Nothing could have prepared Carmel Summers for everything she’s about to lose. After her husband decides to file for divorce and steal her beloved café on the same day, Carmel doesn’t have many places to go. Then her sister asks her to come to Folly Beach to help take care of their father. Carmel sees the trip as a distraction from her loss and maybe a way to reconnect with her family... moreNothing could have prepared Carmel Summers for everything she’s about to lose. After her husband decides to file for divorce and steal her beloved café on the same day, Carmel doesn’t have many places to go. Then her sister asks her to come to Folly Beach to help take care of their father. Carmel sees the trip as a distraction from her loss and maybe a way to reconnect with her family. For seventy-seven years, Hank Summer’s main purpose of life has been to care for his daughters, and run the Oceanside Inn, a cozy beachfront retreat that has been in the family for decades. But Hank’s health is now declining, and a long harbored family secret is about to come to light. One that will jeopardize the family inn, and change everything for Carmel and her sister. How will Carmel navigate the challenges of a difficult divorce and the loss of her café while also dealing with her father's declining health and the potential consequences of a long-buried family secret? less
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