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Shelley Noble

A pseudonym used by Shelley Freydont

Shelley Noble is a multi published fiction author whose books have been translated into seven languages. She writes womens fiction as Shelley Noble and is also the author of several amateur sleuth mystery series, written as Shelley Freydont.

A former professional dancer and choreographer, she most recently worked on the films, Mona Lisa Smile and The Game Plan. She also consults on various dance and theatre projects, most recently the world premiere of a full length Tom Sawyer ballet commissioned by Kansas City Ballet.

Shelley is a member of Sisters-in-Crime, Mystery Writers of America, Romance Writers of America, and Liberty States Fiction Writers.

She lives near the New Jersey shore. In her spare time she loves to discover new beaches and indulge her passion for lighthouses and boardwalks with vintage carousels.

Genres: Historical Mystery, General Fiction, Historical, Romance

Series

Beach Colors
0.5. Holidays At Crescent Cove (2012)
1. Beach Colors (2012)

Stargazey
0.5. Stargazey Nights (2013)
1. Stargazey Point (2013)

Breakwater Bay
   1. Newport Dreams (2014)
   Breakwater Bay (2014)
   2. A Newport Christmas Wedding (2014)

Whisper Beach
1. Whisper Beach (2015)
1.5. Christmas at Whisper Beach (2017)

Lady Dunbridge Mystery
   1. Ask Me No Questions (2018)
   2. Tell Me No Lies (2019)
   3. A Resolution at Midnight (2020)
   4. A Secret Never Told (2021)

Novels

   Forever Beach (2016)
   The Beach at Painter's Cove (2017)
   Lighthouse Beach (2018)
   A Beach Wish (2019)
   Lucky's Beach (2020)
   Imagine Summer (2021)
   Summer Island (2022)
   The Tiffany Girls (2023)
   PIcture Perfect Autumn (2023)
   The Colony Club (2024)

Shelley Noble recommends

Once You Were Mine (2025)
Elizabeth Langston
"Told with heartfelt compassion from the poignant beginning to a wonderfully uplifting ending, Once You Were Mine is an insightful story of family and the courage it takes to embrace the tenuous nature of expectations when belief is challenged."

Follow Me to Africa (2025)
Penny Haw
"An engaging dual timeline story of Dr. Mary Leaky as she immerses herself in discovery of the origins of man in the vast African panorama, and her later life mentorship of a teenage girl, encouraging her to embrace her own future career in the wild. Haw's love and respect of her subject imbue every page. A thoroughly captivating read."

The Windsor Conspiracy (2024)
Georgie Blalock
"Brimming with drama, deceit and betrayal, The Windsor Conspiracy is a fascinating story of a young woman torn between loyalty to family and love of country and the immense courage it takes to accept the challenge of a lifetime. Compelling to the last page."

The Bookshop by the Bay (2023)
Pamela Kelley
"A charming story of two moms and their daughters, who embark on an adventure of old dreams and new beginnings, as they take on their favorite childhood bookstore, a bakery and unexpected chances for love. Be sure to save room in your beach bag for this delightful summer read."

The Emerald Necklace (2023)
Linda Rosen
"For those who wonder if things were different for women in the sixties, Rosen's cast of relatable characters takes us on a journey of discovery that reminds us the more things change, the more they stay the same and sometimes even go backward."

Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl (2023)
Renée Rosen
"An intimate and fascinating glimpse into the woman whose determination to fulfill her dream literally changed the face of American women, told with an immediacy that was captivating far beyond the final page. A must read!"

Our Last Days in Barcelona (2022)
(Cuba Saga, book 5)
Chanel Cleeton
"Thrills, excites and surprises you from the very first page."

Talk Bookish to Me (2021)
Kate Bromley
"An engaging romp of a story about what happens when a romance writer uses her novel’s checkpoints to win back her first love and her life becomes stranger and better than fiction."

The Truth and Other Hidden Things (2021)
Lea Geller
"A brave, bold, laugh-out-loud, heartwarming, nail-biting story of family life in these uncertain times. Bells Walker is so relatable, I wanted to yell advice to her as I read. A pure delight."

Her Perfect Life (2020)
Rebecca Taylor
"A compelling debut novel of two sisters and how their ties to each other irrevocably change the lives of those they love. I couldn't put it down!"

Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders (2019)
(Air Warden Mystery, book 1)
Tessa Arlen
"This engaging mystery introduces an intrepid new sleuth in Poppy Redfern and draws us into the lives of a small English village, upturned by war and the unexplained murders of two young women. I was enamored by the story and the residents of Little Buffenden from first page to last. Three cheers for Poppy!"

Life On the Leash (2018)
Victoria Schade
"Even cat lovers will get wrapped up in this delightful story of girl, girl's best friend, girl's best girlfriends and a couple of guys. Cora's canines in training will steal your heart. I couldn't wait to see what happened next!"

Carousel Beach (2018)
Orly Konig
"Konig's writing is captivating from the beginning to the end."

Dreaming in Chocolate (2018)
Susan Bishop Crispell
"A romantic confection of pies wishes, and a spoonful of magic. A delectable read."

This Side of Murder (2017)
(Verity Kent, book 1)
Anna Lee Huber
"I loved This Side of Murder, a richly textured mystery filled with period detail and social mores, whose plot twists and character revelations kept me up way past my bedtime. Can't wait for the next Verity Kent adventure!"

Before I Knew (2017)
(Cabots, book 1)
Jamie Beck
"Before I Knew kept me totally enthralled as two compassionate, relatable characters, each in search of forgiveness and fulfillment, turn a recipe for heartache into a story of love, hope, and some really good menus!"

Mystic Summer (2016)
Hannah McKinnon
"Sometimes sweet, sometimes tart, Mystic Summer is a refreshing story about the choices we make and the choices sometimes made for us."

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