Book Sale

Happy Bay, the first book in the Happy Bay novel trilogy is on sale for just $2.99 @Amazon #Kindle edition. Move to the beach, fall in love, and never return.Click here to order

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The place. The people. Their stories. The novels.

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Posted by Happy Bay Book Series amazon.com/author/tstelma on Saturday, June 6, 2015

Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Always lively

Sometimes some people ask why I post more for the French side. It's just because I'm always working and my customers are mainly on the French side. But today I was in Pburg so I thought about you guys and here's what it looked like today. Enjoy ;)

Posted by Sxm Epicure Club on Thursday, April 2, 2015

Heineken Regatta Video in St. Martin

The Heineken Regatta today in St. Martin Post by Sxm Epicure Club.
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It wasn't Sandy's running form that caught Jimmy's eye on Baie Orientale early that morning. It's what happened when she finished running.
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International Review

Here is a nice review from a St. Martin resident on the Happy Bay Book Series.
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Available worldwide online. All formats of eBook and softcover.
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This is not a paid celebrity endorsement

Another satisfied customer. Thanks Kim!

Today at 6:32pm
Just finished the third and final book in the Happy Bay Series. Here is the absolute truth. I first bought all of them because T. Stelma is my best friend's cousin and I wanted to support his efforts. But when I started the first book, I was hooked. I'm a very diligent reader and read many books a week. These books have everything you could want. Suspense, murder, fashion, sex and rock and roll! And at such a reasonable price (underpriced if you ask me). So, go out and buy these books! You'll be glad you did. And you'll be impatiently waiting for him to write more. I'm not gonna lie, I was happily surprised. I don't know why since I know Tim is a creative guy, but I was. Make these books part of your summer reading. Don't miss out!

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Great local video.

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Happy Bay book series

A review of Sandy Ground from a trusted source.

Here's a review from St. Maarten and St. Martin Weekly News:

"Ilene may be the most avid reader you might ever hope to meet. She devours 300-page books in a day. When we asked her some time ago to be our official reader of author Tim Stelma's trilogy of St. Maarten-related books, she quickly agreed.
After reading the climactic third book in the series, titled Sandy Ground, Ilene said she loved it and looks forward to his next books.
"I couldn't put it down," she said. "It's a follow-up to his second book, Cole Bay, incorporating the same characters. It's a mystery loaded with twists and turns that you will never expect, making it riveting. Any reader will love it."
You can find it available on Amazon (and everywhere else online).

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Beach reads

I know what a lot of folks in St. Martin are going to be reading on the beach next week. Sandy Ground. If you can't make it to the beach just yet, lose yourself in this trio of island adventures from the comfort of your home. $8.97 gets you all three eBooks. www.happybaynovel.com has all the links for whatever tablet you might have.

Number #1

Sandy Ground is #1 in romantic Caribbean suspense-mystery-action with a little beach whoopee (okay, so I created my own category).
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Need Sandy Ground on iPad?

Sandy Ground iBook

Sandy Ground now available on Kindle!

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quick links

Here is a live webcam link to the world famous clothing optional Orient Beach, setting for the novel Happy Bay.

Orient Beach Webcam

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Kindle editions of Happy Bay and Cole Bay Band are $2.99@

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Orient Beach, the setting for Happy Bay did not make the cut. Odd.
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Book Excerpt Cole Bay Band

From a personal standpoint, Lori was disappointed in the lack of camaraderie offstage with Jimmy’s musical group. Although their love for performing together was obvious and infectious to the audience, the quintet divided into factions during the day. Jimmy partnered with Junior nearly every day in his song writing sessions and Cici was spending most of her time at her home rather than the villa. This left Sam, who Lori was welcome to tag along with on day trips around the island. She was relieved Sam had gotten over her failed advances towards her.

Sam had little problem taking it in stride, as she made new friends every day on Orient beach. She would walk the length, clad only in a G-string or tiny wrap, armed with postcard-sized promotional band pictures to hand out to tourists. This was an excellent tactic, as it brought customers to their performances in droves. Sam’s propensity towards hooking up with single guys and couples during the day left Lori frequently stranded, though, so she eventually limited her time with Sam to the car ride there and back.

Although she was lonely, Lori found comfort via a ferry boat that carried her to Pinel Island. The conversations she would have with tourists on the short trip were enough pedestrian interaction for her. She would hike around the tiny landmass, exploring the nearly deserted beaches in favor of the largest one at the ferry’s dock. In was in these places that she could enjoy body freedom without recognition or interruption, contemplating her future and reflecting on her past. She found solace in the peaceful rhythm of the surf and the tranquil sky above. She was a regular for lunch at one of the two restaurants on the main beach. The wait staff all knew her by name, but was not aware of her growing island fame. Lori was grateful for the anonymity; she was glad she had proven Jimmy wrong, but attributed her personal success to being just another cog in the wheel that was the Cole Bay Band. Plus there was always the fact she was really only a big fish in a small pond.

Cole Bay Band and Happy Bay @Amazon