PRAISE FOR A COTTAGE BY THE SEA:
"An intriguing, enticing, complex, and romantic novel that will keep readers up long into the night." -Rundpinne
A secret may hold for a hundred years... and then it's time for the past to take revenge
Daphne Duvallon vowed never to return to the South years ago when she left her philandering fiance at the altar. Now family has called her back to Natchez, Mississippi, a city as mysterious and compelling as the ghostly voices that haunt her dreams.
From a time when the oldest settlement on the Mississippi was in its heyday and vast fortunes were made and lost, Daphne begins to uncover the secrets of an ancestor whose fate is somehow linked with her own. In a compelling and mesmerizing tale, now Daphne must right the wrongs of the past, or follow the same path into tragedy...
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
"A richly rewarding read brimming with local color, humor, sexual tension, environmental issues, and even a fun glimpse into the world of jazz bands."
"Ware's weaving of a contemporary story along with history of a hundred years past, and the accuracy and detail she brings into the story are fascinating."
Industry Reviews
"A compelling and mesmerizing tale... The magic of rich, emotionally charged music that Ciji Ware writes about pulls the reader into an-otherworldly-place that transcends time. She engages all the senses with descriptions that make the story come alive... A Light on the Veranda, with its well-researched history, 'so-real' characters, subtle humor, and meant-to-be love story is a book to be enjoyed more than once. 4.5 Stars" - Long and Short Reviews
"Full of breathtaking romance, loaded with historical and contemporary detail, sometimes light-hearted and at other times heart-wrenching, Ciji Ware's A Light on the Veranda is a winner." - Linda Banche and Her Historical Hilarity
"As far as fiction goes, however, A Light on the Veranda is so utterly enthralling readers will find themselves whisked into the author's world before they even know it." - Romance Fiction Suite 101
"Ciji Ware is one of my favorites. She is my benchmark for historical fiction. I was looking forward to reading and reviewing this one from the moment I got it." - Books Like Breathing
"It's one of those books that does pass the test of time. If you haven't already read it, give it a shot, it's charming." - Butterfly-o-Meter Books
"Ciji Ware creates a seductive world" - Historical Novels Review
"Overall, A Light on the Veranda is a wonderful time-slip novel with riveting stories both in the present and the past and delightful characters." - Laura's Reviews
"A must read for anyone who enjoys historical romance, with a mix on contemporary, the heyday of Mississippi, old South, strong characters, and past meets present with a ghostly haunting." - My Book Addiction Reviews
"This is a great read and I highly recommend both books." - Great Minds Think Aloud
"Ciji Ware creates the entire experience for you from the food, to the gorgeous old mansions, to the music - and oh what wonderful music!" - The Maiden's Court
