From the New York Times Bestselling Author of On Ocean Boulevard!
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Beach House! The most fulfilling journey is one that leads back home…
"Mary Alice Monroe is helping to redefine the beauty and magic of the Carolina Lowcountry. Every book she has written has felt like a homecoming to me." --Pat Conroy
Twenty years ago, Caretta Rutledge left her Southern roots far behind for a successful career as a businesswoman in Chicago. But an unusual request from her mother--coming just as her own life is spinning out of control--has Cara heading back to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers.
Before long, the rhythms of the island open her heart as she repairs the family beach house, becomes a bona fide "turtle lady" and renews old acquaintances long thought lost. But it is in reconnecting with her mother that she will learn life's most precious lessons--true love involves sacrifice, family is forever and the mistakes of the past can be forgiven.
Known for her moving characters and emotional honesty, Mary Alice Monroe brings readers a beautifully rendered story that explores the fragile yet enduring bond between mothers and daughters.
Publisher: HarperCollins
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 480 pages
ISBN-10: 0778311422
Item Weight: 0.8 lbs
Dimensions: 5.3 x 1.2 x 8.0 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars 10,001 to 50,000 ratings
"Monroe offers up believable characters in a well-crafted story." --Publishers Weekly on The Book Club
"This well-designed book skillfully weaves the individual story threads into a warm, unified whole that will appeal to readers who enjoy multifaceted relationship novels with strong women protagonists. " -- Library Journal on The Book Club
"Mary Alice Monroe writes gorgeously, with authority and tenderness, about the natural world and its power to inspire, transport, and to heal. Readers will love this story of two unforgettable women-one reeling from an unexpected tragedy, the other drawn into a daring and passionate new love." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs on Beach House for Rent
"Monroe continues her series featuring women who return to Primrose for comfort, healing, and strength. However, the books can stand alone...[Readers] will delight in this latest novel featuring women who need the healing power of nature." Library Journal, starred review on Beach House for Rent
"Monroe's newest installation in her Beach House series also serves as stand-alone novel, but faithful readers will recognize her ability to blend uniquely human stories with pressing environmental issues. Fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Mary Simses will adore this novel of simple pleasures, shifting priorities, and the power of self-discovery. Tender and inspiring with a touch of romance, it's just the thing to fill an empty beach bag." Booklist on Beach House for Rent
"...a charming and poignant story ideal for Summer reading." Pop Sugar on Beach House for Rent
"...a skilled storyteller who never lets her readers down...she makes Isle of Palms come enticingly alive, calling all readers to this garden of paradise which is just ripe for a visit. Mary Alice Monroe creates characters that you wish/hope could be real people so that they could become your friends. And you feel if you could visit the Lowcountry they would be there waiting." Huffington Post on Beach House for Rent
Mary Alice Monroe is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of thirteen novels. Her books have received numerous awards, including the RT Lifetime Achievement Award, Florida Distinguished Author Award, SC Book Festival Award, and the International Fiction Award for Green Fiction. An active conservationist, she lives in the lowcountry of South Carolina where she is at work on her next novel. Visit her at maryalicemonroe.com and on Facebook.
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