Description
Description
In this heartwarming, giftable comfort read for fans of Nicholas Sparks and Richard Paul Evans, a family shaken by loss experiences a life-changing season of new beginnings and Christmas magic on North Carolina's Outer Banks. A time for family . . . The holidays bring a storm of emotions for Thad Wright. Mere days before Christmas, his estranged daughter passes away--leaving behind a baby, Laura. And when Thad discovers that time is not on his beloved wife Lia's side either, he takes Lia's last plea to heart: that Laura is not raised by strangers, that he gives the child a loving home. As difficult as the months ahead are, Thad's granddaughter is a singular source of light in an otherwise dark season. And for making every Christmas wish come true . . . Thad's friends in Morehead City are there for him, including Akila, his coworker at the local hotel where he's an assistant chef. She's kind, comforting, gentle, and everything her teenage son, Juri, is not. In that boy, Thad sees the same rebellion that led his own daughter astray. Yet as Thad's relationship with Akila deepens, he's determined to forge a bond with the young, defiant aspiring musician. Soon, helping to make Juri's dreams a reality is an unexpected wonder for Thad. It even begins to mend his own grieving heart. As the year passes, another Christmas approaches. What will be a second one for Laura just might be a blessed milestone for Thad, Akila, and Juri, as well.
About the Author
About the Author
Davis Bunn is an internationally bestselling author, published in 21 languages, with more than seven million books in print. He is a four-time Christy Award-winner and has received much acclaim for his novels across multiple genres, including historical fiction, inspirational, suspense and women's fiction. Born and raised in North Carolina, Davis left for Europe at age twenty and pursued a business career that took him to over 20 countries all over the world. He and his wife now divide most of their time between the coast of Florida and the English countryside, where Davis serves as Writer in Residence at Regent's Park College, Oxford University. Please join Davis Bunn online at DavisBunn.com.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Praise For Davis Bunn
"A Sea Glass Christmas has all the tenets of a good comfort read: a charming coastal setting, a flawed but earnest lead, and a second shot at love, all set against the backdrop of the holidays... Filled with family turmoil, work struggles, and romantic highs and lows, it's more than just a cozy holiday read." --Bookreporter on A Sea Glass Christmas "Fans of Nicholas Sparks and inspirational fiction will enjoy Bunn's latest novel." --Booklist on Moondust Lake "I love this story. Davis Bunn hits a high note with Miramar Bay. The pages flew; I couldn't read it fast enough." --Debbie Macomber "Bunn brings family and friendships to the forefront of this gracefully and skillfully written story of hope, faith, and love in the toughest of times...Fans of Nicholas Sparks and Karen Kingsbury will be drawn to this feel-good story." --Library Journal on Moondust Lake "Warm-hearted, wise, and wonderfully moving, Firefly Cove is a powerful novel of first love and second chances that will live in readers' hearts for years to come." --Family Fiction on Firefly Cove "The emotional power of Firefly Cove demonstrates Davis Bunn's extraordinary gift of story-telling and solidifies his place as one of the great writers of a generation. Somehow, Davis has managed to pen an emotionally-layered love story with the pacing of a thriller writer. The result is a beautiful and tender story of sacrifice and romance, where the selfless purity and power of love heals two long broken hearts. I enjoyed it immensely." --Charles Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Mountain Between Us "Lucius Quarterfield is a character you want to get to know. His story is fascinating...I've had other readers tell me they couldn't put this book down, and I know the feeling!" --Delilah, A Delilah Book Club Pick Selection, on Firefly Cove "A heartwarming romance...this one left me grinning from ear to ear...It left me feeling uplifted." --First for Women on Miramar Bay "In this heartwarming novel, bestselling author Davis Bunn weaves a spellbinding tapestry of loss, longing and second chances against the backdrop of an idyllic coastal town...Compelling characters transform their doubts into destiny...Readers are awakened to an uplifting truth." --Simple Grace on Miramar Bay "Through the life of one extraordinary individual, we observe how America both comes apart - and comes together - and the role love plays. The young hero's search for love and life and a true home could hardly be more timely. This is a deeply satisfying book, one that a multitude of readers will enjoy." --Boyd Tonkin, Journalist and Literary Critic on The Sapphire Sea "I read this story in one go. Bunn has crafted an entirely credible and highly appealing tale of love in all its remarkable shades. A remarkable feat." --Martin Walker, Journalist and author of the Bruno, Chief of Police novels
"A Sea Glass Christmas has all the tenets of a good comfort read: a charming coastal setting, a flawed but earnest lead, and a second shot at love, all set against the backdrop of the holidays... Filled with family turmoil, work struggles, and romantic highs and lows, it's more than just a cozy holiday read." --Bookreporter on A Sea Glass Christmas "Fans of Nicholas Sparks and inspirational fiction will enjoy Bunn's latest novel." --Booklist on Moondust Lake "I love this story. Davis Bunn hits a high note with Miramar Bay. The pages flew; I couldn't read it fast enough." --Debbie Macomber "Bunn brings family and friendships to the forefront of this gracefully and skillfully written story of hope, faith, and love in the toughest of times...Fans of Nicholas Sparks and Karen Kingsbury will be drawn to this feel-good story." --Library Journal on Moondust Lake "Warm-hearted, wise, and wonderfully moving, Firefly Cove is a powerful novel of first love and second chances that will live in readers' hearts for years to come." --Family Fiction on Firefly Cove "The emotional power of Firefly Cove demonstrates Davis Bunn's extraordinary gift of story-telling and solidifies his place as one of the great writers of a generation. Somehow, Davis has managed to pen an emotionally-layered love story with the pacing of a thriller writer. The result is a beautiful and tender story of sacrifice and romance, where the selfless purity and power of love heals two long broken hearts. I enjoyed it immensely." --Charles Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Mountain Between Us "Lucius Quarterfield is a character you want to get to know. His story is fascinating...I've had other readers tell me they couldn't put this book down, and I know the feeling!" --Delilah, A Delilah Book Club Pick Selection, on Firefly Cove "A heartwarming romance...this one left me grinning from ear to ear...It left me feeling uplifted." --First for Women on Miramar Bay "In this heartwarming novel, bestselling author Davis Bunn weaves a spellbinding tapestry of loss, longing and second chances against the backdrop of an idyllic coastal town...Compelling characters transform their doubts into destiny...Readers are awakened to an uplifting truth." --Simple Grace on Miramar Bay "Through the life of one extraordinary individual, we observe how America both comes apart - and comes together - and the role love plays. The young hero's search for love and life and a true home could hardly be more timely. This is a deeply satisfying book, one that a multitude of readers will enjoy." --Boyd Tonkin, Journalist and Literary Critic on The Sapphire Sea "I read this story in one go. Bunn has crafted an entirely credible and highly appealing tale of love in all its remarkable shades. A remarkable feat." --Martin Walker, Journalist and author of the Bruno, Chief of Police novels
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Kensington Publishing Corporation
Pub date:
2026-10-27
Length:
304 pages
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