Sand Dollar Lane: A Novel (A Moonlight Harbor Novel, 6)

If you are looking for a beach read, then look no further than this series. It is filled with tension, love, hope, and reimaging your life once you have to put the pieces back together. Lucy walks into a showing and finds her husband in the shower with another woman. That sets into motion a series of events that forces Lucy to reevaluate her life and move forward without him. She decides to chuck it all and move to this small beach community called Moonlight Harbor. Here she sets up shop as a realtor much to the dismay of the only realty shop in town and Brody Green. But competition is a good thing and this creates even more tension between the two. I really enjoyed their banter at the beginning and how long it took them to warm up to each other. I even chuckled when their children were dating and how much that grates on their nerves that their parents were acting like children. Hannah, Lucy's daughter, does come off as somewhat entitled in the beginning but I liked how she realized that her dad didn't treat Lucy right and in a way boycotted him and his new girlfriend. However, time with Lucy helping her start her business and remodel the house stabilizes and grounds her so that she isn't so bratty. This small town drew me in with the unique shops and engaging characters, and I really wanted to pack up and move there so that I too could enjoy the small-town feel. I feel like everyone would be welcoming no matter the situation and I would feel right at home. This is the 6th book in this series and can be read as a standalone, but there are comments in this book that didn't make sense (having not read the first 5 books) until I went back and looked at the synopsis for the first book regarding Jenna and spousal support. Since she and Brody were previously engaged but not married, I didn't understand until I discovered she had been married before. Then it all made sense. A very engaging book and we give it 4 paws up.

Sand Dollar Lane by Sheila Roberts is a novel about second chances. This is a cute story. I thought Sand Dollar Lane contained good writing and the story moved along at a steady pace. The characters and situations are realistic. The author’s word imagery allowed me to visualize the lovely seaside community of Moonlight Harbor. Lucy Holmes catches her husband in flagrante delicto when she is showing a condo to potential buyers. Lucy decides a change of scenery is in order after the divorce. When she visits Moonlight Harbor with her sister, Lucy knows this is the right place for her. With only one other real estate office in town, there is room for Lucy to establish her business. Brody Green is shocked when he learns another real estate office is opening. He is unprepared for the lovely and clever Lucy Holmes. These two savvy realtors soon have a hot competition going between them. Their lives take a sudden turn when their college aged kids begin dating. Is there a chance of romance between these two opponents? I loved the town of Moonlight Harbor. It is a charming seaside community with friendly residents, quaint shops, and lovely homes. Sand Dollar Lane is the sixth A Moonlight Harbor Novel. It can be read as a standalone but reading the other books will allow you to become acquainted with the other residents and their stories. The only thing I was not a fan of was the switching point-of-view. I wish Sand Dollar Lane had been written in the third person instead of switching between four (or so) people. I laughed often while reading Sand Dollar Lane. I thoroughly enjoyed the humor sprinkled throughout the story. This is a positive book that will leave you smiling. Sand Dollar Lane is a great book to read while on vacation (relaxing at the beach or poolside). Sand Dollar Lane is an upbeat tale with a duplicitous spouse, a fixer upper, a cozy canal, friendly residents, a conniving competitor, a videographer daughter, and a second chance romance. *I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book. I am not required to leave a review. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

Another visit to Moonlight Harbor! Loved it. Great story and great to revisit all the people from the past. Can't wait for the next visit!!!!

Sand Dollar Lane has everything a romance should be. Vibrant, well-defined characters with complicated emotions and loves. Truly a special treat for Shelia Robert’s fans.

Another great installation to this series! Felt like going home to family and friends and catching up. Definitely recommend this series!