Miramar Bay

by Davis Bunn Narrated by Graham Winton

Overview

In the tender, heartwarming tradition of Nicholas Sparks, this compelling novel of two strangers in a small coastal town marks a romantic tour de force for internationally bestselling author Davis Bunn. He had not come all this way just to break another woman's heart. When Connor Larkin boards a late night bus in downtown LA, he's not sure where he's going or what he's looking for. Putting his acting career-and his fiancee -on hold, he's searching for something he can't define, a part of himself he lost on the road to success. Once he dreamed of being a singer in the classic style of Sinatra and Bennett. But his lean good looks soon landed him in movies as the sexy "bad guy"-and in the arms of a famous young heiress. Now, with his wedding day approaching, Connor finds himself stepping into the sleepy seaside town of Miramar Bay-where one remarkable woman inspires him to rethink all of his choices. She needed to know his secrets, and to see if he'd tell her the truth. Sylvie Cassick is nothing like the pretentious starlets back in Hollywood. The daughter of a nomadic painter, she's had to work hard for everything-unlike Connor's fiancee. When Connor hears familiar music drifting out of Sylvie's restaurant, he feels as if he's finally come home. Sylvie isn't sure what to think when this impossibly handsome stranger applies for a waiter's job. Yet once he serenades her customers-and slowly works his way into her heart-she realizes there's more to him than he's letting on. And Connor realizes he's found his destiny. But as the outside world encroaches, threatening their fragile bond, Connor will have to risk losing everything to gain the life he longs for, and be the man Sylvie deserves. Filled with bittersweet longing, Miramar Bay is an unforgettable journey through doubt and desire-to the truth that can be discovered along the road less taken.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

02/13/2017
Bunn lures readers to the idyllic locale of Miramar Bay, a quiet town along California's coast. Handsome actor Connor Larkin has grown tired of the Hollywood lifestyle and quietly slips out of Los Angeles on a Greyhound bus to Miramar Bay, a place that brings back fond memories for him. After arriving, he finds Castaways, a restaurant that reminds him of his youth. Connor meets the owner, Sylvie Cassick, a beautiful woman who seems to be haunted by her own demons. In a spur-of-the-moment decision, he asks her for a job and feels fortunate that she doesn't recognize him. Neither is she aware of his highly publicized upcoming wedding to Kali Lyndon—a wedding that he plans not to attend. When Connor develops feelings not only for Sylvie but for the town and its engaging residents, he knows that he needs to confess his true identity. Bunn has excelled in creating a deeply emotional read that will resonate with readers. (Apr.)

From the Publisher

PRAISE FOR MIRAMAR BAY
 
“I love this story. Davis Bunn hits a high note with Miramar Bay. The pages flew; I couldn’t read it fast enough. This is truly the break-out book for Davis Bunn."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author
 
“Not since Jan Karon’s Mitford series have I read such a rich and beautiful tapestry of people, place and purpose as Davis Bunn’s Miramar Bay. I always know when I’m immersed in a piece of great literature. I want to be the hero. I never want my quest to end. What an absolute joy.” —Brian Bird, executive producer, Touched By An Angel; writer-producer, Hallmark’s When Calls The Heart
 
“A true delight. Davis Bunn has penned a classic. This story of life's second chances is wonderfully woven with mystery and romance. Miramar Bay is not to be missed.” —Rachel Hauck, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Wedding Dress

“A deeply satisfying read and a beautifully crafted portrait of small-town life.” —Booklist
 
“Bunn has excelled in creating a deeply emotional read that will resonate with readers.” —Publishers Weekly
 
PRAISE FOR DAVIS BUNN AND HIS BESTSELLING NOVELS 
 
“No stranger to bestsellers (Strait of Hormuz, Lion of Babylon) . . . Bunn has created a stunning, multilayered tale of power and, ultimately, hope.” —Publishers Weekly
 
“A feast of suspense. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal
 
“Superb writing. In a class by itself.” —Providence Journal

“Another wonderful story. You’ll re-read this book every year.” —Grand Rapids Press

“Bunn has comfortably made the transition to mainstream readers, and his popularity shows no sign of abating.” —Booklist

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171198589
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	03/28/2017
Series:	Miramar Bay , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged

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