{"product_id":"barefoot-beach-isbn-9780451418999","title":"Barefoot Beach","description":"\u003cb\u003eSpend a summer at the beach with this enchanting and emotional story about love, loss, and the powerful bonds of female friendship...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe beach house carried some kind of spell, concocted of—I don’t know—salt air, sea grass and Old Bay seasoning that over the years had permeated its walls and floorboards. Whatever it was, the place cast fabulous magic.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e For Nora Farrell, Tuckahoe, Maryland, isn’t just a summer refuge, it’s home—where she married the love of her life, decided to have a child, and has remained connected with her two closest friends. Even now, long after her husband’s passing, Nora reunites with Margo and Emine every June….\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e But this year, challenges invade the friends’ retreat. Even as Nora delights in teaching at her dance studio, she is shaken by the possible loss of her beach house…and by a tentative new romance. While Margo directs a musical at the Driftwood Playhouse, she finds her marriage on rocky ground. And Em, who relishes running her family’s café, struggles to handle her rebellious daughter.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e With their personal dramas reaching a fever pitch, the women will discover that it isn’t only the beach that brightens their lives. Their bond with one another provides the ultimate magic.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBarefoot Beach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A great beach read this summer, \u003ci\u003eBarefoot Beach\u003c\/i\u003e is a winner for sure! The characters are so likeable and their struggles are very relatable, making this book a real treasure. \u003ci\u003eBarefoot Beach\u003c\/i\u003e proves that the bond of true friendship can weather any storm and I loved it!”—ABCD Diaries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBarefoot Beach\u003c\/i\u003e is a tale of loss and rediscovering love when and where you least expect it…what I enjoyed most was the female friendships…Between these friends, they have enough drama to fill the summer. This is a good beach read that will make you laugh and root for the possibility of a second chance at love.”—A Southern Girls Bookshelf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “An escape that will have you craving to have your toes on the sand with a cool cocktail and a side of drama…a solid, beachy read.”—Owl Always Be Reading\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Warning: it will make you want to go to the beach!...a heart warming, fun read that reminds you that you can always count on friends and the beach.”—Red Carpet Crash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “I really loved this book; it reminded me of Dorothea Benton Frank’s earliest (and best) novels.”—For the Love of Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This is a great beach-read that will take you there without having to leave your living room, and is a wonderful look at the importance of friendships.”—NewsandSentinel.com\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHappy Any Day Now\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A charming read…I had such fun!”—Nancy Thayer, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Guest Cottage\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Hot Flash Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Fast-paced and witty.”—Cathy Holton, author of \u003ci\u003eBeach Trip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Humorous and heartwarming.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Warm, witty, and wonderful.”—Wendy Wax, author of \u003ci\u003eThe House on Mermaid Point\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A virtuoso performance.”—Liza Gyllenhaal, author of\u003ci\u003e Bleeding Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eToby Devens\u003c\/b\u003e, known for her women's fiction, is the author of \u003ci\u003eHappy Any Day Now\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMy Favorite Midlife Crisis (Yet)\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as a humorous collection of poetry that was excerpted in\u003ci\u003e Reader's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e and other national publications. She has worked in publishing and public relations and has led writing workshops. She lives in Maryland.","brand":"Berkley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302866768101,"sku":"NP9780451418999","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780451418999.jpg?v=1767722166","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/barefoot-beach-isbn-9780451418999","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}