Books
Books by Julie...
“Carobini has a talent for creating characters that come alive …” ~ Romantic Times Book Reviews
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Fade to Blue, an Otter Bay Novel
****4 Stars by Romantic Times
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How do you restore a soul? One brush stroke at a time …
Suz Mitchell is a determined dreamer, and won’t allow her ex-husband’s jail sentence to ruin their young son Jeremiah’s life. An accomplished artist, Suz moves with her child across the country to California’s central coast, and lands a job restoring priceless art for the historic Hearst Castle overlooking the sea.
But even dreams have shocking twists. To her surprise, a serious old flame, Seth, works at the castle and jumbles the new aspirations in Suz’s heart. While sorting through their past and a palette of spiritual differences, an even bigger brush with yesterday awaits. Suz must learn to let God be the true restorer of all that once seemed lost.
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A Shore Thing, an Otter Bay Novel
****4 Stars by Romantic Times
Callie Duflay just isn’t like the rest of her family. While they’ve built white collar lives, she prefers getting her hands dirty by working with children and local California causes. When Callie learns that a beloved piece of untouched property in her town of Otter Bay may soon be developed, she confronts the architect assigned to the project.
Gage Mitchell may be an easygoing, eco-friendly professional, but he’s not about to back off this job no matter how cute Callie, or her pet pooch, Moondoggy, may be.
His reasons and hers are noble, both have a heart for protecting God’s creation, and the truth is these two would be perfect for each other outside of this face-off.
But will they ever find common ground?
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Rave Reviews:
“Carobini, whose three other novels are also set near the beach, does a great job detailing the setting for the reader in this second Otter Bay novel … In addition, she has crafted a strong female protagonist…” ~Library Journal
“What a delightful and heartwarming read! A Shore Thing is a beautiful book about family, friendship, love, commitment, keeping promises, faith, and hope.” ~Tweezlereads.blogspot.com
Sweet Waters, an Otter Bay Novel
A 2010 Carol Award Finalist!
What happens when the fairytale turns out to be a soap opera?
Tara Sweet is nothing if not sensible. Usually. But her engagement is off, and her mother—yes, mother—is newly married and gallivanting around Europe.
It’s time for a change. So she convinces her sisters to honor their father’s final wish and rediscover the fairy-tale life they knew in Otter Bay, California. But Tara discovers fairy tales are fragile—and truth is often one ugly layer after another of secrets, accusation, rumor, and a past an entire church wants to forget.
Firefighter Josh Adams knows all about battling personal demons. He’s been doing so ever since a woman nearly died in his arms. Actually, long before . . .
As the turbulence in their lives grows, Tara and Josh find themselves at odds with their families, their faith, the townspeople of Otter Bay—and each other.
Only in facing the lies from the past can they find the truth.
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Rave Reviews:
“The perfect combination of playfulness, charm and enrichment. Julie Carobini has a winner on her hands.” ~RelzReviewz
“Sweet Waters is like taking a beach vacation from the comfort of your own living room . . . a beautiful story of fresh starts, painful secrets, and the depth of a family’s love.” ~Kathryn Cushman, author of A Promise to Remember
Truffles by the Sea
A 2009 ACFW Book of the Year Finalist!
Sometimes all a girl has left is chocolate…
Gaby Flores has a penchant for drama and an unfortunate knack for dating Mr. So Wrong. After breaking off yet another relationship, watching her apartment building burn to the ground, and discovering that her dippy delivery guy has run off with most of her business, Gaby decides it’s time to turn things around.
So she moves to a tiny waterfront loft and takes on a new motto: “Be gullible no more!” With help from her friends, she works to rebuild her flower shop—and her life. But when legal troubles and quirky neighbors and two surprising romances enter her beachy world, Gaby’s motto and fledgling faith are put to the test.
Can a young woman prone to disaster in both work and love finally find happily ever after?
Chocolate Beach
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Meet Bri Stone, a laid-back “beach chick” from Ventura, California. Bri has it all: the man of her dreams and their surf-ridin’ teenage son, a chocolate-loving best pal, an adorable beach bungalow, and a kicky job as a Southern California tour bus host.
She also has a few things she didn’t ask for: a know-it-all friend, a snobby mother-in-law, and a Fabio-meets-Dilbert boss. Ack! All three of them seem eager to share their strong opinions and suspicions about Bri’s relationship with her husband, Douglas.
When Bri’s rose-colored sunglasses crack after she finds evidence that Douglas has grown tired of her carefree ways, she resolves to win him back.
Can she reinvent herself—and recapture her husband’s heart?
Rave Reviews:
“Julie Carobini’s first novel is a delight! It is chock full of eclectic and entertaining characters, laugh out loud humor and a message not to be missed.” ~Narelle Mollet, titletrakk.com
“Chocolate Beach is a fun, quirky read that is perfect for a sunny day—whether on the beach or off.” ~Cindy Mealer, ck2skwipsandkritiques.com
“Julie Carobini’s debut novel will warm you to your toes with quirky dialogue and characters you want for your new best friends..” ~Heather Ivester, christianwomenonline.net
