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Cape Haze
Shauna Nicole wrestles with the aftermath of psychological trauma and the emotional twists and turns her life takes as she boldly navigates life between rural Canada and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Taking risks proves to be the catalyst of her healing journey, which leads her to new relationships and challenges. A chance meeting with a wonderful, kind woman solidifies the strength of her journey and takes her to places she could never have imagined. Through all the changes, obstacles and fascinating new people, she discovers a truth so vital to her existence that we should all take note.
219 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 18, 2023
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Loretta Lynn
4 books54 followersCanadian-Irish Author living in Prince Edward Island Canada with her family and Golden Retriever Tara.
Avid traveller with a love of dogs and reading.
I can't wait to find my next read!
Goals - waking up and writing in the most beautiful places in the world.
Avid traveller with a love of dogs and reading.
I can't wait to find my next read!
Goals - waking up and writing in the most beautiful places in the world.
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June 9, 2024
‘Cape Haze’ by talented author Loretta Lynn is an amazing self-discovery themed light read. While reading her book, I was constantly reminded of Booker Prize Winner Sally Rooney’s narrative style and plot progression. Lynn has managed to re-create Rooney’s style in a more interesting setting which I highly appreciate. Since I was having my Summer Vacations, I was keen on reading at least one beach-themed read this year and I’m glad that Lynn’s book fit the bill.
The story is about Shauna Nicole who escapes her deplorable existence in Canada to holiday at a place called ‘Cape Haze’ in Florida, the destination of destinations for all Summer Holiday lovers. There she meets with everything she could not receive while being married to her husband-cum-abuser, Jagger. What does she encounter there at ‘Cape Haze’? What kind of a romance awaits her in a cottage near her own rented one? And how would she ever manage to obtain a divorce from the womaniser-cum-woman beater, Jagger? All this one can find out on reading ‘Cape Haze’ which I would categorize as a women’s issues fiction genre read.
I loved the use of several points of view in the novel to carry the plot forward. I especially found the book hard to resist when the character Daniel appeared on the scene. My favourite characters would be the two canine stars, namely Hunter and Sasha who were Shauna’s and Nicholas’ golden retriever and dalmatian respectively. I’ve always wanted a dog, but I’ve always craved for a beagle. After reading ‘Cape Haze’ however, I’m keen on a friendly and active golden retriever; Hunter was that captivating a canine friend character, especially when he behaved himself on Daniel’s boat. My moody pet cat Lopez could learn a thing or two from Hunter. One of those things would include good manners - the canine friends in this book even knew how not to disturb the respective human couples when out of the blue a bit of making out would transform immediately into passionate love making.
I also loved the overall plot of the book and was intrigued by the motives and role of Lauren in this novel. I love go-getters in novels and Lauren took me by surprise in this novel by upcoming and adventuristic author Loretta Lynn. Vulnerable women usually draw a blank with me. I like fighters and Lauren in a very strange way is a fighter of sorts in this novel. I expect Lynn to write a sequel to this novel in the near future, because I think the story does not simply end so easily. I would also love to read more of the character Lauren and how her relationship with her partner transforms as the years go by.
Charming, elegant, well-crafted and mesmerizing, ‘Cape Haze’ is surely a great read for the Summer Holidays! Lynn has a way with making common-place dialogues seem interesting just like the afore mentioned Sally Rooney who has taken the international book trade by storm with her literature. Lynn also resembles Paul Auster to a certain degree, especially in her narrations. Only thing is her narrations are light and fun to read while the late Auster’s longer narrations were deep, intricate and at times confounding.
My favourite scene in this novel would be the climax at an airport. I found that scene to be very moving and memorable and penned with a lot of elegance which I obviously highly appreciate. All in all, a fantastic beach read for anyone who loves some good women’s themed fiction with lots of romance in it.
Lynn gets 5 stars from me!
The story is about Shauna Nicole who escapes her deplorable existence in Canada to holiday at a place called ‘Cape Haze’ in Florida, the destination of destinations for all Summer Holiday lovers. There she meets with everything she could not receive while being married to her husband-cum-abuser, Jagger. What does she encounter there at ‘Cape Haze’? What kind of a romance awaits her in a cottage near her own rented one? And how would she ever manage to obtain a divorce from the womaniser-cum-woman beater, Jagger? All this one can find out on reading ‘Cape Haze’ which I would categorize as a women’s issues fiction genre read.
I loved the use of several points of view in the novel to carry the plot forward. I especially found the book hard to resist when the character Daniel appeared on the scene. My favourite characters would be the two canine stars, namely Hunter and Sasha who were Shauna’s and Nicholas’ golden retriever and dalmatian respectively. I’ve always wanted a dog, but I’ve always craved for a beagle. After reading ‘Cape Haze’ however, I’m keen on a friendly and active golden retriever; Hunter was that captivating a canine friend character, especially when he behaved himself on Daniel’s boat. My moody pet cat Lopez could learn a thing or two from Hunter. One of those things would include good manners - the canine friends in this book even knew how not to disturb the respective human couples when out of the blue a bit of making out would transform immediately into passionate love making.
I also loved the overall plot of the book and was intrigued by the motives and role of Lauren in this novel. I love go-getters in novels and Lauren took me by surprise in this novel by upcoming and adventuristic author Loretta Lynn. Vulnerable women usually draw a blank with me. I like fighters and Lauren in a very strange way is a fighter of sorts in this novel. I expect Lynn to write a sequel to this novel in the near future, because I think the story does not simply end so easily. I would also love to read more of the character Lauren and how her relationship with her partner transforms as the years go by.
Charming, elegant, well-crafted and mesmerizing, ‘Cape Haze’ is surely a great read for the Summer Holidays! Lynn has a way with making common-place dialogues seem interesting just like the afore mentioned Sally Rooney who has taken the international book trade by storm with her literature. Lynn also resembles Paul Auster to a certain degree, especially in her narrations. Only thing is her narrations are light and fun to read while the late Auster’s longer narrations were deep, intricate and at times confounding.
My favourite scene in this novel would be the climax at an airport. I found that scene to be very moving and memorable and penned with a lot of elegance which I obviously highly appreciate. All in all, a fantastic beach read for anyone who loves some good women’s themed fiction with lots of romance in it.
Lynn gets 5 stars from me!
April 30, 2024
A compelling story about healing and self-discovery. I loved the main character and her growth throughout her journey. Highly recommend!
October 7, 2024
In CAPE HAZE Shauna Nicole flees from an abusive marriage to Florida. I was a little concerned how she was paying for her trip, but she seemed to have an endless supply of money. Later her abusive husband did explain this by saying he wasn’t paying for her escape any longer. Shauna and her dog, Hunter meet Nicholas who conveniently has a dog also, named Sasha. This helps to bring the two strangers together and as far as this prudish grandmother is concerned, end up having sex too quickly. Later, Shauna Nicole meets Daniel, and she falls in love, not just lust. But again, for me the sex happened too quickly. The plot continues with Shauna dealing with a drowning, her ex arriving to find out where she had gone, and later a hurricane, all great subplots. However, throughout the book as the focus changes to tell each character’s story the author spends too much time on the inner thoughts of the characters. I also noticed at times she changed from third person narrative to first person narrative right in the same chapter. This was a little distracting and why I marked my rating down to four stars. Also, I was hoping Lynn would develop the part about the lawyer, Nicholas’s case dealing with a house where several deaths had taken place, and the elderly owner asked him to try to sell it. I kept reading to find out how this part was going to intertwine with Shauna Nicole’s story, but Lynn didn’t develop that story line. If you like reading about the soul searching of the main character, then you should read, CAPE HAZE.
July 9, 2024
The story is full of turns and is so well written!!
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