Before I get long-winded, I should tell you two things:
1. The ebook of A Seaside Wonder is still only $4.99 but only until next week.
2. There’s super sweet release day giveaway way down at the end of this post.
Okay, onward…
A Seaside Wonder is here and I. am. giddy!!
I joked in my newsletter this morning that it’s sooooo tempting to ramble on and on about the writing of this book and how long it took and how emotional I got and . . . yeah. I know. That would’ve been super fun to read. HA!
But honestly, I’m just way too excited and happy and sure, a little nervous, but also totally thrilled to spend forever talking about the book writing process.
I’d rather just talk about the book. About Indi and Philip. Their swoony romance. Philip’s moody sister. Indi’s cute goats. Charming Muir Harbor.
And the mystery! EEK! Goodness, I had so much fun (okay, fine, also so much frustration because plots are HARD) weaving secrets and intrigue and an actual villain into this story.
As a reminder, this is book two in my Muir Harbor series. Although I think you’ll probably have a richer reading experience if you read book one (Autumn by the Sea) first, I’ve been happy to see some early reviews from readers who jumped into this book having not read book one, who said they had no problem catching up.
If I were to sum this book up in 3 words: Swoony. Mysterious. Soul-stirring. To use a few more words, this a good read for anyone who likes:
- Hilarious meet-cutes
- Sweet romance
- Small-town settings
- Secrets and intrigue
- Close-knit family stories
To celebrate its release, I’m hosting a giveaway! Prizes include a paperback PLUS a $50 VISA gift card!
You’ve got one week to enter and a variety of entry options. The giveaway is open through 10/11. The entry form is down at the bottom of this post.
But before I close out (and I would like to give myself a personal pat on the back for not being nearly as long-winded as I could’ve been today!), I’m going to be nervy and ask you for a favor. If you read and enjoy A Seaside Wonder, would you please consider leaving a review on Amazon and Goodreads? It doesn’t have to be long—even just a few sentences mentioning what you liked about the story is great.
Reviews are SO helpful because they help readers discover books and, too, there’s some kind of algorithm magic that happens the more reviews a book has. I’m appreciative of each and every review—and each and every reader who takes time to write out their thoughts.
Thank you so much to those of you who have already read, reviewed, and/or reached out to me about this book. YOU ARE A GIFT!
All right, time to get your giveaway entering on. Good luck!
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Comments 210
This one really moved me so much. I loved the spiritual thread and I loved the two main characters. You made them real to me.
I LOVED this book!!! It made me very impatient for a third book, however!!
The Gathering Table by Kathryn Springer was a book I recently read and loved.
I just got some of your books and I am excited to read them! My current read is from Rachel Fordham- A Life Once Dreamed.
I am reading Autumn by the Sea right now.
That cover is so beautiful. I can’t wait to dig into the book!
The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip–That was soooo good!
I just finished Atomic Habits which was really great.
I just finished Anne of Green Gables and loved it so much!!! My first time reading it!
Sounds really good. Can’t wait to purchase and start reading.
I really enjoyed the first book, “Autumn by the Sea”. Looking forward to reading this one!
Lost in Yonkers was a book that I reread again recently and loved!
Hi Melissa! The Seaside cover is absolutely stunning! So excited for you on release day.
I loved “When the Day Comes” by Gabrielle Meyer and “The Secret Between Them” by Susanne Dietze and many more.
New to me author this book sounds interesting!
Reading Overkill by Sandra Brown for book club
I just finished Toni Shiloh’s book To Win a Prince! I loved it. Such a lovely story about grace and redemption!
I can’t wait to read this next book in the series! I’m almost finished with Autumn by the Sea, and I’m LOVING it! 🙂
You are one of my favorite authors! I am so excited to read A Seaside Wonder:-)
Another beautiful cover! I recently finished Autumn by the Sea and can’t wait to read this one!
My library patrons loved Autumn by the Sea so I know they’re anxiously awaiting this one!
I can’t wait to read or listen to this book
My most recent well loved book is by a brand new-to-me author. It’s entitled “Love You, Truly” by Susan L. Tuttle. It surprised me on how much I enjoyed this type of story, the hero & heroine did a reality show but ended in disaster. Now he’s back to ask for forgiveness and a favor, pretend to be engaged. It’s hilarious, witty, and emotional…but most of all has a wonderful faith element! I would re-read it and that’s something I never do 🙂
Thank you for the opportunity to win your newest book & gift card. Congrats on your latest story!!
I can’t wait to read this but the book I have most recently and loved is A Brighter Flame by
Christine Nolfi
Can’t wait to read it! You are a very gifted author.
The cover is dreamy!
I did recently read Autumn by the Sea and absolutely loved it. Two others were Sunrise by Susan May Warren and Range by Ronie Kendig even though they got confusing since both heroes are named Ranger and Range. I’m looking forward to reading A Seaside Wonder, I absolutely LOVE the characters.
I have been listening to the Georgian Gentlemen series by Sian Ann Bessey and they are fantastic!
I just finished a old one…Change of Heart by Courtney Walsh. I’d read it before but my book group is reading it now.
If you’re writing, I’m reading! And this COVER! Might be my favorite of the year!!!
I really enjoyed A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo and am currently loving Princess of Souls as well as You Are My Sunshine.
I recently completed The Mark Of the Lion series by Francine Rivers, it was incredible!
I devoured Autumn by the Sea and have been waiting, not patiently, for Seaside Wonder to be available.
Can’t wait to read it!
Thanks, Melissa! You rock! Look forward to reading this! 🙂
Just bought it and eager to begin reading it just as soon as I finish my current one!! I recently read Lynette Eason’s Crossfire and loved it! I’m currently reading Colleen Coble’s Edge of Dusk and loving it as well!
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover was a book I recently read and loved.
I’ve read so many excellent books recently. One that really moved me was The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kipp by Sara Brunsvold. I also love your books and look forward to reading this new one.
The last book I read was A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber. Perfect read for my end of summer vacation.
I am in the middle of Come Back to Me by Jody Hedlund. Can’t wait to read A Seaside Wonder!!!
I loved reading A Seaside Wonder! Just barely finished it, but still enjoying mulling over it in my mind!
Thank you for this giveaway opportunity, Melissa!
I just finished Elizabeth Musser’s “By Way of the Moonlight”.
Congratulations as you celebrate Release Day 💛🎉!
Congratulations on this release!
I just finished AFTER THE BITE by Lynsay Sands. Her entire Argeneau series is fantastic.
I loved the first two books in Ann Aguirre’s Fix-It Witches series too.
AWESOME. I can’t wait to read this book!
Oh I just finished An Autumn Kiss—a sweet anthology! Also, Susan Sleeman’s latest in her Steele series. So many good books! I’m listening to Sarah M Eden’s The Lady and the Highwayman.
Would love to read this. Right now I’m reading and loving Where the Blue Sky Begins by Katie Powner.
I would love to read this! Some of my recent favorites have been Susan May Warren’s series and Jaime Jo Wright’s upcoming release.
Worthy of Legend by Roseanna M. White is the book I recently finished and enjoyed.
Just finished Ezekiel’s Song by Naomi Craig. Now I’m reading The Bride of Blackfriar’s Lane by Michelle Griep.
Loved this story….it’s a favorite
I am currently reading Worthy of Legend by Roseanna M. White. This whole series is amazing.
My copy should arrive tomorrow and I can’t wait for it!!
Just finished Abduction Cold Case and getting ready to read Defending Honor.
Really looking forward to this book! Have loved all the other ones you have published!
I’m loving this series, Melissa! So good! I just finished up the last book in a fantasy adventure series by Shari Tapscott. I loved it.
I just started reading A Seaside Wonder, what a wonderful book.
I’recommend Jeb’s Wife by Patricia Johns and Marriage of Incovenience by Cheryl BOlen
I just finished One plus One equals Trouble by Sondra Kraak which was really good.
I recently read and loved Range by Ronie Kendig. It was fantastic!
I can’t wait to read A Seaside Wonder! I read Autumn by the Sea a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it.
I just finished reading Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover. I like the cover of your book!
I have been reading a number of good books lately, Lauren Willing’s Band of Sister’s comes to mind first. But I has been a long whole since I read any Tagg books. High time, I’d say. ❤️
I read To Win A Prince by Toni Shiloh. It was very good.
everything by elizabeth camden lately, i enjoy the mystery is most of her stories
I just finished Smoke & Shadow: Waking the Divine Trilogy (Book 1) by Author Harper Shay. I LOVED it! It was so much more than I thought it would be. I will definitely read more from her!
Thank you for this wonderful chance!
Howls Moving Castle. I’ve been wanting to read it for so long!
I am reading Help is Here by Max Lucado.
To Steal a Heart by Jen Turano. I don’t read as many historical novels lately, but I recommend this one and look forward to reading more in the series. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity. Look forward to reading A Seaside Wonder, hopefully a copy I won. 🙂
I recently read and loved Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callaghan. Right now I’m reading The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano. It’s so good!
I am excited to read this book! I have really enjoyed your other books!
Love and the Dream Come True
Your covers are all so gorgeous! I have to say I loved reading your heartfelt words about your Grandpa. There is nothing more special than knowing our parents and grandparents are healthy and happy with Jesus, waiting for us to join them! ❤
The books that I have been reading lately are from Ellie Hall. They are Rom-coms that are centered around the Costas Brothers during Christmas time. I absolutely love them !!
Oh but I cant wait to read your book here. Lately I have read and loved, In His Eyes by Stephania H McGee and Protecting Annie by Jodie Wolfe and A Bride for Sale by Cat Cahill and Rescuing the Sheriff’s Heart by Lorin Grace
I’m currently reading Reckless Fortune by Megan Crane and loving it.
I love the cover! So beautiful! I just finished Body of Evidence by Irene Hannon, the last of the trilogy and it is a great read. Within These Gilded Halls by Abigail Wilson was also good. I want to mention a new author and debut book, Porch Music by Kathy Maresca is also very good.
Just finished books 1 & 2 of The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone by David James Warren
I just finished Melissa McClone A Cup of Autumn and it was such a good book. Thank you for entering me sorry I don’t tweet.
Defending Honor by Lynette Eason and Kelly Underwood
I loved The Bookshop of Secrets by Mollie Rushmeyer that I read for review. So good. Congratulations 🎈 on your new release. Blessings.
I just finished Through the Blaze by Milla Holt and loved it!
Can’t wait to read this book! Reading Nicole Deese’s All That It Takes now.
I adored this book and love the series! Can’t wait for book 3!
My last 5 star read was Range by Ronie Kendig! Looking forward to reading this series!
I just re-read Autumn by the Sea in preparation of today’s release! Excited to read more about the Muir family and farm!
Two 5-star reads for me we’re The Love Audit by Annah Cornwell and Harvest Moon by Denise Hunter. Also really enjoyed Sunrise by Susan May Warren.
Suspense novels are my favorite aka novels by Ted Dekker!
For Butter or Worse by Erin La Rosa
Really looking forward to reading this!
I just finished The Shadow House and it was really good. Very compelling. Thanks for the chance to win your wonderful giveaway!
I just read A Gem of Truth by Kimberley Woodhouse and loved it. Very historical, sweet romance, adventure in the Grand Canyons, and a bit of intrigue!
I’ve enjoyed Jess Mastorakos’ books!
Just finished “I Could Not Stop for Death” a Emily Dickinson mystery by Amanda Flower. It was very good! I loved it!
I’ve been reading a lot of Agatha Christie lately, as well as some classics, both old and modern. I really enjoy those older, tried-and-true stories.
I recently read and loved The Shell Collector by Nancy Naigle. Can’t wait to read this book!
I’m so excited to get to read A Seaside Wonder! Congratulations on your new book! I just finished (and loved) Mulberry Hollow by Denise Hunter. I’ve read so many books I love this year—it’s a blessing!
Love the cover of this Book it sounds amazing I just finished reading An Amish Proposal for Christmas by Vannetta Chapman !
Looking forward to reading this book. It sounds really good.
The cover is beautiful and your book sounds like a great read.
I started “The Last Flight” by Julie Clark last night! Can’t wait to read more tonight.
I have recently read Susan May Warren’s “The Epic Story of RJ and York.” This fast-paced trilogy is both heart-stopping and heart-pounding. It kept me on the edge-of-my-seat. It is a great continuation of her “Montana Marshalls” series.
The Letter from Briarton Park by Sarah Ladd and Harvest Moon by Denise Hunter.
I enjoyed the ARC of Christmas Spirits by Debbie Macomber.
My current book that I am reading & loving is The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold.
So excited to read this! Congrats on another novel written!
Congratulations Melissa! The cover is stunning! Love romance mixed with a little mystery! Need to move the 1st book in this series higher on my TBR pile & buy this book!
I am rereading IT by Stephen King – seems appropriate this time of the year. LOL
I read & loved Searching for Home by Jill Weatherholt.
Congratulations Melissa! The cover is stunning! Love romance mixed with a little mystery! Need to move the 1st book in this series higher on my TBR pile & buy this book!
Congrats on the release! Cannot wait to read!
Lately I have read All Creatures Great & Small
A recent book I read and loved was Dangerous Beauty by Melissa Koslin.
I haven’t had a chance to read lately due to
Hurricane Ian.
We were without power for 5 days.
I haven’t had time to read but when I do
a good mystery is “up my alley”.
Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.
I just finished Chase Wilde Comes Home by Jennifer Ryan and The Last Mile by Kat Martin. I absolutely loved both books. Well worth the read.
none lately
I just read “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings” I loved it. I’m trying to read some popular books of the past.
I recently read “In Search of a Prince” by Toni Shiloh, the first one I’ve read by her and really enjoyed it! I’m a devouring reader, always needing more books to read. In my recent searches at the library I’m noticing I don’t enjoy a lot of the modern style, but this one was very enjoyable! I appreciated the spiritual emphasis and the romance.
I’ve also recently discovered author Emily Conrad and read one of the Rhythms of Redemption books last night and enjoyed that.
Happy Book Birthday!!! 🤩🎉 What an incredibly-BEAutiful cover!!! Thank you sooo much for sharing your talents with us. I’ve been reading through Kate Breslin’s WWI series…sooo good! 😍📚
I recently finished the all-time great, Pat Conroy’s, book The Prince of Tides! Wow, it took me a few days to finish it, but his vocabulary is out of this world! If you haven’t read the book, it’s definitely worth it!!!
Can’t wait to read this book!
I am reading the Last Jilihad from Rosenberg right now. It is really good!
This book is fantastic and I’m so glad the Lord gave you this story!
I’m currently reading Sharon Hinck’s Dream of Kings and quite enjoying it, even though fantasy is outside my normal reading genre. I just love Sharon’s books so much!
Gorgeous cover, Melissa! Congratulations on your release!
I’m currently enjoying The Heirloom Secrets series from Ashley Clark.
I have enjoyed reading the Mountain Men of Whiskey Rivery by Kaci Rose about big guys that live on a mountain and hardly interact with anyone but each other until they are each broadsided by a small, curvy lady that they never knew they needed.
I am at the very end of Katherine Cowley’s The Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet and love it! I won her second book and she was kind enough to send me the first so I could start her series from the start.
I have sadly been in a reader’s slump almost all of Sept but am getting started again this weekend.
I recently finished reading a book by Pepper Basham called The Heart of the Mountain. It is really good and an eye-opener to the Appalachian lifestyle.
I just finished reading ‘If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood’ by Greg Olsen. I want to read the new Fredrick Backman book ‘The Winners’. I loved the photo of you and your Grandparents. So sweet.
I enjoyed reading Where the Road Bends by Rachel Fordham.
Congratulations on your new book!
Un momento inolvidable, by Jokin de Irala was really great.
I had an ecopy for review of A Seaside Wonder and it was fantastic! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Congratulations on this amazing book, I’m going to need a paperback for my order shelf! 📚
The last 5 star read before that was The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip.
I recently finished reading All That Really Matters by Nicole Deese and I’m still recovering! It was sooooo good!
Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace really captivated me. I never wanted it to end.
I just read In the Shadow of a Queen by Heather B. Moore and I enjoyed learning about Princess Louise.
I have read Autumn By The Sea three times and love it every time. I know I will be just as excited to read A Seaside Wonder.
I have always loved Sarah Sundin’s books, and just recently enjoyed her latest, Until Leaves Fall in Paris! 😀
It looks beautiful! Great cover and I’m excited to read another one of your stories.
Hard to pick just one book because I like to read all print books and judge each one on its own merits
I just finished the most recent trilogy by Roseanna White – so good! Looking forward to reading A Seaside Wonder.
Besides your new release I assume? Hmmm, Range by Ronie Kendig!
A recent favorite was “The Moonlight School” by Suzanne Woods Fisher.
I recently read The Secrets of Emberwild by Stephenia H. McGee and really enjoyed it.
I think I’ve read all of your books so am looking forward to reading For a Seaside Wonder.
I have been in a book slump lately – I need a GOOD one!
I love your books. Can’t wait to read this!
So busy at work I haven’t had time to read lately, but this looks fabulous!
The books that I have read recently and loved were:
A Gem of Truth by Kimberly Woodhouse
A Christmas Showdown by Darlene Turner
Thank you for this opportunity and many blessings.
I loved Never Look Back by AL Jackson
I love, love, loved Autumn by the Sea. So, I pre-ordered three copies, one for me, and just gave two copies out to my reading group! Thanks for the sensational read!
Thank you!
There is a season for everything, and this season is your BIRTHDAY. Happy Birthday.
What a lovely cover! Lately I’ve been reading some cozy mystery ARCs.
I’ve been reading The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano. I’ve loved all her books. Next up is your new book! Can’t wait!
I just started reading A Flicker In The Dark.
CANT WAIT TO READ
I’m reading Wild + Free Family right now. I just finished To Win a Prince by Toni Shiloh. So good!
The book I loved most recently was The Best of You, by Dr. Alison Cook. Not a romance book, rather a personal growth or self-help type book. But I didn’t love it less for that!
I enjoyed The Holly and The Ivy a group of 4 novellas by Sarah M. Eden, Esther Hatch, and two others.
I am currently reading A Cross-Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh.
I haven’t had time to read in ages! I’m looking forward to a vacation soon. Might have to pick up a few easy reads for the flight
I am looking for one to read an love now.
I have been reading Angela Carter’s fairy tales. They are pretty good.
Can’t wait to get to read this! I discovered your books last year and I’ve. Or been able to stop since!
I just read my first Katie Ganshert book-nobody ever asked and it was an amazing book! Couple months ago I read Heirlooms by Sandra Bryd and wow!! That was great too!
Right now I am reading “Because I could not stop for death” by Amanda Flower. It is a really interesting read. I enjoyed your first book in this series. Thank you for this opportunity.
A favorite book that touched my heart this year is “Remarkably Bright Creatures”. Lots of powerful wisdom about the natural world as well as our relationships with others and ourselves.
I read To Win a Prince and loved how Toni redeemed the bad guy.
Congrats on your new book! 😊
I just read a couple of Ann H. Gabhart’s books! And was kinda binge reading Jody Hedlund. Both authors are good!! 😊
I’m reading “Britt-Marie was here” and enjoying the story!
Well, I just read an advance reader copy of “Nightfall in the Garden of Deep Time” by Tracy Higley. Not only was it a unique and intriguing story, it also really challenged me to think about pursuing again my own creativity. Read it when it comes out!
I also recently read a series by Susan May Warren, “Heiress,” “Baroness,” and “Duchess” which is set in the early 1900’s. It was fun to get a look into several different lifestyles that the characters experienced, such as debutante, miner’s wife, wing-walker, movie star.
While I have not yet read a book by Melissa Tagg, I am intrigued by this new book and its series, and hope to be able to read it soon!
I love reading anything by James Patterson
I haven’t read any good books recently because I have been recovering from 3 eye surgeries this summer. 😥 I have a huge TBR pile to get started on!
Congratulations on release day!
I love Melissa Tagg’s books and am looking forward to getting A Seaside Wonder when it comes on Kindle Unlimited. (I read several books each week, and my Entertainment Budget is limited.
Keep up the good work, Melissa! I look forward to your e-mails!
This story sounds so good! And the over is gorgeous! Congratulations.
So excited to read! Gorgeous cover!
Always love your books!!! And I like that one of the goats is named Hezekiah and called Hez!
I recently reread Odd Thomas.
House of ash
Ooohhhh, this looks like another great book from you! Congratulations on the new release!
Great cover and wonderful story I can’t to read this book
I loved the If I Run series. Congrats on your book release! I can’t wait to read A Seaside Wonder!
Hello! A new follower here! I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about your books and I’m excited to try this one soon. So sorry to hear about losing your Grandpa. Grandpa’s are the best! Hugs!
It’s not a book but a series, I’ve been working my way through the First Church book series. I think my favorite so far is the one Liwen Y Ho wrote. 🙂
Quicksilver by Dean Koontz.
Two books that I’ve recently loved are June Bug by Chris Fabry and The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery by Amanda Cox. Thanks for the chance!
I loved In the Shadow of a Queen by Heather B. Moore.
I recently read The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek and the sequel The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson. I enjoyed both books, they were so interesting.
I read Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar last week and it was SO good!
I’m currently reading Hallee Bridgeman’s newest release . . . I want to say Word of Honor is the title, maybe? I’m currently cuddling a baby, so I’ll look later. Haha!
Thank you so much for this wonderful giveaway!
I read Teardrops and Flip flops and Teardrops and Rest Stops by Lark Griffing
Laugh out loud fabulous
Blessings,
Robin
I just finished A Love Like Ours by Becky Wade and really enjoyed it.
Currently reading The God Who Stays by Matthew West. Very Good book
I loved Where the Crawdads Sing!
I just read Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin and loved it!
A Seaside wonder was very special indeed!
The last book I read was Deception by Patricia Bradley. Loved it!
I just finished The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano and it was stunning! I can’t wait to read more!
I just finished Autumn by the Sea the night before last . . . more MAGGIE! <3
The book sounds amazing. Thank you for this opportunity.
IF YOU GET DOWN HERE, I LIKED AND SHARED!
I’ve been reading the Kate Burkholder series by Linda Castillo and love it!
The Lost Castle by Kristy Cambron is one that I have recently read and loved. There have been many others!
I just finished your book last night and loved it!!
Within These Gilded Halls by Abigail Wilson was very good.
Thank you so much for sharing. God blesss you.
I read ARC’s of Steeped in Secrets by Lauren Elliott and Explosive Christmas Showdown by Darlene L. Turner.
I finished Carlene O’Connor’s ARC copy of No Strangers Here this afternoon and loved it.
Just finished The Lost Melody by Joanna Politano.
Looking forward to reading your book!
Apart from A Seaside Wonder (AMAZING, Melissa!), I loved Jamie Jo Wright’s newest book, The Premonition at Wither’s Farm which comes out tomorrow!
I just finished reading Unknown by Vanessa Hall, Stars Upside Down by Jennie Goutet, and In Honor’s Defense by Karen Witemeyer. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in your giveaway!
Hi! Thanks so much for this great chance! I love to read all the time so I’ve been busy listening to Kate Carlisle’s The Paper Chase (so good!), and reading The Ex Hex (just started) and finished Live and Let Chai by Bree Baker (super great!!)!! Thanks 😊
I’ve read a lot and liked the majority, but nothing I really loved.
The cover is magical! I love the colors and design!
HAUNTED KANSAS Is what I am reading perfectly for this time of year.
This sounds so good! I just finished An Amish Schoolroom.