Cover of Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods
Contemporary

Sea Glass Island

by Sherryl Woods

Ocean Breeze

2013 · 495 pages

Actress Samantha Castle comes home to Sand Castle Bay as her career stalls. Ethan Cole, a doctor and wounded veteran she had a crush on long ago, is there too. A North Carolina beach romance.

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About This Book

Sea Glass Island is a contemporary romance novel by Sherryl Woods, first published in 2013. It is part of the Ocean Breeze series and runs 495 pages. Readers can expect second chance.

At a glance

Genre
Contemporary
Trope
Second Chance
Published
2013
Length
495 pages

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • When her acting career hits a wall, a woman returns to her North Carolina coastal hometown and reconnects with a long-lost crush.
  • Fans of second-chance romance
  • Readers who enjoy small-town beach settings
  • Nostalgic
  • Features Second Chance

This may not be ideal if…

  • Generic tropes common to the genre
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Tropes

Second ChanceHometown HeroCrush from the Past

Relationship Dynamics

Reconnecting

Details

Type: Contemporary Romance

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: unknown

Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Pacing: unknown
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Explicitness: unknown
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of second-chance romanceReaders who enjoy small-town beach settings

Reading mood

NostalgicCozy

Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers.

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Samantha Castle, a struggling actress, heads back to her roots in Sand Castle Bay, North Carolina. There, she encounters Ethan Cole, a doctor who served as a veteran and was the object of her adolescent affections. As they navigate their past history and current life challenges, they find an opportunity for a second chance.

Central Conflict

Navigating a stalled career and past romantic feelings while readjusting to life in a small coastal town.

Setting

Sand Castle Bay, North Carolina

Strengths

  • Clear emotional stakes involving past history
  • Classic beach town setting

Consider before reading

  • Generic tropes common to the genre
Book Club

Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

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How This Profile Was Created

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Editor reviewed:
Yes
Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
Moderate confidence
Profile version:
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Meet the writer

About the Author

SW

Sherryl Woods

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Publication Details

Published
2013
Length
495 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9781410458032
ISBN-10
1410458032

Sea Glass Island: quick answers

Who wrote Sea Glass Island?
Sea Glass Island was written by Sherryl Woods.
When was Sea Glass Island published?
Sea Glass Island was first published in 2013.
What genre is Sea Glass Island?
Sea Glass Island is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance.
How many pages is Sea Glass Island?
Sea Glass Island is 495 pages long.
Is Sea Glass Island part of a series?
Yes — it is part of the Ocean Breeze series.

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