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Book Spotlight: Ocean Beach by Wendy Wax & Giveaway (US/Can)

June 20, 2012 by Darlene

Today I’m spotlighting a book by a favorite author of mine and that is Ocean Beach by Wendy Wax which releases on June 26.  The women of Ten Beach Road (my review) which I loved return in Ocean Beach to renovate another historic home for a tv show.  Well apparantely this causes them some grief and I just can’t wait to read it and find out what happens to these women this time around.  I hope to start my copy very soon and get a review up but I have to say that Wendy Wax is a great author and her books never fail to leave me with that great feeling of having just read a really good book.

 

About Ocean Beach (from Wendy’s website)

Madeline, Avery and Nicole, the unlikely friends from Ten Beach Road, have hit some speed bumps in their lives, but when they arrive in Miami’s South Beach neighborhood, they are all hoping for a do-over. Literally. They’ve been hired to bring a once-grand historic house back to its former glory on a new television show called Do-Over. A lot hinges on the success of the DIY program. For Nikki, it would mean getting back on her feet financially. For Avery, it’s a chance to restart her ruined career. And Maddie hopes it will give her a shot at keeping her family together.

At least, that’s the plan—until they realize that having their work broadcast is one thing, but having their personal lives play out on TV is another story entirely. Soon they’re struggling to hold themselves and the renovation together, even as a decades-old mystery—and the hurricane season—loom on the horizon, threatening not only the project but everything that’s brought them together.

Read an excerpt
Buy at: Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Chapters Indigo, B&N, and IndieBound

 

About Wendy Wax (from Wendy’s website)

I was born in St. Petersburg, Florida and grew up on St. Pete Beach within spitting distance of the Gulf of Mexico. I went, appropriately enough, to Sunshine Elementary School where recess and art class sometimes took place on the beach, and the highlight of every school year was the annual fish broil.

It’s hard to be a type-A personality when you grow up in such a laid back environment, but I managed. Convinced that you were expected to know how to read BEFORE you showed up for school, I forced a neighbor friend to teach me to read at the age of five. I’ve been reading ever since.

Books, in all forms, are one of my greatest pleasures and best forms of escape. And they’ve had a major impact on my life.

I went to the University of Georgia after reading Gone with the Wind one too many times. For a while I re-read Margaret Mitchell’s classic yearly, saw the movie whenever it played within twenty miles, and could quote large passages from memory. Today I have a growing GWTW collection, and speaking at the Margaret Mitchell House to launch THE ACCIDENTAL BESTSELLER was an incredible thrill.

After college I worked in radio, television, and film. Like Olivia in 7 DAYS AND SEVEN NIGHTS, I’ve done live talk radio. I hosted a show in the eighties called Desperate & Dateless, and while I was never locked in an apartment for a week with a webcam rolling like she was, I did fall in love. Happily, the man who swept me off my feet consults with financial types and understands the bottom line. Unlike Olivia’s nemesis, Matt Ransom, my husband has never, to my knowledge, advised anyone to “love the one they’re with.” We live in Atlanta with our two sons.

I hope you enjoy 7 DAYS AND 7 NIGHTS, LEAVE IT TO CLEAVAGE, HOSTILE MAKEOVER, SINGLE IN SUBURBIA, THE ACCIDENTAL BESTSELLER, MAGNOLIA WEDNESDAYS and TEN BEACH ROAD .

Wendy’s website
Find Wendy on Facebook
Follow Wendy on Twitter

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US/Canada)

I have one copy of Ocean Beach by Wendy Wax to share with my readers.  To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment entering the giveaway.
  • For 2 entries, follow my blog.  If you already do, let me know and I’ll pass that 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, July 7/12.  Good luck!

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  1. wall-to-wall books-wendy says

    June 20, 2012 at 4:26 am

    Oh I would love this book! I have always wanted to read a book by her, I haven’t yet. They all look so good. I think she is an author I would like.
    I love love love the cover of this one!

    I am a follower
    Posted on my sidebar
    forevereading at gmail dot com

  2. Pat L. says

    June 20, 2012 at 5:20 am

    Sounds like a good book.
    I am a gfc follower and an email follower.
    patoct@yahoo.com

  3. Mary says

    June 20, 2012 at 5:21 am

    I can’t wait to read this book! I loved the first one and really want to see where Wendy Wax takes her characters next. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

    – I’m a follower
    – Here’s my tweet: https://twitter.com/bookfanmb/status/215402805920407553
    – meah56 AT gmail DOT com

  4. Linda B says

    June 20, 2012 at 5:53 am

    Sounds delightful, should be fun to read about restoring an old house. Thanks for the giveaway. I am a follower.

  5. Hattie Norman says

    June 20, 2012 at 6:05 am

    Wendy Wax is a new author for me. Thanks for the introduction.

    teakettle58(at)yahoo(dot)com

    I’m already a follower

    I’m tweeting at http://twitter.com/topazshell/

  6. ellie says

    June 20, 2012 at 6:29 am

    Perfect book for the summer. Thanks for this chance. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  7. Kaye says

    June 20, 2012 at 6:34 am

    Don’t enter me, Dar, as I read the book and absolutely loved it. I know you will too.

  8. ellie says

    June 20, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Wonderful book. I subscribe via e-mail.

  9. anne says

    June 20, 2012 at 7:50 am

    A book that interests me greatly. Many thanks. I am an e-mail subscriber.

  10. Tanya quilts in CO says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:02 am

    This sounds good and I love beach themed reads. I am an email subscriber.

  11. Bethie says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:26 am

    This looks like a great one to read by the pool. Thanks for the giveaway

    I follow on GFC

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  12. Georgia Girls says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:28 am

    Please enter me — and I already am a follower.

    Thanks for the intro to an author I haven’t heard of, but will check out.

  13. Colleen Turner says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:02 am

    I read Ten Beach Road last year and am looking forward to this book. Thanks for the giveaway!

  14. Colleen Turner says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:03 am

    I am a GFC follower (Colleen Turner) and email subscriber.

  15. Margaret says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Can’t wait to read this book, she is a great author.

    I am a follower.

    Thanks

  16. Mary Ward says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Another book that is on my too-read list! Thanks for the giveaway.

  17. Mary Ward says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:13 am

    I follow on GFC (mamie316) and by email.

  18. Karen B says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:18 am

    This could be taken from today’s headlines – DIY TV program/reality show plus old mystery plus hurricane season. Just my kind of story!!
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  19. Karen B says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:20 am

    Email subscriber, FB and Networked blogs follower.
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol.com

  20. wendy hoffman says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Thank you for the chance to win. I follow via email and gfc also tweeted.

  21. Tonya R says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:54 am

    I would love this book! It sounds great! I follow your blog and I tweeted!
    https://twitter.com/TRuff117/status/215487588423839746

    Thanks!

  22. Margie says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:59 am

    I enjoy this author. Thanks for the giveaway.

  23. Margie says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I follow by email, GFC, and Networked Blogs.

  24. rhonda says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I am follower will tweet at rhondareads.thanks for another great giveaway.

  25. Carl says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:17 am

    Perfect summer timing from Wendy Wax. We’re going to see a lot of copies of this book on the beach soon. I’d like to have my own. Thanks.

    I follow by email: carlscott(at)prodigy(dot)net(dot)mx

    I tweeted a link to this post: https://twitter.com/carlrscott/status/215492736617426944

  26. mamabunny13 says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:19 am

    I would love to read this book!
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  27. mamabunny13 says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:20 am

    I follow via gfc – mamabunny13
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  28. scottsgal says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    she writes the perfect summer beach reads
    msboatgal at aol.com

  29. scottsgal says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    follow on gfc
    msboatgal at aol.com

  30. Rachel R. says

    June 20, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    I don’t know if I’ve ever read anything by Wendy Wax, but I love beach reads, and it’s summer! I love summer too. Hope you are having a great one.
    I also follow on GFC & would love to win

  31. Sherri says

    June 20, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    Count me in for the Giveaway! This book sounds awesome!!

    I follow you!

    Have a great day!

  32. Vicki says

    June 20, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    I love books like this! Thanks for the chance to win!
    irbratb(@)gmail(.)com

  33. Vicki says

    June 20, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    I follow your blog.
    irbratb(@)gmail(.)com

  34. Vicki says

    June 20, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    Tweet: https://twitter.com/irbratb/status/215550761101303808
    irbratb(@)gmail(.)com

  35. Carol Wong says

    June 20, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    I haven’t had the opportunity to read any books by
    Wendy Wax yet. I love anything to do with historic house renovations!!! I would love to find another favoriter author.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  36. Carol Wong says

    June 20, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    I follow your blog with GFC and an e-mail subscription.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  37. Carol Wong says

    June 20, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I tweeted this giveaway:

    http://t.co/XNpxkKzO

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  38. Karen Wapinski says

    June 20, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    I’d love to read this, merci for the giveaway
    I am an email follower
    tweeted: https://twitter.com/KarenWapinski

  39. Linda Kish says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    I would love to win/read this book. It sounds terrific.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  40. Linda Kish says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  41. holdenj says

    June 21, 2012 at 5:48 am

    This looks like a great book for summer and a place I’d want to revisit! Thanks!

  42. holdenj says

    June 21, 2012 at 5:48 am

    I am a follower! Thanks!

  43. Margaret says

    June 22, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Perfect for summer!

    -follower

    -tweeted

    Margaret
    singitm(at)hotmail(dot)com

  44. Jayme@Beachreader says

    June 23, 2012 at 6:47 am

    Love Wendy Wax. Thanks for the giveaway.
    jgoffice(at)cox(dot)net

  45. Jayme@Beachreader says

    June 23, 2012 at 6:47 am

    I am also a follower: GFC and Google reader

  46. Lara says

    June 23, 2012 at 7:38 am

    Sounds like a lovely summer read!
    I am a GFC/email follower

    lafra86 at gmail dot com

  47. karenk says

    June 23, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    thanks for the chance to read this fabulous novel 🙂

  48. karenk says

    June 23, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    i’m a follower, too~

  49. DarcyO says

    June 23, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    I would love to read this one. Thanks for the chance.

  50. DarcyO says

    June 23, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    I follow with GFC.

  51. Diane B. says

    June 24, 2012 at 3:09 am

    I am so happy to find someone who loves “Gone With The Wind” as much as I do. I drive my family crazy watching old movies all the time. I have read a couple of Wendy’s books and liked them. It looks like this one will be a great read also. Thanks for the chance to win it.
    I’m a follower by email, GFC & NB. https://twitter.com/Dyniy/status/216820168318386176

  52. Anita Yancey says

    June 28, 2012 at 8:44 am

    This book sounds so good. I really like novels about the beach, and this would be a great summer read. Please enter me. Thanks!
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  53. Anita Yancey says

    June 28, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Follow on GFC as Anita Yancey.
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  54. Anita Yancey says

    June 28, 2012 at 8:46 am

    Tweeted about giveaway.
    Twitter Name:@Anita Yancey
    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  55. Maureen says

    June 29, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    It looks like a good story.
    I follow on GFC
    tweet: https://twitter.com/MaureenCE/status/218828846726787073

  56. Amy says

    July 4, 2012 at 9:54 am

    I haven’t read Ten Beach Road yet but I’ve read some wonderful reviews, such as yours!, about that book and its successor, Ocean Beach. It’s terrific Wendy Wax contines the lives of the characters in this book. This book and Ten Beach Road sound like great books to read over summer.

    Thank you for this giveaway!
    I’m a GFC follower of your blog!

    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

  57. Nancye Davis says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the giveaway!

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

  58. Nancye Davis says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    GFC Follower

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #1

  59. Nancye Davis says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    GFC Follower

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #2

  60. Nancye Davis says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I Tweeted!
    @NancyeDavis

    https://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/221737752402731008

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #1

  61. Nancye Davis says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I Tweeted!
    @NancyeDavis

    https://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/221737752402731008

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #2

  62. Nancye Davis says

    July 7, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I Tweeted!
    @NancyeDavis

    https://twitter.com/NancyeDavis/status/221737752402731008

    nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
    #3

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