Smorgasbord Bookshelf – New Book on the Shelves – #Romance #Comingofage – Hope at the Ocean’s Edge by Chantal MacDonald

Delighted to welcome Chantal MacDonald to the Bookshelf with her coming of age christian romance Hope at the Ocean’s Edge

About the book

Is a Fresh Start Finally Possible After a Life-altering Tragedy?
Sadie Jones experienced extreme devastation at only nine years old. Now on the cusp of
her high school graduation, Sadie is more than ready for a future that will take her away
from the small town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia…

As the year is wrapping up, she catches the attention of a cute lobster fisherman who works
down at the local docks. Tom Carter is everything Sadie would want—he’s charming,
honest, and hardworking, but will he ever be able to accept her distrust of God?
When a stranger from her mother’s past reaches out, Sadie finds herself poised to
experience the culture and adventure she’s always dreamed of, but she also is on the brink
of emotional breakdown.

Will she open her heart to God’s plan for her life and will she find hope and love at
the ocean’s edge?

One of the reviews for the book

Canadian Mama  5.0 out of 5 stars Such an enjoyable read…unexpected delight of a trip across the pond, too!  Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2022

I had anticipated the release of this book, after hearing of the author’s excitement.

I purchased and read it, early summer, which was a perfect time to devour this story! The author has included some very descriptive and clever lines, that make this extra engaging!

Having visited 2 of the locations, the main character spends time in; it was such a delight to read, esp after these recent years of not being able to travel.

This story holds several unexpected twists, that create surprise and mystery.

I appreciate the content was very clean (but not boring)… I appreciated the main characters struggle with the reality of deep suffering and the struggle to attempt to make sense/live with the pain of suffering, in everyday life.

I highly recommend this book… and really hope the author has many more book releases (of a similar genre), to come! 

Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon CA – Amazon US –  and Amazon UK

About Chantal MacDonald

Teacher by trade, Chantal has a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Ottawa. When she’s not writing or teaching, Chantal enjoys baking and traveling with
her family. Chantal resides in Moncton, New Brunswick, with her husband and three young children.

Connect to Chantal on her Author pages: Amazon CA –  Amazon US –  Amazon UK – Follow Chantal: Goodreads – Blog: Chantal MacDonald WordPress – Instagram: Chantal J. MacDonald – Facebook: Chantal J. MacDonald

 

Thanks for dropping in today and it would be great if you could share the news of Chantal’s debut novel.. thanks Sally.