New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank takes readers on a rollicking ride in this Lowcountry tale about a woman whose unconventional friends and family show her the real meaning of unconditional love.Anna Lutz Abbot considers herself independent and happy—until one steamy summer when her collegiate daughter comes home a very different person, her wild and wonderful ex-husband … wonderful ex-husband shows up on her doorstep, and her flamboyant new best friend takes up with Anna’s father. And the already hot temperatures are cranked up another ten degrees by Anna’s own fling with Arthur, who is, heaven help her, a Yankee.
Now Anna must face the fact that she isn’t as in control of her life as she’d thought. And she must find a way to deal with the whole truth—not just the comfortable parts.
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Benton has good plot & character development
Dorothy Benton Frank is one of my favorite authors. I have read all she has written so far. Her stories are down-to-earth, the plots are intriquing, the characters strong in pulling personal emotion of love/disgust/suspicion from the reader. This book is no exception.
Slow start but I am glad a stuck with it and read the whole book.
I love Franks books!!
Having once lived in Charleston I always enjoy stepping back. Somewhat predictable but funny.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Dorothea Benton Frank’s novels!
Had potential but characters never developed, could have had a great story line, I quit half way as I know longer cared about any of the characters to find out
Looking for something different to read, a cast of characters it’ll keep you with the book to the and
This writer is always refreshing, makes me laugh and has wonderful insight into human nature
I have read every book this author has written and not one dissappoints. Wonderful characters, funnyy and quite entertaining. Loved it.
Fun to read and was delightful!
Dorthea Benton Frank never disappoints!
Love anything Dorothea Frank Benton writes.
5 stars for everything this woman writes. I have all her books and have read them all Wonderful characters
Big fan of Dorothea Benton Frank’s books about the South Carolina low country. This one does not dissapoint!
Charming portrayal of warm Southern life style and vanishing family life on the Outer Banks
This book was such a fun read! My book was definitely a little wet with sea water as I read it on the beach in the Lowcountry!
Love all of her books