Shelley Noble verfasst fesselnde Frauenliteratur unter ihrem eigenen Namen und spannende Krimis um Amateurdetektivinnen als Shelley Freydont. Ihre Erzählungen tauchen tief in die komplexen emotionalen Landschaften und gesellschaftlichen Erwartungen ein, mit denen Frauen konfrontiert sind, oft angesiedelt vor malerischen Kulissen. Ihre frühere Karriere als professionelle Tänzerin und Choreografin spiegelt sich in einem ausgeprägten Rhythmus und einer dynamischen Qualität ihres Schreibens wider. Ihr anhaltendes Interesse an Leuchttürmen und Küstenarchitektur verleiht ihren Geschichten einen einzigartigen Charme und atmosphärische Tiefe.
Meri Calder Hollis hat alles, was sie sich wünschen kann: einen Freund, der ihr vermutlich bald einen Heiratsantrag machen wird, eine liebevolle Familie, die immer für sie da ist, und einen Job, den sie liebt. Doch an ihrem 30. Geburtstag bekommt sie von ihrer Großmutter einen Brief überreicht, geschrieben von ihrer vor vier Jahren verstorbenen Mutter, die ihr ein lang gehütetes Geheimnis anvertraut. Ein Geheimnis, das Meris Leben völlig auf den Kopf stellt ...
After her mother's death, Zoe Bascombe embarks on a journey to fulfill her mother's last wish by spreading her ashes at Wind Chime Beach, a mysterious location unknown to her family. Defying her brothers, Zoe uncovers surprising secrets about her mother, revealing the existence of another family. This journey not only challenges her loyalty to her brothers but also forces her to confront the complexities of her mother's life and the hidden aspects of their family history.
Set against the backdrop of stunning coastal landscapes, this collection features two enchanting tales centered around holiday experiences. The stories explore themes of love, self-discovery, and the transformative power of the sea, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the beauty and magic of shore life. Each narrative captures the essence of summer getaways, making it a perfect escape for those longing for sun-soaked adventures and heartfelt moments.
The story follows Margaux Sullivan, a celebrated fashion designer whose life unravels when her husband absconds with their savings during her triumphant Fashion Week presentation. With her financial stability shattered, Margaux faces the foreclosure of her apartment and business just a week later. As she navigates this unexpected turmoil, the narrative explores themes of resilience, betrayal, and the challenges of rebuilding one's life and career in the cutthroat world of fashion.
Miss Fisher meets Downton Abbey in this critically acclaimed mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble.
New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble takes her readers on another beach adventure where a young woman discovers the power of family and forgiveness. School teacher Julie Barlow and her two best friends, Beth and Aggie, are looking forward to an adults only beach vacation.
Miss Fisher meets Downton Abbey in this brand new mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble.
Or her beloved town's financial future. With Amy back to her old trouble- making ways, and Connor making Skye wonder what might have been, Skye makes a decision that may cost her everything. Imagine Summer is a story of discovery, trust, and the courage to dream.
"When reporter Phoebe Adams loses her job and her fiancé on the same day, it never occurs to her that she'll also have to support her mother, Ruth...They both need a safe haven, and Phoebe knows just the place--Summer Island, where Grandma Alice still rules the roost from the big New England beach house...Phoebe's plan for a peaceful retreat is quickly hijacked when globe-trotting Great Aunt Vera makes an unannounced pit stop. With Vera around, no one can stay morose for long, not even Lars, the grumpy widower next door...Soon they're all enjoying things they used to do and discovering new ones"-- Provided by publisher