Teresa Kansky: This is my first book with this author. I liked the premise of the book but it took to 70% of the book before the reader learns what the inheritance is. Then it seemed a bit ridiculous that the inheritance may not be accepted for various reasons - really? (no spoiler alert here). I've decided not to read the next in the series. This book seemed to string me along and it took too long to learn all plots involved in the story. I don't recommend the book.
United States on Apr 21, 2023
Kerry: The book is really easy, good read. There are two stories in one. One rather underdeveloped and the other is ok. But it is a decent feel good read.
United States on Apr 30, 2022
Nanny witch: Absolutely loved this story, how the main characters developed and their story unfolded, it kept me wanting to turn the pages way past my bedtime! I had guessed fairly early in the book what the outcome would be, but it didn’t take away my enjoyment of reading it.
United Kingdom on Feb 25, 2022
Mary Muchowicz: Clara's parents were killed and her sister turned ugly. It was also too expensive to live alone in New York City so Clara decided she needed a new beginning. She ended up taking a job as a housekeeper for Joan Russell who owned a large beachfront mansion on Solomon's Island. Joan's remaining relatives (a niece and nephew) were not at all close and only saw Joan or called when they wanted money. Clara and Joan became very good friends and Clara cared for her while she was dying. When Joan's niece, Olivia arrived, she treated Clara horribly giving her less than a week to get out of the house, saying she took advantage of Joan, threatening her and trying to get her to sign questionable documents. Clara's s friend, Mackenzie does her best to support her and keep her spirits up. A chance fender bender brings Mike into her life, plus a new job, a new place to live and she gets to adopt Joan's dog Holly. Clara loves working for Mike and the two are attracted to each other. Olivia keeps threatening Clara trying to keep her from coming to the reading of Joan's will. She even gets a call with a man threatening her life. Clara does not want anything to do with anything Joan might leave her...
United States on Feb 11, 2022
Amazon Customer: was a bit boring and long winded but a nice story
United Kingdom on Jan 11, 2022
P. Blevins: Beachfront Inheritance: Solomons Island Book 1 is by Michele Gilcrest. Solomons’ Island is a part of Martha’s Vineyard. Like other islands around it, tourism is a major moneymaking project for them. The inhabitants of the island are welcoming and take care of each other. This book enhances that trait as well as gives a hint of the importance of tourism. Caring for each other and family are the two traits the islanders are most proud of.
Clara has worked for Joan Russell for ten years as housekeeper and has enjoyed it and doesn’t mind the isolation it brought with it. Clara became friends with her employer and definitely wasn’t ready for her death. Clara truly mourned the passing of her friend and was prepared to treat Joan’s family as well as she did Joan. However, Olivia and her brother were complete opposites of their mother. The first thing they did was contact a realtor to put the house up for sale and arrange for a company to stage the house. Since Clara’s apartment was part of the sale, it too had to be staged. Thus, Clara had to be out in less than a week. In addition, Olivia wanted her to set up and serve the reception following Joan’s funeral never once...
United States on Oct 20, 2021
Mrs Elizabeth A Booth: Very enjoyable read. Light hearted and well written. Is there more to this story in Book 2.? I am about to find out.
United Kingdom on Jul 11, 2021
Piewacket: A 'nice' story - a wee bit formulaic - just found it a bit bland tbh.
United Kingdom on Jul 01, 2021
loraine: Knew from the title what she would get, branches off to other relationships yawn, waffles on and off and grr 2nd book! No thank you.
United Kingdom on Apr 10, 2021
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| Sale off | $2 OFF | $5 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 40 reviews | 838 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces | ||
| Sisters Fiction | Sisters Fiction | ||
| Customer Reviews | 4.3/5 stars of 3,106 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 15,312 ratings | 4.4/5 stars of 30,489 ratings |
| ISBN-10 | 1953722083 | 1542030447 | |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches | 5 x 0.82 x 8 inches; 13.76 Ounces | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches; 10.4 Ounces |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,036 in Single Women Fiction#3,960 in Sisters Fiction#23,783 in Contemporary Women Fiction | #2,223 in Women's Divorce Fiction#5,994 in Women's Friendship Fiction#21,801 in Contemporary Women Fiction | #1,562 in Family Life Fiction #2,078 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction#3,089 in Contemporary Women Fiction |
| Single Women Fiction | Single Women Fiction | ||
| Contemporary Women Fiction | Contemporary Women Fiction | Contemporary Women Fiction | Contemporary Women Fiction |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1953722089 | 979-8740943411 | 978-1542030441 |
| Paperback | 190 pages | ||
| Publisher | Michele Gilcrest | Independently published | Lake Union Publishing |
| Language | English | English | English |
United States on Aug 14, 2023