Simplicity by the Sea by Jennifer
Vido
Published: January
26, 2026 by Wild Rose Press
Genre: Romance
Taken from Goodreads:
What if the perfect pairing isn't found in a bottle, but in each other?
High-powered marketing executive Delaney Huger thrives in Virginia's wine scene
until a quick trip home to Gull Island for a wedding forces her to slow down.
Suddenly, she's questioning the life she's built and what comes next. Can she
uncork a new beginning or keep pouring into a dream that no longer fits?
Charter captain Luke Sullivan has built a quiet, predictable life on Gull
Island, perfect for raising his daughter and growing his business. But when a
captivating wedding guest stirs something he thought he'd buried, he wonders if
it's time to change. Will he chart a new course toward love or stay safely
ashore?
My Thoughts:
This is my first Jennifer Vido book.
Simplicity by the Sea is a sweet and flirty romance book. The setting of Gull Island is perfect for the
romance between Delaney and Luke. I love
the small town with the protective and loving friends.
Simplicity by the Sea is an easy book to read. The characters are easy to relate to, the
storyline flows smoothly, and the setting is beautiful. I read the book without realizing how many
pages I have read because I was pulled into the story, losing track of
track. I became committed to the
characters and their lives.
Thank you GetRedPR for a copy of the book in exchange for my
honest review.
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Meet the Author(taken from her website): Acclaimed
author Jennifer Vido delights readers with her Gull Island series, a collection
of sweet Lowcountry romances inspired by her love of coastal living and
small-town charm. Her debut novel, Serendipity by the Sea, won Best
First Book from the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Contest. Her
heartwarming stories have earned her local and national recognition, including
back-to-back wins as Baltimore Magazine’s Best Local Author in 2024
and 2025, an Honorable Mention in The Baltimore Sun’s Best of 2024
Author category, and a spot on The Daily Record’s 2026 list of Maryland’s Top
100 Women. Through authentic characters and feel-good storytelling, Jennifer
has become a beloved voice in contemporary romance.
In addition to her literary success, Jennifer is a
passionate advocate for arthritis awareness. A former national spokesperson for
the Arthritis Foundation, she began using her platform for advocacy after
appearing on the “Reading with Ripa” roundtable alongside Kelly Ripa and
bestselling author Meg Cabot. Her mission has garnered attention from national
media including Lifetime Television, Redbook, and The
New York Times. She previously served on the Foundation’s National Board
and the Maryland Leadership Board, and she continues to encourage others
through her work as a certified aquatics instructor, offering insight and
inspiration from her personal journey with rheumatoid arthritis.
Jennifer also writes the Piper O’Donnell Social Lite
Mysteries, a cozy mystery series that highlights her love of charming small
towns, witty heroines, and a good whodunit. A longtime member of the Romance
Writers of America, she shares her passion for books through her weekly Jen’s
Jewels column on FreshFiction.com, where she interviews bestselling authors and
shines a spotlight on the stories that make her heart happy.
A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Jennifer traded in her
career as a French teacher to follow her dream of writing novels. She lives in
Maryland with her husband, Durbin, and is the proud mom of two grown sons. Her
rescue pup, Fripp, is her loyal companion, even if he’s more skilled at napping
than proofreading. When she’s not writing or championing causes close to her
heart, you’ll likely find her with her toes in the sand, dreaming up her next
romance.
