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    The View from Rainshadow Bay
    The View from Rainshadow Bay
    The View from Rainshadow Bay
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    The View from Rainshadow Bay

    Written by Colleen Coble

    Narrated by Devon O'Day

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Filled with the enticing blend of suspense and romance Coble is known for, “devotees of Dani Pettrey, Brenda Novak, and Allison Brennan will find a new favorite here.”* 

    After her husband, Jack, dies in a climbing incident, Shauna has only her five-year-old son and her helicopter charter business to live for. Every day is a struggle to make ends meet and she lives in constant fear of losing even more than she already has.

    When her business partner is murdered, his final words convince Shauna that she’s in danger too. But where can she turn? Zach Bannister was her husband’s best friend and is the person she blames for his death. She’s barely spoken to him since. But right now he seems her only hope for protecting her son.

    Zach is only too happy to assuage his guilt over Jack’s death by helping Shauna any way he can. But there are secrets involved dating back to Shauna’s childhood that more than one person would prefer to stay hidden. 

    *Library Journal  

    "Prepare to stay up all night with Colleen Coble. Coble's beautiful, emotional prose coupled with her keen sense of pacing, escalating danger, and very real characters place her firmly at the top of the suspense genre. I could not put this book down." —Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Shattered 

    • Full length romantic suspense
    • Includes discussion questions for book clubs
    • Part of the Lavender Tides series
      • Book One: The View from Rainshadow Bay
      • Book 1.5: Leaving Lavender Tides
      • Book Two: The House at Saltwater Point
      • Book Three: Secrets at Cedar Cabin
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateJan 23, 2018
    ISBN9780718085797
    The View from Rainshadow Bay
    Author

    Colleen Coble

    Colleen Coble is the USA TODAY bestselling author of more than seventy-five books and is best known for her coastal romantic suspense novels. Connect with her online at colleencoble.com; Instagram: @colleencoble; Facebook: @colleencoblebooks; X: @colleencoble.

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    • 5/5
      Colleen Coble can always be counted on for hours of reading enjoyment. Her latest novel, The View From Rainshadow Bay, is no exception. Coble consistently sets her romantic mysteries in locations that are intricately woven into the storyline. In this novel her readers will spend time in the Pacific Northwest with Shauna McDade, a young widow and single mom. Shauna’s life spun out of control beginning with her husband’s falling to his death while mountain climbing with his childhood friend, Zach Bannister. Now Shauna is in the uncomfortable position of having to rely on Zach, not only to fill in for her husband on a father and son outing, but to provide safe shelter for herself and her son Alex. As readers of romantic fiction could already guess, both Shauna and Zach find their feelings toward one another changing as they both share a living space as well as work together to solve a rash of murders in the small town of Lavender Tides. The theme of The View From Rainshadow Bay comes from Romans 8:28: And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. This is a verse that many of us have had to rely on when facing tough times, and we can find encouragement in Shauna’s story. That said, this book is not preachy in any way, and would be equally enjoyed by Christians and non-Christians. The mystery is intriguing, and Coble provides many possible antagonists for the reader to sort through in an effort to identify the murderer. The romance adds tension to the story without taking over. I thank NetGalley and the Thomas Nelson publishing company for providing me a copy of The View From Rainshadow Bay in exchange for an honest review. I received no monetary compensation.
    • 5/5
      Title: The View from Rainshadow Bay (A Lavender Tides Novel)Author: Colleen CoblePages: 336Year: 2018Publisher: Thomas NelsonMy rating is 5 out of 5 stars.If you have ever read any of Colleen’s novels, you know that she can write a story that grabs your heart, attention and interest from the first word. If you have never read any of Colleen’s books, you are missing out on some very engaging and riveting books. The difference I noticed with her new series was how quickly the action, danger, and intrigue begins. Quite literally, it starts with the Prologue; there is no build up or lead up to the climax, it all starts right out of the gate with the first word! It never lets up. The tension and thrills are palpable throughout the whole novel. It begins with someone chasing a character named Nora that sets the stage by giving a hint that something nefarious is going on. Then, in chapter one, which picks up the story a year later, I was wondering how the events depicted in the Prologue would fit into the tale, but they do and rather nicely too!All the while I was reading and trying to figure out the mystery that is still playing out, there is the romantic interest between Zach and Shauna. They have a history that includes both joy and sorrow, but now includes someone who is determined to bring harm to Shauna and her little boy. The are themes of forgiveness, faith, letting go of burdens, fresh starts and much more.I believe if a person sits down to read the book, they will be hooked and unable to set it down for very long. For me, I enjoyed this first book in her new series. I think it is one of her best starts to a series with really interesting characters and setting. Find a copy and be prepared to really get engrossed in the tale. I am already looking forward to the next installment that comes out later in 2018!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
    • 5/5
      What a great start to a new series. This is as compelling as the Rock Harbor Series!
    • 5/5
      Great new series from Colleen Coble! I just love the characters and their surroundings each time. Definitely was hooked from the beginning on how the book would end! I already am on the "2nd" book after also reading the 1.5 book in between, which was helpful in reading book 2!
    • 4/5
      Shauna has had a difficult year since the death of her husband. Jack died while rock climbing, and she blames his best friend Zach for his death. Then, two more of her friends die, and she suspects their deaths are linked to Jack’s, and now she fears for her son and for herself. With no one else to turn to for protection, she accepts Zach’s offer of assistance. Now the race is on to solve the mystery and find the killers before he or she strikes again. This story is well crafted and the characters are well developed. There is plenty of suspense, and there is romantic tension between Shauna and Zach. It’s a very good beginning to the series, and leads smoothly into the next book which still has a secret to unravel. There is a Christian tone to the tale, but it does not overwhelm the story with preachiness. It’s an enjoyable novel.
    • 4/5
      The View from Rainshadow Bay (Lavender Tides #1) by Colleen Coble

      January 2018
      Christian romance, fiction

      I received a digital ARC of this book from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

      Shauna McDade is a young widow with a 5-year-old son, Alex, who lives in Lavender Tides, a small town near Seattle. She enjoys her work flying a helicopter to get aerial photographs of Puget Sound and Mount Ranier.

      Zach Bannister operates an emergency plane transport business at Harriman Roost Airport, a small busy airport he built after getting out of the Coast Guard. He had been best friend’s with Shauna’s husband, Jack, until his accidental death for which he grieves everyday. He had been with Jack that day during one of Zach’s thrill seeking adventures which ultimately cost Jack his life. Once an integral part of their life, Zach has now been outcasted by many who blame him for encouraging Jack to participate in his risky mountain climbing trek.

      A year later, Shauna and Zach are brought together after the mysterious death of a close friend. They begin to unravel a secret which seems to explain a few deaths which were once deemed “accidental”. The book had many overlapping stories which add depth to the characters as well as the novel itself.

      This novel would appeal to anyone who enjoys a dramatic story with mystery and romance. The Christian undertones in the book provide a supportive aspect to the characters rather than overshadow the theme of the story.
    • 4/5
      The first exciting installment in the Lavender Tides series, The View from Rainshadow Bay by Colleen Coble is a fast-paced and intriguing mystery with elements of romance and faith.

      Although it has been a year since Shauna McDade lost her beloved husband, Jack, she blames his best friend, Zach Bannister, for the climbing accident that claimed his life. Struggling to make ends meets, Shauna has been learning aerial photography from her close friend and father figure Clarence Glennon who has been separated from his wife Lucy since their only child, Darla, died from a drug overdose.  When Clarence then Lucy die under suspicious circumstances, Zach and Shauna do not think local sheriff Everett Bruchell is taking their concerns seriously so they begin their own investigation. Fearing for Shauna and her five year old son Alex's safety, Zach convinces them to stay with him while they attempt to figure out what is happening to the people they care about.

      Shauna is no stranger to tragedy and she has suffered several heartrending losses in her life. Her father is an alcoholic so she finds support from her friends. Her mother in law Marilyn has been a rock since Jack's death and like Shauna, she also blames Zach for his loss. Extremely reluctant to accept his help since she cannot forgive him for what she perceives as his role in Jack's accident, Shauna's common sense prevails when they uncover very troubling information that whatever Clarence was looking into might somehow be linked to her mother who died when Shauna was a child.

      An adrenaline junkie, Zach feels incredibly guilty over his self perceived role in Jack's death. Despite his close friend's tragic loss, he still continues to seek out pulse-pounding adventures. However, when he and Shauna begin spending time together, he comes to a new understanding of the reasons for his risky behavior. Genuinely worried about Shauna and Alex's safety, he is greatly relieved when she agrees to stay with him. Looking over the contents of a box Clarence wanted Lucy to have, Zach and Shauna are certain these items are somehow connected to both their friends' shocking deaths.

      Zach and Shauna's investigation into what Clarence was researching before his murder have surprising ties to her childhood and two other deaths. Some of the details they uncover are quite puzzling and virtually impossible to understand. What is the significance of a photo that Clarence apparently took during one of his flights? How did a necklace that belonged to Shauna's mother end up in Clarence's possession? Why is Shauna's father so reluctant to answer herquestions? And most importantly, do the earlier deaths have any connection to most recent murders of Clarence and Lucy?

      The View from Rainshadow Bay is an engaging and captivating romantic suspense novel. Shauna is a sympathetic and likable lead character who gradually comes to terms with her husband's loss over the course of the story. Zach is quite charming and his guilt over Jack's death is understandable but misplaced.  Zach and Shauna's investigation into the Clarence and Lucy's death is interesting but the Sheriff's reluctance to take their concerns seriously is rather frustrating. The spiritual aspect is understated with Colleen Coble skillfully weaving the characters' faith into the storyline in way that feels completely natural. While most of the various story arcs are fully resolved there is one question that will hopefully be answered in a future installment of the Lavender Tides series.
    • 4/5
      I never realized that Colleen Coble wrote Christian Fiction until seeing her new novel listed in BookPage for March 2018. This book explores guilt, blame, and forgiveness. Zach blames himself for the death of his friend. Shauna and Marilyn blame him also. Lewis blames himself for his wife's death. Penelope blames Lewis for how her mother turned out. Some characters choose to listen to God and have some resolution, others choose not to do this. Along the way, many learned that what they assumed was true wasn't really the truth. Jack's death wasn't an accident and wasn't Zach's fault. As other deaths continue to pile up, Zach, Shauna, and the sheriff struggle to figure out what links them all together. I did guess who the one culprit was before it was revealed, but I misremembered the name of the character (so in a sense, I didn't guess correctly). I did wonder why the culprit thought that Shauna would still have the contents of the box Clarence gave her rather than the sheriff having them. He never really seemed to consider that they'd been turned over to the sheriff. And I suspect future books in the series will answer the question of what happened to Connor and Brenna. The discussion questions at the end discuss ideas like where is God when bad things happen? Why do bad things happen to good people? What should our response be when bad things happen? Can God make good things come out of bad circumstances? All good questions.
    • 5/5
      I have to say that the cover caught my attention right away. The author always has appealing covers that gravitate readers to her books. Her writing style keeps readers coming back. The story is a very intricate and decisive plot. I loved the cat and mouse type theme with the main characters trying to stay one step ahead of the killer. The author pulls out all the stops to give a well written intense story that proves her skill of details that keep readers guessing. Shauna was a well thought out character. Her burdens seemed overwhelming with the death of her husband while trying to juggle work and raising her son. The author gives subtle hints of underlying questions surrounding her husband’s death. Not everything is as it seems when houses explode and vandalism follow Shauna. Is there anyone she can turn to for help? I really enjoyed learning more about her childhood and a mystery that could answer a lot of questions about her family. The author had me hooked right from the beginning and continued till the very end. Zach was a complex person to me. He blamed himself for his friend’s death but was willing to do anything to help his widow out. There wasn’t a warm reception between Shauna and Zach at first. I understood her hesitation in trusting him and enjoyed reading how they tried to let go of bitterness . With Zach being a daredevil it seemed to be his outlet for guilt. Sometimes guilt can eat you up if you aren’t careful. The story is filled with mystery that puts lives in danger and a need to protect loved ones. I highly recommend this book to readers who love a great mystery with non stop action that leads to an ending you won’t forget. I received a copy of this book from The Fiction Guild. The review is my own opinion.
    • 4/5
      Colleen Coble’s latest novel, The View from Rainshadow Bay, is an adrenaline-laced thrill ride for fans of romantic suspense. The first book in the Lavender Tides novel has everything Coble’s fans have come to expect — great characters, non-stop action, and a romance that will leave you swooning! I loved this book, and I know you will too!Main characters Shauna McDade and Zach Bannister used to be the best of friends — until an accident leaves Shauna a widow and Zach dealing with the guilt of killing his life-long friend, Jack. With a relationship that is often openly hostile, they are thrown together when mutual friends are murdered and Shauna and her young son are threatened. The two join forces and must fight threats and their own attraction to each other.From the opening chapter of The View from Rainshadow Bay the reader is in for some fast-paced action as the main characters face dangers from all sides. And these are some great characters. Shauna and Zach are true-to-life with real doubts, fears, and failings. They struggle with making sense of their world and the questions of where God is in the toughest of times. They both rely on God, though, even when it is so hard to do. Shauna and her mother-in-law wrestle with the fear of loss. I found their attitudes and actions very realistic. It is very natural to shut yourself off from the things that might hurt. The chemistry between Shauna and Zach is there from the start, and I (along with some of the supporting characters) was cheering for their relationship throughout the book. The mystery presented in the book is well-written — I found myself changing my mind over and over as to whodunit. In the end, Coble surprised me. I love it when I can’t figure it out! A bonus in this book is the wonderful setting. The picture postcard, small town of Lavender Tides is surrounded by natural beauty — forests and sea. And I would love to see the lavender fields that are described. This is definitely a town I would want to visit (and revisit as the series progresses.)The View from Rainshadow Bay is another winner from Coble. There is a bit of a cliffhanger from a secondary story thread, but part of that will be resolved in the next book, The House at Saltwater Point, which will be released this Summer. I am anticipate more great reading ahead!Recommended.Audience: adults.(Thanks to TLC book tours for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
    • 5/5
      Title: The View from Rainshadow Bay (A Lavender Tides Novel)Author: Colleen CoblePages: 336Year: 2018Publisher: Thomas NelsonMy rating is 5 out of 5 stars.If you have ever read any of Colleen’s novels, you know that she can write a story that grabs your heart, attention and interest from the first word. If you have never read any of Colleen’s books, you are missing out on some very engaging and riveting books. The difference I noticed with her new series was how quickly the action, danger, and intrigue begins. Quite literally, it starts with the Prologue; there is no build up or lead up to the climax, it all starts right out of the gate with the first word! It never lets up. The tension and thrills are palpable throughout the whole novel. It begins with someone chasing a character named Nora that sets the stage by giving a hint that something nefarious is going on. Then, in chapter one, which picks up the story a year later, I was wondering how the events depicted in the Prologue would fit into the tale, but they do and rather nicely too!All the while I was reading and trying to figure out the mystery that is still playing out, there is the romantic interest between Zach and Shauna. They have a history that includes both joy and sorrow, but now includes someone who is determined to bring harm to Shauna and her little boy. The are themes of forgiveness, faith, letting go of burdens, fresh starts and much more.I believe if a person sits down to read the book, they will be hooked and unable to set it down for very long. For me, I enjoyed this first book in her new series. I think it is one of her best starts to a series with really interesting characters and setting. Find a copy and be prepared to really get engrossed in the tale. I am already looking forward to the next installment that comes out later in 2018!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
    • 2/5
      I have read other books from this author and enjoyed them. Yet, this time, I was not feeling the magic. In fact, I found the story to be lackluster and the characters a bit dull. Although, if both of these elements had been better, then, I would be reading a different story. I truly wanted to like this book. In the case of Shauna, I wanted her to show more emotions. Yeah, she blamed Zach for her husband's death but it seemed like she gave in too quickly to allowing him to help her. This is where Zach was almost too nice. I understand that he was very nice towards Shauna because he felt some guilt in the death of her husband but again, I wanted him as well to find the middle ground. When it came to the mystery surrounding the real cause of Shauna's husband's death, the details get fuzzy. I agree with other readers on the inconsistently of the killer's actions. However, I don't really remember all that as it seemed I went from the beginning to the end with this book and the middle was fuzzy. Not in my opinion a great showing of the author's talent but I will still read more books from this author.
    • 4/5
      The View from Rainshadow Bay is the first book in the Lavender Fields series. You can count on a Colleen Coble romantic suspense novel to grab you from the get go and this one did not disappoint. In the first few chapters there are several murders. I had to keep turning the pages to see who was responsible.Shauna McDade is a widow raising a five-year old son. She blames Nate Bannister for the death of her husband but she must learn to trust Nate in order to keep her and her precious son safe. Someone has already murdered a few people in their community and she could very well be the next target.This book kept me guessing. I think I may have read every single novel that Collen Coble has written and I have been able to figure out who the villain was in many of her books but this one had me stumped. I never did figure out who it was until the characters figured it out. Maybe I re-read this book and see if I missed any clues! There is a mystery that was not resolved in this book and I suspect it will be resolved in a sequel. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in this series.Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for providing me a digital copy of this book to read and review. The View from Rainshadow Bay is due to be released on January 23, 2018.