The Shell Shop Showdown

by Cindy Nichols

Join Julia and the Montgomery family as they come together to save the heart of their community in the wake of a devastating hurricane! With Pearl Beach in disarray, Julia and her best friend set out to salvage the local library, and they come up with a plan for a lively fiesta fundraiser. But they'll need the help of the whole family, and even a surprise ally, if they want to make it a success. Meanwhile, new information about the lost shell in Bermuda has surfaced, and Julia sets out on a thrilling race to track it down. But she's not the only one on the hunt, and it's a battle to see who will reach it first. Put on your dancing shoes and join the Montgomery family as they come together to save the library, find the lost shell, and bring the community of Pearl Beach back to life.

156 pages, Paperback

Published October 30, 2025

About the author

Cindy Nichols also writes as Cindy Caldwell

Cindy Nichols writes heartwarming stories interwoven with the bonds of friendship and family that combine what she loves most about women's fiction and romance.

She's lived most of her life near a beach...just the way she likes it. She hopes to share that feeling of peace and serenity with readers in her gently thought-provoking, feel-good stories.

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Reviews

[Charlyn G. Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so happy when book 3 was released. It was heartwarming to read a book with such a happy ending. It’s just what we need in this crazy world we’re living in! Thank you very much.

[Deb F. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I want another sequel!!!

Everyone of the Shell Shop's books are just plain greatloss interested in what John's last dive was about. Cindy Nichols keeps you entertained from the start of book one till the conclusion in book three. You really will enjoy this small three book series!

[Doni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed reading Book 3
in the Pearl Beach series.
It's a feel-good & moving story
about family, friends, love,
forgiveness with a little intrigue.
Join the Montgomery family
& their friends in their continued
adventure in Pearl Beach.
A MUST READ!!

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this third book of the series

Great family story. Nothing that I didn’t like. First time I have read this author and differently will read more

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a feel-good book with a great storyline! I loved it! Widowed mother works to learn the business left behind when her husband died. He had always provided, was a deep diver to find the rarest shells and ran a Shell Shop on the beach in Florida. All of a sudden, Julia is on her own with grown children, looking for the solid rock foundation Dad had always provided. Yes, they are grown but the center of life had always been at the parents' home where food and fun was found. Loved the grandchildren as I could see the delight of getting a cookie from grandma. This book has so much and will make you smile.

[Rose Grabowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

We return to Pearl Beach for the final book of the series. Loose ends were tied up and questions were answered. The books in this series were novella length and the series is best read in order. The story of the Montgomery family was entertaining and I'm sorry to see it end.

[Eileen Umbach · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful fun read

I really enjoyed this three book series. It was a feel good read. It combined a little mystery with a little romance. It was a sweet story carried throughout the series.

[Ronnieandjody Peek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful and enjoying

Very descript and fast moving. A lovely worded book of love and devotion.looking forward to the book. You will enjoy this series

[Kim · Rating 1 out of 5]

I gave up on this “series”. I still can’t understand why the author split up the story into more than one book. It had potential but not for me