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On Ocean Boulevard

Beach House

By Monroe, Mary Alice

Read by Campbell, Cassandra

11.38 hrs • 10 CDs • Unabridged

Genre: FICTION  /  GENERAL & LITERARY FICTION  /  ROMANCE

Release Date: 06/01/2020

© 2020 by Simon & Schuster

ISBN No : 9781797107264

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The New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Guests returns at long last to her beloved Beach House series in this breathtaking novel about one family’s summer of forging new beginnings against the enduring beauty and resilience of the natural world.

It’s been sixteen years since Caretta “Cara” Rutledge has returned home to the beautiful shores of Charleston, South Carolina. Over those years, she has weathered the tides of deaths and births, struggles and joys. And now, as Cara prepares for her second wedding, her life is about to change yet again.

Meanwhile, the rest of the storied Rutledge family is also in flux. Cara’s niece Linnea returns to Sullivan’s Island to begin a new career and an unexpected relationship. Linnea’s parents, having survived bankruptcy, pin their hopes and futures on the construction of a new home on Ocean Boulevard. But as excitement over the house and wedding builds, a devastating illness strikes the family and brings plans to a screeching halt. It is under these trying circumstances that the Rutledge family must come together yet again to discover the enduring strength in love, tradition, and legacy from mother to daughter to granddaughter.

Like the sea turtles that come ashore annually on these windswept islands, three generations of the Rutledge family experience a season of return, rebirth, and growth. “Authentic, generous, and heartfelt” (Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author), On Ocean Boulevard is Mary Alice Monroe at her very best.

Praise for On Ocean Boulevard

"Like so many of you, I start my summer season with the enchanting novels of Mary Alice Monroe. I'm a devoted fan of her magical depictions of the lowcountry and the charms of her characters."—Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 28 Summers

“A worsening case of dementia, microplastics in the ocean, and, of course, the turtles add a serious note to this charming Lowcountry novel. This is an excellent addition to a popular series by a best-selling author. Readers of Mary Kay Andrews and Dorothea Benton Frank should feel at home here as well.” Library Journal

Praise for Other Works by New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe

“Magical! Mary Alice Monroe’s writing is always sensitive and true, and as inspiring as the natural wonder about which she writes.” New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank
"Fast-paced and fluid, heartache as well as joy make this a most enjoyable read."New York Journal of Books

"Mary Alice Monroe writes gorgeously, with authority and tenderness, about the natural world and its power to inspire, transport, and to heal." –#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs

“Loyal readers will recognize Monroe’s signature love of animals, while fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Wendy Wax will enjoy the picturesque setting and heartwarmingly intertwined character arcs.” Booklist 

"You might pick up her books for escapism, but you'll be more environmentally aware by its end." Chattanooga Times Free Press

“A poignant and compelling story of self-discovery, love and redemption." Jacksonville Journal-Courier

“It’s hard to describe the beauty of Monroe’s work. The words on the pages flow from the author’s eyes to create a world of rare enchantment. Next, Monroe’s brain assembles a plot that moves the characters from one amazing event to another. Then from Monroe’s heart comes the passion for the story, one that is rich with love and depth.” Huffington Post 

"Monroe's trademark mix of environmental awareness, coastal nostalgia, and gentle wish fulfillment should be catnip for the hordes of recreational readers who've made her a New York Times bestseller." Wilmington Star-News

“Readers come for the characters but stay for the animals.” New York Times

“Saving our wildlife... one book at a time” –Southern Living 

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