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  • Kayaks and Kisses: A Sunshine Bay Shops Novelette (The Shops at Sunshine Bay)

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Kayaks and Kisses: A Sunshine Bay Shops Novelette (The Shops at Sunshine Bay) Kindle Edition

by Jeanine Lauren (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars (81)

Can an adventure on the sea change the lives of two lonely people searching for belonging and love?

Grace has always played it safe until the loss of her best friend prompts her to seek more adventure in her life. Grief-stricken and longing for change, she confronts her fear and embraces the adventures she has always avoided.

When David, a seasoned kayak instructor, invites her to take a class, she takes the plunge despite her fears. Awkwardness marks their initial interactions as Grace grapples with her anxieties, but they soon develop a deep bond beyond their shared appreciation for kayaking.

As their friendship grows, Grace’s newfound courage inspires David to confront his own past and fear of commitment.

Kayaks and Kisses explores themes of self-discovery, healing, and the transformative power of human connections and shows that love and adventure often intertwine, offering the strength to navigate life’s challenges.

Kayaks and Kisses is a heartwarming novelette that reminds us to cherish the moments that create ripples of adventure in our own lives and to embrace the unexpected opportunities that come our way.

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    January 15, 2024
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CMPNHMW6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Littleford House Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 50 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1738834365
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  • Best Sellers Rank: #17,388 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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    3.8 out of 5 stars (81)

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Jeanine Lauren is a USA Today bestselling author who crafts heartwarming women’s fiction and sweet romances, blending friendship, love, and second chances. Though she spent much of her life writing for work, school, and those never-ending to-do lists (admit it, we all have them), Jeanine found her true passion in creating stories that feel like coming home.

In 2019, she took a leap and published Love’s Fresh Start, the first book in her Sunshine Bay series, and she’s been making up for lost time ever since, bringing readers back to this beloved small town for stories filled with warmth and possibility.

Jeanine lives near the breathtaking coastline of British Columbia, not far from the fictional town of Sunshine Bay, where love and community are always in season. If you’d like to be among the first to know about her next release, join her mailing list—you might just get a sneak peek into her latest project!

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3.8 out of 5 stars
81 global ratings

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  • EM
    4.0 out of 5 stars Outdoor Activities
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    For so many, the past often brings pain from sadness and sorrow. But every so often, a lesson from the past helps us heal with the courage to break through. This is when life continues into a better place than we imagined.
    Great story and characters.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Grace is heartbroken when her best friend dies. She has always been a loner, but now she really has no one else in her life. She prefers getting lost in a good book than going on adventures. Then, she meets David and all that changes.

    David is a kayak instructor, and he manages to convince Grace to join in on one of their classes. Grace surprises herself by agreeing to go. David has his own demons to conquer. The last thing he wants is a commitment, but he can’t get his mind off Grace.

    This is a sweet, poignant romance. It is inspirational and left me feeling warm and fuzzy with a few tears, too. It totally grabbed my heart. It's a very short novella, but it packs much drama into it.

    I never read this author before, but I’ll be sure to check out the rest of the books in this series. I don’t think it matters what order they are read. It didn’t matter to me, and I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
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  • Label buyer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good Storyline
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    This story has a good storyline. With realizing it’s a novella and novellas are not in depth I still felt this story was too choppy.

    Grace was grieving the loss of her best friend when she sees David kayaking. They talk. He happens to teach people to kayak and Grace happens to want to try to new things.

    It’s a quick and easy read.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • Vidals
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quick, easy read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025
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    This was a lovely, easy read—just right for those moments when your mind needs something gentle. David and Grace are two quietly wounded souls, each carrying the weight of their past in different ways. Their contrasting personalities bring an interesting dynamic to the story, and it's heartwarming to see how opposites can sometimes find connection where it’s least expected. I also appreciated the glimpse into the world of kayaking—it made me curious to try it myself, though I do wonder if it’s quite as effortless to pick up as Grace made it seem!
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  • Christina B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable short
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025
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    First time reading something from this author. I loved this short story about grief and love. Grace seeks to honour her loved ones by seeking adventure for a change and it helps her step out of the sadness and loneliness of loss into a new beginning. This story speaks to the significance of human connection and the beauty of nature in helping to cope with grief and support living.
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  • Christiana
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gentle & Sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    Kayaks and Kisses is related to the Sunshine Bay Shops series, by Jeanine Lauren.
    It’s not, very long, about 50 pages, so ideal if you want a brief, relaxing read.
    We meet Grace at a difficult time in her life; she has literally just buried her best friend. Nearby, is the grave of her brother, gone too soon while on an adventure. Grace is contemplating what her brother Tyson would say if he was with her. She looks to the River, & sees a beautiful man, pull up in a kayak. David has recently come to Sunshine Bay, and is getting his kayaking business going. He sees Grace, and is struck. Before she knows it, quiet, safety-conscious Grace has agreed to a kayak lesson!
    This was a sweet, gentle story, about two rather lonely people that meet at a crossroads. These aren’t kids, or even 20-something’s; ages aren’t given, but the impression is late 30’s, even early 40’s. I mention this, because even mature folks can be hesitant to open to a possible relationship. It can be awkward. What if one suddenly pulls back, scared to admit their growing feelings?
    Kayaking can be an adventure, but an even greater adventure…a greater risk…is love.
    Thank you Jeanine Lauren for a sweet, gentle story.
    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
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  • Angela Pearson
    2.0 out of 5 stars Quick and Cute, but Concerning
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    Many thanks to the author, publisher, and HiddenGems for the advanced copy. Below are my honest opinions.

    If you were to take a shot every time someone said "adventure" in this, you would blackout by the end. Other than that, this novelette centered around the love story between Grace and David. Their relationship develops quicker than normal, however, given their stages in life, it's not too unbelievable. I really enjoyed how David would encourage Grace to challenge herself and to trust her instincts. Also, Grace insisting on learning how to escape if the kayak would turn over was genius. Ma'am likes to be prepared and it paid off.

    However, as much as I wanted to root for the couple, their interactions didn't seem as natural as they wanted them to be. And the first time they met was after a funeral, her best friend's funeral. And once they exchanged pleasantries, Grace casually mentions that her brother is also dead, and it just painted the picture of a really vulnerable woman that should not have been looking to fall in love/date during that time in her life. The same can be said for David - to go from a bitter divorce and never wanting to settle down, to suddenly wanting to put down roots just didn't make sense for the character the author had built.

    Maybe if this wasn't a novelette and the characters could have been more fleshed out, these qualms might have resolved. But accepting what was given, the story was just okay.
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  • Victoria Atkinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute romance
    Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Nice story. Romantic but a bit predictable. Boy and girl fall in love. Commitment issues? A near death experience? But it is a romance after all. Kept me interested and I found it moving.
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