Fade to Blue: An Otter Bay Novel [Paperback]

Julie Carobini (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2011 | Series: Otter Bay

How do you restore a soul? One brush stroke at a time ...

Suz Mitchell is a determined dreamer, and won't allow her ex-husband's jail sentence to ruin their young son Jeremiah's life. An accomplished artist, Suz moves with her child across the country to California's central coast, and lands a job restoring priceless art for the historic Hearst Castle overlooking the sea.

But even dreams have shocking twists. To her surprise, a serious old flame, Seth, works at the castle and jumbles the new aspirations in Suz's heart. While sorting through their past and a palette of spiritual differences, an even bigger brush with yesterday awaits. 

Suz must learn to let God be the true restorer of all that once seemed lost.

Acclaim for Julie Carobini's Otter Bay Novels:"The perfect combination of playfulness, charm and enrichment. Julie Carobini has a winner on her hands."

--Relz Reviewz (Sweet Waters)

"A creative and fun story about trying to honor and preserve God's creation . . . I almost expected to shake out sand from between the pages."

--Author's Choice Reviews (A Shore Thing)

"Carobini has a talent for creating characters that come alive." (4 stars)

--RT Book Reviews (Fade to Blue)

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Julie Carobini writes seaside novels filled with faith, flip-flops, and waves of grace. Other books in her acclaimed Otter Bay series include Sweet Waters and A Shore Thing. She has also written articles for Decision and Focus on the Family magazines, and received awards from the National League of American Pen Women. Julie and her husband Dan have three children and live on California's central coast.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books (May 15, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805448748
• ISBN-13: 978-0805448740
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,119,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Julie Carobini is the bestselling author of five novels, all set in coastal locations. Her recent release, FADE TO BLUE, takes place in the shadow of the famed Hearst Castle on California's central coast (B&H Books). Romantic Times gave A SHORE THING and FADE TO BLUE 4 Stars and said, "Carobini has a talent for creating characters that come alive." A busy writer and editor, Julie lives on the California coast with her husband, Dan, and their children. Visit www.juliecarobini.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Julie delivers another great beach read, May 19, 2011

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Janna R. Ryan (Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fade to Blue: An Otter Bay Novel (Paperback)

Julie Carobini is the queen of the summer romance - she writes the perfect books to read while laying out under the sun soaking up the rays. "Fade To Blue" is a fun book with a familiar setting in Otter Bay, California. As we revisit some old friends and meet some new ones I loved getting reacquainted with the fun world that Julie has created in Otter Bay. She doesn't let me down with this book and leads me on an adventure with Suz and Seth as they meet up with each other after 5 years apart. I wasn't sure how things would turn out and I enjoyed the lead up to the ending. What a great beach read!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars insightful contemporary Christian relationship drama, May 15, 2011

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fade to Blue: An Otter Bay Novel (Paperback)

Suz Mitchell and her four year old son Jeremiah settle in Otter Bay, California as the single mom obtains a position at Hearst Castle and moves in with her older brother Gage who is engaged to Callie (see A Shore Thing). Her plan is for her and her child to start fresh while she prays her ex Len, who lingers behind bars, returns to God.

Also employed at the castle is her former boyfriend Seth Russo. She is surprised that feelings she thought dead prove they were only hibernating as she is attracted to Seth. He reciprocates and wants second chance with Suz. However, she knows Jeremiah must come first as the lad needs to adapt to his father in jail and he and his mom relocating. Complicating matters is Len is free from prison and coming for his family as if nothing happened as he knows his former wife only sees the best in people.

Fade to Blue is an insightful contemporary Christian Otter Bay relationship drama. The cast makes the tale work especially Suz-Q whose belief in the Lord will soon be tested. With a profound underlying message that you can pray for others but like that proverbial horse not make them drink the water of faith. Readers will appreciate this strong drama.

Harriet Klausner

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read, August 23, 2011

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Gramma Geri - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fade to Blue: An Otter Bay Novel (Paperback)

This is my first book by Julie Carobini and I loved it. This book was was extrememly hard for me to put down. I can't wait to read her other books. I received this complimentary book from B&H Publishing Group to read and review honestly.

Suz Mitchell is recently divorced and her ex is in prison. Jer is her four year old son. She moves to Otter Bay, CA for a fresh start. She gets a job restoring priceless art and lives with her brother, Gage. Much to surprise, her former boyfriend, Seth, has moved to Otter Bay, also. She is trying to sort out her feeling for Seth when her ex, fresh out of prison, shows up to complicate things even more. The characters in the book seem like old friends by the time you finish the book, it is so well written. I would definately recommend this book!