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From New York Times bestselling author Joanne DeMaio comes Miss Moonchild Starbeam, Book 22 of The Seaside Saga.
As turmoil swirls for some in the emotional waters of Stony Point, others take to the skies. Elsa DeLuca, once known as Miss Moonchild Starbeam, is reuniting with a dear friend on a special California trip. But while Elsa has flowers in her hair, her travel companion Celia has an aching in her heart. Which is why Shane’s secretly come along, too. Can the getaway offer hope and healing? Still, as the wind cries off the beautiful Bay, it whispers sadness.
And The Seaside Saga continues.
The Seaside Saga Reading Order:
Book 1 – Blue Jeans and Coffee Beans
Book 2 – The Denim Blue Sea
Book 3 – Beach Blues
Book 4 – Beach Breeze
Book 5 – The Beach Inn
Book 6 – Beach Bliss
Book 7 – Castaway Cottage
Book 8 – Night Beach
Book 9 – Little Beach Bungalow
Book 10 – Every Summer
Book 11 – Salt Air Secrets
Book 12 – Stony Point Summer
Book 13 – The Beachgoers
Book 14 – Shore Road
Book 15 – The Wait
Book 16 – The Goodbye
Book 17 – The Barlows
Book 18 – The Visitor
Book 19 – Stairway to the Sea
Book 20 – The Liars
Book 21 – The Mistake
Book 22 – Miss Moonchild Starbeam
And more Seaside Saga Books
From the Publisher
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<br> ASIN : B0D7J1WK19 <br> Publisher : Independently published (September 17, 2024) <br> Language : English <br> Paperback : 292 pages <br> ISBN-13 : 979-8324201906 <br> Item Weight : 11.9 ounces <br> Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.73 x 8 inches <br>
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dottieofoz –
story is dragging!
I love the saga but lately I note that the author is revealing very little in each book and stretching it out way too thin to the point we are not getting much of a story at all. She needs to give us more at the tune of $9.99 for a kindle download!! I am starting to lose interest in her writing. Pick up the pace Joanne DeMaio, please.
marjorie j. shaw –
Secrets Are Exposed
Miss Moonchild Starbeam is the 22nd installment in Joanne DeMaioâs seaside saga. Thatâs right, 22 books and Iâm still as invested and in love with reading them as I was from the start. Itâs a series that takes place in Stony Point, Connecticut, right along the waters edge and it sounds absolutely beautiful there. All the characters are either friends or family and I feel like I have come to know them all personally and Iâve grown to really care about them. Itâs something how an author can make fictitious characters seem so real to us, but Joanne DeMaio has that ability. This book mainly centers around Elsa, Celia and Shane. Elsa and Celia plan a trip to San Francisco, California so Elsa can reunite with an old college friend. Celia has other intentions for the trip. Shane secretly tags along for moral support for Celia and oops, accidentally the cat is out of the bag! I loved returning to Stony Point and catching up with all my favorite characters. I canât wait to read The Shack which is set to release March 3, 2025 to see what Elsaâs reaction will be to what she witnessed in California and to catch up with all the rest of the gang back in Stony Point. This series is so addicting, I swear it gets better with each new book. Itâs the waiting for the next book to come out thatâs torture!
Skimombeach –
A joyful, fun read!
Joann Demaio has delivered yet another delightful installment in this amazing series. After a few heavier volumes filled with complex conflicts among the characters, this book brings a refreshing wave of happiness and uplifting moments that truly stand out.The rekindling of Maris and Jasonâs relationship is a highlight. It is so nice to see them on even ground again. Their love is true and after a rough summer, it’s great to see that they worked things out. Readers will also appreciate the nostalgic trip down memory lane with Elsa, which adds depth and charm to the narrative.Shane and Celia’s relationship is beautifully portrayed, though it comes with its own frustrations. Their struggle to openly express their love creates tension that impacts not only their bond, but also could jeopardize Shane’s fragile relationship with his brother. This dynamic adds a layer of realism and complexity to the story, making readers invested in their outcomes.The author masterfully weaves together moments of joy and tension, leaving the audience eagerly anticipating what comes next. As always, the cliffhanger ending will keep fans on the edge of their seats until the next book is released next year.This series has become one that I look forward to every year, and for good reason. It is well-written, emotionally evocative, and immerses you in the lives of its characters, who feel like family. If youâre looking for a series that balances joy and drama while keeping you hooked, I highly recommend diving in. You wonât be disappointed!
Jersey Girl Book Reviews / Jersey Girl Sizzling Book Reviews –
Miss Moonchild Starbeam
In Miss Moonchild Starbeam, the beach friends’ story continues where The Mistake left off. Author Joanne DeMaio transports the reader back to the tranquil seashore town of Stony Point, Connecticut. The story takes place in early October, and the readers will catch up with the beach friends’ lives.Miss Moonchild Starbeam is an intricate story of interweaving friendships and ever-changing life events. In this twenty-second installment in The Seaside Saga Series, the author weaves a story that focuses on Elsa, Celia, and Shane. Elsa reconnects with Wren, her college roommate from their time in San Francisco, and after reminiscing about that time in her life as Miss Moonchild Starbeam, she decides to visit Wren, and bring Celia and baby Aria with her on a girl’s trip. It’s the perfect opportunity for Celia to look up her estranged mom, Heather, who owns a jewelry store called August Dove, and try to reconnect with her. Celia doesn’t tell Elsa about her side plan, but she does tell Shane, who is in a secret relationship with Celia, and he wants to accompany them, but they have to make sure that they keep their secret relationship from Elsa. While the trip to San Francisco is magical for Elsa as she reconnects with Wren and reminisces about their college days, Celia’s plans to reconnect with her estranged mom doesn’t go as well, and neither does keeping her and Shane’s relationship a secret.I loved how this installment focused on Elsa, Celia, and Shane. It’s about time that the readers got to follow Elsa’s story! I loved how Elsa reconnected with her college roommate Wren, and how she got the nickname, Miss Moonchild Starbeam. For Elsa, the trip was very much needed after a difficult year, and it was wonderful to follow along as she enjoyed spending time with Wren.But for Celia, her plan to try and reconnect with her estranged mom didn’t go as well. Shane had a bad feeling it wouldn’t go well, and he tried to talk Celia out of visiting her mom, but she was adamant, so Shane was determined to protect her at all costs. You can’t help but feel the full gamut of emotions as Celia struggles with her decision to visit with her mom, it will pull at your heartstrings. You just know that this isn’t going to be easy for Celia to relive the past hurt that her mom caused her family, it is the most heart wrenching decision that had my eyes tearing up when she tells Shane what happened in the past.The author teases her readers with another cliffhanger ending that keeps the reader waiting to see what happens in the aftermath of Celia’s visit to her mom, and let’s just say secrets are revealed in a stunning manner. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what is revealed in The Shack, the twenty-third installment of the series … sigh.In this installment in the series, the reader follows along with the beach friends’ lives that are full of friendship, love, secrets, lies, mistakes, regrets, challenges, heartbreak, grief, surprises, and second chances. As you read this installment, the beach friends continue along in their life journey in Stony Point.So now that I have whet your interest in the beach friends’ latest comings and goings, drive under the railroad trestle and enter the enchanting beach town of Stony Point … pull up a beach chair … and visit with the close-knit longtime friends in author Joanne DeMaio’s delightful novel, Miss Moonchild Starbeam.The Seaside Saga Series is a heartwarming series of stories of friendship, family, painful secrets, lies, and regrets, new beginnings and second chances. Author Joanne DeMaio weaves a wonderful tale written in the third person narrative, which is set in the present with flashbacks to the past. The reader is transported to the tranquil seashore town of Stony Point, Connecticut, where they follow along with Celia, Maris, Eva, Matt, Jason, Kyle, Lauren, Nick, Elsa, Cliff, Mitch, and Shane as their lives change like the tide’s ebb and flow on their little tranquil coastal town.
Disappointed –
Miss moonlight starbeam
That they are new books
Cindy –
another heart stopping moment for this author.
Excellent, love the way she writes, canât wait for the next book in this series. I have waited and read everyone.
Constance Pepper –
happiness filed with love and sadness
The wonder of sweet love blooming and returning to give new dreams. These characters give much to consider while tugging at the heart. Thank you very much â¤ï¸
SUSAN PETERSON –
Touching and endearing
Itâs hard to believe that this is the 22nd book in this series! I feel like I know these characters intimatelyâI know their loves, their fears, their joys, their pain. My two favorite couples are Jason and Maris, Shane and Celia, so I was totally invested in their stories. I feel everything they feel! The author has such a unique voice as she weaves these stories, often leaving me breathless. My time with these characters and their stories is always well-spent, and Iâll miss them until the next installment!