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Along the Shore

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Set on a charming North Carolina island, the latest novel in National bestselling author Rochelle Alers' unforgettable, heartfelt Book Club series tells of one woman whose past comes calling—even as a new beginning beckons . . .
Cherie Renee Thompson is finally ready to dive into change. After two summers vacationing on Coates Island, she's now a permanent resident, studying to be a teacher, and has formed invaluable friendships with two remarkable women, Kayana and Leah. Their summer book club, which meets weekly at the Seaside Café, has taught Cherie to seize the day. And as the ex-mistress of a powerful politician consistently unable to commit, Cherie is determined not to waste any more time—or try romance again . . .

When Cherie meets new sheriff and ex-army veteran Reese Matthews, there's an immediate, undeniable spark between them. For his part, Reese has survived ongoing loss and believes that Cherie is as open and uncomplicated as she appears—until her former flame returns. Free of his responsibilities, he's offering Cherie the luxurious life he always promised . . .

Now, in a summer of glowing potential, tranquil days, and book club meetings filled with insight and caring, Cherie must weigh past dreams against new chances, search her heart for what's real—and what will fulfill her most.
"Mature, realistic protagonists, a plethora of family and friends, and a well-researched and thoughtful story that skillfully straddles the line between romance and women's fiction beautifully sets the stage for this fascinating series to come."
—Library Journal on The Inheritance
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      June 1, 2022
      The final book in Alers' trilogy, following The Seaside Caf� (2020) and The Beach House (2021), nicely ties up the life choices and loving futures of the members of a vacation book club. Winning scholarships to attend an elite prep school, then Yale, Cherie had escaped the crime-ridden neighborhood where her brother was gunned down. Now, the youngest member of the book club, Cherie has long finished an affair, started in her teens, with a wealthy politician who is raising their secret child with his white wife. After selling her condo in an upscale Connecticut gated community, she moves to Coates Island, where she found acceptance and friendship while on vacation. While settling into her new home, Cherie takes a part-time job at the Seaside Caf� and meets deputy sheriff Reese Matthews, a former Army Ranger who fortuitously rescues her when she is attacked. Friendship blossoms, leading to love. Lots of descriptions of clothing and food, along with fulfilling relationships between good folks of different colors, makes for an enjoyable read that forecasts an optimistic future for the book club members.

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