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This summer, escape to Louisiana’s coastline with Joselyn Takacs' captivating debut novel, Pearce Oysters, where the rich heritage of the oyster industry comes alive. The Pearce family oyster business was left to Jordan and Benny Pearce after the death of their father. Jordan toils daily on their oyster boat trying to maintain his father's legacy. Meanwhile, Benny is frolicking in New Orleans with money he is receiving from the company despite his lack of engagement. Their mother May is still reeling from the grief of losing her husband, but trying valiantly to be a strong mother to her grown boys and to find love again. Jordan and Benny's relationship is fraught with jealousy and frustration, but also a deep brotherly love. When the 2010 oil spill occurs and the Pearce Oyster Company is in trouble, these fragile relationships are tested.

This one is for all the romance lovers. Carley Fortune can create a romance worth swooning over. Fern and Will have a chance meeting and an immediate connection. After one day together, they decided to meet up again one year later in the same spot. Things do not go according to plan. From romance, mother/ daughter relationships, steamy loves scenes and the power of friendship, this book is the perfect beach read!

Sadie is a portrait artist, until a near death accident leaves her with prosopagnosia, or face-blindness. Of course, this happens after she has been named a finalist in an esteemed portrait contest. To top it off, Sadie falls in love with not one, but two men and she cannot recognize either of their faces. This sweet tale reminds us that sometimes we win even when we lose.

Being a maid of honor in one wedding is enough stress, but Liv suddenly finds herself the maid of honor in two! Two different weddings that are both competing for the cover of a magazine. Managing two very different brides as well as all the details of the events leading up to the wedding is enough, but Liv’s conniving aunt is constantly throwing curve balls. You will find yourselves cheering for Liv from the very first page but let’s hope she doesn’t lose her family and friends in the process. A perfect book to pack in your carry on. You’ll be finished by the time the plane lands!

Many of us remember the endless year of raising babies and school aged children and this book will take you back to the times when you lost yourself to the title of “mommy.” This is a hilarious story about a mother who has to face a plethora of unlikely events in the course of a few days during a hurricane, nonetheless. Like most mothers, Ramona becomes a true “super mom” and rediscovers herself in the process.