Saturday, May 23, 2020

"On a Coastal Breeze" by Suzanne Woods Fisher -- Book Review, Blog Tour, and Giveaway

About the Book

Book:  On A Coastal Breeze
Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher
Genre:  Amish Romance
Release Date: May 5, 2020
On A Coastal BreezeFor Madison Grayson, life is good. Newly licensed as a marriage and family therapist, she can’t wait to start her practice. Despite the unfortunate shortage of eligible bachelors on the island–they’re all too young, too old, or too weird–Maddie feels like she’s finally found her sweet spot. Not even one panic attack in the last year. Not one.
And then Ricky O’Shea drops in. Literally. Floating down from the pure blue sky, the one man in the world she hoped never to see again–the one who’d been her archnemesis from kindergarten through her senior dance–parachutes into town, landing on Boon Dock, canopy draping behind him like a superhero. Ricky O’Shea. Now Pastor Rick, the new minister on Three Sisters Island.
Time to panic.
With wit and a bit of whimsy, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher invites you back to Three Sisters Island where family, forgiveness, and a second chance at love await.

My Thoughts

"On a Coastal Breeze" is the second book in the Three Sisters Island series. There are some "catch up" mentions, but I think it would be best to read the first book prior to reading this book. While this is Maddie's story, it also has sub plots that follow Cam, Blaine, and their dad Paul. It was nice to be back on Three Sisters Island and to get to hang out with the locals that I had gotten to know in the first book. There is Biblical truth woven through the book. The book also had little snippets of Maddie's life from various points in her childhood. It was nice to get to know her better. I found the book to be well written and kept me wanting to read more. I look forward to reading Blaine's story.

About the Author

suzanne woods fisherSuzanne Woods Fisher is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than thirty books, including On a Summer Tide, as well as the Nantucket Legacy, Amish Beginnings, The Bishop’s Family, The Deacon’s Family, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, among other novels. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Facebook @SuzanneWoodsFisherAuthor and Twitter @suzannewfisher.

More from Suzanne

Dear Reader,
The minute you step off the ferry and onto Three Sister Island, magic begins. Crisp ocean air acts like an elixir. Stress starts to evaporate, like a wisp of steam from a cup of hot tea. Happiness moves in, and you’ll feel more cheerful, more positive about the future.
And then there’s time! Somehow, there seems to be plenty of it.
Little things will catch your notice—finding seashells on the beach, watching waves crash against the rocks, gazing at the star-studded night sky.
Life just starts to slow down…and you wonder if you really want to ever leave Three Sisters Island.
Nor do you have to! That’s the beauty of books—they are the perfect escape. Always available, just waiting to be picked up. Always ready to transport you to a fresh and new state of mind.
On a Coastal Breeze is that kind of a read. The Grayson Family saga continues as they move to Three Sisters Island off the coast of Maine for a fresh start. Maddie Grayson takes center stage in this story. Life is finally coming together for Maddie. On the very day she opens her counseling practice, she spots a billowing skydiver. Parachuting in is Ricky O’ Shea—the one person on earth Maddie hoped she’d never see again. But Rick’s the new pastor for the island’s only church and he’s not about to leave. That’s when sparks start to fly.
Join me for a getaway by the sea that will leave you in a happy, relaxed, vacation-y state of mind…without leaving your home. Once you board the Never Late Ferry, even in your imagination, the island will take it from there.
Warmly, Suzanne

Blog Stops

By The Book, May 18
Artistic Nobody, May 19 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)
Betti Mace, May 20
Remembrancy, May 24
Mary Hake, May 27
Simple Harvest Reads, May 28 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)
Bigreadersite, May 28
EmpowerMoms, May 30
Hallie Reads, May 31

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Suzanne is giving away a copy of her book to five winners!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

"On a Coastal Breeze" is available in paperback:
  • Series: Three Sisters Island (Book 2)
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Revell; 4/2 edition (May 5, 2020)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0800734998
  • ISBN-13: 978-0800734992
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches

and in Kindle edition:
  • File Size: 8597 KB
  • Print Length: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Revell (May 5, 2020)
  • Publication Date: May 5, 2020
  • Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0821PT4C3

I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.

3 comments:

Rita Wray said...

I like the sound of the book.

diannekc said...

I enjoy Suzanne's books and I liked the synopsis of the book. Looking forward to reading the series.

Caryl Kane said...

Wonderful review! This series sounds like a must read. Thank you for sharing.