The Sacred Shore (Moon Island) [Paperback]

Jennifer Fulton (Author)

Book Description

Series: Moon Island | Publication Date: October 6, 2004

In the third installment in this acclaimed lesbian romance series, Jennifer Fulton brings together an ensemble cast in a story that combines themes of love and loss, renewal and spirituality and of course her trademark humor and sensuality. Successful tech industry survivor, Merris Randall does not believe in love at first sight until she meets songwriter, Olivia Pearce. But Olivia is deeply scarred from a damaging relationship, and has no plans to love again. Thrown together in a sensuous paradise thousands of miles from home, each woman discovers the unexpected--in herself and in life. UCLA anthropologist Dr. Glenn Howick is also on Moon Island, chasing the career-making discovery of a lifetime. Glenn must decide if she can exploit the woman-centered spirituality of another culture. A moral dilemma also looms when post-grad student whose love threatens both Glenn's reputation and her most secret self. Life seems complete for the island's owners, Cody and Annabel, but there's trouble in paradise. As preparations underway for the secret rituals local women conduct on Moon Island, Annabel's cousin Melanie shows up with a young baby and a desperate problem.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

I'm often asked if you have to read this series in order - the answer is, no. Each story is a stand-alone work which features a new romance. The two women who fell in love in the first title, Passion Bay, own Moon Island so we get to see them in every book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Yellow Rose Books (October 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193230035X
• ISBN-13: 978-1932300352
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #642,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I read it twice!, March 10, 2005

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I like all of this author's books and her writing style is really exceptional. I love the descriptions of Moon Island. I want to go there! And hugs to Ms. Fulton for writing a story that gives the reader a strong women's spirituality theme as well as all the other juicy, fun bits you get in the perfect lesbian romance. The sub-plot about the goddess and the beliefs of the island women was really incredible. I loved how this tied all the different characters together in different ways. A beautiful story.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better and better..., August 16, 2005

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This review is from: The Sacred Shore (Moon Island) (Paperback)

I have so enjoyed this series, I look forward to the next, and the next....
Interesting plot, interesting characters, all realistic to me, and I've read a lot of fiction. It stands out because of the setting, the 'love' that emerges, and of course the hotter moments, which are also fairly true to form, and not overly glamorized as in so many lesbian books. I enjoy the series, this one was very excellent. Take a chance!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Series Just Keeps Getting Better..., May 24, 2005

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K. Johnson (Twin Cities, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sacred Shore (Moon Island) (Paperback)

I had the pleasure of reading two fantastic books last week. It seemed bizarre that both were the third installment in their respective series. However, considering these were by two of my favorite authors, I should have expected it. (You'll have to see my other reviews to find out what the other book was.)

The Moon Island series -- Passion Bay, Saving Grace, and The Sacred Shore -- follows the enduring relationship between a femme, albino American named Annabel and a butch New Zealander named Cody. They own, live on, and operate a women-only resort on Moon Island. Each new installment introduces new challenges and new characters who develop relationships, both romantic and plutonic.

Sacred Shore tells the story of Merris and Olivia. Merris has recently divorced her partner due to infidelity. However, Merris begins to realize she played a large part in the relationship's death. Olivia has sworn off women after losing the "love" of her long-time girlfriend, Hunter. These women have a lot in common, including a mutual friend who helps them "see the light." They finally open up while at Moon Island.

The back cover suggests Dr. Glenn Howick and post-grad student Riley Mason are major characters in the book. However, they are only a small part of the overall storyline. Glenn has a well-hidden secret and can't let herself fall in love, but it's already too late as Riley has very strong feelings for the doctor.

On the other hand, the back cover barely mentions Melanie and doesn't mention Chris at all. These latter characters are a large part of the story. Melanie has ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease, terminal) and will die soon. She also has a very young daughter, conceived via a sperm bank, who needs a family. Chris finds herself drawn to the straight Melanie, and this helps her deal with the loss of her own long-time partner, Elaine.

This book was full of emotional material. One can't help but fall in love with the characters and root for their personal growth and relationship success. I can't wait for Book 4 - A Guarded Heart - to come out later this year. Fulton keeps getting better with every one she writes.