Book excerpt: At last, a long-awaited honeymoon for Ivy and Bennett…but it’s unlike any other. When Ivy and Bennett married more than a year ago, they didn’t have a chance to get away. Between Ivy’s grown children and her Seabreeze Inn and Bennett’s duties as Summer Beach’s mayor, neither of them could make the time. But now, it might be the last chance they get for a long, long time. Meanwhile, at the Seabreeze Inn, more surprises arise that aim to derail even the best-laid plans, though Ivy's sister Shelly and their niece Poppy try to handle the mishaps. Discover the latest chapter in the Summer Beach series set on sunny California shores, and find out why readers say, “Life is better in Summer Beach.” From a USA Today bestselling author. REVIEWS for the SUMMER BEACH SERIES More than 10,000 5-star reviews on Goodreads and Amazon! “I love stories where the protagonist connects with an old love! Especially if the story is set at the beach. Wonderful characters and a sweet story. Doesn't get much better.” - Kellie Coates Gilbert, Bestselling Author, The Pacific Bay Series “Sweet romance with a mystery.” - Romance in Her Prime Read less