beach house inn brings the past to light, and recently widowed Ivy grapples with the idea of a new marriage. But when a threat arises during a book club meeting that could impact the entire beach community, members pull together, proving that the bonds of family and friendship are more important than ever in Summer Beach. Discover the latest chapter in the Summer Beach series set on sunny California shores.

Join the fun of the first Spa Week at the Seabreeze Inn! As Ivy is trying to adjust to a new marriage, she also has to welcome spa guests and deal with more secrets her old beach house reveals-this time, from the Roaring Twenties. Added to that, her sister Shelly is nervous about having her first baby. Will Ivy manage to pull off the first spa week and juggle her new life in Summer Beach? Along the shores, more surprising discoveries fill the gossipy local residents with fresh speculation. In the charming town of Summer Beach, news travels fast. Can Ivy come to terms with that and the nagging ghostly presence of Amelia Erickson, the former owner of the Seabreeze Inn?

What could possibly go wrong at a family reunion? At the Seabreeze Inn, you just never know...Ivy and Shelly are hosting a long-awaited family reunion at the Seabreeze Inn. What better time than a reunion for family secrets to emerge? This season, gather on the shores of Summer Beach for the fun and ocean breezes, as well as unexpected events…Discover the latest chapter in the Summer Beach series set on sunny California shores, and find out why readers say, "Life is better in Summer Beach." If you love clean romance and women's fiction with fun characters you'll want as friends, this series is for you!REVIEWS for the SUMMER BEACH SERIESMore than 10,000 5-star reviews on Goodreads and Retailers!"I love stories where the protagonist connects with an old love! Especially if the story is set at the beach. Wonderful characters and a sweet story. Doesn't get much better." - Kellie Coates Gilbert, Bestselling Author, The Pacific Bay Series"A wonderful story that is great at any time of the year. Will make you feel like the sea breeze is streaming through your hair." - Laura Bradbury, Bestselling Author, My Grape Year"Sweet romance with a mystery." - Romance in Her Prime"SEABREEZE INN is truly an enjoyable, lovely read that will lift your spirits. If you enjoy a light, breezy read, old houses, and characters with secrets, you will want to add this book to your TBR. Art lovers will also enjoy this book that slips in a little romance." - Silver's Reviews Jan Moran is a USA Today bestselling author of 20th-century historical and contemporary novels, including The Chocolatier, Hepburn's Necklace, the Summer Beach and Coral Cottage series, The Winemakers, Scent of Triumph, and the Love California series. Her historical novels have been translated into German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Bulgarian, and Lithuanian, among other languages, and have also been published in audiobook and large print editions. Jan has been featured in international media, including CNN, Allure, Elle, Vogue, InStyle, Costco, and Women's Wear Daily. Visit her at JanMoran.com. A USA Today bestselling series! Two sisters embark on a journey to transform an old grand dame of a beach house into a beachside inn. However, the house has fascinating secrets of its own that reach into the historical past. Find out why readers say," Life is better in Summer Beach!" The Summer Beach series is feel-good, romantic women's fiction in the style of Mary Kay Andrews, Elin Hilderbrand, and Mary Alice Monroe. Enjoy this uplifting series now! Also in audiobook, paperback, hardcover, and large print.

At last, a long-awaited honeymoon for Ivy and Bennett…but it's unlike any other. After embarking on a second marriage, Ivy and Bennett are eager to enjoy a relaxing holiday. However, when their flight to sunny shores is rerouted to a glittering city by the sea, they seize the chance to explore historical connections to Ivy's Seabreeze Inn. Yet, their discovery could have far-reaching effects. Meanwhile, unexpected events at Ivy's Seabreeze Inn also threaten to derail travel plans. Ivy's sister Shelly and their niece Poppy do their best to handle the mishaps. Will they be up to the task, or will Ivy and Bennett have to delay their honeymoon once again? Discover the latest chapter in the Summer Beach series set on sunny California shores, and find out why readers say, "Life is better in Summer Beach." From a USA Today bestselling author. Available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, large print, and audiobook. REVIEWS for the SUMMER BEACH SERIES More than 10,000 5-star reviews on Goodreads and Amazon! "I love stories where the protagonist connects with an old love! Especially if the story is set at the beach. Wonderful characters and a sweet story. Doesn't get much better." - Kellie Coates Gilbert, Bestselling Author, The Pacific Bay Series "Sweet romance with a mystery." - Romance in Her Prime

The future of the Seabreeze Inn hinges on one gala event, but will the history of the beachside inn threaten its survival? When Ivy Bay's historic Seabreeze Inn requires critical repairs, a benefactor offers help, and the announcement ripples through the art world and beyond. However, the auction of an incomparable Victorian necklace attracts people Ivy never expected. Soon, a host of characters descend on quiet Summer Beach and the beachside inn for a fundraising gala and auction, but are Ivy and her sister Shelly up to such a momentous event? Deep-rooted connections surface and the future of the inn hangs in the balance. Discover the latest chapter in the Summer Beach series set on sunny California shores, and find out why readers say, "Life is better in Summer Beach." From a USA Today bestselling author.

A mysterious guest. A charming bookmobile. A beach house renovation that reveals a long-held secret. As Ivy Bay and her sister Shelly breathe new life into the Seabreeze Inn, an unexpected visitor rolls into towndriving a charming, book-filled bus. But who is this intriguing newcomer, and what stories does she bring? While Ivy lobbies against her husband for a new town library, the renovation reveals a secret that will change everything they imagined. Escape to Summer Beach, where friendships bloom, love lingers in the sunshine, and a touch of mystery keeps everyone guessing. Dive into the next heartwarming chapter of this beloved series! Find out why readers say, Life is better in Summer Beach. From a USA Today bestselling author. Read in ebook, paperback, hardcover, audiobook, and large print. Genres: Clean & wholesome romance; women's fiction; family life, sisters & siblings.

A festive harvest celebration at the Seabreeze Inn takes an unexpected turn… The Seabreeze Inn is ready to welcome guests for a grand harvest celebration, unveiling the vintage beach house's stunning renovations for the season's most anticipated gathering. Locals and returning guests come together for an unforgettable evening filled with warmhearted traditions. But just as the autumn festivities begin, a surprise threatens to derail the celebration. With her reputation on the line, can Ivy salvage the event before it's too late? Or will this night be remembered for all the wrong reasons?