The Oro Beach Series by Julie Strauss

A struggling matriarch. A family at odds. A chance to right her wrongs. Ruby Goodwin would do anything for her family after her failed marriages left the household in tatters. But her adult children are in more trouble than she realized, and with a famous beach-side destination in her care, this unflappable woman lives dangerously close to the edge. So when both of her ex-husbands turn up again, the riptides of her past threaten to wash her away... moreA struggling matriarch. A family at odds. A chance to right her wrongs. Ruby Goodwin would do anything for her family after her failed marriages left the household in tatters. But her adult children are in more trouble than she realized, and with a famous beach-side destination in her care, this unflappable woman lives dangerously close to the edge. So when both of her ex-husbands turn up again, the riptides of her past threaten to wash her away. As Ruby confronts her long history of romantic mistakes, feelings for both of the men come surging back. But with a serious threat to her livelihood looming over her, following her heart could save her family… or destroy it forever. Could rekindled love be Ruby’s redemption, or will her foolish decisions tear her life apart once and for all? Ruby Tuesday the breathtaking first book of the Oro Beach generational series, full of courageous heroines, second-chance romance, and overcoming the past. less

Good girls aren’t afraid. Caroline Symons holds her family together. She’s always been the steady, reliable daughter. The girl everyone could count on to do the right thing. With a mother as scattered Ruby, an estranged older brother, and a younger sister with a questionable drug habit, it was all up to her. She was always happy to do it. Until now. Because not everyone respects a high-achieving young woman... moreGood girls aren’t afraid. Caroline Symons holds her family together. She’s always been the steady, reliable daughter. The girl everyone could count on to do the right thing. With a mother as scattered Ruby, an estranged older brother, and a younger sister with a questionable drug habit, it was all up to her. She was always happy to do it. Until now. Because not everyone respects a high-achieving young woman. Her erstwhile boyfriend, Axl, makes it clear that they have no future together, no matter how hard she tries to hold on to him. Her mother is on the verge of losing their family business. And a handsome Welsh man with a secret is interrupting all of her carefully thought out plans. When her beloved hometown of Oro Beach is nearly devastated by a catastrophic fire, Caroline has to stop running from her fears to save herself and the ones she loves most. Set against the backdrop of coastal California, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is a love story about a woman who has to face her long-held fears and create the life she really wants and tried to run away from. less