What Ocean Beach is about:
Unlikely friends Madeline, Avery and Nicole have hit some speed bumps in their lives, but when they arrive in Miami’s South Beach neighborhood, they are all hoping for a do-over. Literally. They’ve been hired to bring a once-grand historic house back to its former glory on a new television show called Do-Over. If they can just get this show off the ground, Nikki would get back on her feet financially, Avery could restart her ruined career, and Maddie would have a shot at keeping her family together.
I read and loved Ten Beach Road so I couldn't wait to get back to the ladies and see what was going on in their lives. This book had a different twist than the previous one because the television show that the friends embark on was done in "reality show style" and wasn't quite what they signed up for! I loved that twist as I felt it really changed up the story and gave it a very current feeling. Each woman's story still captivated me and I found myself loving them all.
Recommend? I highly recommend that you read Ten Beach Road first as it allows the reader to get to know the main characters and their back story. Without it, this book may fall flat for you. But if you've read and enjoyed Ten Beach Road I honestly feel that you will LOVE Ocean Beach! It has a little bit of everything for the reader; friendship, love, secrets, mystery, and a few adorable characters that you might want to take home with you!!
Source: Joan Schulhafer Publishing and Media Consulting
Disclaimer: Thank you to Debby@ Joan Schulhafer Publishing for sending me a review copy. I was not compensated for my review. My thoughts on this book were in no way influenced by the author or publicist.They are my personal reflections based solely on MY experience while reading this novel.
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I read TBR so I think I'd like Ocean Beach - and your review makes me want to read it soon!
ReplyDeleteGlad you loved this one too. Such a wonderful group of women - can't wait for the next one! Max was a huge hit with me in Ocean Beach.
ReplyDeleteSerena loved these books, too. Adding your glowing review to the mix means I really need to give this author a try!
ReplyDeleteThey both sound good!! I will have to check them out! Thanks Staci!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a beach to take these books to. Sounds like they would be great with a rum and coke!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed these books and I would love to read more of these characters
ReplyDeleteI think you're right - I think you need to read Ten Beach Road first. I'm glad you loved these books because Wendy is such a sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at the cover. I wish that were me. Hope the book is good. Here’s mine
ReplyDeleteI've got to get to Ten Beach Road!
ReplyDeleteI still have Ten Beach Road waiting on my shelf. Hopefully I will get to it soon!
ReplyDeleteIt has sounded like from other reviews too that you definitely need to do the other one first!
ReplyDeleteOk hen I would def read the other book first
ReplyDeleteLooks like I need to add Ten Beach Road to my wish list!
ReplyDeletesounds like a fun series.
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing lots of good things about these two books. Now I have to read them too. I have the first one on reserve at the library.
ReplyDeleteI need to read 10 Beach Road first!
ReplyDeleteTen Beach Road is on my TBR list but not quite sure when I'll get to it. So glad this was a good follow up :)
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