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Swimming Lessons Spiral-Bound | 2021-07-13

Mary Alice Monroe

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A Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie, as seen on Hallmark Channel! Swimming Lessons is the 2nd book in the NYT bestselling author's Beach House series.

"An inspirational tale of redemption and…the power of love." --Publishers Weekly

For one woman, a sea turtle rescue leads to a summer of new beginnings…

Toy Sooner kept her vow to her beloved mentor, the original turtle lady of the Isle of Palms. She left behind an abusive, dysfunctional lifestyle to become a strong single mother and an aquarist at the South Carolina Aquarium. But success has taken its toll, leaving Toy fearful of change and risks. It's only been through the enduring love of a close-knit group of women that she's finally started to find her footing.

The turtle season begins the day Toy rescues a sick sea turtle on the beach. When Toy brings the loggerhead to the aquarium, she founds a turtle hospital and spends long nights working alongside her boss, Ethan. As the summer progresses and the sea turtles take their measured steps toward healing and freedom, Toy must find the strength within herself to make it safely to shore.

A deeply satisfying novel written with an eye to nature and keen insights into the connections between women, Swimming Lessons is perfect for fans of Susan Wiggs and Mary Kay Andrews.

Publisher: HarperCollins
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 464 pages
ISBN-10: 077831135X
Item Weight: 0.7 lbs
Dimensions: 5.3 x 1.1 x 8.0 inches

"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.