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The Darling Songbirds (The Songbirds of Darling Bay Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Rachael Herron (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,894 ratings
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She’s almost forgotten how to write the songs that made her and her sisters famous. Will falling in love retune her heart?

“Relationships are at the heart of women’s fiction, and Herron could teach a master class on creating them.” Chicklit Central

From international bestseller Rachael Herron comes a book too delightful to put down:

Adele Darling has washed up in the sleepy gold-rush town her great-grandfather had given his name to, the town she’d left for good a long time ago.

The saloon is a ruin, the business is broke and customers are scarce. Add into the mix Nate Houston - the handsome, guitar-playing bartender who had always believed he would be the next owner of the Golden Spike - and Adele has one potent cocktail on her hands.

This heartwarming, hilarious, and red-hot contemporary romance will leave you wishing for a marina view (or maybe a hot cowboy) of your very own.

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tropes: homecoming, heartwarming romance, country romance, nashville romance, beach reads, cowboy, small-town romance, comedy, sisters, sister romance,

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    March 1, 2016
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Praise for Rachael Herron's novels:
  • "While the journey these women must face together is heartbreaking, their story is ultimately uplifting: a poignant, profound ode to the enduring and redemptive power of love." - Library Journal

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From international bestseller Rachael Herron, comes the start of a trilogy too delightful to put down:   The saloon had always looked old-fashioned, but now it resembled a set in a ghost town. The problem was that Adele wasn't in an old western, or a ghost town. Darling Bay was the sleepy gold-rush town her great-grandfather had given his name to.
The town she'd left for good a long time ago.

The building is a ruin, the business is broke and customers are scarce. Add into the mix Nate Houston - the handsome, guitar-playing bartender who had always believed he would be the next owner - and Adele has one potent cocktail on her hands.

Can a rundown saloon in a sleepy town finally offer Adele a way into love? Relationships are at the heart of women's fiction, and Herron could teach a master class on creating them. Chicklit Central This heartwarming, hilarious, and red-hot contemporary romance will leave you wishing for a marina view of your very own. From sisters to second chances, this small-town romance will make you laugh and cry. Herron's characters are grounded and relatable, but her twists and turns leave you satisfied as a reader.  For a good time, pack this beach read on your vacation! You'll love this book. Rachael Herron seamlessly blends romance, friendship, and laughter. Barbara Bretton, USA Today Bestselling Author A FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE, a great entry into the world of Rachael Herron's sexy and hilarious books.  Scroll up and Click Buy! 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B019HXWINC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HGA Publishing (March 1, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2349 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,894 ratings

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Rachael Herron

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Rachael Herron is the bestselling author of more than two dozen books, including thriller (under R.H. Herron), mainstream fiction, feminist romance, memoir, and nonfiction about writing. She received her MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland, and she's taught writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford. She is a proud member of the NaNoWriMo Writer’s Board. She’s a New Zealand citizen as well as an American, and lives with her wife in Wellington, the most beautiful city in the world.

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Kay Delano
5.0 out of 5 stars easy reading. just enough spice!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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This short novel hit on all emotions. Love the setting, ocean side of Northern California, Virgin River style! Would love to read more from this author in this setting.
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zladyx
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun read.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018
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This is an entertaining story set in a Northern California coastal town – Darling Bay. Herron does a good job of bringing the setting to life. He town reminded me of Bodega Bay or maybe Jenner. The characters were well developed, quirky and interesting. Adele, a country singer- songwriter, is at loose ends, estranged from her two sisters, she comes to Darling Bay to settle the estate of her recently deceased uncle. The estate is a dilapidated, rustic saloon, café and hotel. Adele has a lot more problems than the hunky bartender who is determined to buy the property and will do almost anything to make that happen. Although this is the first book I n a series, it does stand alone. I can see many love stories ahead for the residents of Darling Bay. A fun read. (There are a couple of pretty graphic sex scenes.)
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Melodious One
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
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I really liked this story. Rachael Herron creates a lovely story with great characters and situations that are totally believable. I loved Adele's can fix anything attitude and Nate is a sweetheart. The reader really roots for these two. The backstory of both characters is interesting and believable. Sometimes, authors let their subjects get too emotional and whiny in their reactions and one just says " oh please". But not here. The storyline plays out beautifully. I also like the author's humor. The chapter about the open mic night had me laughing out loud. Orange underwear? Who saw that coming? Overall, an enjoyable read. Looking forward to reading Molly and Lana's stories now.
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CINDY F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! This was Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017
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I loved this story so much I just ordered the next two books in this series. The story itself was written so well it was easy to read. The story flowed so effortlessly. I loved the quirky characters inhabiting this small town. This was a really fun, quick read with just the right romance and heat. I had to admire Adele's gumption and had work, I would have never expected that since she was once a big star. I also loved Nate right from the start. The way he was able to make something of himself, after being raised the way he was, was something to behold. I also loved the way he took the downtrodded under his wing and made sure they got the things they needed, without running rough-shod over them.

I would highly recommend this book!
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Native Texan
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
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Just go with the suspension of disbelief and enjoy your vacation in Darling Bay. Fun characters, western atmosphere, good intentions. A cute story that made me smile.
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Jennifer Lara
4.0 out of 5 stars A sweet, spicy romance
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
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The Darling Songbirds by Rachael Herron is the first book in the Songbirds of Darling Bay series. Adele Darling comes back to Darling Bay after the death of her uncle to the sleepy gold-rush town that her great-grandfather founded. Her uncle had run the saloon, hotel and diner in the small town and Adele was looking forward to either taking over the business or selling. However, when she comes back, she finds that the business is in ruin, broken and the customers are rare. She wasn’t expecting the handsome, guitar-playing bartender. Nate Houston has always believed he would be the next owner but Adele puts a winkle in this plan. Can their affection for the rundown saloon led to a greater love?
The Darling Songbirds is a sweet, spicy romance set in a small town in Northern California. I thoroughly enjoyed Adele and Nate as individuals and as a couple. Both are dealing with deep hurts from the past and seeking forgiveness and a brighter future. While Adele was hard to like at times as she focused on her wants, needs and desires without thought to how it would affect those around her. However, by the end, I felt she had some great personal growth. I also enjoyed the supporting characters, especially Dixie, the other bartender, and Molly, Adele’s sister. Overall, I thoroughly enjoy the story and I look forward to the rest of the series. If you enjoy sweet, spicy romance, I recommend The Darling Songbirds.

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M. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Surprise of a Romance
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
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Y'all....Y'ALL. This book has my heart. THE DARLING SONGBIRDS is a happy surprise of a romance. The characters are so well done; I want to be their friends. I want to drink at the Golden Spike. I want to lament with Adele. I want to pet the dang parrot. I want to help rebuild the grounds. The prose is noteworthy, and the arc for the two Mains are small on the surface, but when you think about how that seemingly small adjustment changes their lives...isn't that how real life is most of the time? Small pieces of change making large impacts on us? Adore. Will reread. Will continue in series.
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sammie jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Songbird
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023
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Enjoyed reading about the Darling family. Uncle Hughes and Nate and the rest of the town. Adele and Molly. Hope next book is as good.
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Hoener, Birgit
3.0 out of 5 stars Could not put it down
Reviewed in Germany on April 9, 2021
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Adele Darling comes back to Darling Bay after the death of her Uncle Hugh. Adele and her two sisters, Molly and Lana, used to be the Darling Songbirds, a famous country band, until they separated after a fight. Now, of the saloon, hotel, and cafe which their ancestors built in Darling Bay, only the saloon is still functionable, and managed by Nate Houston, the good looking barkeep who seems to have cared for the business and Uncle Hugh during the sisters' absence.
For Adele, the only way seems to be to fix what can be fixed, and sell the whole thing, but Nate is a distraction - very much so.
Well written, with likeable and quite realistic characters, a good and interesting plot - quite enjoyable to read and making me want to get the next books in this series.
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Samantha
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2021
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Such a believable live story, not the usual enemies to lovers story. I got this free from an app... enjoyed it so much, and couldn’t wait to get home from work to keep reading, that I bought the second in the trilogy. If that’s as good... I’m buying the 3rd!
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Banshailang Rynjah
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on January 29, 2018
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Very good
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Smita P
4.0 out of 5 stars A memory lane trip that turns out good
Reviewed in India on March 8, 2021
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It is story of Adele and Nate who meet for first time in darling bay, home of Adele and adopted home for Nate. No villian nor anything too dramatic. A simple good hearted story one would love to read
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Tess
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2021
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Enjoyed this book although it did seem to loose its way at times
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