Sarah Morgan is one of my go-to authors when I'm looking for a heartwarming, feel-good read and she doesn't disappoint with her latest book Beach House Summer which features two women, Joanna and Ashley, who were complete strangers but soon their lives become entwined. Their paths might not have crossed in the most conventional of manners but in their times of need, they are both there to support and encourage one another to take the steps necessary to move on with their lives.
From the outset I was asking myself what would I have done in Joanna's shoes and I'd like to think that I'd have been as welcoming, especially once the full details are revealed, but until you are in the same situation I don't think anyone really knows how they'd react. It also took guts for Ashley to take matters into her own hands even if the outcome ended in the most devastating of circumstances and left her feeling even more alone.
I loved the whole concept of escaping from the spotlight to a remote beach side house to come to terms with the way your life has been turned upside down. For Joanna it's a chance to re-evaluate her life after putting up with so much from her philandering ex-husband who she still worked with running the business side of things. What's in store for her now? Whereas for Ashley, it's a chance to come to terms with everything and decide what she wants to do next.
As for the setting, the Californian beach town of Silver Point sounded like the perfect place to run to for them to recuperate although for Joanna she also had some ghosts to lay to rest and friendships to repair having left the town so suddenly 20 years ago. But with the beach on your doorstep, and a vibrant community welcoming you with open arms, how could you not cast your demons and fears aside and make new plans for the future?
Friendships, old and new, are at the heart of this novel and it was great to see both Joanna and Ashley blossom as the story progressed. Both women had suffered greatly in the past and it's only over time that they can heal and move on.
I hope that this not the last that we see of Joanna, Ashley and the rest of the community of Silver Point even if it was just a catch-up novella at some point in the future.
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Sparkling novel about friendship, mutual respect and love.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 May 2022
Divorcee Joanna Whitman is stunned when she hears about her ex-husband Cliff’s death in an accident on Mulholland Drive. She divorced him over a year ago, mainly because of his behaviour, womanising being his chief delight. He expected her to forgive and forget every time. He had saved her once two decades ago and for that she had been grateful, but now she owed him nothing. He was always in the limelight, a flamboyant celebrity chef and Joanna had certainly had enough of paparazzi news hounds plaguing her. She wanted anonymity and to live her life out of the public eye. They had once been happy but that seemed to be so long ago. Truth be told, she was more intrigued by the fact that a young woman had been in his car when it veered off the road resulting in a fatal crash. His beau had been taken to hospital where the doctors found out she was pregnant.She is shocked it is true, but she feels sorry for the press invasion that is going to be forced upon this young lady and herself as well. She wants to help her. She visits the hospital where she discovers Ashley Blake, who is bemused by her visit. They talk, hatching out a plan for when she is discharged from hospital. Joanna and Ashley will disappear into the night, leaving New York and heading for Joanna’s beach house in her Californian home town, Silver Point. Ashley is only too happy to have someone to help her, and Joanna is certain that this will garner the best results.When they arrive Ashley is amazed to learn that Joanna has never used the beach house herself. It is spectacular with views of the sea that are both totally private and stunningly beautiful. It is luxurious and well hidden from prying eyes. The two ladies build a relationship of mutual trust, respect and kinship. Gradually Joanna learns what actually happened when Ashley stepped into Cliff’s car, and she is more determined than ever to support Ashley and eventually her child. This is the story of what happened next.I loved reading this novel full of intrigue, friendship and support. Sarah Morgan is a fantastic storyteller with a truly comprehensive back catalogue. She is a very experienced and well-loved author. Her romance stories are spellbinding. Sarah creates irresistible characters for her novels, eclectic, detailed and lovable. Her storyboards are engaging and very well handled. I loved both Joanna’s and Ashley’s threads equally. I loved the back stories and couldn’t wait to find out how the story would conclude. When the last few paragraphs were finished I felt once again that I had read an excellent story. I particularly enjoyed the romance stories that came within the main story threads. I received a complimentary copy of this novel from publisher HQ through my membership of NetGalley. These are my own honest and well considered opinions that are not influenced by any other reviews or publicity. It’s a 9/10 from me because I was both absorbed by and loved the story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 May 2022
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