Sanctuary Cove

A Cavanaugh Island Novel, Book 1

By: Rochelle Alers

Narrated by: Nicole Small

Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Sometimes love is the simplest choice of all.

Still reeling from her husband’s untimely death, Deborah Robinson needs a fresh start. So she decides to pack up her family, box up her bookstore, and return to her grandmother’s ancestral home on Cavanaugh Island. The charming town of Sanctuary Cove holds happy memories for Deborah, and, after she spies a gorgeous stranger in the local bakery, it promises the possibility for a bright new future.

Dr. Asa Monroe is at a crossroads. Ever since the loss of his family, he has been traveling from one town to another on a quest for faith and meaning. When he meets Deborah, the beautiful bookstore owner with the warm eyes and sunny smile, Asa believes he has finally found a reason to stay in one place.

As friendship blossoms into romance, Deborah and Asa discover they may have a second chance at love. But small towns have big secrets. Before they can begin their new life together, the couple must confront a challenge they never expected.

Rochelle Alers, with nearly two million copies of her novels in print, is a regular on the Essence best-seller list. She has received numerous awards, including the Gold Pen Award, the EMMA Award, the Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award.

©2012 Rochelle Alers (P)2012 Blackstone Publishing, and Urban Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"I truly and thoroughly enjoyed the book. I found it a wonderful, warm, intriguing romance and was happy to find a new author to read." (Jill Shalvis, New York Times best-selling author of Simply Irresistible)

"A gentle romance focused on second chances…. Soaked in an old-fashioned feel, [this book] will appeal to readers looking for gentle, inexplicit romance." ( Publishers Weekly)

"Carolina low-country comfort food, a community of people who care, and a wonderfully emotional love story. Who could ask for more? Sanctuary Cove is the kind of place you visit and never want to leave." (Hope Ramsay, best-selling author of Welcome to Last Chance)

Just Okay

Is there anything you would change about this book?

This was a refreshing romance. Somewhat predictable and not very engaging.. I felt like the book was well written, but not very interesting.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Predictable

Would you listen to another book narrated by Nicole Small?

Yes. She is the only reason I bought this novel.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No!

Any additional comments?

No.

Okay read

struggled to read it. This book was a little slow for me. However it did pick up towards the end.

Baby makes five

Loved closeness with Deb and her children, courtship was best part and email Dr. Monroe.

Wonderful

This book was a great read. I also read Angels landing. Nicole Small's narration is what made the characters come alive. I think if there are future books, she should continue to narrate the series!!!!!

it was really good listen

If you could sum up Sanctuary Cove in three words, what would they be?

history,healing, love

What did you like best about this story?

how they healed each other

Have you listened to any of Nicole Small’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes i have heard nicole small on many books its just ahheee i got used to kevin free and cory i forgot his last name to read her books i think there was some one else but it was good

Who was the most memorable character of Sanctuary Cove and why?

when he came home from africa

Love and life after the death of love & life

Delightful!!!
I picked the book because of the narrator and it's a series. It was slow and fast at the same time. I know you can fall in love quick, but marriage and the teen kids approve. It's a beautiful yet unbelievable collection of events. Im intrigued and opting to read the next installment.

Wonderful book!

I chose this book based on the cover photo and title and am very pleased that it was so good. I didn’t want it to end.

Great For Work

Such a beautiful story of two broken hearts becoming one. I enjoyed listening while at work.

Kind of slow

I really like Alers' writing. However, I found myself wanting the story to pick up or end quickly. It's not necessarily a terrible tale of the two main characters who both lost people in their lives, it just lacked something.

Awesome story of you can love again!

Sometimes we forget you can love again. After losing a spouse and you still have live to give. Don't give up on lovem