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Whisper Beach: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Shelley Noble (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 6,582 ratings
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Beach Colors and Breakwater Bay comes this unforgettable story— reminiscent of Kristin Hannah’s beloved novels—of friends, loyalty, and love as three women, who are reunited in the idyllic beach town where they grew up, are forced to re-evaluate their bonds.

Fifteen years ago, seventeen-year-old Vanessa Moran fell in love and lost her virginity but not to the same boy. Pregnant, desperate, and humiliated, she fled friends and family and Whisper Beach, New Jersey, never breathing a word about her secret to anyone. She hasn’t been back since. Now a professional Manhattan organizer, she returns to the funeral of her best friend’s husband. She intends on just paying her respects and leaving—though she can’t deny she also wants the town to see how far she’s come as a successful business woman. But her plans to make this a short visit fall by the wayside when her girlfriends have other ideas.

Dorie, the owner of the pier’s Blue Crab Restaurant where Van and her friends worked as teenagers, needs help. Dorie’s roving husband spends every penny they make and now their restaurant is failing.

Joe, the boy Van left behind without an explanation, has never stopped loving her. While he’s wary of getting hurt again, he also can’t help wondering what would happen if they took up where they left off.

As the summer progresses and the restaurant takes on a new look, trouble comes from unexpected sources. For Van, this summer will test the meaning of friendship and trust—and how far love can bend before it breaks.

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  4. Publication date
    June 16, 2015
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"Looking for a good read this summer? Add Whisper Beach to your list."
 -- BookJourney.net



"Whisper Beach is a warm sunny day of a read about mistakes, friendship, repairing the hurts of the past, and moving on into a clearer future and readers will enjoy turning the pages as they dig their toes into the sand this summer.
 -- BookNAround blog



"Noble is the master of the beach read!"
 -- LizandLisa.com

"Whisper Beach is a refreshing change from the expected storyline... It's actually a treat to discover Shelley Noble's story of ordinary people coping with life."
--- lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com

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When a group of friends reunite in the idyllic beach town where they grew up, they must reevaluate their loyalty to one another or lose their friendship forever

Twelve years ago, Vanessa "Van" Moran fell in love and lost her virginity—but not to the same boy. She fled Whisper Beach desperate and pregnant, never telling a soul about her secret. Now a professional Manhattan organizer, she must return home for the first time to attend the funeral of her best friend's husband. Van intends to only stay for a weekend, but her plans fall by the wayside as the troubles of this coastal town draw her in.

Dorie, the owner of the pier's infamous Blue Crab Restaurant where Van and her friends worked as teenagers, enlists Van's help to save the nearly bankrupt eatery. While Van throws herself into this new task, the man she once loved reenters her life, willing to pick up where they left off.

As the restaurant begins to thrive and Van reconnects with old friends, trouble comes from an unexpected source and she realizes she must face the decisions of her past or sacrifice this new life she has so carefully built.

For Van, this summer will test the meaning of friendship and trust—and how far love can bend before it breaks.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00NEPDGQS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (June 16, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 16, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 6,582 ratings

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Shelley Noble

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SHELLEY NOBLE is the NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author of historical fiction, THE TIFFANY GIRLS, and women's contemporary fiction, BEACH COLORS, STARGAZEY POINT, BREAKWATER BAY, WHISPER BEACH, PICTURE PERFECT AUTUMN among others.

As SHELLEY FREYDONT she is the author of the CELEBRATION BAY FESTIVAL MYSTERIES,The Gilded Age Newport Mystery series and the Lady Dunbridge, Gilded Age Manhattan mysteries.

A former professional dancer and choreographer, she most recently worked on the films, Mona Lisa Smile and The Game Plan. Shelley lives near the New Jersey shore where she loves to discover new beaches and indulge her passion for lighthouses and vintage carousels.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and easy to read. They appreciate the well-developed characters and beach setting. However, some find the pacing slow at times and the ending abrupt. Opinions differ on the storyline's interest level - some find it charming with interesting twists and turns, while others consider it boring or abrupt.

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480 customers mention "Readability"480 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and interesting. They describe it as a fun, gripping tale with real characters. The story is described as gripping and interesting, although some felt the author bored them.

"I really enjoyed most of the novel. I liked the storyline, the realistic characters and the location. It kept me interested and turning pages...." Read more

"...The uplifting message of this book is that people can learn from their mistakes, forgive and be forgiven, and move forward toward a better life...." Read more

"...The writing was only ok. The characters were good and the story had potential...." Read more

"...I love her clumsiness, it added a relief to the storytelling. Gigi and Dana's characters are both similar and sadly relatable to everyone's life...." Read more

147 customers mention "Ease of reading"128 positive19 negative

Customers enjoy the book's easy reading style. They find it well-written with engaging characters that quickly draw them in. The story is described as a cozy, relaxing read with a happy ending.

"...However, if you enjoy well-written books about genuine people dealing with the realities of life, I highly recommend Shelley Noble's Whisper Beach...." Read more

"...That was an exaggeration. The writing was only ok. The characters were good and the story had potential...." Read more

"This Is the first book I read by Shelley Noble. I enjoy her writing and she reminds me of Deb Macomber and Roybn Carr...." Read more

"...The author brings amazing life to this fictional town on the jersey shore...." Read more

132 customers mention "Character development"110 positive22 negative

Customers enjoy the characters. They find them engaging and recommend the book.

"I really enjoyed most of the novel. I liked the storyline, the realistic characters and the location. It kept me interested and turning pages...." Read more

"...That was an exaggeration. The writing was only ok. The characters were good and the story had potential...." Read more

"...Nobles does a good job of character development and her storyline offers humor, romance and mystery...." Read more

"...Believable characters, and circumstances make this a novel with several surprises, most of them positive, as relationships are rediscovered and re-..." Read more

38 customers mention "Beach setting"38 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the beach setting of the book. They find it a pleasant trip to the shore, with good history and a touching story. The beach setting is enjoyable and the people and friendships are memorable.

"Shelley Noble provides a marvelous read in "Whisper Beach."..." Read more

"...I also enjoyed the details of the beach community, and small town feel of the setting. I also really enjoyed the hint of mystery too...." Read more

"Nice story of going back home and making old wrongs right and learning that what we thought was going on wasn’t the whole story...." Read more

"...Love the Jersey shore setting and at times I felt as if I was walking in the sand with Van and the girls...." Read more

278 customers mention "Storyline"148 positive130 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the storyline. Some find it engaging with interesting twists and turns, likeable characters, and a hint of mystery. They enjoy the story of four women who were friends in high school and went their own ways. However, others feel the ending is disappointing, leaving them wondering with no conclusion or epilogue.

"First, let me start out by saying this is not a romance; it's realistic women's fiction with characters and situations drawn from real life...." Read more

"...I kept looking for a sequel. It ended too quickly after such a long involved plot of character's problems that we wished concluded satisfactorily...." Read more

"...Nobles does a good job of character development and her storyline offers humor, romance and mystery...." Read more

"...most of this book and would have rated it a “5” except for the disappointing ending...." Read more

48 customers mention "Interest"21 positive27 negative

Customers have different views on the book's interest. Some enjoyed every page-turning moment and preordered the next one. Others found it a little boring and not good for a beach read.

"I hate that I paid $9.99 for this book. It was a profound waste of money. I did not like any of the characters...." Read more

"...There were some good moments, especially the relationship a sixtyish restaurant owner still has with the former students...." Read more

"In a word....boring. I wasn't hooked by the end of the first chapter but hoped for improvement...it didn't happen...." Read more

"Book kept me coming back. Main character's turmoil and past intrigued me...." Read more

18 customers mention "Enchantment"8 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book. Some find it inspiring and engaging, with spiritual elements and depth. Others feel it lacks interest, leaves too much unclear, and has boring conversations.

"...on mundane things like getting ready to go out, or long boring conversations about nothing...." Read more

"...learn from their mistakes, forgive and be forgiven, and move forward toward a better life...." Read more

"...The story does not flow, does not excite and worst of all, ends very abruptly...." Read more

"...Finding happiness and peace. I liked it a lot. Fun and real characters who I want to spend time with...." Read more

66 customers mention "Pacing"19 positive47 negative

Customers find the book's pacing slow at times. They find the storyline dragging at times. The ending is surprising, but some readers wish there was a sequel to explore the events further.

"I gave it four stars because it was a slow start but once it grabbed me, I'm so happy I stayed with it!..." Read more

"...It seemed to just stop. I was disappointed with that. I will read Ms Noble again. It was a good read." Read more

"...She is the best model of adult thinking in the book. The book also suffered because of poor proofreading...." Read more

"...There is no epilogue, there is no hint at a follow up novel, there is nothing. My only complaint.. otherwise this is a 5 Star read." Read more

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  • Susie Morrell
    4.0 out of 5 stars Whisper Beach: A Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016
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    I really enjoyed most of the novel. I liked the storyline, the realistic characters and the location. It kept me interested and turning pages. I hoped for a better ending to the relationship between Van and Joe. I liked them as a couple and felt the story was leading towards a fulfilling ending for both. Instead I felt the ending incomplete, leaving me hanging, expecting more. I kept looking for a sequel. It ended too quickly after such a long involved plot of character's problems that we wished concluded satisfactorily. What happened to each of them? What happened to the lonely boy who became attached to Joe? I expected a more satisfying tying up of the character's problems. To me, I felt Van and Joe were almost as confused at the finish of the novel as before they found each other after years of a longing, painful separation. It could have been more satisfying with a little more explanation of the characters endings. A sequel concerning the relationship between Van and Joe would be welcome. I felt Van would be content but felt sorry for Joe who needed Van to help fulfill his lonely existence. CLB
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  • JerseyGirlReader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Take a Vacation at Whisper Beach. You Won't Regret It.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015
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    First, let me start out by saying this is not a romance; it's realistic women's fiction with characters and situations drawn from real life. If you're looking for a Harlequin type romance that is tied up with a sparkly pink happily-ever-after bow, this is not the book for you. However, if you enjoy well-written books about genuine people dealing with the realities of life, I highly recommend Shelley Noble's Whisper Beach. Ms. Noble knows how to draw characters who come to life. And boy, does she ever bring back memories of high school and the scars those memories often leave on us. Her characters are not perfect, but neither are we, and I dare you not to see yourself or people you've known in the characters who inhabit Whisper Beach. The uplifting message of this book is that people can learn from their mistakes, forgive and be forgiven, and move forward toward a better life. Ms. Noble leaves us feeling glad we spent time visiting Whisper Beach and getting to know the people who call it home.
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  • J. B. Perkins
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2016
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    I bought this book because the review compared her to Kristen Hannah. That was an exaggeration. The writing was only ok. The characters were good and the story had potential. The author spent a lot of time on mundane things like getting ready to go out, or long boring conversations about nothing. But Van's long awaited meeting with her father was referred to as a brief reflection the next day with no details. More importantly, there was much build up of Van and Joe and it was never developed. So much potential that begged for more but it just fell flat. All the story lines were left for the reader to figure out for herself. If I wanted to do that, I would have made up a story in my head and skipped the book.
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  • Carol
    4.0 out of 5 stars The baggage and conception we carry in life
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
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    I gave it four stars because it was a slow start but once it grabbed me, I'm so happy I stayed with it! I could relate to the hurt from teenage years and the problems with family issues. Van is such a strong woman but perceives that it's because of the walls she built around herself were needed for continued success. Suze came from money but couldn't live up to her mothers expectations, this would've been a great addition to the story. Was that true or just how she felt and don't we all at sometime feel we let down our parent. I love her clumsiness, it added a relief to the storytelling. Gigi and Dana's characters are both similar and sadly relatable to everyone's life. Teenage years are hard and trying to find where we belong or we think we belong can have long lasting effects on our lives. I'd love to see if any of the characters or storylines continue in any of her other books. One it hooked me, I couldn't put it down.
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  • Robin O. Harris
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2016
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    Shelley Noble provides a marvelous read in "Whisper Beach." Her story of women coming together again long after the days of carefree friendships of the summers, before college, careers, and families come to dominate lives provides interesting insight into how perceptions and understandings evolve as maturity and the simple passage of time changes views of ourselves and those around us. Nobles does a good job of character development and her storyline offers humor, romance and mystery. This is a thoroughly enjoyable book that I recommend to anyone reading for pleasure. Moreover, in reading about these women you may find yourself revisiting those days in your own past and gleaning insight for yourself!
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  • Doris C. Taylor
    3.0 out of 5 stars No end in sight???
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2016
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    I actually enjoyed reading the book. It was a page-turner. However, I started realizing toward the end that there were very few pages left, and a lot of things would need to be resolved. Well, surprise, they weren't resolved!! I was left hanging. It's almost as if the author said, "I promised my publisher 400 pages, here they are, I'm done!" I looked to see if maybe the book was part of a series, and as far as I can tell, it's not. I liked the book very much, until the end. It makes me wary of purchasing any more of her books, if this is how she typically ends her books.
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  • Bev G
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on June 15, 2018
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    Loved the read....wish the ending could have been better
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  • Juno
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2017
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    Good read
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  • Helen Scullion
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2016
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    Excellent book, loved everything about it.
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