Newport Beach Series by Cindy Nichols

Jen Watson is worried that this may be her last summer at the family’s beach house. She looks forward to going there every year, but they’ve been grumbling about not wanting to sink money into any repairs. She’s hoping she can change their minds, but when a major catastrophe happens, it may be too late and the family insists that it go on the market. Her two best friends, Faith and Carrie are struggling with issues of their own... moreJen Watson is worried that this may be her last summer at the family’s beach house. She looks forward to going there every year, but they’ve been grumbling about not wanting to sink money into any repairs. She’s hoping she can change their minds, but when a major catastrophe happens, it may be too late and the family insists that it go on the market. Her two best friends, Faith and Carrie are struggling with issues of their own. Carrie has her own dental practice but dreams of a career where people are actually happy to see her, and Faith is mentoring a student teacher and can’t help but notice how much things have changed since she started teaching decades ago. Jen, Faith and Carrie have spent their summers at the beach house, and the memories are many and warm. Even their adult children don’t want to see it go. They all hate to see Jen lose the Newport house and all put their heads together to find a way to save it. less

Faith’s life has been turned upside down, and she’s not at all sure that’s a good thing… With Jen and Carrie at the beach full time, it’s gotten harder by the week for Faith to return to her job inland as a new life has been unfolding for her at the beach on the weekends. Her part time job at the boutique has taken more and more of her time as the owner becomes increasingly scarce. Her daughter, Maggy, has been visiting more frequently, with all the ups and downs that brings... moreFaith’s life has been turned upside down, and she’s not at all sure that’s a good thing… With Jen and Carrie at the beach full time, it’s gotten harder by the week for Faith to return to her job inland as a new life has been unfolding for her at the beach on the weekends. Her part time job at the boutique has taken more and more of her time as the owner becomes increasingly scarce. Her daughter, Maggy, has been visiting more frequently, with all the ups and downs that brings. Jen’s son, Max, has been spending time in Newport as well, and Faith still holds out hope that Maggy and Max might end up together. Jen wants the same, and the three friends do their best to throw the two together—not always with welcome results. Carrie’s new relationship with Bethany requires a bit more from all three friends than they’d anticipated, but they’re up for the challenge. A road trip is in order, and by the time they return home, everything has changed. Visit Newport Beach and sit on the deck for a while, watch the sunrise and enjoy one of Nana’s muffins. less

Ice skating? Sleigh rides? A white Christmas? Not at the Newport Beach house.In Southern California, it’s twinkle lights on palm trees, boat parades with colored lights everywhere, gondola rides and beach-front mansions decorated with Santas.But also cookie exchanges, house decorating contests and hot chocolate. And Jen is determined to re-create all of her grandmother’s Christmas traditions, if it’s the last thing she does... moreIce skating? Sleigh rides? A white Christmas? Not at the Newport Beach house.In Southern California, it’s twinkle lights on palm trees, boat parades with colored lights everywhere, gondola rides and beach-front mansions decorated with Santas.But also cookie exchanges, house decorating contests and hot chocolate. And Jen is determined to re-create all of her grandmother’s Christmas traditions, if it’s the last thing she does.The Christmas angels have different ideas, though, and Jen and her lifelong friends create an entirely different—and even more heartwarming—tradition. less

Somebody's getting married...And Jen's going to be a grandma, any minute. Her daughter-in-law's mother has dropped the ball for the baby shower and the wedding has come out of the blue. Faith, Carrie and Jen have to manage both events--but will any of them be the star of the show?Visit Newport Beach, where the ocean breezes bring old love, new love, and everything in between.Clean women's fiction with a touch of romance, where the bonds of friendship and family run deep.

A home by the ocean. A family they built. And a new generation to welcome into it.For years, Jen, Faith, Carrie, and Joe have built a family of their own—one shaped by love, laughter, and unwavering friendship. Now, as Jen’s son Michael and his wife Amber prepare to welcome their first child, the whole family comes together to support them... moreA home by the ocean. A family they built. And a new generation to welcome into it.For years, Jen, Faith, Carrie, and Joe have built a family of their own—one shaped by love, laughter, and unwavering friendship. Now, as Jen’s son Michael and his wife Amber prepare to welcome their first child, the whole family comes together to support them.With Amber on strict bed rest, the beach house becomes the center of their world, filled with midnight card games, comforting meals, and a few too many opinions. But as Michael and Amber step into parenthood, Jen must learn to let go, Faith wrestles with the idea of finally accepting help, and Joe finds himself reflecting on the friend who should have been here to see it all. Even Greta—Amber’s often-difficult mother—is trying (with mixed success) to be part of the family.As old fears resurface and new beginnings unfold, everyone must embrace change, trust in love, and make room for the unexpected joys ahead. Because if there’s one thing they’ve learned, it’s family isn’t just the one you’re born into—it’s the one you build, together.A heartwarming story of friendship, second chances, and the family that stands by you—through every storm, every joy, and every new beginning. less