Truffles by the Sea [Kindle Edition]

Julie Carobini (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

...delightful! Julie Carobini has a new fan in this reader, and she's earned a spot on my keeper shelf. -- Kay James, RomanceReaderatHeart.com While keeping the light chick lit tone, this book satisfied while avoiding the tired old formulas. -- Cara Putman, writerinterrupted.com --Cara Putman, writerinterrupted.com

Product Description

ACFW Book of the Year Finalist. Determined to turn her life around, Gaby Flores moves to a Ventura seaside loft, takes on a new motto--Be gullible no more--and begins to rebuild her flower store while searching for Mr. So Right. But when a lawsuit, an eviction notice, a near-empty bank account, and quirky neighbors invade her beachy world, not even chocolate can solve her worries as her fledgling faith is put to the test. Discussion questions included.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 353 KB
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004WSQE56
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #318,247 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book for a summer read., April 11, 2008

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Lori Kasbeer (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Truffles by the Sea (Paperback)

Gabby Flores watched her apartment building burn down, discovered her delivery guy has taken off with most of her business, and she has the knack of dating Mr. Wrong. The only way to go is up, right?

From the suggestion of her friend she moves to a waterfront loft and works to rebuild her life. But just when she thinks things can not go wrong she finds her self in the middle of a lawsuit, dealing with a nosey neighbor that gets in everyone's business, and a Don Juan of landlords. Where is the Lord when everything seems to be going so wrong? And is she destined to be single for the rest of her life. Maybe "happily-ever-after" is not for her.

Truffles By The Sea was so delightful to read. It is a perfect, "take to the beach" kind of book, or just reading it you feel like you are escaping to the beach. I usually don't care for chick-lit kind of books, but this Julie Carobini has made me a fan of hers. I will be looking for more books to come.

My only complaint while reading this book is I read it while trying to diet and I was constantly hungry for brownies and truffles!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweets for Sweet One, April 1, 2008

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Donald J. Parker "Donald James Parker - autho... (Crossville, Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Truffles by the Sea (Paperback)

I'm a type A personality causing me to hate red lights. Yesterday when I had this book in my car, I was mad when the lights turned green and when the train blocking my path was only a short passenger train. It was frustrating to read half a page and then have to close this delicious book. I expected a nice love story out of this chick-lit story, but I never anticipated the beautiful and unique phraseology that I encountered. Julie did a wonderful job with this novel, packing at least one laugh into almost every page. I'd recommend this to anyone who loves chick-lit. However, I would caution you that if you read at red lights, you'd better have a navigator to tell you when the lights turn green.
Donald James Parker

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This story will melt your heart like a truffle on a hot day at the beach, March 28, 2008

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Stacey (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Truffles by the Sea (Paperback)

"Truffles By The Sea" is a charmingly-written tale of life, love, and rebirth from the ashes of betrayal and tragedy. Julie Carobini tells a beautiful story full of humor and poignant moments. Gaby is in a pivotal season of life: her apartment burned down, her employee has stolen much of her business and inventory, what's left of her business is failing. The good news is: she's got a wonderful loft apartment, and she just started dating one of her good friends.

This touching story is punctuated by so many moments: Gaby befriending "Sweet Girl", her relationship with Agnes, who prays over her on page 169 (it nearly made me cry). Max's character seemed a bit unstable at times - he seemed to get body-snatched in chapter 30. And the last 20 pages...melt me! Just like a truffle at the beach. Bravo, Julie! I can't wait to read more by this author!