Ten Days In Paradise is a compelling and heartfelt story about life, love, family and the choices we make. Authentic portrayal of the complexities of marriage and family relationships in a beautiful island setting. This novel is a great beach read, entertaining but tackles serious contemporary issues. Women’s fiction at its finest.
The Book has been published via White Birch Publishing and is available as eBook and Paperback - 344 pages - released in December 2014.
About the Book
Vacationing on beautiful Sanibel Island off Florida’s Gulf Coast, Ellen Bennett has never felt so guilty—or more alive.
This wasn’t the way things were supposed to turn out. Ellen traveled to the island paradise for solitude and a much-needed break from her family. But a chance encounter with a fellow traveler sparks a powerful attraction, forcing Ellen to make a decision that could change her life forever.
Against an idyllic backdrop of white sand beaches, azure waters and lush palms, Ellen struggles to subdue a firestorm of emotions. David, the father of three young children, confronts the fault lines in his own marriage that lead to a stunning revelation.
Their relationship unfolds as David’s family gathers on Sanibel to celebrate his parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Tensions are running high. David’s mother is worried about her husband’s strange behavior. His sisters, Julia, an over-achieving corporate exec, and Maggie, a hard-partying renegade who just announced she’s gay, haven’t spoken for months.
On the island, a small congregation battles to save a beloved seaside chapel to make room for a lavish oceanfront mansion. Ellen takes up the cause when she meets 76-year-old Liz Taylor, a vivacious widow with a sparkling wit and a secret passion of her own.
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Reviews (Excerpts)
- "Abbott did a fine job of writing a first novel with compelling characters and a refreshingly interesting take on the lives of people over the age of thirty-five. I found myself completely caught up in the story." - Kim Hornsby
- "The characters are extremely interesting and believable, and the well-crafted descriptions are evocative of the spectacular Sanibel Island I remember from my many visits there." - David Barton
- "I really enjoyed this book. It was beautifully written. It kept me on the edge of my seat and couldn't put down the book. The ending threw me for a loop. I expected it to go one way, but it took a turn out of left field and I was in awe. I highly recommend this book to others." - Anna T. (Amazon)
- "Lets you think this was just a 'nice' read for me, let me disabuse you of that notion. I had chills and tears aplenty. When I say I cared about all of the characters, I mean just that. I felt an emotional connection to each and every one. That doesn't happen all that much. But it did here." - Lloyd Russell
About the Author
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| Author Linda Abbott |
Linda Abbott's love for Sanibel Island shines through her debut novel, Ten Days In Paradise.
Though she worked for many years as a professional writer—first as an award-winning journalist and then in public relations—Linda is a late bloomer to fiction. She found the muse while vacationing on Sanibel, where she wrote the opening chapters of her novel.
A Chicago native, she lives in Middleton, Wisconsin with her husband.
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