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The Promise of Redwood Cove - (Prequel - Redwood Cove Series): Sweet Paranormal Romance - Introducing the Players Kindle Edition

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

It's the Spring Festival in Redwood Cove

...with its outdoor grilled salmon dinners and local handmade crafters' booths. As the town prepares for the celebration, the newcomers and townfolk alike share one relatively quiet day enjoying this little town by the sea, unaware of the forces that will soon connect their lives and their fortunes.

This short prequel introduces the characters in the other three books:

The Mermaid of Redwood Cove (Meaghan and Griffin)
The Beacon of Redwood Cove (Libby and Darren - and Denise)
The Shaman of Redwood Cove (Crystal and Alex - and Ronnie)

About the series

Redwood Cove is a fictitious small town on the far Northern California coast. The area seems to draw spirited creative types who are more comfortable in nature than in big cities. The stories of Redwood Cove are contemporary fiction that include romance with a slightly paranormal twist.

This book is approximately 35 pages long.

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Genre: Sweet Romance, Paranormal Romance, Cozy Mystery, Contemporary Women,

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FNZ968O
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Career Life Press (January 14, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4482 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Alesha Cary
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Alesha Cary grew up reading mysteries and she still loves a good who-dunnit. But she's also a romantic at heart and believes we all deserve our own happily-ever-after -- we just have to find the right person. She writes her books with a bit of romance and a bit of mystery ~ and sometimes a splash of paranormal.

The mixture is different for each book, but you can expect to find some of each in every story.

Just like her characters, Alesha lives on the Pacific Northwest Coast with her husband and two cats. Their neighbors are deer, raccoons, skunks, foxes, mountain lions and bear, and far too many birds to list. From her window she gets to watch the whales playing as they migrate.

Alesha writes the CAROLINE DAWSON, HWE Series, the REDWOOD COVE Series, and THE COSTUME SHOP Series.

>>>ABOUT The Redwood Cove Series:

Redwood Cove is a small town on the far Northern California coast. The area seems to draw the creative types who are more comfortable in nature than in the cities. Here are stories of romance with a slightly paranormal twist.

>>BOOKS ABOUT REDWOOD COVE

The Promise of Redwood Cove - Meet the main characters in the Redwood Cove series at the annual Spring Festival.

The Mermaid of Redwood Cove - Meaghan's life shifts forever the day she meets Griffin - a third generation seafaring skipper. A unique seashell found on the beach gives her the courage to follow her heart, even into the sea she fears so much. Then, the unthinkable happens and she is hurtled overboard only to be saved... but is it a miracle or was she spared by the grace and beauty of a childhood fable? Haunted by her dreams, she is driven to understand the mystery drawing her to Griffin.

The Beacon of Redwood Cove - Libby is a freelance journalist who loves books. She discovers a handwritten journal written by Adelaide, a young woman living in the area in the 1920s. The more she reads, the more Adelaide begins to visit her dreams. With the help of Darren, owner of the Lighthouse Cafe, they do their best to unravel the clues in the diary and in her dreams. When Darren's ex starts interfering, Libby sets off on her own to discover the answers she seeks. But the ex is determined to make life hell, and her betrayals threaten everyone.

The Shaman of Redwood Cove - Crystal is seeking peace from her past. Arriving in town, she is taken with its peacefulness and decides to settle in. But then her past calls to her, causing her to seek the same solution she used before. But as that begins to spiral out of control, she is visited by an ancient Shaman. Will she follow the Shaman's advice or end up in trouble again?

>>>ABOUT The Costume Shop Series:

Owning a Costume Shop may not be everyone's idea of the perfect business or the perfect life, but it suits me just fine. But then, my costumes aren't just for make believe. They're specially made with components that not only draw the perfect customer, but also release the true character of the person who is wearing the costume. A nice balance, I think. But then I'm also careful to make sure my customers are selecting a costume that suits them.

The Costume Shop stories are contemporary fiction that include romance and a bit of the paranormal.

Volume #1 - "Open For Business" - How one young man discovers what's really important to him, a young girl gets her wish, and two very different men finally get to be who they really are.

Volume #2 - "One True Love" - There's someone for everyone. And sometimes, if we're lucky, the fates step in to help.

Volume #3 - "Opposites Attract" - Being willing to let go can sometimes bring you much more than you expect.

>>>ABOUT the Caroline Dawson Series:

After a messy divorce, Caroline Dawson pulled up stakes in Boulder, Colorado, and moved to the isolated Northern California coastal town of Dungeness Cove. The only person she knows when she gets there is her niece, Sarah Kingman, a 22 yr old nursing student working at the local hospital.

Before arriving in California, Carrie (as she prefers to be called) was a handwriting expert, working for the District Attorney's office and various local attorneys. Thanks to the divorce, Carrie is semi-retired. She plans to take a year off, but her handwriting analysis skills are in demand, and she gets dragged into helping to bring closure to cases including blackmail, forgery, murder, and affairs of the heart.

>>BOOKS WHERE CAROLINE DAWSON MAKES AN APPEARANCE

Made For Another (Released 12/23/12) - Sarah Kingman is a 22 year old nursing student who has recently returned to school. She is far from home and lonely for friendship. Until she starts going out with Tony. Maybe her luck has just changed!

1 Script 2 Many (Coming soon) - An apparent suicide - with too many questions and too many notes. Police Chief Jack Caldwell makes a special request for Carrie Dawson's help. But is his interest more than just professional?

Find out more about Alesha Cary at her website http://AleshaCary.com or her Facebook page: http://facebook.com/aleshacarybooks.com

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Customers find the writing quality good and vivid. They appreciate the lifelike descriptions of the town and characters. The pacing is described as nice and engaging. However, opinions differ on readability - some find it fun and relaxing to read, while others consider it boring and uninspiring.

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9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality good. They appreciate the vivid descriptions of the characters, scenes, and events. The prequel is described as well-written, interesting, and a perfect introduction to the beautiful stories that follow.

"...I love also how the community is so real, the descriptions vivid and the characters grow and evolve throughout the stories...." Read more

"The author writes very well. Descriptions of people, scenes and events are excellent...." Read more

"...Well written and interesting, the author gave me just enough of a taste, to leave me yearning to visit the fictional Redwood Cove and to learn more..." Read more

"It was a nice story but rather boring and unimanigative. Very much like a story which has been told too many times." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's character development and well-written descriptions of people, scenes, and events.

"...is so real, the descriptions vivid and the characters grow and evolve throughout the stories. And of course, I'm a sucker for a happy ending...." Read more

"The author writes very well. Descriptions of people, scenes and events are excellent...." Read more

"...Cove and to learn more about what lies in store for these interesting characters. Well done." Read more

"...The small taste of the characters was intriguing...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and a nice introduction to the series. They describe it as a short prequel that serves as an appetizer for the main series.

"...this is short...but well worth the read before you dive into this great series...." Read more

"As promised, the author gives a short prequel, introducing the reader to the characters in her Redwood Cove series...." Read more

"This was a nice introduction to a series I haven't read...." Read more

"...say it better than that--a most welcome precursor to a lovely, engaging Series...!" Read more

10 customers mention "Readability"6 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the book's readability. Some find it an enjoyable read to unwind and enjoy watching the characters develop. The story holds their interest throughout and opens up possibilities for adventures in the later books. Others find the story dull and unsatisfying at the end.

"As a fan of the Redwood Cove series, it was so much fun to read the Prequel and watch all of the characters come to life in one story...." Read more

"...this is a prequel to the Redwood Cove Series but I find it unsatisfying in the end...." Read more

"...I fell in love with this town and these characters, so reading this prequel AFTER was awesome...more detail about how they all arrived in Redwood..." Read more

"...It was more like a chapter. A very big disappointment. I hope that It was free and that I did not pay for it." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2013
    As a fan of the Redwood Cove series, it was so much fun to read the Prequel and watch all of the characters come to life in one story. The Promise is the perfect introduction to the beautiful stories that follow.

    As always with Alesha's work, there is a hint of romance and paranormal which together keep me turning the page. I love also how the community is so real, the descriptions vivid and the characters grow and evolve throughout the stories. And of course, I'm a sucker for a happy ending. These books never disappoint.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2013
    Yes, this is short...but well worth the read before you dive into this great series. I fell in love with this town and these characters, so reading this prequel AFTER was awesome...more detail about how they all arrived in Redwood Cove. Loved it...wish I could have had the salmon myself, bought a wind chime of sea glass and had a psychic reading. Felt like I was there...loved this series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013
    The author writes very well. Descriptions of people, scenes and events are excellent. The atmosphere reads like a series once written by Charles L. Grant (Oxrun Station) but with a bit of romance thrown in. It has all the paranormal trappings but unfortunately no closure to the story.

    I know this is a prequel to the Redwood Cove Series but I find it unsatisfying in the end. To me a book, even one in a series, should have a beginning, a middle, and an end. This book ends as though it was half finished. It is for this reason that I give this book a 3 star rating instead of a 5 star rating. A book can still tie all the loose ends and leave the reader wanting more. This book made me feel cheated out of what could have been a great story.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2013
    As promised, the author gives a short prequel, introducing the reader to the characters in her Redwood Cove series. Well written and interesting, the author gave me just enough of a taste, to leave me yearning to visit the fictional Redwood Cove and to learn more about what lies in store for these interesting characters. Well done.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2013
    This was a nice introduction to a series I haven't read. I do think I'll purchase it now as it looks like it will be a good "reading before bed" series. The small taste of the characters was intriguing. She did a great job of giving a hint of who each of her characters are... a sampling taste that let me know I'd enjoy reading how their lives came together.

    She set up a number of questions for me. How will Crystal return to Redwood Cover? Is Ronnie, the stalker, truly dangerous or is Crystal hyper-sensitive? What did Crystal do to her sister? How does the psychic play in all this? What will happen between the spiteful Denise and her ex... and will their son be caught in the middle? Then there is the woman who makes the jewelry, the librarian and the new eco-journalist in town. Ah, and how will they all get together with the men introduced?

    Read the prequel as an introduction of characters and of Alesha's writing style. This is like being offered a sample of ice cream to see if you'd like that flavor. Try it and see.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014
    More like a short story than a book! It was more like a chapter. A very big disappointment. I hope that It was free and that I did not pay for it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2014
    It was a nice story but rather boring and unimanigative. Very much like a story which has been told too many times.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014
    This is a good book to read to unwind. Nothing earth shattering or anything that will keep you hanging on.

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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2015
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