Cottage by the Sea [Kindle Edition]

Ciji Ware (Author)

Book Description

"Do not start unless you want to be up all night!...Whether or not you believe in reincarnation, you'll believe in the ability of love to transcend time and place and the wonder of Ciji Ware's writing. Superb!" —Romantic Times (Gold Medal review)

One woman, one man, one shared fate...

A remote cottage on the wild coast of Cornwall sounded to Blythe Barton Stowe like the perfect escape from the pain and humiliation of recent events in her Hollywood life. But soon she seems to be reliving a centuries-old tragedy, and the handsome owner of the shabby manor house on the hill appears vitally entwined in her destiny. As they unearth one shocking family secret after another, Blythe is forced to conclude that her intriguing neighbor is more than just an impecunious British gentleman bent on saving his ancestral home. And the impeccably honorable Lucas Teague begins to see Blythe as a lifeline in an otherwise bleak existence.

But is the unbridled attraction they're experiencing a dangerous distraction, or could it be strong enough to transcend the insurmountable complexities of time and place...?

"A deep, complex novel exploring love, betrayal, healing, and renewal in the human heart." —Affaire de Coeur

"A book to be savored and then put on the keeper shelf." —Gothic Journal

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

What would you do if you caught your sister in bed with your husband? Chances are at the very least you'd nix your relationship with both of them and run as far away as you could get--especially if the story is going to be plastered all over the tabloids. This is exactly what Hollywood mogul Blythe Stowe does. She heads to England and the Cornish Coast. There she steeps herself in Daphne du Maurier's wonderful novels, finds love with an Englishman, and discovers family secrets that have been long concealed.

Review

Nothing short of spectacular. (Terra Yankee Romance Reviewers 20100526)

From supernatural and history buffs to romance lovers and garden experts, this book will capture you beginning to end... eloquent and poetic . (Kelly Moran BookPleasures.com 20100527)

A timeless novel... engaging characters, an engrossing plot, and entertaining dialogue. (Night Owl Romance 20100527)

The perfect combination of romance and time travel. (Sumana Books with a Cup of Coffee 20100528)

Ciji Ware has created a poignant story of desolation and rejuvenation that transports you to another world. (Best Romance Stories 20100602)

I loved this book. It was romantic, it was well written... The writing was sharp and the dialog witty. (Pricilla The Broken Teepee 20100602)

It was almost as if I opened the book and was magically sucked into the pages while I walked every step with the characters. (Kaye Pudgy Penguin Perusals 20100602)

An enjoyable, solid story that kept me entertained... this novel wickedly blended past and present. (Christy Readin' and Dreamin' 20100607)

A story of love and time travel (Joan Burton BookLoons.com 20100607)

A thoroughly compelling read and one I'm glad that Sourcebooks has re-released! (Annie Queen of Happy Endings 20100607)

Enough mystery, romance and history to keep the reader enthralled to the end. (Celtic Lady's Reviews 20100608)

Ware paints a picture with words. (Libby Libby's Library News 20100615)

Mystical allure... Ware has written an absorbing romance of historical fiction (Wisteria Leigh Bookworm's Dinner 20100617)

An interesting story and a well-developed heroine. (AnimeJune Gossamer Obsessions 20100621)

Full of humor, raw emotion, love, redemption and forgiveness. (Amy Passages to the Past 20100621)

An unforgettable story, which will be remembered long after the last page is read and the book is closed. (Dottie Romance Junkies 20100621)

A thoroughly modern story with a historical fiction twist. (Laura Laura's Reviews 20100623)

An intriguing, enticing, complex and romantic novel that will keep readers up long into the night. (Jennifer Rundpinne 20100628)

Ware represents Cornwall in all it's splendor with descriptions of the coast, the surrounding foliage, and village life. (Jennifer Jenny Loves to Read 20100628)

Perfect... A mix of historical fiction, romance and even a bit of paranormal. (Grace Books Like Breathing 20100629)

The characters are well developed and likable. (Stephanie Steph the Bookworm 20100630)

The story was original, heart-wrenching and fresh. (Jennifer Mrs. Q Book Addict 20100630)

A well-formed narrative and skillful character development. (Laura The Calico Critic 20100701)

A light and entertaining book. I could imagine walking around in the beautiful gardens. (Iliana Bookgirl's Nightstand 20100706)

A thinking woman's romance... [A Cottage by the Sea] deals with complex issues in an interesting way. (Love Romance Passion )

When characters intrigue you and a plot mesmerizes you in it's twists and turns, how do you not keep turning pages? Unusual and special in it's originality... (Lynda Coker Between the Pages )

An enjoyable escapist romantic read. (Nancy Bookfoolery and Babble )

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Product Details

• File Size: 913 KB
• Print Length: 546 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 140222270X
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark (June 1, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003H3IOMS
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,822 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 65 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars reluctant sequel (with punch) June 20, 2000

By A Customer

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I read this after "Island of the Swans"(5 stars), and the last few chapters of this book is what clinched the 5 star rating from me because they gave closure to all the questions that remained with me from "Swans". It wasn't all happy information, kind of like hearing about what happened to a lover you lost contact with 20 years ago, but that tie between the two books knocked my socks off! I can see why someone may not like this without first reading "Swans", a far fetched plot and sometimes goofy heroine. She requires much forgiveness in terms of believability. I tried to read Midnight on Julia Street, and felt the same without interest in the historial content. But, it is enjoyable summer reading, no big brainer, and really good if you READ "SWANS" FIRST!

127 of 152 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Time travel, cowgirls, rodeos, rebound sex.. What? February 19, 2011

By Andrew B. Brown

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I couldn't wait until I finished this book to write a review. I don't think I am going to waste my time finishing it. I was ready for historical fiction, romance, the English countryside, etc. What I got was cowgirls from Wyoming, nonstop country grandma sayings, rodeo talk, lengthy discussions on rodeo horses and everything Hollywood. Horrible so far. The time travel was completely laughable. The main character has rebound sex with a handsome Cornish lord in a castle. From the beginning they are completely horny for each other. Not the type of romantic English story I was hoping for. Very disappointing. I am only 1/3 of the way through this nightmare and find myself constantly nodding off and rolling my eyes at this horrible story. I'm sure it will have a sappy typical ending so what's the point of forcing myself to read it. I'm deleting it from my kindle now.

36 of 42 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Jaded tale featuring thoroughly unlikable heroine November 19, 1999

By Nora Weidemann

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Betrayed Hollywood divorcee aka ex "Miss Rodeo Wyoming" ventures to Cornish cottage to recover from said divorce; falls for handsome landlord (predictably lives in castle) amidst a plethora of twangy Wyoming cowgirl one-liners, wisdoms from "grandma on the farm" and glorfied accounts of repugnant rodeo practices. Approximately halfway through this delightful tale the "heroine" then tearfully admits to an absolutely revolting act of cruelty against a rodeo horse because it bucked too much (!) thereby throwing and killing her younger brother. At this point I threw this charming tale into the nearest trash bin. Extremely disappointing.

More About the Author

CIJI WARE is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling historical novelist, an Emmy-award winning television producer, reporter, writer, lecturer, and host. She has won numerous awards for her 7 works of fiction, including the Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence; the 'Golden Quill' award for Historical Fiction;'Best Fictionalized Biography' for ISLAND OF THE SWANS and 'Best Historical Novel nomination for WICKED COMPANY from Romantic Times magazine. Her novel, A RACE TO SPLENDOR debuted in April, 2011 on the 105th anniversary of the devastating 1905 San Francisco Earthquake and Firestorm and was short-listed for the WILLA (Cather) Literary Award in 2012. Her first all-contemporary work of fiction, THAT SUMMER IN CORNWALL, was published in January, 2013, and is a stand-alone sequel to her bestselling "time-slip" novel, A COTTAGE BY THE SEA.

Ware's most recent nonfiction, RIGHTSIZING YOUR LIFE: Simplifying Your Surroundings While Keeping What Matters Most was named by the Wall Street Journal as "One of the Top 5 Books on Retirement Issues." For seventeen years Ware was heard daily as a commentator on ABC Radio & TV in Los Angeles. During her noted career as a broadcaster, she has worked for PBS and all three major network affiliates, covering a wide range of topics in the areas of health, consumer and lifestyle subjects. Ciji Ware is also a sought-after event speaker, print journalist, (AARP, Travel & Leisure and other national magazines) and has the distinction of being elected as the first woman graduate of Harvard College to serve as President of the Harvard Alumni Association, Worldwide.

Visit Ciji's website at www.cijiware.com; her Facebook page: Ciji Ware, Novelist
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ciji-Ware-Novelist/102621349810555 and her Pinterest page at http://pinterest.com/cijiware/