Serendipity House [Kindle Edition]

Joyce DeBacco (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 14, 2011

Sylvie was a pleaser. She did as her mother pleased, and she did as her fiancé pleased. Then she did as she pleased. Determined to take back her life, she heads to the hills instead of the altar on the day she’s to wed. Coming across a quaint, country inn with an intriguing name, she impulsively checks in. Peopled with an odd assortment of characters, the inn has clearly seen better days; even the regulars have a bit of wear on them. When attractive Alex arrives and is strangely comfortable vacationing among the geriatric set, Sylvie tries to ignore him.

But Alex will not be ignored, pushing her buttons until she admits, if only to herself, that she's falling for him. Not until she's hired to manage the inn does she learn he's not the businessman he pretends to be, but a streetwise PI hired by her ex to find her. Adding insult to injury, he buys the inn and asks for her help in restoring it to its former glory, not an easy task with someone sabotaging their efforts.

Forced to work together, both learn about relationships, expectations, and acceptance among family members as well as strangers who become like family.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"At heart, this was a romance, yet the story never descends into the sappy dialogue and thought processes of a swooning nymphette." Lynn O'Dell of Red Adept Reviews chose Serendipity House as the Best Indie Romance of 2011.

"I am absolutely amazed and blown away by Joyce DeBacco's work. Her characters really gripped me and the plot line sucked me in instantly." Molly E. of Readers Favorite.

"Serendipity House is an interesting story; I also enjoyed the cast of characters that make up the 'family' she finds at the quaint old inn." Stevie B. of Manic Readers.

"a wonderful job of dealing with such deep emotional issues as mother-daughter conflicts. Meg Kinsella of The Romance Studio.

"Joyce DeBacco writes a compelling novel that is sure to warm your heart. With complex characters and an intriguing story line, the book is difficult to put down." Emily L. of Single Titles.

"Serendipity House is a light, fun romance. Ms. DeBacco certainly sets the scene of the Poconos in all its beauty through the seasons." Bonnie-Lass of Coffeetime Romance.

"If you enjoy a family-oriented style of romance that proceeds at a leisurely pace and that is populated with characters who seem like people you might know, then Serendipity House should probably be on your reading list." Bobby of Bookwenches.

"Conflict, goal, and motivation! Ms DeBacco's understanding of human nature creates a heartwarming story that, for me, is a 'keeper'." Fennel of The Long and Short of It.

Product Details

• File Size: 393 KB
• Print Length: 214 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005N1OT1W
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,134 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

After reading women's fiction for many years, Joyce decided she had stories of her own to tell. One of her books, Serendipity House, was named best indie romance for 2011 by Lynn of Red Adept Reviews. As the mother of four grown daughters, she's familiar with the problems women face finding love, raising children, and stepping back when necessary. All of her books place an emphasis on love and family dynamics. She is happiest when she's secluded in her office creating new worlds and people to populate them. When she's not taxing her brain with plot, structure, and grammar, she likes to sew, particularly quilts. When she really wants to rest her brain, she chills out in front of the TV and usually falls asleep. Please visit her website, http://www.joycedebacco.com for information about her books.