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Book Review: Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax & Giveaway

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Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax is the perfect novel to escape into! I’ve read one other book by Wendy Wax, that being Magnolia Wednesdays, which I loved. So I knew I wanted to read Ten Beach Road and I wasn’t disappointed. I really enjoy the writing style of Wendy Wax and I can’t wait to read more by her. She manages to draw me into the lives of her characters to the point where I just can’t put the book down until I’m finished. Ten Beach Road is one to throw in your beach bag this summer and enjoy!

Madeline, Avery, and Nicole have never met but they are about to be thrown together because each has suffered a great financial loss thanks to a financial advisor who has taken off with everyone’s money. The women all come from different backgrounds but it seems the one thing they have in common now is that they have shared ownership in a beachfront property in Florida. The women all meet to take a look at this property they now own in the hopes that they can recoup some of their financial losses but they are sorely disappointed by what they find when they get there – it is a disastrous mess!

They decide to restore Bella Flora to all her former glory but it’s going to take a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to get this place to where they can sell it for a good price, which is what they all need in order to get out of the predicaments they are in financially. What unfolds as these three women work to get this place restored is at times serious and at others hilarious, but one thing it never is, is dull!

Usually when I read a book that involves a group of women I will gravitate towards one and connect more with them but in Ten Beach Road I really liked all three women. They were each very different in their personalities but they were all good and kind people at heart and I think that’s what attracted me to all of them. Madeline is at a point in her life where her children have finally gone off to college and she’s looking forward to time for herself. That is until she learns that her husband has actually been out of a job for half a year and lost all their money to this financial advisor and yet never once thought to tell her. Avery has been on a television home repair show with her now ex-husband for a few years but the show is really focused on him now and they decide to boot her out, which comes at a really inopportune time as she’s lost all her money to the financial advisor as well. Then there’s Nicole who is an extremely successful matchmaker but was also one of the people who put all her money in with the financial advisor and now she’s left with no money, a tarnished reputation, and an even bigger secret that she’s been keeping from the ladies.

What I loved most about Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax was the relationships that these women built as they got to know each other. They were complete strangers when they first met at Bella Flora but as they worked to restore her, they found that they themselves were being restored by the friendship that had blossomed between them all. I love books that revolve around women’s friendships so I really enjoyed this novel and hated to see it end. Wendy Wax also has such a way with words and I loved the descriptions of the area and especially of Bella Flora. What I wouldn’t give to have a beachfront property like Bella Flora to restore!

I read Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax for her book tour with TLC Book Tours. You can visit all the other tour stops here. Be sure to check out Wendy Wax’s website as well as checking her out on Facebook. Your own copy of Ten Beach Road can be purchased here in the US and here in Canada.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have one copy of Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax up for grabs! To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment with an email address (no email, no entry).
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog. If you already do, thank you, and please let me know in your comment so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries, blog or tweet this giveaway and spread the word!

This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, June 25/11. Good luck everyone!

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My copy of Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax was received for review from TLC Book Tours and the Publisher.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Sounds like yet another lovely book. And I do like reading about the beach while on the beach

  2. I would love to win this book Darlene! It sounds like my kind of book!

    cmcdermitt1 at carolina dot rr dot com

  4. Yes, please throw my name into the hat! In my fantasy world, fixing up an old beach house would be the most wonderful form of therapy. Never mind that most house projects cause strife in my marriage! I've heard wonderful things about Wendy. She has donated signed book to my Adult Literacy League function, so I know she also has a good heart! (Sandy)

  5. No need to enter me, but I really enjoyed Magnolia Wednesdays as well, so it's great to know that this book is just as good!

  6. I love the sound of this book, and that it was so east for you to relate to the characters. I would love the chance to read this one, so please do enter me in your giveaway, Dar, and thanks for hosting it!!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

  7. Wonderful review of what sounds like a perfect vacation read. The fact that you enjoyed all three women characters is a real compliment, I think, as you point out usually in these kinds of books, one or more of the characters is not as developed or likeable.
    No need to enter me in the giveaway — too many books to get to 🙂

  8. I want to read this book. Thanks for the great review and giveaway.

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  15. I'm a GFC follower but am one of those who can't sign in lately!

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  16. Thanks for this lovely summer book which I would enjoy. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

  19. This sounds like the perfect beach read. I love books where a home or building is being restored. I would love a chance to win a copy. Thanks for the great review.

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    I am also a google follower

  20. I'm so glad to see you enjoyed this book. I've met Wendy twice and she's delightful! I hope to read this soon. No need to enter me.

  21. I so want to read this book! I have it on my must-read list.

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  23. Thanks for the giveaway! I am a follower who would like to read this book!

  24. Sounds like a good book, like you I usually find at least 1 of the women to like.
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  27. Been trying to get my hands on this one for a while now, please count me in! Thanks 🙂

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  30. This one sounds great!! Thanks for the give!

    I follow!

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  31. Sounds like a good ladies book to read while relaxing on a day at the beach

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  36. Wax has now moved up a few notches on my must-read authors, especially with her coming so highly recommended by you.

  37. This sounds like a wonderful summer read! I love to read books about normal women who aren't catty, manipulative and sniping at each other.

    I also follow you on GFC as jewelknits.

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  39. This sounds like my kind of book. Thanks for the giveaway.

    P.S. Sammy is looking cute as always!

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  40. I follow via Google Feed Reader!

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  42. I enjoyed the author's other book, Magnolia Wednesdays, and would love to try another by the same author.

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  48. I would love to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway.
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  52. I enjoy books about women and friendship and Wendy's new book sounds delightful and perfect for the warm months ahead!

    Thank you for a great giveaway, Dar!

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  54. Beachfront property.. wouldn't that be nice??!! Great review. Thank you so much for being on the tour.

  55. This is a book I know I would enjoy! Thank you for the giveaway!
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  64. No need to enter me Dar as the lovely Mary from Bookfan Mary sent me her arc copy. I hope to start it today so I'm thrilled to see you loved it. Good recommendation! Have a wonderful week and happy reading.

  65. This sounds like a great summer read. Thanks for the giveaway and I am a follower.

  68. This sounds like the perfect beach read for me.
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  69. The reviews of this book are so positive. I would be so happy to read it.

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  74. I'd love to read this one. Thanks for the giveaway.
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  75. This sounds like a great book! Thanks for the chance.

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  81. I'm a GFC follower. Please enter me in the giveaway–this book sounds good!!

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