The Sands of Sea Blue Beach

Author: Rachel Hauck
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 384
Release Date: July 15, 2025
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Can anything rekindle the summer love between former sweethearts facing old wounds and a divided town?

Emery Quinn finds herself at a crossroads between her career and complex family dynamics. Struggling to connect with her blended family and ready for a fresh start, Emery accepts the position of editor-in-chief at the Sea Blue Beach Gazette. Upon her return to the Sands Motor Motel, she is flooded with bittersweet memories of her late mother and past regrets from a long-ago summer.

Architect Caleb Ransom has returned home to Sea Blue Beach, a place filled with cherished memories and potential opportunities. He means to make a difference for his family and his hometown by caring for his troubled sister's son and preserving the history of the town as the leader of the new Main Street initiative. He certainly never expected to run into Emery Quinn, the girl who captured his heart sixteen summers ago.

As Emery and Caleb revive their friendship, they find themselves facing a bitterly divided town. Together, they navigate family challenges, professional setbacks, and a high-stakes royal visit to discover how forgiveness and love can reshape their hearts and their destiny.

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Reviewer: Lori Parrish

From the moment I saw this book, I knew I had to have it! It’s amazing!

Once again, Hauck knows how to weave a good story and draw me in with it. I loved every minute of it and was sad when it ended. I always look forward to this author’s stories because they are heartfelt and I love her characters.

I love Emery so much! She’s such a go getter. I felt like she was the sister I never had. I kind of felt sorry for her in a way, though, and I can also relate to her. It’s no fun missing someone you love. Believe me.

I just really enjoyed this story and the setting. It was described so well that I felt like I was there.

Emery’s family became mine. I really loved them. I especially loved going down memory lane with Emery. Some of them I had to smile at.

Five stars for a job well done! I highly recommend it

My thanks for a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews via NetGalley for my honest opinion.

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