Bay McCabe relishes life's simple pleaseures, her children, her home by the sea. She has never forgotten the values of her Irish granny--the everyday happiness of family, good friends, and hard work. Bay and her husband, Sean, have weathered rought spells and moved on. Now a perfect summer, filled with the scent of beach roses, lies before them.
Charming and amibitious, Sean splits his energy between the town bank, his old fishing boat, and the family he seems to adore--until he leaves his yound daughter stranded after school. As troubling memories resurface, a phone call confirms that Sean is missing. So begins a season that will change everything.

Lauri E. (
Luluette) wrote on 5/13/2007...
Good beach read.

Mary Ann S. (
masay2art) wrote on 4/30/2007...
Another great family relationship book by Rice. Loved it.
Romance and mystery in one. I enjoyed this book.

Durene R. (
Berit913) wrote on 3/10/2007...
Bay McCabe relishes life's simple pleasures, her children, her home by the sea. She has never forgotten the values of her Irish granny-the everyday happiness of family, good friends, and hard work. Bay and her husband, Sean, have weathered rough spells and moved on. Now a perfect summer, filled iwth the scent of beach roses, lies before them.
Charming and ambitious, Sean splits his energy between the town bank, his old fishing boat, and the family he seems to adore-until he leaves his young daughter stranded after school. As troubling memories resurface, a phone call confirms that Sean is missing. So begins a season that will change everything. As the door to all Bay cherishes seems to close forever, another opens, and an old love steps through. Embraced by enduring friendships, Bay will discover the truth of who she is-what love is-and how life's deepest mysteries are often those closest to home.

Dellyne F. (
Dellyne) wrote on 3/5/2007...
Good book
Another one of Luanne Rices best, takes place on a small island and is about life, love, old doors closing and new ones opening.

Christy T. (
ChristyT) wrote on 2/20/2007...
Loved this book! It's been thoroughly passed around my "circle" now... and on to you!
This is another wonderful Luanne Rice book. This book combines a mystery and love story in a mesmerizing novel.