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Jennifer Vido is the author of the Gull Island series, sweet Lowcountry romances inspired by her love of coastal living and small-town charm. Serendipity by the Sea won Best First Book from the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Contest, and Baltimore Magazine readers named her Best Local Author in 2024 and 2025. A Vanderbilt graduate, Jennifer traded in teaching French to follow her dream of becoming an author. She loves discovering and sharing literary gems through her Jen's Jewels column, celebrating the books that make her heart happy. Jennifer lives in Maryland with her husband and is mom to two grown sons. Her rescue dog, Fripp, is her constant companion, though he's better at napping than editing. When she's not writing, you'll f ...more

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Jen's Jewels Author interview: Lucien by J.R. Thornton

Welcome to Jen’s Jewels , where each week I highlight a story I loved and the author behind the words. Today’s gem is LUCIEN by J.R. Thornton. Let’s kick things off with a quick Lightning Round before digging deeper into the story. To read more, click here .

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	Serendipity by the Sea 3.90 avg rating — 98 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Simplicity by the Sea 4.18 avg rating — 33 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Serenity by the Sea (The Gull Island, #2) 4.31 avg rating — 32 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Map for Murder: A Mystery by 24 Authors by Patricia Rockwell (Goodreads Author), Lane Buckman, Joyce Oroz (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 18 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder by the Minutes: A Piper O'Donnell Social Lite Mystery (#3) 3.90 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Country Clubbed (A Piper O'Donnell Social Lite Mystery Book 2) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Jennifer Vido liked Twinkle.butt.reads's review of Simplicity by the Sea (The Gull Island): "If you’re craving a sweet escape with salty air and small-town charm, Simplicity by the Sea delivers exactly that. This story blends heartfelt romance with a gentle reminder that sometimes the life you truly want isn’t the loudest one it’s the simple" Read more of this review »
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Jennifer Vido liked Charlotte Lynn's review of Simplicity by the Sea (The Gull Island): " This is my first Jennifer Vido book. Simplicity by the Sea is a sweet and flirty romance book. The setting of Gull Island is perfect for the romance between Delaney and Luke. I love the small town with the protective and loving friends. Simplicity b" Read more of this review »
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Jennifer Vido liked Samantha's review of Simplicity by the Sea (The Gull Island Series Book 3): "I absolutely loved the coastal setting of this book. It was such a calm, relaxing read and made me feel like I was escaping this harsh winter for a warmer climate for just a bit. The romance in this book is so sweet and slow to grow. I loved the jour" Read more of this review »
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Jennifer Vido and 1 other person liked Chris's review of Simplicity by the Sea (The Gull Island): "I enjoyed this sweet read about family and figuring out what you truly want. Set in a beautiful beach location, Gull Island, with a town of quirky characters it is the perfect setting. Delaney grew up in the town but has been working non-stop at a wi" Read more of this review »
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