The Seaside Café
May 2020 · The Book Club Book 1 · Dafina
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Set on breathtaking Coates Island, off the coast of North Carolina, bestselling author Rochelle Alers’ new series debut brings together three book-loving women whose summer will offer a chance to rewrite their
own stories . . .
For three decades, the Seaside Café has served delicious meals to locals and island tourists alike. Kayana Johnson has moved home to help her brother run the café—and to nurse her wounds following a deep betrayal. Between cooking favorite recipes—creole chicken with buttermilk waffles, her grandmother’s famous mac and cheese—and spending time reading, Kayana is trying to embrace a life free of entanglements, while staying open to new connections . . .
After striking up conversation with two customers, Kayana suggests a summer book club. Each week, they’ll meet on the patio to talk about their favorite novels. But there are plot twists awaiting them in real life too. For schoolteacher Leah, this two-month sojourn is the first taste of freedom she’s had in her unhappy marriage. Cherie, filled with regret about her long-term affair with a married politician, discovers a powerful new passion. And Kayana finds a kindred spirit in a reclusive visitor who’s ready to make his true identity known, and fill this summer with new possibilities . . .
"Stunning coastal settings, heartfelt moments...this novel whisks readers away to the beaches of North Carolina...a tale of love, friendship, and new starts." - Woman's World on The Seaside Cafe
own stories . . .
For three decades, the Seaside Café has served delicious meals to locals and island tourists alike. Kayana Johnson has moved home to help her brother run the café—and to nurse her wounds following a deep betrayal. Between cooking favorite recipes—creole chicken with buttermilk waffles, her grandmother’s famous mac and cheese—and spending time reading, Kayana is trying to embrace a life free of entanglements, while staying open to new connections . . .
After striking up conversation with two customers, Kayana suggests a summer book club. Each week, they’ll meet on the patio to talk about their favorite novels. But there are plot twists awaiting them in real life too. For schoolteacher Leah, this two-month sojourn is the first taste of freedom she’s had in her unhappy marriage. Cherie, filled with regret about her long-term affair with a married politician, discovers a powerful new passion. And Kayana finds a kindred spirit in a reclusive visitor who’s ready to make his true identity known, and fill this summer with new possibilities . . .
"Stunning coastal settings, heartfelt moments...this novel whisks readers away to the beaches of North Carolina...a tale of love, friendship, and new starts." - Woman's World on The Seaside Cafe
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4.2
5 reviews
Tamaneka Westry
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May 12, 2020
I had the pleasure of pre-reading The Seaside Cafè via Netgally. This is my honest opinion and review. The Seaside Cafe by Rochelle Alers is your typical novel expected from the author. Her writing always carries a sensual and laid back feel that I have come to expect and enjoy. The Seaside Cafe did start out a little slow, but I did enjoy the descriptive scenery given. It allowed me to settle in into what was truly a summer oasis. While reading Seaside Cafe I felt the familiarity because it reminded me of many of Ms. Alers books and series. Some that comes to mind are: Low-Country Summer, The Inheritance series, and Sanctuary Cove series. I enjoyed following the lives of all the characters and was truly please with the ending regarding Kayana and Graeme. This series shows that even when one chapter of life ends it doesn't means your life does. It only means that you should either start and new chapter or new book. I look forward to seeing more of Derrick, Cherie, Leah, and Mariah.
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Edward Graham
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May 26, 2020
First Book of Exciting New Women's Series This should be a very good series. This episode ended too soon for me as I wanted to linger in how this couple will lead their lives. I am interested in how the author will expand the series. There are plenty of more characters that we read about their life-expanding experiences. Because this story somewhat centers around a book club, there are many discussions about books. I found that a bit boring, even with the books I had read. There are also some graphic sex scenes that could easily have been omitted. Beyond that, I can't wait for the next book. I received this ARC book for free from Net Galley and this is my honest review.
URSULA R HOWARD
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February 13, 2021
I enjoy reading The Seaside Cafe
About the author
Rochelle Alers is the bestselling author of more than 80 novels with nearly 2 million copies in print. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Golden Pen Award, Emma Award, Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. A member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Theta Zeta chapter, she lives in a charming hamlet on Long Island, NY. Visit her online at RochelleAlers.org.
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