Charlotte Sitterley and her 14-year-old daughter, Iris, found themselves unexpectedly cut off from their comforts in an upscale coastal community in North Carolina. After the arrest of her husband and father, Bill, on charges of financial fraud, they lost access to their finances, vehicles, and even their homes.
With nowhere else to turn, they arrive at Juniper Shores, a former beachfront bed and breakfast, where a group of single women and their children reside. Here, they share household responsibilities and forge a strong, family-like connection.
Crafted by bestselling author Christy Woodson Harvey, Beach House Rules is a delightful Southern fiction that belongs in your tote along with towels and sunscreen this summer.
This modern beach read packs in everything you crave—an anonymous social media blogger with plenty of romance, mystery, family drama, and even culinary quirks under the handle @JuniperShoressocialite.
Claiming to “share bad behavior and delicious drama in the most exclusive zip code in North Carolina,” their Instagram account is set to become a trending hit within the community.
“The mayor’s wife flaunted her new emerald necklace (a birthday surprise from her husband) and her new décolletage (a birthday gift from her surgeon),” wrote the Snarky Mystery blogger in a typical entry.
At the former bed and breakfast, members of the “Mommune” vow to adhere to the Beach House rules: Keep secrets, hit the beach daily, and prepare snacks for others when you treat yourself.
Alice Bailey, the young widow, has no children and shares the house with three other women and their kids.
Dubbed “Black Widow” by bloggers, Bailey is suspected of having played a role in her husband’s death. The anonymous poster also speculates about Bill Sitterley’s guilt or innocence, along with the romantic entanglements of various townspeople.
As the narrative unfolds, numerous surprises emerge, always centering around the strength of female friendship and the significance of family.
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