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The Beach House
A General Fiction Novel by Mary Alice Monroe
Book 1 of the Beach House Series
Subgenres:
- Women's Fiction,
- Mother-Daughter Fiction,
- Southern Fiction
This book is for you if you're into...
- Lowcountry settings with family secrets and second chances
- Mother-daughter stories where forgiveness is hard-won
- Coastal wildlife themes and sea turtle conservation woven into the plot
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Beach House! The most fulfilling journey is one that leads back home…
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.
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