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The Sea Glass Cottage: A Novel (Cape Sanctuary Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 4,142 ratings

From the New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne comes a brand-new novel for fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs. RaeAnne Thayne tells the story of an emotional homecoming that brings hope and healing to three generations of women.

The life Olivia Harper always dreamed of isn’t so dreamy these days. The 16-hour work days are unfulfilling and so are things with her on-again, off-again boyfriend. But when she hears that her estranged mother, Juliet, has been seriously injured, Liv has no choice but to pack up her life and head home to beautiful Cape Sanctuary on the Northern California coast.

It’s just for a few months—that’s what Liv keeps telling herself. But the closer she gets to Cape Sanctuary, the painful memories start flooding back: Natalie, her vibrant, passionate older sister who downward-spiraled into addiction. The fights with her mother who enabled her sister at every turn. The overdose that took Natalie, leaving her now-teenaged daughter, Caitlin, an orphan.

As Liv tries to balance her own needs with those of her injured mother and an obstinate, resentful fifteen-year-old, it becomes clear that all three Harper women have been keeping heartbreaking secrets from one another. And as those secrets are revealed, Liv, Juliet, and Caitlin will see that it’s never too late—or too early—to heal family wounds and find forgiveness.

Don't miss the enchanting holiday tale, THE DECEMBER MARKET by RaeAnne Thayne, a story of second chances, family, and unexpected love, set in the charming town of Shelter Springs, where the spirit of Christmas brings two reluctant hearts together.

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  • The December Market
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  • Christmas at the Shelter Inn
  • The Café at Beach End
  • All is Bright

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All is Bright
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“Between the colorful description of the location as well as the concerns of many characters, this issue of the Cape Sanctuary series draws the reader in from the first page to the gratifying conclusion”—New York Journal of Books on The Sea Glass Cottage


"[Thayne] engages the reader's heart and emotions, inspiring hope and the belief that miracles are possible." —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"RaeAnne Thayne gets better with every book." —Robyn Carr, #1
New York Times Bestselling Author

"Thayne's a true expert at writing contemporary holiday romance."—
RT Book Reviews

"RaeAnne has a knack for capturing those emotions that come from the heart." —RT Book Reviews

"RaeAnne Thayne is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors... Once you start reading, you aren't going to be able to stop." —Fresh Fiction

“…the heart of this sweet contemporary story is in the women’s relationships with each other, and it will suit readers on both sides of the blurry romance/women’s fiction divide.”—
Publishers Weekly on THE CLIFF HOUSE

"Endearing small-town residents and bratty cats add humor to this heartwarming, steady-paced holiday romance." —
Publishers Weekly on Sugar Pine Trail

"…the heart of this sweet contemporary story is in the women's relationships with each other, and it will suit readers on both sides of the blurry romance/women's fiction divide."—
Publishers Weeklyon The Cliff House

"Thayne is in peak form in this delightful, multiple-perspective tale of the entwined lives and loves of three women in a Northern California seaside community…. Thayne skillfully interweaves these plotlines with just the right amount of glamour, art, and kindness to make for a warmly compelling and satisfying work of women's fiction."—
Booklist on The Cliff House, Starred Review

“Thayne uses her tried-and-true, never trite or tired approach in her latest drama.” -
Booklist on The Cliff House


“Between the colorful description of the location as well as the concerns of many characters, this issue of the Cape Sanctuary series draws the reader in from the first page to the gratifying conclusion” -
New York Journal of Books

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including six RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and Career Achievement and Romance Pioneer awards from RT Book Reviews. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QTL1F7Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HQN Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 17, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Original
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 380 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1488055874
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Cape Sanctuary
  • Customer Reviews:
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#1 Publishers Weekly, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including seven RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews magazine. RaeAnne loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website at www.raeannethayne.com.

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Customers find this book to be a great summer read with a plot that keeps attention, featuring a happy ending for all characters. The writing style is well-executed and easy to read, and customers appreciate the wonderful characters.

55 customers mention "Readability"55 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, describing it as a great summer read. One customer mentions it's perfect for a long weekend camping trip.

"...Easy reading. Positive message. The cover of the book is pretty. Well-written...." Read more

"4 1/2 STARS! RaeAnne Thayne never fails to satisfy!..." Read more

"...The good, bad and ugly of life mixed in with a little romance. Good, clean, wholesome reads. I Love her work!" Read more

"...is a story of hope and many things dear to me: dogs, friends, stunning gardens, and complex relationships...." Read more

55 customers mention "Story quality"52 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with its engaging plot and happy ending for all characters. One customer notes how it skillfully weaves multiple narratives together.

"Hello. Cute romance novel;G-rated. Easy reading. Positive message. The cover of the book is pretty. Well-written...." Read more

"...family drama in such a poetic way, she takes us on an emotional journey of strength, healing and forgiveness with her latest THE SEA GLASS COTTAGE..." Read more

"...They are stories about real people that you feel you can relate to. The good, bad and ugly of life mixed in with a little romance...." Read more

"The Sea Glass Cottage: A Novel, is a story of hope and many things dear to me: dogs, friends, stunning gardens, and complex relationships...." Read more

29 customers mention "Character development"26 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting how trauma shaped the main characters.

"...Yet another woman he couldn’t save. “ Cooper is a really great character but this constant guilt trip was so boring...." Read more

"...Wonderful characters and storylines." Read more

"...he of her books and she’s an excellent storyteller who can bring her characters to life. You fall in love with them all and feel they joy and sorrow...." Read more

"The characters were all so interesting and I liked all the secrets they shared. It kept wanting you to go back for more...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing style of the book, finding it well-written and easy to read, with one customer noting they couldn't stop reading it.

"Hello. Cute romance novel;G-rated. Easy reading. Positive message. The cover of the book is pretty. Well-written...." Read more

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"As usual a very well written book! I have grandkids and would do absolutely anything for them, as MiMi did for Caitlin...." Read more

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Sea glass Cottage..
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Sea glass Cottage..
The sea Glass Cottage, By Rayanne Thayne Another wonderful story by one of the authors I love. Olivia is At home one day going To her favorite Coffee shop, when a robbery Is taken place..after the robbery Olivia finds going To coffee shops a bit hard... to go many places. Then she gets a call Her Mother has had a Accident and she has to travel 600 miles to Northern California coast She offers run her mother's flower shop while she recovers. Her 15 year old niece is also living with her mother.. Her mother has raised her niece since she was a baby her sister overdosed. While being back home in California helping her mother her niece Caitlin. Has issues with Olivia.. Caitlin is in search of her bio, dad but doesn't want to Say anything. To anyone except her best friend.. This Book was Truly a wonderful Read. I would Recommend it others.. Thank you Rayanne Thayne And harlequin...for this arc.All Thoughts in this review aremy own.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Hello.
    Cute romance novel;G-rated.
    Easy reading.
    Positive message.
    The cover of the book is pretty.
    Well-written.

    I appreciate the author for writing this book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    4 1/2 STARS!

    RaeAnne Thayne never fails to satisfy! With a treasured voice made for detailing heart-wrenching family drama in such a poetic way, she takes us on an emotional journey of strength, healing and forgiveness with her latest THE SEA GLASS COTTAGE and it does not disappoint!

    From the start the reader is taken into the heart of three characters ... a grown daughter returning home to help her mother through an injury, an aging mother who doesn't like for one second that her body is betraying her and taking her away from her daily life and a moody teenager who's trying to find answers to the mysteries of her past. Each character has a side to their story and we get a feel for what's going on quickly and are soon hooked.

    I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a story that connects with an imperfect family as they travel the roads of life. It's emotional, it's sweet and it's oh so satisfying!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
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    The life Olivia Harper always dreamed of isn’t so dreamy these days. The 16-hour work days are unfulfilling and so are things with her on-again, off-again boyfriend. But when she hears that her estranged mother, Juliet, has been seriously injured, Liv has no choice but to pack up her life and head home to beautiful Cape Sanctuary on the Northern California coast.

    It’s just for a few months—that’s what Liv keeps telling herself. But the closer she gets to Cape Sanctuary, the painful memories start flooding back: Natalie, her vibrant, passionate older sister who downward-spiraled into addiction. The fights with her mother who enabled her sister at every turn. The overdose that took Natalie, leaving her now-teenaged daughter, Caitlin, an orphan.

    As Liv tries to balance her own needs with those of her injured mother and an obstinate, resentful fifteen-year-old, it becomes clear that all three Harper women have been keeping heartbreaking secrets from one another. And as those secrets are revealed, Liv, Juliet, and Caitlin will see that it’s never too late—or too early—to heal family wounds and find forgiveness.

    My Thoughts: In the beginning of The Sea Glass Cottage, we meet Olivia, who has gone through a terrifying experience in her favorite Seattle coffee shop, and now is suffering a form of PTSD. Despite her issues, she changes her schedule to head to her hometown when her mother, Juliet, falls and seriously injures herself.

    As she tries to step in to help, she has to deal with her own feelings from her adolescence, when her mother focused all of her energy on her sister Natalie, an addict, and then on Caitlin, the baby her sister had back then. Now Caitlin is fifteen and full of barely suppressed rage about her own resentments and secrets.

    It was hard to like Caitlin, who had done something she shouldn’t have, and is allowing what she learned to interfere with her relationships.

    Juliet has her own secret, which is also an obstacle that could prevent future happiness.

    I was rooting for Olivia throughout, but also hoping that Juliet and Caitlin would own up to their fears and secrets, allowing the family to rebuild. A 4.5 star read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Enjoyed reading about Olivia and her family at Sea Glass Cottage. Olivia returns home after her Mother has fall. There are to many secrets. Her father had died in a fire And her sister died after that from addiction leaving a daughter. Cooper was her sisters best friend and had pulled her dad from the fire.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I have liked every one of her books, and have read many. They are stories about real people that you feel you can relate to. The good, bad and ugly of life mixed in with a little romance. Good, clean, wholesome reads. I Love her work!
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
    Format: Mass Market PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Awesome! Thank you!
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    The Sea Glass Cottage: A Novel, is a story of hope and many things dear to me: dogs, friends, stunning gardens, and complex relationships. The charming seaside town of Serenity is a community of colorful characters who face life challenges, trauma, fear, love, and loss; but mostly love. Four star rating only because I could easily predict the ending.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    And I can’t stand women who keep secrets because they think they know what’s best for everyone else. Also the guilt over how all these people couldn’t save an addict. No one can save an addict. They have to save themselves. “Yet another woman he couldn’t save. “ Cooper is a really great character but this constant guilt trip was so boring. So this book rubbed me the wrong way from the start. Nobody talks to anybody. Even in the end they haven’t totally cleared the air, even though it all wraps up in a neat little HEA with a bow on top. I appreciate the Christian overtones, but it’s really not for me. I’m looking for a new author, but i think I’ll keep looking.
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  • Betty Jean Page
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2025
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    A good book.
  • Raine C
    4.0 out of 5 stars always a good reak
    Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2020
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    good read
  • Pierre Morais
    5.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2025
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    good book
  • kimandmackie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2022
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    Nice easy summer hammock reading.
  • Lynn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
    Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2020
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    While stuck at home like all of you. This was the perfect escape. I enjoyed the women and would recommend it to all.

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