Mendocino Cove Series by Nellie Brooks

After many happy years in Nantucket and Maine, Jenny suddenly finds herself widowed, penniless, and going on fifty...Jenny escapes to beautiful Mendocino Cove, the small town at the West Coast where she grew up. Here, her grandmother’s beloved seaside hotel still sits, empty and abandoned, on the corner of Beach Street and Forgotten Lane.Despite her acclaimed research into the history of Nantucket, Jenny worries she is too old to find a job and start over... moreAfter many happy years in Nantucket and Maine, Jenny suddenly finds herself widowed, penniless, and going on fifty...Jenny escapes to beautiful Mendocino Cove, the small town at the West Coast where she grew up. Here, her grandmother’s beloved seaside hotel still sits, empty and abandoned, on the corner of Beach Street and Forgotten Lane.Despite her acclaimed research into the history of Nantucket, Jenny worries she is too old to find a job and start over. But Mendocino Cove is full of sandy beaches, enchanting morning fogs, and kind people. Soon, Jenny finds a sisterhood of women ready to help - and a childhood friend who never stopped waiting for her.Tackling obstacles with humor and heart, Jenny gets a second chance at love - and uncovers a startling family secret!This is the first book in a heartwarming saga following sisters of the heart who are ready to start over. Northern California, with its stunning coastline, charming vineyards, and majestic redwood forests full of ferns and secrets, provides the gorgeous setting for riveting stories about dreams, hopes, and second chances. Each book in this feel-good series can be read on its own but has a recurring cast of adult sons and daughters, friends, and family! less