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Wind Chime Cafe (A Wind Chime Novel Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Sophie Moss (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 13,879 ratings
USA Today bestselling and multi-award winning novel!

If you listen to the sound of the wind, it will always lead you home...

When single mother Annie Malone purchases a quirky Main Street café on Heron Island, she thinks she’s finally turned her dream of opening her own restaurant into a reality. Hearing rumors that a developer is about to build a five-star resort on the sleepy Chesapeake Bay island, she plans to transform the café into a premier upscale bistro. But Annie’s life is about to get a lot more complicated.

Back on Heron Island for the first time in ten years, Navy SEAL Will Dozier has no intention of selling his grandparents’ property to a developer. As he works on renovating the house and trying to find another buyer, he’s forced to face a painful reality—that he’s secretly struggling with PTSD. Determined to hide his troubles from the rest of the islanders, Will decides that a fling with the new girl is the perfect way to help him “get his head straight.”

The last thing Will expects is to fall in love…with his hometown and with Annie. But Will’s life and career are in San Diego with the SEALs. Can Annie’s love and the healing magic of the island be enough to convince him to stay?
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  1. Book 1 of 4
    A Wind Chime Novel
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    308 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    3 Feb. 2014
  6. File size
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Sophie Moss is a USA Today bestselling and multi-award winning author. She is known for her captivating Irish fantasy romances and heartwarming contemporary romances with realistic characters and unique island settings. As a former journalist, Sophie has been writing professionally for over ten years. She lives in Maryland, where she’s working on her next novel. When she’s not writing, she’s testing out a new dessert recipe, exploring the Chesapeake Bay, or fiddling in her garden. Sophie loves to hear from readers. Email her at sophiemossauthor@gmail.com or visit her website sophiemossauthor.com to sign up for her newsletter.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I8OS77S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sea Rose Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 3 Feb. 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ A Wind Chime Novel
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Sophie Moss is a USA Today bestselling and multi-award winning author. She is known for her captivating Irish fantasy romances and heartwarming contemporary romances with realistic characters and unique island settings. As a former journalist, Sophie has been writing professionally for over fifteen years. She lives in Maryland, where she’s working on her next novel. When she’s not writing, she’s testing out a new dessert recipe, exploring the Chesapeake Bay, or working in her garden. Sophie loves to hear from readers. Email her at sophiemossauthor@gmail.com or visit her website sophiemossauthor.com to sign up for her newsletter.

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Customers find this book to be a delightful, beautifully written story that's easy to follow and can't be put down. They appreciate the nice characters and consider it a relaxing feel-good read, with one customer noting it's particularly good for curling up with on cold nights. The romance receives positive feedback, with one review highlighting how it tackles serious issues like PTSD, while another praises its insightful approach to child and adult trauma.

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188 customers mention ‘Readability’188 positive0 negative

Customers find the book delightful and beautifully written, describing it as a feel-good story.

"A lovely story about a tragedy and trying to move on with their lives, which after a few hiccups turn out just great. Well worth a read ." Read more

"...This was a good read and a good listen, I don't think I'll be listening to loads of audio books, but this has definitely opened me up to the idea a..." Read more

"...There are many light hearted and feel good moments along the way, which enhance the thought provoking story that evolves through this trilogy...." Read more

"...Grammar was spot on, and the whole book was very well written and easy to read. Lovely romance, with enough hot factor as well. A perfect mix really...." Read more

52 customers mention ‘Character development’52 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the delightful eight-year-old character.

"...Annie was a very relatable character for me, and I particularly liked her relisation that there is nothing wrong with 'just' being a waitress...." Read more

"...The characters are very well laid out and very believable, as is there relationships one to the other...." Read more

"...The author did an amazing job of creating the characters, they definitely felt like real people to me...." Read more

"...The youngest character, a delightful eight year old has some poignant lines and is essential to the wholesomeness of this appealing story...." Read more

28 customers mention ‘Romance’28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a nice love story with a good happy ending, though some find it predictable.

"...Lovely romance, with enough hot factor as well. A perfect mix really. A very talented author, would thoroughly recommend." Read more

"...The romantic aspect of the book builds traditionally - will they , won't they. A heart warming story worth a place on the book shelf." Read more

"...The author managed to create a believable love story between a single parent and a damaged Navy SEAL, she did such a good job that I could almost..." Read more

"Wind chime cafe Warm, predictable, enjoyable and with many likable characters...." Read more

15 customers mention ‘Emotional content’15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as an emotional read that mixes true-life sadness with realism. One customer notes how the characters feel like real people, while another highlights the realistic portrayal of facing and overcoming tragic events.

"...It felt realistic and it added a level of comfort to the story, particularly at moments where horrors of their pasts were uncovered...." Read more

"...an amazing job of creating the characters, they definitely felt like real people to me...." Read more

"...The characters are believable and the story evokes sympathy." Read more

"Liked this book was easy to read and was sad in parts. Pleased all turned out in the end v good" Read more

14 customers mention ‘Relaxation factor’14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book relaxing and a feel-good read, with one customer describing it as an excellent heartwarming story that they couldn't put down.

"...It felt realistic and it added a level of comfort to the story, particularly at moments where horrors of their pasts were uncovered...." Read more

"...There are many light hearted and feel good moments along the way, which enhance the thought provoking story that evolves through this trilogy...." Read more

"...Relaxing read." Read more

"If you are looking for a relaxing feel-good read then this is the book for you...." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Insight’13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insights, with one noting how it raises relevant issues for today's world, while another highlights its sensitive treatment of child and adult trauma.

"...to tackle this issue the writing sympathetically but accurately tackles the disorder...." Read more

"...An usual background story but it made for a moving and interesting thread throughout the book." Read more

"...a truly caring insight to a troubled little girl and how happiness overcame her fears. looking forward to reading the next book" Read more

"...Some dramatic revelations along the way. That keep your imagination in the go...." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Warmth’9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one mentioning it's great to curl up with on a grey winter day.

"...Lovely romance, with enough hot factor as well. A perfect mix really. A very talented author, would thoroughly recommend." Read more

"Wind chime cafe Warm, predictable, enjoyable and with many likable characters...." Read more

"...Yes it’s a typical boy meets girl story but it will warm your heart on these cold nights!..." Read more

"...Loved all the characters, they were so real , warm friendly , and the descriptions were superb. I laughed , cried and just felt warm and cosy ." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Ease of reading’8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and follow, with several mentioning they couldn't put it down.

"I love this book! Couldn’t put it down! Loved the characters and the wind chimes! So much detail, I could of been on the island...." Read more

"Nice, easy going story, winsome female, with a traumatised child, moves away to start again. Falls for the newly returned local hero...." Read more

"Nice romantic book ,easy to get into" Read more

"Lovely story, engaging read. Couldn't put it down. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series." Read more

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  • K. A. robinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wind chime cafe
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 March 2025
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    A lovely story about a tragedy and trying to move on with their lives, which after a few hiccups turn out just great. Well worth a read .
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  • Laura Greenwood
    4.0 out of 5 stars a trips down imagination road review
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2015
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    Title: Wind Chime Café
    Author: Sophie Moss
    Narrator: Hollis McCarthy
    From: Audible Review Copy (Blog Tour)
    Genre: Romance
    Release Date: 28th January 2015
    Challenges: Bookish Resolutions
    Links: Goodreads - Amazon - Audible

    After a tragic event at her daughter's school leaves her with PTSD, Annie moves herself and Taylor to Herron Island, a quiet community with a rumoured development which would make Annie's dream of owning a fancy restaurant a reality. But when Will Dozier finds out it is his land that could make the resort a reality, he starts to drag his feet for the sale...or is that because of the new red-head in town? As Will deals with his own PTSD, he finds himself falling more and more for Annie and her daughter, and finds himself remembering the good things about Herron Island.

    Firstly let me say that I did half listen and half read this book (due to wanting to know what happened a bit too much when listening wasn't possible!) But actually I found it surprisingly easy to switch between the two, and I found listening to the audio more enjoyable than I expected. I did challenge myself to listening to more audio books, and the reason I jumped for this one was because I've read and enjoyed books by Sophie Moss before, and so felt sure I'd enjoy the story. Once I got into the narrator's reading style I actually found it really soothing.

    I really liked Will and Annie's relationship, it started off slow, and built up over the course of time, and even better than that, their relationship always included Taylor. She wasn't a surprise to Will, and he quickly discovered about her PTSD and what had happened to her. The passion was there for the pair of them, but it didn't feel like it was the main focus of Annie and Will's relationship.

    I also really liked the way that Will's relationship with Taylor grew. It wasn't just because he was interested in her mother, but also because of their shared traumas the pair of them seemed to bond. It felt realistic and it added a level of comfort to the story, particularly at moments where horrors of their pasts were uncovered.

    Annie was a very relatable character for me, and I particularly liked her relisation that there is nothing wrong with 'just' being a waitress. Considering it is a similar career path to the one that I want to take, I found her very relatable and that definitely helped my enjoyment of the story.

    This was a good read and a good listen, I don't think I'll be listening to loads of audio books, but this has definitely opened me up to the idea a bit!
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  • Woodcutterfrog
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written with many feel good factors
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 March 2019
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    This is a review of the 3 books in the 'Wind Chime' series by this author, all of which I have read and thoroughly enjoyed. The characters are very well laid out and very believable, as is there relationships one to the other. The basic plot centres around the struggles of founding of a rehabilitation centre for U.S veterans suffering from the effects of their various overseas campaigns in a small seaside community in Chesapeake Bay. As it unfolds we are treated to several developing relationships as well as the evolution of the centre. The local community are very supportive of the project but at the same time keen to ensure that their community retains its charm and character which prompted the founding of the centre in the first place. Good intentions, however well meant, can sometimes backfire badly and this leads to some interesting insights into the oft misunderstood suffering of veterans post-combat. There are many light hearted and feel good moments along the way, which enhance the thought provoking story that evolves through this trilogy. I was particularly drawn to the books as they reflect a community very similar to one I spent many enjoyable years in that has now been subsumed by modern consumerism.
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  • Kerri Lawrence
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2017
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    Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! The author did an amazing job of creating the characters, they definitely felt like real people to me. The storyline was really interesting and the tragedy aspect very well thought out and explained. The descriptions of the area were fantastic (really makes you want to move somewhere like this!). The detail was perfect, and the reactions of people realistic. The storyline made sense (its amazing how many books have an unrealistic story that really doesn’t make sense). Grammar was spot on, and the whole book was very well written and easy to read. Lovely romance, with enough hot factor as well. A perfect mix really. A very talented author, would thoroughly recommend.
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  • BDA
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love story tackling serious issues of PTSD
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 June 2020
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    Set against a background of romance and a fight to make new beginnings this book also covers a far more serious subject; Post traumatic stress disorder.
    Viewed from the lives of two very different characters and how they are helped to tackle this issue the writing sympathetically but accurately tackles the disorder. An excellent way to gain understanding of the difficulties this disorder can have on a person's life, but also to give hope that it can eventually be managed.
    The romantic aspect of the book builds traditionally - will they , won't they.
    A heart warming story worth a place on the book shelf.
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  • Nikkib
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2019
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    I have never read anything by this author before, but I will be on the look out for more of her work now, especially if it's a good as this!

    I really enjoyed this book, if you're a fan of Sherryl Woods, Debbie Macomber, etc., you'll enjoy this book too.

    Set on Heron Island, Annie has bought a cafe and moved in with her daughter Taylor, a quick move after a devastating event in Washington DC. Can they find peace and a make a new life on Heron Island? Moreover, can Taylor heal?

    Will is a SEAL, having seen action in the most inhospitable places on Earth and witnessed sights no one should see, lost friends along the way too, he's come home to Heron Island to sort out his Grandparents Inn after their deaths, to sell up and move on.

    What neither Annie nor Will had counted in was meeting each other? Maybe they can help each other, and in turn help Taylor?

    Add in a dog called Riley; Will's well meaning Aunt, Della and childhood friends Ryan, Becca and Grace; also the beautiful scenery on Heron Island, and the scene is set for a lovely story.

    I can't wait to read the next 2 books in the trilogy.
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  • Nj
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dreamy
    Reviewed in India on 6 January 2019
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    I like strong , independent woman character,
    Sophie has so beautifully explained sea setting......
    Not too sweet

    Going to get wind chimes............ it's so touching our childhood memories

    A balanced combination of refreshing memories+Sweetness+strength.
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  • Booky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schön !
    Reviewed in Germany on 7 October 2018
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    Ein sehr schönes Buch! Man hat das Gefühl mitten dabei zu sein, als Gast in Annies Café. Die Charaktere sind alle liebenswert und doch hat ihnen das Schicksal teilweise große Steine in den Weg gelegt. Die kleine Taylor möchte man einfach umarmen und drücken. Es geht um Liebe, um Neuanfang und Zusammenhalt.
    Band 2 „Wind Chime wedding“ und Band 3 „Wind Chime Summer“ sind im Anschluss ein Muss!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn’t put it down
    Reviewed in Canada on 6 March 2021
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    I was worried when I read the book jacket description that it might be too depressing due to the PTSD. However, it was far from that. I enjoyed every step of the way! Living vicariously through Annie I got to open a café, become a part of a close knit small community on a beautiful island, and overcome past ghosts. The Navy SEAL angle was mild and well done. Helping both the child and the man through flashbacks was realistic. I strongly suggest this book. Very entertaining! A casual, summer read with more depth than most provide.
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  • Paola B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Una lettura tranquilla
    Reviewed in Italy on 20 October 2017
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    Se volete un libro da leggere al calduccio sotto il plaid questo è quello che fa per voi. Non aspettatevi un capolavoro della letteratura, ma piuttosto qualche ora di tranquillità e una fine allegra e positiva. In questi tempi agitati cosa chiedere di meglio?
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  • grooviechickie
    2.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't get past the first chapter
    Reviewed in France on 19 January 2018
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    I love that people are really trying to write, and write well, but unfortunately, it just didn't grab me. I wish her well in her writing career and hope that the next book holds my attention! :)
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