Category Archives: ebooks

More Mystery Men and Women of Santa Lucia

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Here’s a continuation of my who’s who of Santa Lucia, finishing up with some of the fine folks listed in my third novel, A NATE TO REMEMBER. Nathan Reed – Otherwise known as “Nate,” the … Continue reading →

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Get In with the In Crowd

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, it’s been so much fun getting to know so many new friends and readers. All this mixing and mingling with my long time chums is such a blast. Carrying on this week, I’m … Continue reading →

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The Whole Danged Family

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Everyone hanging in there? Well, I’ve been a busy bee, mixing, mingling and making new friends and readers, too! That makes yours truly giddily happy. So for this week we’re going to do things just … Continue reading →

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For your Reading Pleasure

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How’s your week going? Looking for something to read? Yours truly has a great suggestion for you. One of my favorite 20th century novelists is Elizabeth Jane Howard. Now I’ve mentioned her Cazalet series as … Continue reading →

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Rippling Still Waters with Mary Wesley

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! And here we are – already Raves n Faves Thursday. Nice going, everybody! Today I’m going to share with you some books of one of my favorite authors, Mary Wesley. She didn’t get her novels … Continue reading →

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Oh the Romance, Oh the Suspense

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! One of my favorite days is here. Why, that would be Raves n Faves Thursday, of course. This week I’ve got some great reads by one of the best 20th century authors, Mary Stewart. Now … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Big Stone Gap

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! And tah-dah, here’s Thursday and time for my raves n faves, getting you into the weekend spirit. This week’s pick to make your weekend magical is the wonderful author Adriana Trigiani and her delightful stories. … Continue reading →

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Weekends are Made for Intrigue

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Already Thursday’s here. My goodness, I just got over Monday. With the next weekend almost upon us, it’s time for my Raves and Faves, and this week I’m so excited to talk about the Lane … Continue reading →

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New Season, New Changes

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Yes, it has been a while, hasn’t it? Lordy, I’ve missed being out and about in the social swirl. My girls have been so busy, but not forgetting me. Yes, they are at work on … Continue reading →

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A Terrific Twelvetide to You!

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, it has been a while, hasn’t it? My girls, Andrea and Heather, have finally let me come out and play again. They left me swivelling on a rather precarious (yet entertaining) barstool while they … Continue reading →

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