May 1, 2016
Half-sisters Dora, Harper, and Carson may have had wildly different upbringings and lead vastly different lives, but they've always felt at home together at Sea Breeze, a sprawling plantation on a barrier island off the South Carolina coast. Sea Breeze has hosted its fair share of Muir family parties, and now that Harper and Carson's weddings are only two months away, the sisters are thrilled to be spending more time together there in preparation for their big days. But big events tend to bring out big problems in families, and the stress of guest lists and table decorations is nothing compared to the shock Dora, Harper, and Carson are about to face. Author Monroe continues her Lowcountry Summer series with characters loyal readers will know and love, blending southern charm and sass with familial intrigue and empathy. The picturesque landscape is lush and welcoming, and the novel is peppered with down-home details. A slow burn of a story mixed with genuine emotion, this will delight fans of Dorothea Benton Frank, Wendy Wax, and Elin Hilderbrand.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2016, American Library Association.)