Nothing says ahhh like a day at the beach, waves crashing and book in hand. To help you on your way, we’ve selected a handful of very appropriately titled beach reads to help make your next vacation relaxing and enjoyable.
Sunset Beach
Mary Kay Andrews
Drue’s father is back in her life following a 20-year absence. And he’s brought a new love interest with him—her middle school enemy, who now works with him. With no other prospects, Drue grudgingly accepts a job at her dad’s law firm. It may help contribute to the funds needed to restore Drue’s inheritance, a run-down beach cottage. What Drue doesn’t count on, is uncovering corruption in her father’s firm, along with a missing persons case that has her father at the center of it.
The Beach House
By James Patterson
Not every beachy read has to be chick lit. This James Patterson novel tells the story of Jack Mullen, a law student in New York who has just learned of his brother Peter’s drowning. Convinced it was no accident, Jack visits East Hampton and is met with lawyers, police and paid protectors whose job it is to separate the billionaire owners from the hired help, like Peter. As details of Peter’s secret life emerge, the twists and turns begin.
The Summer I Became A Nerd
By Leah Rae Miller
This lighthearted read revolves around 17-year-old Madelyne Summers. She’s a popular cheerleader who’s dating the star quarterback. On the inside though, she’s a comic book-loving nerd who’s totally into sci-fi. Summer is the one time she can let loose and be herself. A slip-up at a comic book shop has her secret identity revealed, though, and she’s quickly immersed into a world of live-action role playing, comic conventions and video games. And she loves every minute of it.
Somewhere Summer
By Anna Michels and Jennifer Salvat Doktorski
Release date: July 28
This novel features two books in one: 26 Kisses and How My Summer Went Up In Flames. Pre-order today to have in time for your last-minute summer getaway. In 26 Kisses, Veda has found the perfect way to get over being unexpectedly dumped by her boyfriend. She has to kiss 26 boys with different names, one for each letter of the alphabet. You can bet that doesn’t go without challenges. In How My Summer Went Up In Flames, Rosie is feeling misunderstood when she’s slapped with a restraining order by her ex. All she did is set his car on fire. To put some distance between Rosie and her troubles, her parents send her on a cross-country road trip with her trustworthy neighbor Matty and his two friends. It’s bound to be a summer of adventure and new experiences.
Summer Secrets
By Jane Green
London journalist Cat Coombs’ downward spiral leads to a devastating mistake while visiting family in the States. The 20-something grows up fast and begins the process of learning to forgive herself. Now in her 40s and living a sober lifestyle, Cat and her child return to America to make amends with family members—if it’s not too late.
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