Sometimes, to find yourself, you have to lose your way. Amanda Kingston is at a crossroads. A successful event planner in the bustling heart of New York City, she finds herself burned out and yearning for something more. Seeking a break from the chaos, Amanda retreats to the serene, sun-drenched beaches of Magnolia Key, a place where time seems to stand still and life's simple joys take center stage. She quickly finds herself entangled in the town's deeply rooted traditions—and in the lives of its colorful residents. At the heart of it all is the Magnolia Heritage Festival, a cherished celebration at risk of fading into memory without someone to breathe new life into it. Her plans for rest and relaxation are put on the back burner when she offers to help get the festival back on track. What she hadn’t counted on was her neighbor, the reclusive woodcarver Connor Dempsey, whose guarded heart and remarkable talent intrigue her. As Amanda's passion for planning the festival ignites, so does an unlikely friendship with Connor. That is until she makes a decision in an attempt to help Connor that turns out terribly wrong. Then she gets offered a dream job back in New York. A job she feels she needs to take to pay back a debt to her grandmother. Can the magic of the festival—and a little coastal charm—help them both heal from past wounds and discover a future neither of them imagined? Coastal Candlelight is a delightful journey of self-discovery, the power of community, and the wonder of finding unexpected love in the unlikeliest of places. Dive into this heartwarming story in the Magnolia Key series, where every sunset brings a promise of a new beginning. The Magnolia Key Series: Saltwater Sunrises Encore Echoes Coastal Candlelight And more to come!

Covering cities, states, and regions of the United States, these richly illustrated handbooks capture the character and culture of important American destinations, along with topical essays, color maps, and capsule reviews of restaurants and hotels.

Recounts the true story of an entrepreneurial woman who succeeded in a male-dominated industry in the twentieth century. What would you do with your last sixty dollars? If you were Patricia Murphy you’d turn it into a fortune by buying a rundown Brooklyn diner. On the cusp of the Great Depression, the diner became an overnight sensation, the first of nine popular Patricia Murphy’s Candlelight Restaurants that opened over the course of four decades in New York and Florida. Popovers and Candlelight recounts how Murphy bucked Mad Men–erasexism in a male-dominated field and created remarkable dining experiences with solid American fare, a talented staff, and eye-popping décor. Dripping in diamonds, she transcended ethnic prejudices to become a socialite and built a brand that sold fragrance as well as food. Mutinous siblings, a desperate manager, and a typhoid outbreak brought it all to an operatic end, but Marcia Biederman restores Murphy and her contributions to their proper place in women’s and culinary history. This book will delight readers with its rags-to-riches story and fascinating view of class, gender, ethnicity, and food culture during much of the twentieth century. “An impressive accomplishment on many counts: Biederman describes an important but forgotten chapter in mid-century restaurant history, portrays an outsize, Mildred Pierce–like personality, and gives a memorable sense of postwar, populuxe suburbia.” — Paul Freedman, author of Ten Restaurants That Changed America

Orange Coast Magazine is the oldest continuously published lifestyle magazine in the region, bringing together Orange County¹s most affluent coastal communities through smart, fun, and timely editorial content, as well as compelling photographs and design. Each issue features an award-winning blend of celebrity and newsmaker profiles, service journalism, and authoritative articles on dining, fashion, home design, and travel. As Orange County¹s only paid subscription lifestyle magazine with circulation figures guaranteed by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, Orange Coast is the definitive guidebook into the county¹s luxe lifestyle.

Tori Duran seeks refuge on the quiet island of Magnolia Key, hiding her past and her identity. She sets her sights on restoring the cherished local theater - a decision that unexpectedly causes her to work side-by-side with Gavin, the gruff owner of the island's bike shop. Though neither wants the collaboration, as Tori and Gavin work together to breathe new life into the theater, a grudging admiration for each other develops, along with a few undeniable sparks. But Tori's stubborn resistance to come clean about her past threatens to derail their budding relationship. When Tori's secret identity is ultimately revealed, it not only jeopardizes her connection with Gavin but also shatters the trust of the entire close-knit community. With the theater's grand opening quickly approaching, Tori must decide whether to continue fighting for acceptance or start anew somewhere she can keep her past a secret. Encore Echoes is a captivating story of second chances, the power of community, and the courage to follow your heart - no matter the cost. The Magnolia Key Series: Saltwater Sunrises Encore Echoes Coastal Candlelight And more to come! The book is a heartwarming beach read full of friendship and community. Similar to books by authors Debbie Macomber, Pamela Kelley, Rachel Hanna, Robyn Car, and Sherryl Woods. Binge this sweet romance series.

Dog lovers will delight in this title that covers every dog-related aspect of traveling in Oregon--hiking, biking, and skiing--as well as pooch-friendly hotels, restaurants, and urban hot spots. 50 photos. 8 maps.

In 1970, Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, Calif.) reporter Don Engdahl quit his job to launch a 1,200 mile trek along the coast of California from the Oregon border south to the Mexican border. He wrote weekly reports of his journey that were published in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Orange Coast Magazine is the oldest continuously published lifestyle magazine in the region, bringing together Orange County¹s most affluent coastal communities through smart, fun, and timely editorial content, as well as compelling photographs and design. Each issue features an award-winning blend of celebrity and newsmaker profiles, service journalism, and authoritative articles on dining, fashion, home design, and travel. As Orange County¹s only paid subscription lifestyle magazine with circulation figures guaranteed by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, Orange Coast is the definitive guidebook into the county¹s luxe lifestyle.