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.
When Linnea Rutledge returns to the island in On Ocean Boulevard, she has much to work through. Will she restore her faith in herself after a failed relationship and job in California? Will reuniting with her family be a burden or a gift?
Having enjoyed other beach books in this series, I was glad to rejoin Cara Rutledge, Linnea’s aunt, as she planned for a big change in her life, too. A new man, an adorable little daughter, and the joy of watching her niece find her niche as she immerses herself in environmental issues.
The beach houses were lovely to visualize, as the descriptive prose invited the reader in and gave an opportunity to learn some of the history of the family and the Charleston area as the story unfolded.
The narrative skipped around quite a bit, but I did enjoy the journey. I would have liked a more in-depth peek into their lives, but I did enjoy how dedicated they all were to the environment. Each chapter began with snippets about the sea turtles that are a recurring theme. 4 stars.
***My e-ARC came from the publisher via NetGalley
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This sounds so good. I have an ARC from NetGalley too. I’ve enjoyed the previous books. Great review!
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Thanks, Yvonne, it was a very comfy read. Enjoy!
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Sounds like a nice, light read!
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I always feel as if I am there, on the beach! Enjoy, Mary.
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I haven’t read anything by this author but every summer her book call my name along with a few other authors. This sounds like a good summer read.
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I have enjoyed several of the books in the series, one of which is called The Beach House. There are recurring characters, which I always enjoy in a series.
The Beach House is available to view on Amazon Prime, and stars Andie MacDowell as the matriarch.
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The book sounds appealing but I need to know what the devastating illness is. If it’s cancer, then I won;t read the book. Cancer in my books is a no-no.
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Thanks for stopping by, and the illness is one from which the child recovers. I can’t really say more without spoiling the story.
Enjoy your reading, Bea.
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Okay, thanks. Happy reading!
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