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• Malibu Rising

  a Novel

  Reid, Taylor Jenkins

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  Follows the lives of the glamorous Riva siblings as they navigate love, ambition, and family. Their lives are forever transformed during their annual end-of-summer party. Explores themes of love, resilience, and the power of family bonds.

• One Italian Summer

  a Novel

  Serle, Rebecca

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  A story of love and self-discovery set against the enchanting backdrop of Italy.

• You Can Trust Me

  a Novel

  Heard, Wendy

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  A psychological thriller, where trust becomes a dangerous game with deadly consequences as two best friends grift their way through the California elite—until a scam goes awry.

• Something in the Water

  a Novel

  Steadman, Catherine

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  A honeymoon discovery plunges a couple into danger. Secrets unfold, peril looms, and they must fight to survive.

• Summer of '69

  Hilderbrand, Elin

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  The story follows the lives of characters facing personal challenges against the backdrop of a turbulent era. With themes of love, secrets, and the transformative power of summer, An engaging read that captures the essence of an unforgettable time…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Save What's Left

  Castellano, Elizabeth, 1990-

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  Tells the real story of life in a beach town, revealing the true cost of a pretty view. Told from the perspective of a newcomer turned local, a story of forgiveness, courage, and second chances.

• On Gin Lane

  Foster, Brooke Lea

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  After her fiancé takes her to the shores of Southampton in June of 1957, a young socialite starts to realize that her glamorous summer is giving her everything—except what she really wants.

• Island Time

  a Novel

  Clark, Georgia

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  When a nearby volcano erupts during their vacation to a remote tropical island, two families find themselves stranded together for six weeks. With only two island employees making up the rest of their party, everyone is forced to question what—or…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Every Summer After

  Fortune, Carley

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  The story covers 12 years and follows the friendship of Sam and Percy from the time they meet until the present day. It alternates between the present and flashbacks of each of the six summers that Sam and Percy spent together, and chronicles how…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Beach Trap

  Brady, Ali

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  Twelve-year-olds Kat Steiner and Blake O'Neill meet at summer camp and have an instant connection. But everything falls apart when they learn they're also half sisters. Confused and betrayed, the girls break off all contact.

• Reunion Beach

  Stories Inspired by Dorothea Benton Frank

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  In this warm and moving anthology, a group of bestselling authors and writers pay tribute to New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank and her literary legacy.

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