New Release! The Destination Harbor Pointe Series Book 3 @dlfinnauthor #harborpointeseries #writingcommunity #whattoread #halloween #halloweenpics

Hooray! Tomorrow is the release day for The Destination. I am also sharing some fun pictures since tomorrow is Halloween.

Since I don’t have a review for myself I’ll pick the first one posted on Goodreads.

Blurb

The Harbor Pointe Inn has loomed on California’s cliffs for generations of Hawthornes. For some, it’s been a blessing. For others, a curse. Travel through two centuries of stories to discover the old inn’s secrets.

It’s 1967, and best friends Lacey and Sandy are enjoying a beach vacation, completely unaware of the danger that is lying in wait outside their door. Their room is quaint, with an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean and an old lighthouse, but a killer is stalking their next victim. Powerless, Annie the ghost watches, knowing there’s nothing she can do to help—not even her parents, the innkeepers. Who will survive their stay at the Harbor Pointe Inn, where the edge of evil lurks within the shadows?

Review by Staci Troilo

First, Oscar and Felix. Then, Thelma and Louise. Now, Lacey and Sandy.

Lacey and Sandy are the best of friends, closer than sisters. But they couldn’t be more different. Lacey is a free spirit, adventurous, always chasing fabulous experiences. Sandy is a people-pleaser. She does what’s expected of her because she loves the calm… even if that means sacrificing her happiness to maintain it. Many of us have probably been a Lacey or a Sandy in a friendship. I know I have been. (And no, I won’t share which one.) It’s because these two diametrically opposed personalities are so familiar that these characters are so relatable. Opposites attract, right? These two have a soul-deep bond, and it leaps off the page.

I absolutely love this friendship, and it carries the story to new heights, but it’s not the only thing that caught my attention. Danger lurks. Residents of Harbor Pointe may have a guardian angel, but the two friends are slightly out of her purview. She does what she can to help, but I held my breath until I saw if it was enough. And I promise, the evil is unparalleled. There’s a real-world reference to someone so malevolent, readers can’t help but fear the worst for the characters.

Whether you believe in guardian angels or not, I invite you to imagine having one. One who’s invested, involved, and goes above and beyond to intervene for your safety. That’s the premise in The Destination, and it will have you thinking “what if…” the whole way through. What if Annie doesn’t see the source of the danger? What if Annie doesn’t keep her parents at the inn? What if Annie isn’t powerful enough to save the visiting friends?

I won’t answer those questions. But I challenge readers not to race to the end to find the answers. Paranormal fans won’t want to miss this one. Highly recommended.

Thank you, Staci!
Now on to Halloween. Here are some fun pictures from past and present.
And this year:
Embrace your inner child. Happy Halloween 🙂 D. L. Finn

 

68 thoughts on “New Release! The Destination Harbor Pointe Series Book 3 @dlfinnauthor #harborpointeseries #writingcommunity #whattoread #halloween #halloweenpics”

    1. Thank you, Craig! Yes, we do. My daughter was a great Freddie Kruger, and my son in law in friend were the twin girls from the Shining. The last me had me laughing all evening.

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  6. Happy Book Birthday Eve! Honored you chose to share my review. Wishing you all the best with your release.

    Loving the photos. I hope you and yours enjoy your Halloween! 🎃

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    1. Thank you, Staci:) Your review still has me smiling! I do enjoy dressing up and always wanted to be the Wicked Witch. Happy Halloween!

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    1. Thank you, Karen 🙂 Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head were a big hit, especially since Toy Story had come out. Xo

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    1. Thank you, Lauren. I do have fun this time of year 🙂 Happy reading and Happy Halloween!

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  12. Oh this was marvelous. I’ve finished book one and two of the Harbor Point series. I’ll start writing reviews this week. I love all the costumes. I wish we lived closer. I’d dress up too. LOL! Happy Halloween, Denise. 🎃

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    1. Thank you, Colleen. I hope you enjoy mine addition to it. It was exciting to be a part of it. Oh, wouldn’t that be fun to share in the festivities Halloween together 🙂 I’m already planning for next year… lol Happy Halloween xo

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      2. Thank you, Colleen 🙂 I am honored to be included with such talent. Hugs xo

  17. Congratulations, Denise. I look forward to reading your book and the others in this series. Great Halloween photos! Our school staff used to dress up each year following some theme. My favorite was the year when we dressed up as school supplies. I was a box of tissue. 😊

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    1. Thanks, Robbie 🙂 I loved Gwen’s story. You will find a couple of her characters in my story.

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  21. Congrats on the release, Denise. Yay. Another Harbor Point novella hits the books. I’ll share my review tomorrow. And thanks for the Halloween pics. Those are amazing! You guys go all out. Have a wonderful Halloween!

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    1. Thank you, Diana! It is already going by fast. I do enjoy dressing up 🙂 Happy Halloween. xo

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  22. Congratulations on your Halloween release day, Denise! How appropriate! I love all the Halloween photos. Looks like fun! I’ll have a post up for you tomorrow. Wishing you tons of sales!

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    1. Thank you, Jan! We do line to dress up for the holiday. Much appreciated, see you tomorrow xo

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  23. Congratulations Denise on the release of your new book! Can’t wait to read it! What fun Halloween pics, I love the fall, trick-or-treaters, and hanging with the neighbors! Hugs, C

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  24. Congratulations on your book birthday tomorrow, Denise. I look forward to reading yours and about the guardian angel. What wonderful costumes you had. I love them.

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    1. Thank you, Teagan 🙂 Staci wtote a great review, I’m thrilled! Happy Halloween xo hugs

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  26. Woot. Woot. Excellent review. Can’t wait to read this one.
    Love the costumes. I just can’t find you in that witch:) Which means it’s an excellent costume:)
    scoxox

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