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SOMEWHERE by the Sea (Finding SOMEWHERE Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Verna Clay (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 131 ratings
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WELCOME TO SOMEWHERE, OREGON

Nestled in a cove on Oregon's coastline, the town of Somewhere is charming, picturesque, inhabited by townsfolk who love their community—and teeming with mystery. You are invited to join the heroes and heroines of Somewhere as they solve mysteries, discover romance, experience inexplicable phenomena, and fight injustice—just the usual stuff!

SOMEWHERE BY THE SEA

Is there somewhere to mend a broken heart?

Faith Bennison suffered a tragedy that changed her life in unimaginable ways and she fears she will die of a broken heart. In an attempt to salvage her sanity, she leaves her home in the Midwest and travels to the small Oregon town of Somewhere. As she settles into day-to-day life at Hope Bed & Breakfast, she makes friends and even meets a man who jump-starts her battered heart. Strange happenings, however, have her questioning her sanity as she tries to make sense of an unfathomable encounter.

Baxter Hope, son of the owner of Hope & Breakfast, Gabby Hope, is intrigued by their newest guest, Faith Bennison. As his mother so aptly observed, "She carries sadness around her like a cloak," and he wonders why. Having gone through a tumultuous divorce, he is in no frame of mind to even think about romance, and suppresses his growing feelings for Faith. However, the more he gets to know her, the more he is drawn to her. That is, until the day she shatters the world of his friend, Victoria Patterson, with a simple question.
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Reviewed by Dinah Roseberry for Readers' Favorite (5 stars)

SOMEWHERE by the Sea

What I loved about Verna Clay's romantic tale is being totally immersed in the setting. I could picture the town so clearly with its houses and hills, the walking trails, the haunted stone house, the museum, the diner, and all the other nooks and crannies. I could walk down Main Street and Ocean Boulevard today and interact with Gabby and Leo and Vicki and Baxter. I could be Faith. I could love Baxter. The writing is superb as Clay's paranormal lazes through the town and along the beaches, barely noticed until... well, just know that there's a reason for everything, and learning to make better choices can make a heart flutter when in the right person's arms. Somewhere by the Sea (Book I) by Verna Clay is a gentle romantic experience that will leave you wanting more of Somewhere. This first book in Clay's series will beckon you forward to the next and the next. You may want to bring along your paints and easel.

From the Author

I enjoy romance stories that revolve around small communities, and since Oregon is one of my favorite states, I naturally chose it for the location of my fictional town of Somewhere. To me, the name was perfect because my desire was to create characters longing for acceptance and a sense of belonging "somewhere." And so, in the first book of this series, I introduce Faith Bennison, a woman who suffered the loss of two loved ones, and in the aftermath of tragedy, leaves her home in St. Louis to travel to this small seaside community.
I then fashioned a man who could restore Faith's happiness, but only after confronting his own demons. And, to add depth, mysteries were touched upon to be solved in future books. The main plot of the story, however, is resolved and doesn't leave one "hanging."
And lest I forget, the heroes and heroines of Somewhere occasionally receive help from those residing on the "other side."

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01KOPBN38
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Verna Clay (September 29, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 784 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 314 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 131 ratings

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Verna Clay

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"2020 Finalist - Readers' Favorite International Contest (Paranormal Romance) for SOMEWHERE by the Sea."

"2014 Gold Medal Winner - Readers' Favorite International Contest (Historical Romance) for Abby: Mail Order Bride."

My perfect day: coffee shop; laptop; latte; characters demanding their stories be told; a plot that comes together; and hours to live in an alternate reality.

Seriously, I have always loved reading, and now I love writing. As a preteen, I devoured Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mysteries, but when I reached my teen years the romance genre became my favorite, and that has never changed. After years of procrastinating, I tried my hand at writing and I've been doing so with a passion ever since. I have written over thirty romance novels and novellas in the genres of contemporary western, historical western, contemporary, and paranormal/fantasy. Because I hate saying goodbye to characters who have lived with me for months, I usually create a series so they can be revisited from book to book. I have also written a Young Adult novella titled "Fragile Hearts" using the pen name of Colleen Clay.

***Books Listing***

"Contemporary Western"

ROMANCE ON THE RANCH SERIES

Dream Kisses (Kindle, Audiobook)

Honey Kisses (Kindle, Audiobook)

Baby Kisses (Kindle, Audiobook)

Candy Kisses (Kindle)

Christmas Kisses (Kindle)

Rock Star Kisses (Kindle)

Forever Kisses (Kindle)

Forgotten Kisses (Kindle)

Angel Kisses (Kindle)

The Last Kiss (Kindle)

Romance on the Ranch Collection 1-3 (Kindle, Paperback)

Romance on the Ranch Series 1-5 (Kindle, Paperback)

Romance on the Ranch Series 6-10 (Kindle, Paperback)

OASIS, ARIZONA SERIES

Stranded in Oasis (Kindle)

Branded in Oasis (Kindle)

Crashed in Oasis (Kindle)

Oasis Series Collection 1-3 (Kindle)

"Contemporary Paranormal/Fantasy"

FINDING SOMEWHERE SERIES

*SOMEWHERE by the Sea (Kindle, Paperback, Large Print Paperback, Audiobook)

SOMEWHERE to Spend Christmas (Kindle, Paperback, Large Print Paperback, Audiobook)

SOMEWHERE for a Hero to Hide (Kindle, Paperback, Large Print Paperback, Audiobook)

SOMEWHERE to Begin Again (Kindle, Paperback, Large Print Paperback, Audiobook)

SOMEWHERE to Fall in Love (Kindle, Paperback, Large Print Paperback, Audiobook)

*2020 Finalist Readers' Favorite Int'l Book Contest/Paranormal Romance

SHAPELING TRILOGY

Roth: Protector (Book 1) (Kindle, Paperback)

Fawn: Master (Book 2) (Kindle, Paperback)

Davide: Prince (Book 3) (Kindle, Paperback)

Shapeling Trilogy Collection 1-3 (Kindle, Paperback)

Jazmine (Kindle)

"Historical Western"

UNCONVENTIONAL SERIES

*Abby: Mail Order Bride (Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook)

Broken Angel (Kindle, Audiobook)

Ryder's Salvation (Kindle)

Joy's Return (Kindle)

Unconditional Series Complete Collection 1-4 (Kindle, Paperback)

*2014 Gold Medal Winner Readers' Favorite Int'l Book Contest/Historical Romance

FINDING HOME SERIES

Cry of the West: Hallie (Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook)

Rescue on the Rio: Lilah (Kindle, Paperback)

Missouri Challenge: Daisy (Kindle, Paperback)

Finding Home Series Collection 1-3 (Kindle)

RED ROCKS TRILOGY: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

Healing Woman of the Red Rocks: Past (Kindle, Paperback)

Song of the Red Rocks: Present (Kindle, Paperback)

Spirit Tree of the Red Rocks: Future (Kindle, Paperback)

Red Rocks Collection 1-3 (Kindle)

JOURNEYS OF THE HEART SERIES

Violet's Vindication (Kindle)

Priscilla's Pride (Kindle)

Samuel's Sacrifice (Kindle)

Saul's Second Chance (Kindle)

YOUNG ADULT

(Verna Clay writing as Colleen Clay)

Fragile Hearts (Kindle)

AUDIO BOOKS

Abby: Mail Order Bride

Broken Angel

Cry of the West: Hallie

Dream Kisses

Honey Kisses

Baby Kisses

SOMEWHERE by the Sea

SOMEWHERE to Spend Christmas

SOMEWHERE for a Hero to Hide

SOMEWHERE to Begin Again

SOMEWHERE to Fall in Love

LARGE PRINT PAPERBACKS

SOMEWHERE by the Sea

SOMEWHERE to Spend Christmas

SOMEWHERE for a Hero to Hide

SOMEWHERE to Begin Again

SOMEWHERE to Fall in Love

Here are some of my favorite reviews:

"I can say with all honesty that Verna Clay has become a favorite author of mine, and I was giddy to read the first book of this new series taking place in the fictional Arizona small town of Oasis...If you've never read a Verna Clay novel, now is the perfect time to embrace a new addiction. Side effects are chuckles, mild euphoria, and the production of good mood enhancing chemicals in the brain." ~Angie Just Read with The Romance Reviews (Stranded in Oasis)

"...The very talented Verna Clay simply leaves me in awe. Her ability to capture on the page the deeply emotional subjects that drive the everyman is done in a series of warm and tender moments that mean her craft for writing just gets better and better with every story told..." ~Angie Just Read with The Romance Reviews (Christmas Kisses)

"Verna Clay's writing is a new discovery for me. She enthralled me from the first word to the last page. All I want now is to read another book of hers..." ~Steffi with The Romance Reviews (Abby: Mail Order Bride)

"I loved this book. It had heart and made me cry a few times. It was so true to life in it's real emotions..." ~Florida Girl at Amazon (Abby: Mail Order Bride)

"This was a amazing journey...I have read it 3 times and still cry! I also laugh and love the characters. They touched my life in a very nice way..." ~Iwiggy at Amazon (Abby: Mail Order Bride)

"I haven't enjoyed such a read in a long while. Romance novels are so often wound around similar plots and flowery vocabulary, but "Dream Kisses" is a pleasant piece of pastry on a rainy day. It is that forbidden square of chocolate that gives hope to the hopeful romantic..." ~Lisa McCombs at Readers Favorite Book Reviews (Dream Kisses)

"...This is a wonderful romance series that will have you loving the characters, and wishing to join their lives on the ranch!" ~Kristie I. at Readers Favorite Book Reviews (Honey Kisses)

"...Incredible! Wasted pages of backstory are eliminated and Verna Clay immerses us directly into the life of the characters where they happen to be in this time of their lives. Abby: Mail Order Bride had me bawling! It was so touching and felt so very honest...this is truly a wonderful find..." ~Kim at Goodreads (Abby: Mail Order Bride)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Cozy Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017
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Verna writes interesting romance and develops her characters in a manner that is both complete yet there is always a little bit, or a hint of mystery, left for later reading. Her story lines are realistic and one can identify on some level with each character. She has developed the emotions without becoming sloppy or overly redundant.
Many of us have suffered the loss of family or friend at some time or another and it is very hard to overcome when that loss is unexpected. Verna handled it well. Moving forward in life is never easy in such a situation but the story line in this book gives a sense of hope and the will to move forward.
This is a series that is more contemporary in its setting and in a place that is "ideal" given its small town setting. Would like to live there in Somewhere. The Oregon coast is a piece of "heaven on earth"...but it does rain a lot.
The romance develops without the "graphic physical" moments. Some of us can figure that out for ourselves.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants a quiet afternoon with a good book and will be happy with the ending...yet eager to begin the next book in the series.
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Robert Krueger
4.0 out of 5 stars What does the future hold
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2021
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Can a shattered heart be repaired?

Two persons, a woman and a man, with tragedy and demons in their past lives meet? Can they salvage their lives? When they interact, what will that mean?

Faith feels the tragedy in the death of her husband and son several year previously, but she is determined. Despite her loss, she is a strong woman. She is in a cocoon wondering if she will feel normal. Baxter is jaded because of a bad divorce. He is competent, intelligent and caring.

Is there something magic about Somewhere? Faith finds the B&B soothing to her soul. Somewhere is a quint, lovely and friendly town, but is there something else, something below the surface, mystery, a supernatural edge?

Slowly, romance becomes the light but not before turmoil, which should have been, but was not a tempest in a teapot.

Romance comes slowly but love of Somewhere comes quickly.

The author expertly develops the plot revealing characters bit by bit so that the reader gets to know them.

One disappointment: issues were not resolved. Normally, this would result in a much lower rating, however, there is enough substance so the rating is higher.
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christine
5.0 out of 5 stars A fan to fallow
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022
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This was a new author and I was hooked. The characters were strong,supportive and delightful. It's a delightful story about healing and letting go of past tragedies. Very uplifting and inspiring
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Madongo Jobe
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
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What an amazing story, no swearing at all if you prefer clean writing this is your story. I had a tear or two at the sadness n pain but I truly loved the outcome. I wish it would be as easy to connect with your loved ones who’ve passed away, only in books hey.
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S. V. Mack
3.0 out of 5 stars kind of boring in the beginning
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021
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Too much interior design descriptions for more than1/2 of the story. It ended well, but I made myself continue reading.
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The Novel Lady
4.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait to read the next book in this series
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2017
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Verna Clay is one of my favorite authors for sweet romance novels. She has an ability to create scenes that come to life and characters you can't help but to love.

Somewhere by the Sea is Book #1 in a series set in the town of Somewhere, Oregon. After staring at a picture of this sweet town for years, Faith Bennison decides it is time for her to move on and create a new life for herself after the death of her husband and young son. In Somewhere, she meets some delightful characters including Gabby, the lady who owns the B&B Faith decides to stay at for the summer, and her handsome son, Baxter.

When Faith starts seeing and talking to Owen, a young boy who died twenty years ago, anger and distrust begin to appear and could ruin Faith's friendship with Vickie and any budding relationship Faith and Baxter may have.

Although some plot lines start to wind up, we are left with that urge to keep reading and desperately looking for Book #2 in this series.

Not my favorite of Verna's books, but it is a great beginning to a new series and a great summer read.
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J. Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
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This book broaches lost loves and finding hope. Being in this quarantine, it was nice to escape for awhile to meet the interesting characters in this quaint oceanside town in Oregon. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars With bated breath ....
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016
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Upon opening this story I found it difficult to put it down.
I could hardly wait to get back to it as I found myself living in Somewhere near the ocean, possibly at Hope B&B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet classy reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2018
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