Brimming with quirky and appealing characters, Counting Chickens is an irresistible tale of friendship and love – a delightful beach read that brings a sunny summer on Martha's Vineyard to vivid life.
“An infinitely fun read … I was on vacation from beginning to end.” (Brooke Lea Foster, author of Summer Darlings)
“When you hire Nest, you are hiring 24-7, personalized attention to your every need. We will ensure that you have the best possible vacation while on Martha’s Vineyard.” (Marketing brochure for Nest, a Bespoke Concierge Service)
Back on the Island after a failed marriage, Remy Litchfield is struggling to launch her high-end concierge service. Her business plan is complete down to the fresh eggs provided courtesy of her very own flock of designer chickens. What she didn’t count on was the return of her high school crush, Jake Madden, or the suggestion by her impossibly handsome and wealthy client, Eli Wolff, that he is interested in having Remy do more than his shopping.
With the help of an escaped dog and her gang of eccentric and loyal friends, Remy must find a way to balance all the demands of her new life. But will catering to the whims of her high-end clients leave time for anything else?
Set against the backdrop of the gorgeous beaches and quaint towns of Martha's Vineyard, this second chance romance from the author of Goats in the Time of Love rewards readers with a summer novel full of affection, humor and love.
Praise for Counting Chickens:
“To read Counting Chickens is to be directly transported to the island on a beautiful summer day… I immediately fell in love with her compelling cast of characters, and as I followed their various mishaps, I found myself laughing out loud, gasping in surprise, and often tearing up with emotion….”—Julia Spiro, bestselling author of Someone Else’s Secret
“A cast of quirky and endearing characters, chickens, and a rescued dog all in search of security, purpose, and love during a tumultuous Martha’s Vineyard summer make Counting Chickens a captivating beach read.” — Alice Early, author of the award-winning Moon Always Rises
“Bell paints a lovely, vivid picture of the vibrant, year-round island community … Remy is compelling … beautiful inside and out … a stunning protagonist…”— Kirkus Reviews
"A charming tale of one woman’s sparkly summer at the beach, Counting Chickens takes you deep into the real Martha’s Vineyard. You’ll finish loving the characters, longing for the scenery … An infinitely fun read for anyone who wants to escape to the New England summer island. I was on vacation from beginning to end.” — Brooke Lea Foster, bestselling author of Summer Darlings
“Reading Counting Chickens is like peeking through the pages of Vineyard Life magazine … An entertaining romp around the island as pleasurable as a summer’s day at the beach.”— Emily Cavanaugh, author of Her Guilty Secret
T. ELIZABETH BELL is a lawyer and the author of two novels, Counting Chickens and Goats in the Time of Love. She has a husband, three children, and a very old dog-but no chickens (or goats!). She splits her time between Martha's Vineyard and Washington, D.C. Passionately in love with the Vineyard, she shares her photography and more about her life on @tb.dc.mv (Instagram), @telizabethbell (Facebook), and telizabethbell.com.
