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  1. HS Mom of 4
    Georgia, USA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Wonderful story from a great storyteller!
    July 11, 2012
    HS Mom of 4
    Georgia, USA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Tidewater Inn, Hope Beach Series #1.
    ISBN: 9781595547811

    Available: ebook 7/17/12, paperback 7/29/12

    The Hope Beach Series #1

    Christian fiction / Romantic Suspense

    Thomas Nelson Publisher

    Welcome to Hope Beach. A place of intoxicating beauty . . . where trouble hits with the force of a hurricane.

    Inheriting a beautiful old hotel on the Outer Banks could be a dream come true for Libby. The inn cries out for her restorer's talent and love of history. She's delighted to learn of the family she never knew she had. And the handsome Coast Guard lieutenant she's met there on the island could definitely be the man of her dreams.

    But Libby soon realizes that the only way she can afford the upkeep on the inn is to sell it to developers who are stalking the island. The father who willed her the inn has died before she could meet him, and her newfound brother and sister are convinced she's there to steal their birthright. Worst of all, her best friend and business partner has been kidnapped before her eyes, and Libby's under suspicion for the crime.

    Libby's dream come true is becoming a nightmare. Her only option is to find her friend and prove her innocence, or lose everything on the shores of Hope Island. (Publisher's Description)

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    a kidnapped friend

    a father's last wish

    a cave keeping secrets

    a family she never knew

    What would you do if you witnessed your best friend and business partner kidnapped via a beach webcam? How hard would you work to find her knowing that the police feel you are the prime suspect? Who would you trust to look out for your best interests when many feel you don't belong there? How do you extend grace and mercy to siblings you have never met and who don't want to know you?

    Colleen Coble has an award-winning book on her hands. She has brought Libby, Nicole, Vanessa, Brent, Aunt Pearl, and more to life! The relationships among the characters is well written... stressing both the positive and negative feelings. The emotional ups-and-downs keep the reader involved along with the many twists and turns in the plot. The Christian faith of the characters is woven in so easily... from a simple WWJD necklace to a simple prayer of faith to receive Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. Great story! One that will stay with me for a long time!

    I look forward to reading the second book in The Hope Beach series, Rosemary Cottage, available July 2013!

    I received a complimentary ebook of Tidewater Inn from Thomas Nelson and their BookSneeze program for my honest review.

    Blessings,

    Ellen
  2. debwilson
    Summerfield, FL
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    December 21, 2013
    debwilson
    Summerfield, FL
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Libby Holladay is a historic preservationist with no idea of her own roots. When her business partner, Nicole, uncovers some information regarding an inheritance on a remote island, Libby is thrilled to be the owner of a beautiful, old inn. Not only did her father leave her a dream renovation on a private beach, he left behind a family for Libby to get acquainted with.

    But things are not as they seem. Libby's half siblings, Vanessa and Brent are not welcoming, and Nicole is kidnapped before she can give tell Libby what she knows. Now Libby is under suspicion for the crime, and things in the past are coming up at the most inopportune times. She has no way to prove her innocence, and time is running out as the evidence mounts against her. Even the helpful Coast Guard lieutenant who is cousin to the sheriff may not be able to help her. Will Libby be able to prove she didn't hurt Nicole? Will anyone be able to find out who did? And will the hurt between her and her father's children every be bridged?

    This book was an attention grabber from the first page. I loved the setting, although I will admit it took a little while to enjoy the setting at first. But Bree and Samson won me over, as did the rumors of Blackbeard's treasure. The characters were a fun bunch, especially misguided, grieving Zach. But of course, everything works out in the end. I've learned the hard way to enjoy the happy endings, because some writers seem to not take that into consideration. Coble gives us just the right mixture of suspense mystery, and of course, romance.
  3. Wilani
    Franklin, NC
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Great Read
    December 20, 2013
    Wilani
    Franklin, NC
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Tidewater Inn, Hope Beach Series #1.
    This is the first book in a series that takes place on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Through all the twists and turns of this plot,I did not have a clue as to the suspects. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the second book in the series.
  4. Grandma Jo
    Jamestown N.D,
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    It was a fast moving story with good moral values.
    July 12, 2013
    Grandma Jo
    Jamestown N.D,
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Tidewater Inn, Hope Beach Series #1.
    This story showed how even after the death of the father a note which he wrote influenced his daughter to show love and forgiveness to siblings she did not know she had.
  5. debwilson
    Summerfield, FL
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    July 2, 2013
    debwilson
    Summerfield, FL
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Tidewater Inn, Hope Beach Series #1.
    Libby Holladay is a historic preservationist with no idea of her own roots. When her business partner, Nicole, uncovers some information regarding an inheritance on a remote island, Libby is thrilled to be the owner of a beautiful, old inn. Not only did her father leave her a dream renovation on a private beach, he left behind a family for Libby to get acquainted with.

    But things are not as they seem. Libby's half siblings, Vanessa and Brent are not welcoming, and Nicole is kidnapped before she can give tell Libby what she knows. Now Libby is under suspicion for the crime, and things in the past are coming up at the most inopportune times. She has no way to prove her innocence, and time is running out as the evidence mounts against her. Even the helpful Coast Guard lieutenant who is cousin to the sheriff may not be able to help her. Will Libby be able to prove she didn't hurt Nicole? Will anyone be able to find out who did? And will the hurt between her and her father's children every be bridged?

    This book was an attention grabber from the first page. I loved the setting, although I will admit it took a little while to enjoy the setting at first. But Bree and Samson won me over, as did the rumors of Blackbeard's treasure. The characters were a fun bunch, especially misguided, grieving Zach. But of course, everything works out in the end. I've learned the hard way to enjoy the happy endings, because some writers seem to not take that into consideration. Coble gives us just the right mixture of suspense mystery, and of course, romance.
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