
Sanctuary Cove
A Cavanaugh Island Novel, Book 1
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Nicole Small
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Rochelle Alers
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Sometimes love is the simplest choice of all.
Still reeling from her husband’s untimely death, Deborah Robinson needs a fresh start. So she decides to pack up her family, box up her bookstore, and return to her grandmother’s ancestral home on Cavanaugh Island. The charming town of Sanctuary Cove holds happy memories for Deborah, and, after she spies a gorgeous stranger in the local bakery, it promises the possibility for a bright new future.
Dr. Asa Monroe is at a crossroads. Ever since the loss of his family, he has been traveling from one town to another on a quest for faith and meaning. When he meets Deborah, the beautiful bookstore owner with the warm eyes and sunny smile, Asa believes he has finally found a reason to stay in one place.
As friendship blossoms into romance, Deborah and Asa discover they may have a second chance at love. But small towns have big secrets. Before they can begin their new life together, the couple must confront a challenge they never expected.
Rochelle Alers, with nearly two million copies of her novels in print, is a regular on the Essence best-seller list. She has received numerous awards, including the Gold Pen Award, the EMMA Award, the Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award.
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- Cherri
- 10-30-16
Okay read
struggled to read it. This book was a little slow for me. However it did pick up towards the end.
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- Vi
- 03-04-18
Baby makes five
Loved closeness with Deb and her children, courtship was best part and email Dr. Monroe.
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- Patrice
- 10-26-12
Just Okay
Is there anything you would change about this book?
This was a refreshing romance. Somewhat predictable and not very engaging.. I felt like the book was well written, but not very interesting.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
Predictable
Would you listen to another book narrated by Nicole Small?
Yes. She is the only reason I bought this novel.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
No!
Any additional comments?
No.
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- Turtleberry
- 10-31-24
A good story
Deborah moved to Sanctuary Cove with her two teenagers after her husband died. She also moved her bookstore to the island that her father's family called home.
Asa was a doctor who left his practice and Delaware after his wife and young son died. He was on the island as a snowbird. He was taken with Deborah and the n xt thing he knew he was asking her to hire him to help her in her bookstore.
They both were experiencing loss and grief. At the same time they were very attracted to each other. And he was only a temporary resident on the island.
I really enjoyed this book. Their journey to happily ever after was such a good story. Can't wait to get into the rest of the series.
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- Tracy
- 10-31-15
Wonderful
This book was a great read. I also read Angels landing. Nicole Small's narration is what made the characters come alive. I think if there are future books, she should continue to narrate the series!!!!!
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-31-12
it was really good listen
If you could sum up Sanctuary Cove in three words, what would they be?
history,healing, love
What did you like best about this story?
how they healed each other
Have you listened to any of Nicole Small’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
yes i have heard nicole small on many books its just ahheee i got used to kevin free and cory i forgot his last name to read her books i think there was some one else but it was good
Who was the most memorable character of Sanctuary Cove and why?
when he came home from africa
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- Nevada
- 01-14-20
Love and life after the death of love & life
Delightful!!!
I picked the book because of the narrator and it's a series. It was slow and fast at the same time. I know you can fall in love quick, but marriage and the teen kids approve. It's a beautiful yet unbelievable collection of events. Im intrigued and opting to read the next installment.
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- Lisa Milstead
- 02-28-18
Wonderful book!
I chose this book based on the cover photo and title and am very pleased that it was so good. I didn’t want it to end.
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- Sharon Johnson
- 09-29-20
Great For Work
Such a beautiful story of two broken hearts becoming one. I enjoyed listening while at work.
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- Loniandaj
- 04-18-15
Kind of slow
I really like Alers' writing. However, I found myself wanting the story to pick up or end quickly. It's not necessarily a terrible tale of the two main characters who both lost people in their lives, it just lacked something.
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