Cottage on Oceanview Lane

Cottage on Oceanview Lane
Author: Lilly Mirren
Publisher: Black Lab Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When a renowned book editor returns to her roots, she rediscovers her strength & her passion in this heartwarming novel from the author of The Waratah Inn. Sarah Flannigan is moving home to the small, beachside hamlet of Emerald Cove. After years in the city building a career as an editor at one of the top publishing houses in the country, she’s uprooting her life to help her mother run the family cafe after the divorce. Cindy Flannigan never thought she’d find herself single and alone in her sixties, but when her husband runs off with a younger woman, she uncovers secret debts he’s accumulated that will leave her in dire financial straits for the first time in her life. She calls on her eldest child to help and is delightfully surprised when her daughter moves home to the Cove. But concerns for her daughter's future happiness soon mar the reunion. Newlywed Meg has always wanted a family to love, so when she and Brad spend their honeymoon in Hawaii it seems like a dream come true. What happens next will change their lives forever. Visit beautiful Emerald Cove where a delightful ensemble cast of characters will warm your heart as you follow along with the ups and downs of their lives in this small beachside town. This is the first book in a continuing series for fans of Debbie Macomber.

An Emerald Cove Christmas

An Emerald Cove Christmas
Author: Lilly Mirren
Publisher: Black Lab Press
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2021-11-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The USA Today Bestselling author of The Waratah Inn series, Lilly Mirren, proves there’s no place like Emerald Cove for the holidays. Adele Flannigan wants a fresh start. She’s moved back to the Cove to escape a failed affair and to repair her broken heart. When a handsome new resident in the small beachside village helps load a Christmas tree into her car, she realises there may be a chance for a Merry Christmas, after all. Cindy’s hosting Christmas, but the Flannigan family has changed in recent years and she’s nervous about how things will go. There’s been a divorce, new members added, stray dogs adopted, heartbreak, romance and even a brand new bouncing baby. Christmas at Cindy’s has the potential to be a delightful family feast, or to set off fireworks that could ruin the entire holiday. Can this blended family learn to love one another during the Christmas season or will their family be torn apart? A big family Christmas may be just what the doctor ordered for these residents of Emerald Cove. This is the fifth book in the Emerald Cove series.

Seaside Manor Bed and Breakfast

Seaside Manor Bed and Breakfast
Author: Lilly Mirren
Publisher: Black Lab Press
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The heartwarming second installment in the Emerald Cove saga from a USA Today Bestselling Author. The Seaside Manor Bed & Breakfast has been an institution in Emerald Cove for as long as anyone can remember. But things are changing and Diana is nervous about what the future might hold for her and her husband, not to mention the historic business. With no experience to back him up, Ethan Flannigan moves back home to the Cove and takes on the bed and breakfast as a part-owner. Diana’s niece, Emily, agrees to help her aunt and uncle, but the charming man they sold half of the business to does nothing but get under her skin, even if the spark between them is hard to ignore. Rebecca Mair is the new cop in town but she’s got a secret she hasn’t shared with anyone else, including her boss, and that secret is about to catch up with her. Sarah Flannigan finally has the man of her dreams, but her career is spiraling out of control. With a difficult choice set before her, will she stay in the Cove with Mick and her family, or head back to the city to save her job?

The Beach Cottage

The Beach Cottage
Author: Lilly Mirren
Publisher: Black Lab Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1922650145

She says that she’s his daughter. Could the shocking claim be true? Beatrice is speechless. It’s something she never expected — a secret daughter. She and Aiden have only just renewed their romance, after decades apart, and he never mentioned a child. Did he know she existed? Their budding relationship may not survive a scandal this big. Penny’s brother comes back into her life along with her high school nemesis, his best friend. There’s one rule her brother has always held his friends to — no dating his sister. But she’s an adult now, does the rule still stand? Plus the friend has information about the photos that were found hidden inside the cottage walls. However, his revelation may uncover more questions than answers. Taya’s coming to terms with the new competition in town, an upscale resort built by her very own father. It could mean the end for the Blue Shoal Inn. Then Beatrice’s ex-husband comes back into the picture and throws a spanner into the works with a shocking announcement. The Coral Island series is full of family drama, sweet romance, renewal, mystery, and friendship. This is the second book in the series and ends on a cliff hanger. Be sure to read book 1, The Island, before starting this one.

The Island Bookshop

The Island Bookshop
Author: Lilly Mirren
Publisher: Black Lab Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2023-04-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1922650226

Eveleigh’s Books is a staple on the island and has been for years, but a newcomer to the island might bring the shop’s downfall. Evie’s book club friends are the people in the world she relies on most. But when one of the newer members finds herself confronted with her past, the rest of the club will do what they can to help, endangering the existence of the bookshop without realising it. When Charmaine’s past comes calling, she reverts to her old way of living — running and hiding. She’s not used to having friends. But on Coral Island, everyone is a friend. And this time Charmaine will find that being part of a close knit community is the one thing that will save her. Penny and Rowan are newlyweds, but their new lifestyle comes with challenges neither one of them is used to facing. Can their marriage withstand the tension or will it be over before it’s really begun? Dani brings her boyfriend home to the island to meet her family, but he’s not the sort of son-in-law Beatrice ever imagined she’d have. Will she be able to welcome and accept this stranger into her family, or will she inadvertently push her daughter away? The Coral Island series is full of family drama, sweet romance, renewal, mystery, and friendship. This is the fifth book in the series and ends on a cliff hanger. Be sure to read books 1-4,before starting this one.

An Island Reunion

An Island Reunion
Author: Lilly Mirren
Publisher: Black Lab Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2023-06-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1922650242

Our Coral Island friends are having a school reunion. What could possibly go wrong? It seems as though things in Taya’s life are finally running smoothly, when she’s faced with an unexpected tragedy that could bring her entire world crashing down around her. Beatrice and Aidan take their dream trip around Europe to recover from the cafe disaster. When they return to the island, she throws herself into organising a high school reunion. But can she pull it all together in time? Penny and Rowan must deal with the cracks in their relationship and find a way to cope with their differences as they navigate life as newlyweds. They’ll discover that a happy marriage isn’t as easy to nurture as they thought it would be. It’s been thirty years since the friends graduated from Coral Island State High School and the class is returning to the island to celebrate. But there will be more people at the reunion than were invited, and someone will leave in handcuffs. When this group of friends finally solve the murder mystery that has dogged them for decades, the revelations uncovered will shake them to the core. The Coral Island series is full of family drama, sweet romance, renewal, mystery, and friendship. This is the sixth book in the series. Be sure to read books 1-5, before starting this one.

The Island

The Island
Author: Lilly Mirren
Publisher: Black Lab Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2022-08-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1922650129

"I've met someone else... we're in love... I want a divorce." Beatrice is starting her life over after her husband broke the news of his affair moments before their anniversary party and vow renewal. His revelation derails her. Her children have left home and she’d always imagined she and her husband would travel and grow old together. But now she’s unsure of where her life is headed. With nowhere left to turn, she goes home to Coral Island to visit her estranged father. She stays in the old beach cottage from her childhood years and uncovers a hidden roll of fifty-year-old undeveloped photos. Who put them there and why? Will she find answers & purpose on the island, rekindling old friendships and rediscovering a long-lost love? Or will she be driven back to the city and her failed marriage? The perfect beach read, this women’s divorce fiction novel will take you on a heartwarming journey of renewal with its cast of endearing characters and scenic coastal vistas. If you love women’s fiction and small-town clean romance, take a trip to Coral Island today. The Coral Island series is full of family drama, friendship, sweet romance, second chances and mystery. This is the first book in an ongoing series and ends on a cliff hanger. ★★★★★ “This is a great book that you don't want to miss, it makes you want to go to Coral Island! I can't wait for the next book in this series.” - Reviewer

The Blue Shoal Inn

The Blue Shoal Inn
Author: Lilly Mirren
Publisher: Black Lab Press
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2022-11-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 192265017X

The Blue Shoal Inn faces its biggest challenge yet. Will it close its doors, or will Taya find a way to save it? Taya’s inn is under threat. Her father’s company has built a five star resort in Blue Shoal and is taking her business. She renovates the inn, as a last ditch effort to keep it afloat, but will finally have to make a decision about whether to hold onto the past or embrace the future. When her father hires a handsome manager for his new resort, Taya wants to hate him but witnesses him do something unexpected that causes everything she thought she believed to unravel. Rowan reconnects with his estranged stepfather, Buck, but questions still hang over Buck’s head about the murder of Penny’s grandmother. He was once a suspect, but was cleared of any wrongdoing. Still, Penny and her friends do some digging and will discover that not everything is as it seems. When, Rowan and Penny have a decision to make that could mean big changes for both of them, they'll learn a truth about their past that has been hidden for far too long. The Coral Island series is full of family drama, sweet romance, renewal, mystery, and friendship. This is the third book in the series and ends on a cliff hanger. Be sure to read book 1, The Island, and book 2, The Beach Cottage, before starting this one.

The Wedding Dress

The Wedding Dress
Author: Lilly Mirren
Publisher: Black Lab Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2023-12-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

An accident that changes her life and the man who helps her to walk and to hope again. A heartwarming love story from a USA Today bestselling author. Amelia has had a tough life — parents who couldn’t raise her, a string of foster families and siblings she rarely sees. But when her favourite foster mother dies she'll stumble across something in the attic that will change everything. A wedding dress and a box full of letters that open Milly's eyes to the truth about her past. Callum's ready to move on from his career with the police force after losing his partner in an accident. A new career direction gives him a chance to start again. When he meets a woman who has lost all hope, he finds purpose in helping her rediscover herself during the most challenging season she’s ever had to face. Beautifully moving and romantic, this unforgettable love story will move you and keep the pages turning all night long. Fall in love with Amelia and Callum in “The Wedding Dress."

Island Weddings

Island Weddings
Author: Lilly Mirren
Publisher: Black Lab Press
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2023-01-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 192265020X

Secrets and lies threaten to tear Coral Island’s close knit community apart. Charmaine moves to Coral Island and lands a job working at a local florist shop. It seems as though the entire island has caught wedding fever, with weddings planned every weekend. It’s a good opportunity for her to get to know the locals, but what she doesn’t expect is to be thrown into the middle of a family drama. Penny and Rowan’s wedding is coming up fast and Penny’s working too hard to give it her full attention. Rowan’s still figuring out what to do with his life when a suggestion from a friend gives them both an idea. Could change bring them closer together or will it push them apart? Beatrice and Aidan are content with how their lives are going, but one heated night results in an impulsive proposal. They’ll have to decide whether to give in to the romance or let common sense prevail. Coral Island has wedding fever. Can these couples withstand the heat? The Coral Island series is full of family drama, sweet romance, renewal, mystery, and friendship.