Shelley Noble crafts compelling women's fiction under her own name and engaging amateur sleuth mysteries as Shelley Freydont. Her narratives delve into the intricate emotional landscapes and societal expectations faced by women, often set against picturesque backdrops. Drawing from a past career as a professional dancer and choreographer, her writing possesses a distinct rhythm and dynamic quality. Her enduring interest in lighthouses and coastal architecture infuses her stories with a unique charm and atmospheric depth.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Gilded Age New York, this historical novel explores the founding of the Colony Club, the first women's club of its kind. Through the lives of its pioneering members, the story delves into themes of empowerment, friendship, and societal change, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of women seeking a space of their own in a male-dominated world. The narrative captures the spirit of an era marked by ambition and transformation, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction.
Set against the backdrop of a Gothic beach house in Rhode Island, a Manhattan photographer embarks on a journey of self-discovery and inspiration. As autumn unfolds, she explores new possibilities that challenge her perspective on life and creativity. This uplifting narrative weaves themes of renewal and artistic expression, showcasing the transformative power of a change in scenery.
"When reporter Phoebe Adams loses her job and her fiancé on the same day, it never occurs to her that she'll also have to support her mother, Ruth...They both need a safe haven, and Phoebe knows just the place--Summer Island, where Grandma Alice still rules the roost from the big New England beach house...Phoebe's plan for a peaceful retreat is quickly hijacked when globe-trotting Great Aunt Vera makes an unannounced pit stop. With Vera around, no one can stay morose for long, not even Lars, the grumpy widower next door...Soon they're all enjoying things they used to do and discovering new ones"-- Provided by publisher
Or her beloved town's financial future. With Amy back to her old trouble-
making ways, and Connor making Skye wonder what might have been, Skye makes a
decision that may cost her everything. Imagine Summer is a story of discovery,
trust, and the courage to dream.
"Miss Fisher meets Downton Abbey in A Secret Never Told, the fourth installment in the critically acclaimed mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble. Philomena Amesbury, expatriate Countess of Dunbridge, is bored. Coney Island in the sweltering summer of 1908 offers no shortage of diversions for a young woman of means, but sea bathing, horse racing, and even amusement parks can't hold a candle to uncovering dastardly plots and chasing villains. Lady Dunbridge hadn't had a big challenge in months. Fate obliges when Phil is called upon to host a dinner party in honor of a visiting Austrian psychologist whose revolutionary theories may be of interest to the War Department, not to mention various foreign powers, and who may have already survived one attempt on his life. The guest list includes a wealthy industrialist, various rival scientists and academics, a party hypnotist, a flamboyant party-crasher, and a damaged beauty whose cloudy psyche is lost in a world of its own. Before the night is out, one of the guests is dead with a bullet between the eyes and Phil finds herself with another mystery on her hands, even if it's unclear who exactly the intended victim was meant to be. Worse yet, the police's prime suspect is a mystery man who Phil happens to be rather intimately acquainted with. Now it's up to Lady Dunbridge, with the invaluable assistance of her intrepid butler and lady's maid, to find the real culprit before the police nab the wrong one . . "-- Provided by publisher
After her mother's death, Zoe Bascombe embarks on a journey to fulfill her mother's last wish by spreading her ashes at Wind Chime Beach, a mysterious location unknown to her family. Defying her brothers, Zoe uncovers surprising secrets about her mother, revealing the existence of another family. This journey not only challenges her loyalty to her brothers but also forces her to confront the complexities of her mother's life and the hidden aspects of their family history.
New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble takes her readers on another
beach adventure where a young woman discovers the power of family and
forgiveness. School teacher Julie Barlow and her two best friends, Beth and
Aggie, are looking forward to an adults only beach vacation.
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Noble comes a heartrending and uplifting novel about friendship, love, and what we’re willing to sacrifice for our dreams. What was supposed to be an idyllic wedding leads to an unexpected journey of self-discovery… When Lillo Gray pulls up to Kennebunkport’s most exclusive hotel wearing a borrowed dress and driving a borrowed VW van, she knows she’s made a big mistake. She’s not even sure why Jessica Parker invited her to her posh wedding. They haven’t seen each other since they were unhappy fourteen-year-old girls at fat camp. And now they’re from two completely different worlds. There’s no way Lillo fits in the rarefied circles Jessica travels in. Jess isn’t sure she’s ready to go through with this wedding, but she’s been too busy making everyone else happy to think about what she wants. But when she and her two closest friends, Allie and Diana, along with Lillo, discover her fiancé with his pants down in the hotel parking lot, she’s humiliated…and slightly relieved. In a rush to escape her crumbling life, Jess, Allie, and Diana pile into Lillo’s beat-up old van and head up the coast to Lighthouse Island. Once there, she hopes to figure out the next chapter in her life. Nursing broken hearts and broken dreams, four lost women embark on a journey to find their way back into happiness with new love, friendship, and the healing power of Lighthouse Beach.
