Beachside Promises
Beachside Promises

Author: Fiona Baker

Publisher:

Published: 2021-05-02

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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Return to Marigold Island in this heartwarming family saga with a dash of sweet romance! Watching her sister Angela pursue her passion has inspired Brooke to follow her own dreams. For years, she's harbored a secret fantasy of opening up a bakery of her own in Marigold, but maybe it doesn't have to be just a fantasy. Although starting a new business is a daunting prospect and a lot of work, Brooke finally feels ready to take the leap. Guests at the inn have been raving about her pastries, and her family is behind her all the way, so now she just needs to find the startup capital. Since she's been house-sitting for Hunter while he's in Los Angeles shooting a movie, the two of them have grown even closer. But when the handsome actor offers to invest in her business, Brooke is shocked--not just by his offer, but by her reaction to it. She should be over the moon, but she finds herself strangely hesitant to accept. Because the truth is, she wants to be more than just Hunter's business partner... and more than just his friend. As things get more serious between Grant and Lydia, she plans a surprise birthday party for him. And Travis is back on the dating scene, but he hasn't found a love connection yet. Still, he can't seem to stop thinking about his encounter with the pretty realtor who called for help after a break-in at one of her properties. Winter on Marigold Island can be cold and blustery, but with sweet treats, good food, and the love of family, warmth abounds. Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women's fiction will take you on a journey of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.

Rock the Boat
Rock the Boat

Author: Beck Dorey-Stein

Publisher: Dial Press Trade Paperback

Published: 2021-06-29

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 052550916X

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“[A] witty, heartfelt debut novel about a belated coming-of-age.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) Old friends discover how much has changed (and how much has stayed the same) when they reunite in their seaside hometown for one unforgettable summer—from the New York Times bestselling author of From the Corner of the Oval When Kate Campbell’s life in Manhattan suddenly implodes, she is forced to return to Sea Point, the small town full of quirky locals, quaint bungalows, and beautiful beaches where she grew up. She knows she won’t be home for long; she’s got every intention (and a three-point plan) to win back everything she thinks she’s lost. Meanwhile, Miles Hoffman—aka “The Prince of Sea Point”—has also returned home to prove to his mother that he’s capable of taking over the family business, and he’s promised to help his childhood best friend, Ziggy Miller, with his own financial struggles at the same time. Kate, Miles, and Ziggy converge in Sea Point as the town faces an identity crisis when a local developer tries to cash in on its potential. The summer swells, and white lies and long-buried secrets prove as corrosive as the salt air, threatening to forever erode not only the bonds between the three friends but also the landscape of the beachside community they call home. Full of heart and humor—and laced with biting wit—Rock the Boat proves that even when you know all the back roads, there aren’t any shortcuts to growing up.

Beachside Beginnings
Beachside Beginnings

Author: Sheila Roberts

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2020-04-21

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1488056838

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Join USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts for a seaside escape to the beaches of Moonlight Harbor Moira Wellman has always loved makeovers—helping women find their most beautiful selves. Funny how it’s taken her five years with her abusive boyfriend, Lang, to realize she needs a life makeover. When Moira finally gets the courage to leave Lang, the beachside town of Moonlight Harbor is the perfect place to start over. Soon Moira is right at home, working at Waves Salon, making new friends and helping her clients find new confidence. When she meets a handsome police officer, she’s more than willing to give him a free haircut. Maybe even her heart. But is she really ready for romance after Lang? And what if her new friend is in hot pursuit of that same cop? This is worse than a bad perm. With all the heart and humor readers have come to expect from a Sheila Roberts novel, Beachside Beginnings is the story of one woman finding the courage to live her best life. And where better to live it than at the beach?

The Last Resort
The Last Resort

Author: Sarah Stodola

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2022-06-28

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0062951637

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A captivating exploration of beach resort culture—from its roots in fashionable society to its undervalued role in today’s world economy—as the travel industry approaches a climate reckoning With its promise of escape from the strains of everyday life, the beach has a hold on the popular imagination as the ultimate paradise. In The Last Resort, Sarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what drives humans to seek out the sand. At the same time, she grapples with the darker realities of resort culture: strangleholds on local economies, reckless construction, erosion of beaches, weighty carbon footprints, and the inevitable overdevelopment and decline that comes with a soaring demand for popular shorelines. The Last Resort weaves Stodola’s firsthand travel notes with her exacting journalism in an enthralling report on the past, present, and future of coastal travel. She takes us from Monte Carlo, where the pursuit of pleasure first became part of the beach resort experience, to a village in Fiji that was changed irrevocably by the opening of a single resort; from the overdevelopment that stripped Acapulco of its reputation for exclusivity to Miami Beach, where extreme measures are underway to prevent the barrier island from vanishing into the ocean. In the twenty-first century, beach travel has become central to our globalized world—its culture, economy, and interconnectedness. But with sea levels likely to rise at least 1.5 to 3 feet by the end of this century, beaches will become increasingly difficult to preserve, and many will disappear altogether. What will our last resort be when water begins to fill the lobbies?

Devotions for the Beach . . . and Days You Wish You Were There
Devotions for the Beach . . . and Days You Wish You Were There

Author: Thomas Nelson

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2012-05-21

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1400320461

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Dig your feet in the sand and let the water cool your toes as you escape into the beauty of God’s seaside creations, and hear His voice more clearly than perhaps anywhere else. There’s nothing quite like the warmth and relaxation of the beach—away from the stresses of the world and into a place of peace and refreshment. Devotions for the Beach is the gentle breeze that takes you there, to see the majesty of God and to open your heart and soul to the One who created it all. These ninety devotions explore the parallels of life with the elements of the shore to help you see God, to find hope, to draw strength, and to rest in the comfort of His arms throughout your day. Included are striking photographs with a fresh, contemporary design for timeless appeal. Every woman will want a copy of this book as a gentle reminder of days at the beach and the call of God’s love.

These Walls Between Us
These Walls Between Us

Author: Wendy Sanford

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1647421683

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From an author of the best-selling women’s health classic Our Bodies, Ourselves comes a bracingly forthright memoir about a life-long friendship across racial and class divides. A white woman’s necessary learning, and a Black woman’s complex evolution, make These Walls Between Us a “tender, honest, cringeworthy and powerful read.” (Debby Irving, author, Waking Up White.) In the mid-1950s, a fifteen-year-old African American teenager named Mary White (now Mary Norman) traveled north from Virginia to work for twelve-year-old Wendy Sanford’s family as a live-in domestic for their summer vacation by a remote New England beach. Over the years, Wendy's family came to depend on Mary’s skilled service—and each summer, Mary endured the extreme loneliness of their elite white beachside retreat in order to support her family. As the Black “help” and the privileged white daughter, Mary and Wendy were not slated for friendship. But years later—each divorced, each a single parent, Mary now a rising officer in corrections and Wendy a feminist health activist—they began to walk the beach together after dark, talking about their children and their work, and a friendship began to grow. Based on decades’ worth of visits, phone calls, letters, and texts between Mary and Wendy, These Walls Between Us chronicles the two women’s friendship, with a focus on what Wendy characterizes as her “oft-stumbling efforts, as a white woman, to see Mary more fully and to become a more dependable friend.” The book examines obstacles created by Wendy’s upbringing in a narrow, white, upper-class world; reveals realities of domestic service rarely acknowledged by white employers; and draws on classic works by the African American writers whose work informed and challenged Wendy along the way. Though Wendy is the work’s primary author, Mary read and commented on every draft—and together, the two friends hope their story will incite and support white readers to become more informed and accountable friends across the racial divides created by white supremacy and to become active in the ongoing movement for racial justice.

No Tan Lines
No Tan Lines

Author: Kate Angell

Publisher: Kensington Books

Published: 2011-10-24

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 0758279043

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A heated rivalry turns to sizzling passion in this beach town romance by the USA Today bestselling author of No Strings Attached. In the Florida resort town of Barefoot William, kicking off your shoes and baring some skin is as natural as sneaking under the boardwalk for an ice cream cone and stolen kisses. Laid-back Shaye Cates, whose family owns half the boardwalk, runs their businesses by cell phone under a shady umbrella. But Shaye’s life isn’t all sunshine. The incredibly irksome fly in her coconut tanning oil is steely-eyed Trace Saunders, whose family owns the opposite side of town. When the two rivals agree to co-run a beach volleyball tournament, the contentious partnership gets all of Barefoot William buzzing. Shaye just wants to play ball, while Trace thinks only of business. But beneath the twinkling lights of the ferris wheel, opposites can attract like surf and sand.

Open Road Adventures
Open Road Adventures

Author: Well-Being Publishing

Publisher: eBookIt.com

Published: 2024-02-21

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 145664579X

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Embark on the Ultimate American Road Trip Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of waves against a sandy beach one morning and the enchanting sight of mountain peaks wrapped in the blush of dawn the next. "Open Road Adventures: RVing Across the USA" is more than just a guide; it's a ticket to rediscovering the fruited plains, purple mountains, and rugged individualism that stitch together the fabric of America--all from the cozy nook of your home on wheels. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or new to the RV lifestyle, this comprehensive companion offers everything you need to navigate the vastness of the open road with confidence. Learn the ins and outs of selecting the ideal rig for your sojourn; master the art of essential maintenance to keep your journey smooth; and expertly pack your mobile abode with only the essentials. Your adventure awaits, and with meticulous preparation outlined within these pages, you're already halfway there! Plot your course with precision using the detailed maps and savvy trip planning tips nestled in chapter two. Even as you traverse the quaint towns of New England or the bustling streets of cosmopolitan cities, an understanding of weather patterns and seasonal changes ensures that you will capitalize on each destination's unique charm. And with a section dedicated to leveraging modern technology, you'll feel like a navigator of the digital age, merging the nostalgic call of the wild with the conveniences of today. With the "Open Road Adventures: RVing Across the USA" as your travel bible, journey from the sunny coastlines of the Southeast to the untamed allure of Alaska's wilderness. Relish regional delicacies, delve into historical allure, and forge unforgettable connections within bustling RV communities. Embrace the freedom of a nomadic life, whether as a weekend escape artist or a full-time pavement pioneer. This book is not simply about where you can go--it's a celebration of the independence, discovery, and community found on the open road. Are you ready to chart a course for adventure? Secure your guide to an epic American odyssey today and let the journey begin!