Bøker av Claudia Vance

Fourth of July is around the corner, and Cape May is feeling more magical than ever...Dave and Margaret are growing huge vegetable and flower gardens on their property and are busy preparing to host Donna and Dale's wedding. However, a wrench is thrown in the plans when Dave is asked to help out at a wildlife refuge up north due to forest fires.Judy gets asked to fill in as a beach tag checker in Cape May, but what she thinks will be an easy, relaxing job ends up being the exact opposite. In West Cape May, Bob has decided to volunteer at an animal shelter and finds himself getting quite attached to one animal in particular.Liz deals with some frustrating interior design clients and decides to make big changes with her business.Donna still doesn't have her wedding dress, and while she's busy preparing for the wedding, Dale has an unexpected customer at his restaurant-a famous magician who invites Dale to his show.Sarah has been hosting classes and discussions at the Book Nook but finds it is taking over the shop. Meanwhile, Chris buys a second birding boat, but his newly hired captain doesn't seem to have things under control.Lisa decides to stay in Cape May for a bit, and after finding a house rental, realizes she's not really sure where she and Nick officially stand.In Book 14 of the Cape May Series, feel the excitement as new adventures and a wedding have everyone discovering the magic of Cape May.This is Book 14 in the Cape May Series. It's recommended to start with Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

The crowds are back, the sun is shining, and everyone is excited for the unofficial start of summer. It's Memorial Day weekend in Cape May.Dave and Margaret are offered a last-minute stay in a gorgeous Victorian for the holiday weekend. They invite Liz and Greg and all their friends, and it becomes a memorable gathering full of fun, surprises, and laughs.Lisa, Donna's friend from college, is in town, and something starts brewing between her and a handsome oyster farmer.Margaret, Sarah, Donna, Liz, and Lisa sign up for dance lessons and a competition at a nearby hotel. While it starts out as fun, Margaret begins to feel like her dance instructor is stepping out of bounds.Meanwhile, Judy and Bob are off to the Outer Banks for a family wedding where nothing goes according to plan.In Book 13 of the Cape May Series, get your dancing shoes on and feel the energy in the air and the new romance blossoming in Cape May.This is Book 13 in the Cape May series. It's recommended to start with Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

It's Spring in Cape May, and while the rain falls, everyone is getting ready for a big Easter weekend.Margaret and Liz are organizing an Easter brunch for the Seahorse Inn's guests and end up having some obstacles they hadn't bargained for.Judy and Bob are off on an adventure again, and this time it involves the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.While Sarah finally works up the nerve to confront Chris about her ring, a run-in with his ex-wife causes even more drama.Donna is experiencing the difficulty of studying for classes during a kitchen renovation, while Dale's restaurant is turning into a poorly run mess.Liz and Greg realize that their sons, Michael and Steven, are suddenly interested in more than just sports and video games when they start bringing girls over to hang out.In Book 12 of the Cape May Series, enjoy the comfort, adventure, and sometimes disappointment of the April showers as spring unfolds in Cape May.This is Book 12 in the Cape May series. It's recommended to start with Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

It's late August, and the Cape May sunshine has everyone enjoying the last days of summer.Margaret is trying to put together a tea garden on her property, but Liz steps in and takes over, prompting Margaret to reassess what she really wants out of the venture.Dave's siblings are in town as they prepare for their parents' surprise fiftieth wedding anniversary party.Sarah is forced to reevaluate her business after the unexpected happens.Donna is in talks with their landlord on purchasing their dreamy Cape May Point rental, but soon discovers they may have to work for it.Dale has decided he wants to propose to Donna but first must deal with a huge obstacle that gets in the way.Judy is persuaded to help out with her fifty-fifth high school reunion and must overcome another committee member's boring ideas in order to assure a successful reunion.In Book 11 of the Cape May Series, enjoy the romance of living in Cape May and the feel of a new start as summer ends and September begins.This is Book 11 in the Cape May series. It's recommended to start with Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and late spring has filled Cape May with beauty.Margaret and Dave search for a new house and quickly realize it's not going to be easy to find something they love.Donna, done with school and work for the summer, is persuaded into taking over Dale's funnel cake cart on the Wildwood Boardwalk-and it's nothing like she expected. Meanwhile, Dale has found the perfect spot for his new Cape May restaurant, but he isn't exactly forthright with the people closest to him about the location.Sarah helps Chris out with the birding boat tours and quickly discovers it'll take a little time to acquire her sea legs.Greg happily takes over Margaret and Dave's gardens on his property and soon discovers Liz isn't as eager as he is to get her hands dirty.Judy and Bob check out the nearest drive-in movie theater for nostalgia's sake, which prompts Bob to figure out a way to bring it closer to home.In Book 10 of the Cape May Series, follow along as warmer months approach and exciting changes happen in Cape May.This is Book 10 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

The Cape May Movie Theater used to be an adored, lively place in town until it closed in 1989 and quickly became a distant memory. That all changes when Katherine Duffield, the star of Dinner under the Stars, a movie that was filmed in Cape May, purchases it in hopes of having it restored in time for the film's premiere.Jimmy, Katherine's old friend, has taken on the task of restoring the theater to its original glory. With the help of Dave and his crew, he quickly realizes that in order to have the theater completed by the premiere date, they will need quite a bit more help.Donna begins attending college classes on campus and feels out of place as she realizes how much older she is than everyone in the classroom. Meanwhile, Dale tires of the long commute to Porridge, his restaurant in Collingswood, and considers a different plan.Judy and Bob are invited to go skiing with their friends on Valentine's weekend. What starts out as an exciting adventure turns into a bit of a scary experience.Sarah struggles with allowing her newly hired managers to run the Monarch Coffeehouse when she's not there. At the same time, she's become obsessed with finding the snowy owl along the South Jersey Coast.Liz overextends herself with interior design clients and working from home becomes anything but easy.Margaret is thrilled for the upcoming spring gardening season and begins winter sowing seeds. In the process, she thinks about the prospect of starting fresh in a new home with Dave.In Book 9 of the Cape May Series, feel the awe and wonder of the historic Cape May Movie Theater's transformation while the cold winter months give everyone hope for a spring full of new life.This is Book 9 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

The leaves have changed color, pumpkins line the front steps of the old Victorians, the smell of wood-burning stoves permeate the air, and the nights are cooler and crisper. It's autumn in Cape May.Margaret and Dave decide last-minute to go on an extended vacation in their hometown of Cape May at the Black Horse Inn, which ends up being a spooky experience they weren't prepared for.Liz is up to her elbows in home DIY projects, and is blindsided when she discovers Greg has been meeting up with an unknown woman.Donna undergoes big changes-her first day as a substitute teacher ends up being more difficult than she'd imagined, and she contends with anxiously awaiting the news of the rental application she submitted for her dream home.While Harper and Abby stay with their grandparents, Judy and Bob realize they have to enforce tough love when the girls don't want to listen or follow rules.Sarah takes Chris's son, Sam, out for one-on-one bonding time, and when he takes off with his friends, she discovers that something bigger might be going on.In Book 8 of the Cape May Series, feel the wonderful ghostly spookiness of the infamously haunted shore town and stay for the surprise ending that will surely touch your heart.This is Book 8 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

October is approaching, and it''s the perfect time to be in Cape May, where thousands of monarch butterflies stop during their famous migration south for the winter.A Pittsburgh gardening club has rented out the entire Seahorse Inn to see the monarch butterflies, but the problem is Margaret and Liz are not prepared for the viewing activities that were promised to them.On top of scrambling to come up with ways for the group to see the butterflies, a hurricane looms, headed straight down the coast towards Cape May.In the midst of the chaos, Dave wonders if he and Margaret will ever get around to planning their wedding.Meanwhile, Sarah is in for a rude awakening when she and Chris attempt to ride the hurricane out inland at Chris''s parents'' house.Donna and Dale agreed to start over with their relationship, and their first order of business is to redo their first date-but how many redos will it take?In Book 7 of the Cape May Series, ride out the hurricane, experience the wonder of the monarch butterfly migrations, and take in the beauty of the shore town while everyone discovers things have a way of working themselves out.This is Book 7 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

It's September in Cape May. The summer visitors are back home and the residents have the beaches back to themselves. It's officially the locals' summer.Margaret and Dave realize that they have two different ideas of what they'd like their wedding to be, which puzzles Margaret.Liz and Greg finally take a belated honeymoon, a long-awaited trip ten years in the making-a two-week RV tour of the Eastern Seaboard, which draws excitement, eye rolls, and laughs.Sarah and Chris experience issues with their home electricity, while Sarah decides to take a spontaneous trip abroad.Judy and Bob spend a lot of time with Hugo, their newly adopted dog, at the dog beach, and step in to watch Liz and Greg's sons during their honeymoon, which ends up being a little more than they bargained for.Donna rethinks her relationship with Dale, and is surprised to see her ex-husband back in town.In Book 6 of the Cape May Series, spend time following everyone's adventures through the ups and downs that life has to offer. Though some may venture to far-off places, Cape May ultimately brings them all back home, right where they belong.This is Book 6 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

It's that time of year-warm summer nights, boisterous boardwalks, funnel cake and pizza smells. The serenity of quiet evening beach walks; the comfort of a family's annual get-together; the prospect of new adventures to be experienced.As Dave settles into his new beach house, Margaret is happy to assist, though she also notices a lot of his decisions lately don't involve her. She can't help but wonder if the long-term plans for his future include her and her daughters.Judy and Bob are excited for family to arrive for their annual Fourth of July vacation, but the couple's new zest for camping (and unplanned adventures) draw both eye rolls and laughs.Chris and Sarah are all moved in together at Chris's house, but Sarah soon finds out they are complete opposites as far as housekeeping expectations are concerned.Donna meets a new friend who introduces her to the opportunities knocking all around her, while Dale starts a new fun business venture on the Wildwood Boardwalk.Liz seizes an interior design gig at a new hotel in town, but when she's forced to work with the owner's know-it-all niece, she's in for a battle of wits.Greg is excited to show off his restaurant when he hosts friends and family for Heirloom's soft opening but quickly learns that hiring an inexperienced waitstaff could be problematic.In Book 5 of the Cape May Series, enjoy the summertime and Fourth of July traditions in Cape May with a quirky group of friends and family who will learn the importance of communication and embracing life's surprises-both big and small.This is Book 5 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

There are stars in Cape May ... and not just in the sky.A big-budget movie is filming in Cape May, and one of the stars, Katherine Duffield, has rented out The Seahorse Inn for two months. Excitement overtakes Margaret and Liz until they receive the celebrity's ridiculous list demands.Dave is thrilled at the chance to use his construction skills on the film set, but tension unexpectedly arises between him and Margaret.Irene, Dave's sister, is back in town working on the film as a production assistant and starts to rethink her career change.Judy and Bob abruptly decide to travel abroad, but regret bringing their friends along.Sarah converts an old vacant bank into a coffeehouse while Mark's long work trips cause her to question their relationship.Greg takes a leap toward his dream of opening a restaurant with the support of Liz, but is it the best choice for their family?In Book 3 of the Cape May Series, follow the excitement of new beginnings for the Cape May locals while a movie production sets the New Jersey Victorian beach town abuzz.This is Book 3 in the Cape May Series. It is recommended to start with Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

Set your beach chair up and sink your toes into the sand-it's finally summer in Cape May. Sarah's loving the boat life and spending time with Chris, but will an unexpected call from her ex change everything? Margaret is busy in the garden again and frustrated to find that the honor system for the The Cape May Garden farm stand isn't working out according to plan. Dave is renovating his new beach house in North Cape May but still can't decide what his plans are for the property. Donna, an old high school friend, is back in town after her marriage ends, and as she tries to figure out a new life, she's surprised by an unexpected spark with someone new. Greg is on the brink of opening his restaurant but doesn't expect the turmoil his new chef presents. Judy and Bob enjoy beach time together at their new favorite spot and discover a certain local isn't too happy about them being there. In Book 4 of the Cape May Series, follow along as Liz and Margaret stick to their pact of visiting the beach each day of summer while lessons in love and life abound around them. This is Book 4 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

Margaret and Liz are sisters who are about to get in over their heads ...They've been gifted The Seahorse Inn, a beautiful bed-and-breakfast by the beach in Cape May. Though it hasn't been open to guests in years, the pair endeavor to reopen in time for the holidays. Problem is, they discover the charming old place is really a money pit full of more issues than they can handle on their own.On top of dealing with renovations, Margaret is surprised by an unexpected visit from her ex-mother-in-law. Having never gotten along, Elaine has a lot of nerve to request Margaret step in and do something about her ex-husband giving his mother the slip. Not only that, but the neighbors who own the Morning Dew Cottage next door are nothing but nasty and rude, which is a mystery to the sisters. As Margaret and Liz get to know their other neighbors, they uncover hidden secrets within the Seahorse's walls.Dave and Margaret are still going strong, but will his brash mother and big family feud over the holidays prove to be the straw that breaks Margaret's back? In Book 2 of the Cape May Series, follow Margaret and Liz's journey of reopening The Seahorse Inn while the magic of the holidays-and the B&B itself-bring together family and friends for a special Christmas to remember.This is Book 2 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1, The Cape May Garden.

Margaret Wilder's life is about to be turned upside down ......when her husband of fifteen years abruptly leaves without explanation.Now as their young daughters struggle to understand why their dad has been gone for a month without so much as a phone call, Margaret begins to uncover her husband's secrets while unraveling her own long-buried feelings about their marriage.On top of all the personal turmoil, Margaret's job at the wildlife refuge has cut back her hours, and a storm approaches that could ruin all of the hard work she's put into one of her greatest joys, her annual vegetable and flower garden.As she forms an unlikely friendship with her handsome coworker, Dave, things take a turn when she is offered a great opportunity to build the garden of her dreams on a piece of land by the beach. In the first book of the Cape May Series, follow the twists and turns of Margaret's journey as she picks up the pieces of her life with the help of family and friends, set in the beautiful Victorian beach town of Cape May, New Jersey.