An Imaginary House by the Sea
(Bridgeport #1)
by Cecily Gates
“Love
is a messy thing. That hopelessly devoted, deep-in-your-bones kind of love we
used to dream about when we were kids—it turns out that it’s hard. It aches. It
takes time. Like a house that weathers the ages, it must be built, brick by
brick.”
Snarky
and ambitious Dawn Campbell almost had it all: a job producing lavish celebrity
events, a hip downtown apartment, and a studmuffin of a boyfriend. But after
losing all three in one fell swoop, Dawn finds herself resorting to the
unimaginable: returning home to Bridgeport, an oceanside town where the air
smells sweet but not much happens.
When
a chance encounter brings her into the sturdy arms of John Brown, her childhood
best friend, old feelings come rushing back. As the sparks fly, life finally
starts to look up for Dawn...until she meets his wife.
Marguerite
Brown has everything that Dawn doesn’t: a killer fashion sense, a breathtaking
beauty, and a French accent—oh, and the kind of temperament that makes great
white sharks seem docile in comparison. Determined to release John from an
unhappy marriage, Dawn turns on the charm and makes a plan to finally win back
her one-that-got-away.
But
after Dawn stumbles upon a secret that, up until now, Marguerite has
meticulously kept hidden, the two women are thrust into an unexpected
friendship. An Imaginary House by the Sea follows Dawn’s journey towards
self-rediscovery, finding purpose, and building a more complex, steadfast kind
of love than she could have ever imagined.
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I
absolutely LOVED this book! The author’s
writing is like a well-orchestrated symphony – the words flowing effortlessly
and beautifully - telling a story of family, lost love, unlikely new
friendships and grief. But most of all, this story is about life and the
choices a person makes that determines the direction in their life. With attention to details and vivid
descriptions, it was so easy to become engrossed in the story, seeing the
events unfold before my eyes.
An
Imaginary House by the Sea is indeed a very emotional read, so before you
even start, grab a box of tissues – you will need them without a doubt! But it’s not all tears and heartache though. Nope, there are some fun, witty moments that
will bring a smile to your face and a giggle every now and then. This was a really sweet and touching story
that has become one of my top favorites this year. Cecily
Gates truly has a talent and is destined to take the world by storm with her
outstanding storytelling abilities. An Imaginary House by the Sea is well worth your time and money and it is one that I highly recommend to just about anyone.
5 Stars
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