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The Beach House (Mira Ser. #1)
by Mary Alice MonroeKnown 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.
The Beach House
by James Patterson Peter De JongeThe second that Columbia law student Jack Mullen steps down from the train at East Hampton, he knows that something is very wrong. As he greets his family, his kid brother Peter lies stretched out on a steel gurney, battered, bruised - dead. The police are calling the drowning an accident. Jack knows that's not right. Someone wanted his brother dead.But the establishment says otherwise. Jack tries to uncover what really happened on the beach that night, only to confront a wall of silence; a barricade of shadowy people who protect the privileges of the multi-billionaire summer residents. And when he discovers that his brother had nearly $200,000 in his bank account, Jack realises Peter wasn't just parking cars to make a living...
The Beach House: A Kissing Booth Novella (The Kissing Booth)
by Beth Reekles**Been dying to know more about Elle and Noah's sizzling romance from Netflix's smash-hit film The Kissing Booth? Now you can!**Every year Elle Evans spends a perfect summer at Lee and Noah's beach house - there's sea, sun, and plenty of flirting.Elle can't wait to hit the beach again - but this year, things are a little different.Elle and hotter-than-hot Noah are now officially dating - it's amazing, and Elle's never been happier. But Noah's leaving for Harvard at the end of the summer - and what will happen to them then?Elle and Lee have always been BFFs - and no one knows her better. But with Lee's new girlfriend Rachel coming along this summer, can everything stay the same?Elle's determined to have one last perfect summer with her two favourite boys - before she kisses goodbye to the beach house forever . . .
Beach House No. 9 (Mills And Boon M&b Ser. #1)
by Christie RidgwayUSA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway introduces a sizzling new series set in Crescent Cove, California, where the magic of summer can last forever…
Beach House Summer
by Sarah Morgan‘Gloriously romantic, the perfect summer escape!’ Cathy Bramley ‘Beach House Summer is a perfect slice of joyful summer escapism from Sarah Morgan, the master of the genre’ Clare Pooley, The Authenticity Project
The Beach Hut: Curl up with the perfect feel-good romance from the Sunday Times bestseller this January
by Veronica HenryOn Everdene Sands, a row of beach huts holds the secrets of the families who own them - secrets of unrequited love, plain old-fashioned lust, childhood dreams and long-forgotten hopes...'FOR SALE: a rare opportunity to purchase a beach hut on the spectacular Everdene Sands. "The Shack" has been in the family for fifty years, and was the first to be built on this renowned stretch of golden sand...'Jane Milton doesn't want to sell her beloved beach hut, which has been the heart of so many family holidays and holds so many happy memories. But when her husband dies, leaving her with an overwhelming string of debts, she has no choice but to sell.THE BEACH HUT follows the stories of the people who own the beach huts, families who come to Everdene each year, people who fall in - or out of - love, remembering their pasts, or trying to forget them...Escape to the seaside with Sunday Times bestseller Veronica Henry!Your favourite authors, favourite author'An utter delight' Jill Mansell'Truly blissful escapism' Lucy Diamond'A heart-warming, triumphant story combined with Veronica's sublime writing - the perfect mix!' Cathy Bramley'A delicious treat of a book' Milly Johnson'A beautiful book. Warm, emotional and full of hope' Sarah Morgan
The Beach Hut Collection: The Beach Hut, The Beach Hut Next Door and Christmas at the Beach Hut
by Veronica HenryWish you were here? Take a summer staycation with three irresistibly feel-good Veronica Henry titles in one ebook boxset!The Beach HutOn Everdene Sands, a row of beach huts holds the secrets of the families who own them - secrets of unrequited love, plain old-fashioned lust, childhood dreams and long-forgotten hopes...'FOR SALE: a rare opportunity to purchase a beach hut on the spectacular Everdene Sands. "The Shack" has been in the family for fifty years, and was the first to be built on this renowned stretch of golden sand...'Jane Milton doesn't want to sell her beloved beach hut, which has been the heart of so many family holidays and holds so many happy memories. But when her husband dies, leaving her with an overwhelming string of debts, she has no choice but to sell.THE BEACH HUT follows the stories of the people who own the beach huts, families who come to Everdene each year, people who fall in - or out of - love, remembering their pasts, or trying to forget them...Veronica Henry has brilliantly drawn together the comings and goings of life at the beach huts over one long, hot, lazy summer... The Beach Hut Next DoorReturn to Everdene Sands, setting for the THE BEACH HUT, and discover secrets, love, tragedy and dreams. It's going to be a summer to remember...Summer appeared from nowhere that year in Everdene...and for those lucky enough to own one of the beach huts, this was the summer of their dreams.For Elodie, returning to Everdene means reawakening the memories of one summer fifty years ago. A summer when everything changed.Vince and his brother are struggling to come to terms with the death of their father - but they have very different ways of coping. And for Jenna, determined to put the past behind her, the opportunity to become 'the ice cream girl' once again might just turn her life around.But this summer is not all sunshine and surf - as secrets unfold, and some lives are changed for ever...Christmas at the Beach HutEveryone adores Christmas . . . Especially Lizzy Kingham. But this year, she is feeling unloved and under-appreciated by her family. The present-buying, decorating and food shopping have all been left to her. So she wonders ... what would happen if she ran away and left them to it?Lizzy heads to her favourite place: a beach hut on the golden sands of Everdene. There she meets an unlikely collection of new friends, all running away from something. But the spirit of Christmas gets under Lizzy's skin: soon the fairy lights are twinkling and the scent of mulled wine mingles with the sea air.Back at Pepperpot Cottage, her family are desperate to find her. For Christmas isn't Christmas without Lizzy. Can they track her down in time and convince her she means the world to them, every day of the year?
The Beach Hut Next Door: The most uplifting and feel-good romance to read this Easter, from the bestselling author of THE BEACH HUT
by Veronica HenryReturn to Everdene Sands, setting for the THE BEACH HUT, and discover secrets, love, tragedy and dreams...Summer appeared from nowhere that year in Everdene...and for those lucky enough to own one of the beach huts, this was the summer of their dreams.For Elodie, returning to Everdene means reawakening the memories of one summer fifty years ago. A summer when everything changed.Vince and his brother are struggling to come to terms with the death of their father - but they have very different ways of coping. And for Jenna, determined to put the past behind her, the opportunity to become 'the ice cream girl' once again might just turn her life around.But this summer is not all sunshine and surf - as secrets unfold, some lives are changed for ever...Escape to the seaside today with Sunday Times bestseller Veronica Henry! If you've loved reading The Beach Hut, The Forever House or A Family Recipe, then this is the perfect story to curl up with. Your favourite authors love Veronica Henry'An utter delight' Jill Mansell'Truly blissful escapism' Lucy Diamond'A heart-warming, triumphant story combined with Veronica's sublime writing - the perfect mix!' Cathy Bramley'A delicious treat of a book' Milly Johnson'A beautiful book. Warm, emotional and full of hope' Sarah Morgan
The Beach in Anglophone Literatures and Cultures: Reading Littoral Space
by Virginia Richter Ursula KluwickFrom early colonial encounters to the ecological disasters of the twenty-first century, the performativity of contact has been a crucial element in the political significance of the beach. Conceptualising the beach as a creative trope and as a socio-cultural site, as well as an aesthetically productive topography, this collection examines its multiplicity of meanings and functions as a natural environment engendering both desire and fear in the human imagination from the Victorian period to the present. The contributors examine literature, film, and art, in addition to moments of encounter and environmental crisis, to highlight the beach as a social space inspiring particular codes of behaviour and specific discourses, as a geographical frontier between land and water, as an historical site of contact and conflict, and as a vacationscape promising regeneration and withdrawal from everyday life. The diversity of the beach is reflected in the geographical range, with essays on locales and texts from Britain, Ireland, the Caribbean, South Africa, the United States, Polynesia, and New Zealand. Focusing on the changed function of the beach as a result of processes of industrialisation and the rise of a modern leisure and health culture, this interdisciplinary volume theorises the beach as a demarcater of the precarious boundary between land and the sea, as well as between nature and culture.
The Beach in Anglophone Literatures and Cultures: Reading Littoral Space
by Virginia Richter Ursula KluwickFrom early colonial encounters to the ecological disasters of the twenty-first century, the performativity of contact has been a crucial element in the political significance of the beach. Conceptualising the beach as a creative trope and as a socio-cultural site, as well as an aesthetically productive topography, this collection examines its multiplicity of meanings and functions as a natural environment engendering both desire and fear in the human imagination from the Victorian period to the present. The contributors examine literature, film, and art, in addition to moments of encounter and environmental crisis, to highlight the beach as a social space inspiring particular codes of behaviour and specific discourses, as a geographical frontier between land and water, as an historical site of contact and conflict, and as a vacationscape promising regeneration and withdrawal from everyday life. The diversity of the beach is reflected in the geographical range, with essays on locales and texts from Britain, Ireland, the Caribbean, South Africa, the United States, Polynesia, and New Zealand. Focusing on the changed function of the beach as a result of processes of industrialisation and the rise of a modern leisure and health culture, this interdisciplinary volume theorises the beach as a demarcater of the precarious boundary between land and the sea, as well as between nature and culture.
Beach Lane: T6 - Chesapeake Shores (A Chesapeake Shores Novel #7)
by Sherryl WoodsIn the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie O'Brien and Mack Franklin's “not dating” claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susie’s thrilled when their friendship finally heats up.
Beach Murder: 'Incredible wealth, beach houses, murder...read this book!' JAMES PATTERSON
by Michael Ledwidge'Incredible wealth, beach houses, murder - how can you beat all that? Read this book!' JAMES PATTERSONWhen Terry Rourke arrives at his brother's luxurious wedding on the east coast of the USA - summer home to billionaires and Hollywood stars - his biggest worry is the best man speech. But this isn't the first time Terry has been to the Hamptons.As the designer tuxedos are pressed and the flowers arranged along the glittering surf, Terry can' t help but revisit an unsolved murder that scandalised the town - and tore his own family apart. He soon learns that digging up secrets can be a very dangerous activity... and quickly turn even the most beautiful beach wedding into a wake.Readers can't get enough of Michael Ledwidge:'Michael Ledwidge is a pro at writing pacey, in-the-moment prose . . . I was HOOKED.' ***** Goodreads review'You will be on the edge of your seat flipping pages as fast you can.' ***** Goodreads review'A non-stop adventure guaranteed to entertain.' ***** Goodreads review'A perfect story from start to finish.' ***** Goodreads review'This is one heck of a fast-paced book.' ***** Goodreads review'WOW, like being on a rollercoaster! If you like nonstop action, nail-biting, edge of your seat novels, this is it! Never wanted this to end.' ***** Goodreads review
Beach Music: A Novel (Le\livre De Poche Ser.)
by Pat ConroyWith the spectacular worldwide success of his unforgettable novel The Prince of Tides, Pat Conroy established himself as a major international writer. He is known for his anguished and painfully honest insights into families and the human heart. He now returns with Beach Music, a story which tells of a family haunted by dark memories that reach back into the unutterable terrors of the Holocaust.Jack McCall, an American living in Rome with his young daughter, is trying to find peace after the recent trauma of his wife's suicide. But his solitude is disturbed by the appearance of his sister-in-law, who begs him to return home, and of two school friends, who want his help in tracking down another classmate who went underground as a Vietman protester and never resurfaced. These requests launch Jack on a journey that encompasses the past and the present in both Europe and the American South: a quest that leads him to shocking and ultimately liberating truths.
The Beach Party: Escape to Mallorca with the hottest, twistiest thriller of 2024
by Nikki Smith'Bound to be the hit thriller of the summer!' T. M. Logan, The Holiday-----Six friends.The holiday of their dreams.One night that changed it all . . .1989: The tunes are loud and the clothes are louder when a group of friends arrives in Mallorca for a post-graduation holiday of decadence and debauchery at a luxury villa.A beach party marks the pinnacle of their fun, until it isn't fun any longer. Because amidst the wild partying - sand flying from dancing feet and revellers leaping from yachts - an accident happens. Suddenly, the night of a lifetime becomes a living nightmare.Now: The truth about that summer has been collectively buried. But someone knows what happened that night.And they want the friends to pay for what they did.-----'Thrilling, twisting and gloriously '80s' Chris Whitaker, We Begin at the End'Sun-soaked and fast-paced, the perfect holiday page turner' Ellery Lloyd, The Club'Deliciously gripping and twisty' Shalini Boland, The Secret Mother'Sizzling with suspense, the perfect summer read' B. A. Paris, Behind Closed Doors
Beach Read: From the Sunday Times Bestselling Author
by Emily HenryTwo writers. One holiday. A romcom waiting to happen...-------'One of my favourite authors' Colleen Hoover, It Ends With Us'A great love story' Jodi Picoult, Wish You Were Here'The perfect escapist romp' Laura Jane Williams, One Night With YouJanuary is a hopeless romantic who narrates her life like she's the lead in a blockbuster movie.Gus is a serious literary type who thinks true love is a fairy-tale.But January and Gus have more in common than you'd think:They're both broke.They've got crippling writer's block.And they need to write bestsellers before summer ends.The result? A bet to swap genres and see who gets published first.The risk? In telling each other's stories, their worlds might be changed entirely...Set over one sizzling summer, Beach Read is a witty love story that will make you laugh a lot, cry a little and fall head over heels. For fans of The Flat Share and If I Never Met You.-------'My heart ached for January, and Gus is to die for - a steamy, smart and perceptive romance' Josie Silver, One Night on the Island'Full of banter, heat, and sexual tension, I felt the thrill of falling in love right alongside January and Gus. A gorgeous page-turner of a novel' Laura Jane Williams, One Night With You'Funny, and seriously sizzling' Best'If whipcrack banter and sexual tension is your catnip, you'll adore this book' Sally Thorne, The Hating Game'Touching and heartfelt . . . I closed this book with a satisfied sigh' Jasmine Guillory, While We Were Dating'Clever and funny, this is a tender love story' Woman & Home
The Beach Reads Book Club (The Kathryn Freeman Romcom Collection #5)
by Kathryn FreemanWelcome to the Beach Reads Book Club. Where love is just a page away… ‘I would run through fire to be part of this kind of bookclub, with books that make us smile and cry and laugh. Never have I seen my view of rom com and beach reads better expressed than in this wonderful book’ Genevieve, reader review
Beach Rivals: Escape to Bali with this summer's hottest enemies-to-lovers beach read
by Georgie Tilney'Complete sunshine in book form... a delicious slow burn love story' Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Staycation'The perfect slice of summer escapism... I read it in one sitting!' Catherine Walsh, author of Holiday RomanceTHE PERFECT READ FOR YOUR NEXT SHORT HAUL FLIGHT! --One bookshop in paradise. Two bitter rivals. A whole summer to get through...Clare thought that by now she would have her life figured out. Instead, she's living with her parents, working a job she hates and has absolutely no idea what she wants to do with the rest of her life.When she sees a viral job advert for a three-month bookseller position on a Bali beach, she jumps at the chance. But it's not until she arrives in Bali that Clare realises she won't be working in the bookshop alone.Instead she's sharing the bookshop - and a flat - with a handsome but infuriating American man. Jack is Clare's opposite in almost every way, and it's not long before they're driving each other crazy. But fighting with Jack is also the most fun Clare's had in years, and it's only a matter of time before their relationship turns less than professional...Beach Rivals is an escapist, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers rom com - the ideal summer read!Readers are loving Beach Rivals:'The perfect read for wet and rainy British spring! I loved everything about this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Such a cute fast paced read. Great writing... Do yourself a favor and pick up Beach Rivals!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I read this book in one day and have been daydreaming about moving to Bali to do up a bookshop!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This was such a fun, cute and easy read. Had me laughing out loud and swooning over the characters' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The Beach Road
by Sarah Diamond'Well written and evocative...once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down' 5* Review* * * * * * *To the casual eye, teenagers Jane and Beverley are opposites. Wealthy, beautiful and clever, Beverley seems to have everything. But disturbed and lonely Jane has just seen her mother die in appalling circumstances, and has been sent to live with her grandparents in the same small town as Beverley - by the sea in Underlyme, Dorset.But Beverley's life isn't as perfect as it seems...Behind the glossy façade, it's anything but. And when something terrible happens, she finds there's nobody left to turn to - except Jane. Initially, Beverley finds solace in Jane's total adoration. But gradually she begins to realise there is something different, something dark about Jane. Little does she know just how different, and just how dark she may be...
Beach Road
by James Patterson Peter De JongeTom Dunleavy has a one-man law firm in East Hampton, summer home to billionaires and Hollywood celebrities. But his clients are the people he grew up with, the people who make a living serving the rich. When an old friend, Dante Halleyville, is arrested for a triple murder near a movie star's mansion, Tom agrees to represent him, and recruits super lawyer, and ex-girlfriend, Kate Costello to help fight the case. As Tom wonders if he can ever get Kate to forgive him for his past sins, the case takes on astonishing dimensions, revealing a world of illegal pleasures, revenge, and fear amongst the super-rich...
The Beach Wedding
by Dorothy KoomsonWill your past always catch up with you?Tessa Dannall is excited and happy when her daughter, Nia, arrives at their family’s tropical beach resort to get married. Tessa is also trying to forget the last time she went to a wedding on this beach and how that day changed her life for ever. But as the big day draws near, Tessa realises she must face the deadly ghosts from her past – or they may ruin her daughter’s future...Praise for Dorothy Koomson:‘Terrifically addictive’ Good Housekeeping‘Beautifully written’ Closer‘Koomson just gets better and better’ Woman and Home
Beach Wedding Bliss: Book 1 (Bridesmaids Club)
by Posy DiamondYou are invited to join in the wedding fun with Sophie, Shanti, Cora and Emily! Can the Bridesmaids Club friends surprise Sophie's mum and dad with a brilliant beach wedding?Sophie is excited that her parents are finally getting married - she and her siblings have been nagging them to tie the knot for years. Her parents met at the beach, so are planning a lavish tropical wedding abroad. But when her dad loses his job, the wedding is called off. With the help of her Bridesmaids Club friends, can Sophie surprise her parents with a home-made beach wedding?The Bridesmaids Club series is the perfect marriage of family, friendship and fun!
The Beachcomber
by Josephine CoxAnother page-turning story of tragedy and triumph from the No.1 bestselling author
Beachcombers: Beachcombers, Heat Wave, Moon Shell Beach, Summer House, Summer Breeze
by Nancy ThayerNew York Times bestseller Nancy Thayer tells the compelling story of a bittersweet reunion set over one exhilarating Nantucket summer. Perfect for readers of Santa Montefiore and Barbara Delinsky.Jet-setting Abbie Fox hasn't seen her family for almost two years. But when her sister Lily starts sending urgent emails begging her to come home, she knows it's time to return. Devastated by the loss of her job and break-up with her fiancé, their sister Emma has taken to her bed, with little sign of progress. To make matters worse, Lily has concerns that the glamorous woman renting their guesthouse has her sights set on their widowed father...The sisters' lives soon grow as turbulent as the waters surrounding their Nantucket home. And as they strive to pick up the pieces around them, each will undergo transformations that surprise even themselves...
Beachhead
by Jack WilliamsonSam Houston Kellington had from boyhood known that he would someday fly to Mars. But what children dream of is often far different in reality from what one could ever imagine. Having been chosen as one of a select crew Kelligan does go to Mars, only to be marooned with a crippled spacecraft, afflicted with a debilitating illness, and abandoned by crewmates. Aided by one brave woman Kelligan must somehow find a way to survive the rigors of the hostile planet and return to Earth before the members of the first manned mission to Mars have all succumbed.
The Beachside Bed and Breakfast (Moonlight Bay)
by Hope RamsayA heartwarming story about family, healing from loss, and finding love, even when you never dreamed it was possible. Ashley Howland Scott has no time for romance as she grieves the loss of her husband, cares for her young son, and runs Magnolia Harbor&’s only bed and breakfast. Ashley never imagined she&’d notice—let alone have feelings for—another man after her husband was killed in Afghanistan five years earlier. But slowly, softly, Rev. Micah St. Pierre has become a friend . . . and now maybe something more. Despite her reluctance, Ashley has to admit that Micah is kind, thoughtful, and handsome to boot. All the more reason to steer clear of him. She can&’t risk her heart again.After becoming the center of Magnolia Harbor&’s rumor mill once, Micah St. Pierre has no interest in letting the members of the local quilting club play matchmaker for him. Besides, the only woman he&’s interested in is the one he can never have. Micah is not allowed to date a member of his congregation, so there&’s no point in sharing his feelings with Ashley, no matter how much he yearns to. But the more time they spend with each other, the more Micah wonders whether Ashley is his match made in heaven.