Blue Skies at the Beach House: Feel Good Beachy Women's Fiction

Diamond Beach #5

by Maggie Miller

All she wanted was one last summer at the beach house...

When the unthinkable happens and Claire Thompson’s husband dies suddenly, she’s left wondering how to go on. Being a wife and mother is all she’s ever known. Grieving and lost, she decides to take her family for one last trip to their beach house before she’s forced to put it up for sale. The house is filled with happy memories, and it seems like a great way to remember Bryan.

But as she soon finds out, Bryan was harboring some complicated secrets. The kind that will change the lives of Claire and her daughter. And those secrets come to light while Claire is at the beach house, shattering her memories and making her realize she never really knew her husband.

How does she move forward with these new revelations? How will her daughter cope? What will become of them now that they know Bryan wasn’t the man they thought he was?

Claire can only pray things work out for them during their last summer at the beach house.

Genres: Fiction, Womens Fiction, Contemporary

438 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2023

About the author

Time off is time best spent at the beach, don't you agree?

The beach is my happy place. The sound of the waves are my favorite background music. And the sand between my toes is the best massage I can think of.

When I'm not at the beach, I'm writing or reading or cooking for my family. You know, life.

I hope you enjoy my books. Drop me a line and let me know what you think of them! You can find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MaggieMiller... or at my website, https://www.maggiemillerauthor.com. Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter!

Reviews

[Linda Langford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story as well as all the previous stories in this series! Kudos to Author Miller for being able to keep so many main characters well-characterized and engaging.

[Linda Vermillion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I can't wait for the next book in this series. I am glad we are through the wedding but I have am so ready for the salon and bakery to open and for Jules's song to hit the charts. Can't say I much care about Conrad, Margo or Dinah. I want to know more about Kat's job too. Hurry with the next t book!!!

[Sherri Morris · Rating 1 out of 5]

Decent read, almost

I've enjoyed this series of books, highly fantastical but ok.
I do have a bone to pick though. Why in the world does the author think its needed to pull some harpy style gossipy remark about Richard Simmons!??

How absolutely rude, trashy and unnecessary!
Made this book completely tarnished. You should be ashamed to think its necessary. Made rating go from a decent 3 star rating to a one star.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the next installment of the ongoing adventures of the mixed and varied Thompson family. Thrown together by a cheating husband, the families continue bridging gaps and relationships, becoming a family despite the circumstances bring them together. It’s heartwarming, touching, light-hearted, and signifies the bonds that make a family.

[Karen Cino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything is coming together for these characters. The wedding was beautiful. I can still picture the cake in my mind. I'm interested in seeing where the rest of the characters are heading. My only beef is that each book leaves you with a cliffhanger. I'm already reading the next book in the series.

[Diane Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

feel good summer reading

Loving the continued story and Roxie, Claire and the life they are blooming in after their husband passes away and they discover the betrayal to both of their families. These women and their families show what real strength and perseverance can do at any stage of life.

[Vicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series

This is the best series I've read in along time. The wedding was beautiful the cake sounded like a dream come true. The ladies are finding there ways and romance is in the air. Can't wait for the next book.

[Jane C. Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blue Skies at the Beach House Book 5

Finally some conclusion on "work in progress". The couples are getting it together with commitment and/or marriage. The age range makes it very interesting!

[brenda graffeo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Didn't think these books could get any better.

📸 I wasn't sure when I started these books if I would like them as much as other series I had read but they are sweet and fun.I recommend them highly. xbtVtTDTqkJifrKREl&id=634227946&mibextid=ZbWKwL

[Karen Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maggie Miller has done it again. This was a great book. We have a wedding, relationships growing, businesses getting ready to start, and naturally, there has to be one or two people who play the part of the rotten apple and try to ruin people's lives. This was a must-read.

[Mary Sanford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blue Skies at the Beach House

This book was so exciting wIth Pauline showing up with the baby and all the preparation for the wedding. The drama for all of the couples meeting. I am looking forward to reading Maggie Miller's next book.

[Melissa Alonso · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beach read

I can not get enough if this series . Love the setting . All the characters separate stories and together stories. How everyone is finding their happiness and happiness with a love interest.

[thelma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never to late for love

Five stars funny amazing love romance the characters are unbelievable even the dogs has their own personality from beginning to the end

[Susan Schneider · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series has been great

People who you like, just enough drama, lots of clean love but no sex. Really enjoyable. Can't wait for the next book.

[Catherine M Samuels · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Can't wait for the next book!

I'm totally tied up with this family. What a wonderful concept in a great story line each of the characters their own and I really enjoyed them.

[Debbi Lannon-Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

just getting really interesting!

I want to know how every story turned out, so that means we have quite a few more in this series. Looking forward to it!

[Bill Rech · Rating 5 out of 5]

Diamond Beach Book 5

Love these books. Love the story line. What a great group of interesting women! Looking forward to Book 6 next month!

[MIchele Mount · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book in a great series

I’m really enjoying the Diamond Beach series and can’t wait for book 6 to find out who gets married next!

[Roberta A. choban · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing

Love love these families. So great to read all the new developments in their lives. Can’t wait to read the next one.

[virginia tulley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good read with a little humor and very little drama

. I would recommend it. All ages of readers would enjoy all of this series of good works, good author
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[Danielle Chandler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't put these books down! When I finish each one, I immediately dive into the next! I love the characters, and I love the stories!!

[Patsy Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book and a great series.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The wedding on the beach

This was a great book in the series. Lots of live going around and Willie gets married. Eve is still bothering Trina.

[Joanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

Liked the but as much as the previous ones. The best part was the build up for Willie & Michele wedding

[Heidi DeBritton · Rating 3 out of 5]

A continuation of the story …..

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this clean series. Listened on audiobook

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

This was a love story for the ages. Willie and Miguel wedding we follow the prep for that plus a few others love stories now on to the next book