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The latest heartwarming novel from the New York Times best selling author Susan Wiggs.Every town has its secrets Idyllic Alara Cove, a California beach town known for its sunny charm, has taught the offspring of its privileged residents at the elite Thornton Academy. Attending on a scholarship, Nikki Graziola is not like her overindulged peers.Her graduation speech shakes the town to its core when she veers off script and reveals a shocking secret. In light of the revelation, the town must face a reckoning and Nikki is forced into exile.Years later, personal tragedy compels her to return and Nikki finds that while time has changed Alara Cove, it has not forgotten her. Old friendships, rivalries and unexpected romance draw her back into the life of the town she''s never quite left behind.Can she find joy and redemption here after all?

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‘This is Susan Wiggs at her best. I devoured the book, turning the pages so fast I got a papercut!’ DEBBIE MACOMBER, New York Times best-selling author

‘Love, loss, passion and everything in between… I love Susan Wiggs' novels so much’ JENNY COLGAN

‘Susan Wiggs will make you believe in life’s sweetness’ LUANNE RICE, bestselling author of The Shadow Box

The great Susan Wiggs writes with grace, insight and wisdom about the things that matter’ ADRIANA TRIGIANI, bestselling author of The Shoemaker’s Wife

‘A wonderful read, fun and wise and absolutely delicious!’ NANCY THAYER, New York Times bestselling author of The Island House

‘This story is rich with life and danger, and ultimately, hope. Fans of Colleen Hoover will gobble it up.’ BARBARA O’NEAL, bestselling author of This Place of Wonder

‘A Susan Wiggs novel is a masterclass in storytelling, and Welcome to Beach Town is no exception. Don’t miss this expansive beauty of a summer book!’ KRISTY WOODSON HARVEY, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Summer of Songbirds

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 17/08/2023
      ISBN13: 9780008358792, 978-0008358792
      ISBN10: 0008358796

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The latest heartwarming novel from the New York Times best selling author Susan Wiggs.Every town has its secrets Idyllic Alara Cove, a California beach town known for its sunny charm, has taught the offspring of its privileged residents at the elite Thornton Academy. Attending on a scholarship, Nikki Graziola is not like her overindulged peers.Her graduation speech shakes the town to its core when she veers off script and reveals a shocking secret. In light of the revelation, the town must face a reckoning and Nikki is forced into exile.Years later, personal tragedy compels her to return and Nikki finds that while time has changed Alara Cove, it has not forgotten her. Old friendships, rivalries and unexpected romance draw her back into the life of the town she''s never quite left behind.Can she find joy and redemption here after all?

      Trade Review

      Praise for Susan Wiggs:

      ‘This is Susan Wiggs at her best. I devoured the book, turning the pages so fast I got a papercut!’ DEBBIE MACOMBER, New York Times best-selling author

      ‘Love, loss, passion and everything in between… I love Susan Wiggs' novels so much’ JENNY COLGAN

      ‘Susan Wiggs will make you believe in life’s sweetness’ LUANNE RICE, bestselling author of The Shadow Box

      The great Susan Wiggs writes with grace, insight and wisdom about the things that matter’ ADRIANA TRIGIANI, bestselling author of The Shoemaker’s Wife

      ‘A wonderful read, fun and wise and absolutely delicious!’ NANCY THAYER, New York Times bestselling author of The Island House

      ‘This story is rich with life and danger, and ultimately, hope. Fans of Colleen Hoover will gobble it up.’ BARBARA O’NEAL, bestselling author of This Place of Wonder

      ‘A Susan Wiggs novel is a masterclass in storytelling, and Welcome to Beach Town is no exception. Don’t miss this expansive beauty of a summer book!’ KRISTY WOODSON HARVEY, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Summer of Songbirds

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