The Hampton House: A Sweet Romantic Women's Fiction Novel

· The Hamptons Book 1 · AEJ Creative Works
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In The Hampton House, the first book of an enthralling new women's fiction series, Mandie Kelton, Alicia Halverson, and Suzette Paxman are drawn together by the allure of forgotten elegance and the shadows of the past. They'll have to learn to get along if they have any hope of keeping their jobs, and as they restore an abandoned mansion in The Hamptons, they'll also discover the lost and hidden parts of themselves that make them into the women they're meant to be.


Working for a prestigious New York City historical building restoration and conservation firm, Mandie, Alicia, and Suzette embark on a journey to breathe new life into abandoned mansions along the Eastern Seaboard. Their latest project, an enigmatic mansion in The Hamptons, promises more than just a restoration challenge; it offers a journey of self-discovery and an unfolding mystery that will bind them in ways they never anticipated.


Mandie Kelton, with her keen eye for architectural beauty and a deep-seated belief in the stories walls can tell, is the heart of the team. She hasn’t had a field assignment for months, and after being encouraged by her husband and then her best friend, Mandie volunteers in a meeting where people have been fired for less.


Alicia Halverson is the accounting genius on the team, and she also brings her unparalleled restoration skills, ensuring no detail is overlooked. She’s recently divorced and caring for two small children alone, so she also needs a local project. She and Mandie have always gotten along well despite their age differences, and Lish is thrilled to be working with her best friend in The Hamptons.


However, after their third team member, a “bulldozer” who goes into the dirtiest of places inside the abandoned mansions the firm carefully restores, suffers a fall, Suzette Paxman is assigned to Mandie and Lish’s team.


Suzie is a whirlwind of innovation and energy, whose initial friction with Mandie and Alicia masks her deep-seated fear of not belonging. She knows she’s not well-liked, and she’s always lived up to her role as a bulldozer.


But as she, Mandie, and Lish peel back the layers of the Hampton House, they uncover a tapestry of secrets that challenge their perceptions of history, love, and friendship.


The sixteen-thousand-square-foot mansion, with its grandeur and mystery, becomes a character in its own right, as every abandoned mansion Mandie’s ever entered has its own story to tell.


Who lived there? Why did they leave it? Why didn’t they take anything with them?


The Hampton House reveals clues to a bygone era and a forgotten love story that mirrors each woman’s own evolving bonds. Mandie, Lish, and Suzie navigate through hidden passages, decode ancient letters, and restore long-lost beauty, all while grappling with personal demons and professional rivalries.


As the walls of the Hampton House come alive with tales of yesteryears, Mandie, Lish, and Suzie find themselves facing truths about their own lives. They learn that real strength lies in vulnerability, true friendship is forged in adversity, and the most enduring love stories are those that survive the test of time.


The Hampton House is not just a journey through the corridors of a forgotten mansion; it is a voyage into the heart of friendship, resilience, and the enduring power of love. Join these three women as they discover that restoring a house is akin to mending one's soul, and in the process, uncover a mystery that will forever link their destinies to the Hampton House–and each other.


Dive into this captivating tale of mystery, history, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship, spun from the world of the beloved Five Island Cove series by USA Today Bestselling and Top 50 Kindle Unlimited All-Star Author Jessie Newton.

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Tracey Wert
August 16, 2024
This is the first book I’ve read under this author’s pen name. She is an instant buy for me as Elena Johnson or Liz Isaacson. I had no idea to expect the mystery element in this book, but boy it kept the pages turning! I loved watching the sisterhood develop between Mandie, Alicia and Suzie. This book delivers a little bit of everything – romance, intrigue, sisterly bonds, an irritating boss , and even secret passageways in an old house. All of those combined for a tremendous story!
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Denice Sears
December 5, 2024
Wow, this book was a page turner for me, I didn’t want to put the book down until I finished. I really enjoyed this story so much; I loved hearing more about Mandie and Charlie 5 years after their marriage. I loved seeing how the women who thought they didn’t like each other become friends by working together closely. This story had so much suspense and mystery that I had to keep reading to see what was going to happen and it really drew me in. GREAT story! I am so excited for this new series.
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Shelley Wahls
September 17, 2024
I loved this book so much, if you have visted Mandy and Charlie as kids, or if this is your first meeting, you will LOVE this book. It is a bit of suspesnse, it is about building friendships, and about love and support. Mandy gets a her dream job in this book, a chance at restoring an old mansion, and with a good friend, but the other lady who they have to partner with, well Suzette is VERY different, and that is why there is SO much to this book. You have the mystery at the mansion, you have th
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About the author

Jessie Newton® is a saleswoman during the day and escapes into romance and women's fiction in the evening, usually with a cat and a cup of tea nearby. The Lighthouse is a feel-good, heartwarming women's fiction novel about best friends and the power of female relationships. Learn more on her website, Feel-Good Fiction Books.

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