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Diamond Beach #2
Shifting Sands at the Beach House: Feel Good Beachy Women's Fiction
All she wanted was one last summer at the beach house...
Claire Thompson’s trip to the family beach house has gotten far more complicated than she’d ever expected. Grieving her late husband’s sudden death, Claire and her daughter, along with Claire’s sister and mom, are struggling to make sense of the mess he’s left them with.
How on earth did he have another family she never knew about? How did he keep that secret for so many years? Claire fights with her feelings as she tries to find a way forward. All she really knows is that her husband wasn’t the man she thought he was.
All she can hope for is that he’ll do the right thing in his will and leave Claire enough to live on. She already knows she’s going to have to sell the beach house. Will she have to sell her home, too? She hopes not.
But every day it feels like the sand is shifting beneath her feet and Claire is doing everything she can to stay upright. Will it be enough?
Claire Thompson’s trip to the family beach house has gotten far more complicated than she’d ever expected. Grieving her late husband’s sudden death, Claire and her daughter, along with Claire’s sister and mom, are struggling to make sense of the mess he’s left them with.
How on earth did he have another family she never knew about? How did he keep that secret for so many years? Claire fights with her feelings as she tries to find a way forward. All she really knows is that her husband wasn’t the man she thought he was.
All she can hope for is that he’ll do the right thing in his will and leave Claire enough to live on. She already knows she’s going to have to sell the beach house. Will she have to sell her home, too? She hopes not.
But every day it feels like the sand is shifting beneath her feet and Claire is doing everything she can to stay upright. Will it be enough?
428 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2023
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Maggie Miller
42 books341 followersTime 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.
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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!
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October 15, 2023
I really enjoyed this story. Lots of emotions. Great characters! On to the next story in the series!
July 12, 2023
Summer read
These books are very predictable. They are so sickly sweet as far as conclusions to the storyline go and although you know exactly what will happen, they were just what I needed for "fluff" Summer reading.
I have only read the first two, so I'm not sure if this style will get to be too much for the rest, but I've read much worse.
These books are very predictable. They are so sickly sweet as far as conclusions to the storyline go and although you know exactly what will happen, they were just what I needed for "fluff" Summer reading.
I have only read the first two, so I'm not sure if this style will get to be too much for the rest, but I've read much worse.
July 26, 2023
A nice summer read, but it’s one step above Hallmark movie. I probably will continue to read the series. There’s a few characters I’d like, and a few I skimmed over but I find it hard to believe that the two families get along right off the bat when your husband has cheated on you and has another family, I think that would be very devastating and hard for both wives.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 1, 2025
More summer time reads checked off the list! This Diamond Beach series has 7 books in it and I finished the first two. The first book had such a cliffhanger I couldn’t not read the second one! Going to pause before continuing since I have so many on my list this summer I want to read, but I will gladly jump back in again soon! I am so invested in all these women in the book - can’t wait to see how everyone’s stories play out & how their characters develop. Short chapters and easy to fly through!
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July 4, 2023Shifting Sands at the Beach House by Maggie .iller
Wonderful continuation of Bryan's two families, the tension caused by him having two families and what is to happen to his belongings and their lives. His daughters have become friends and others in the family are adjusting. What Will happen now that everyone knows what his will states. Very good read.
Wonderful continuation of Bryan's two families, the tension caused by him having two families and what is to happen to his belongings and their lives. His daughters have become friends and others in the family are adjusting. What Will happen now that everyone knows what his will states. Very good read.
December 4, 2023
I love the characters are developing, especially the two sisters. The story is following the life of two - three generations of characters. I love the daughter, mom & grandmother thing for both families. I'm enjoying watching the characters go through their emotions and soar forward, starting over again at middle-age. I'm off to the next book in the series.
January 2, 2024
Great book. Maggie Miller really involves the reader with her characters. I love this because it makes them come to life for me, and I get so involved with their lives. This book had me on pins and needles learning about each characters life and how much they love living at the beach house. The ending was awesome.
January 9, 2024
Challenging times
Such an unusual situation for people to be in. It's truly nice how everyone has found someone but also a little too convenient. I do love this story and enjoy reading about the two families, their problems and opportunities. Will definitely have to read the next book in the series!
Such an unusual situation for people to be in. It's truly nice how everyone has found someone but also a little too convenient. I do love this story and enjoy reading about the two families, their problems and opportunities. Will definitely have to read the next book in the series!
January 23, 2024
Shifting sands
This was a great book about two families with the same father finding their way. Both families want the beach house and are waiting for the will to be read. Both families plan to move to the area of the beach house. Of course the will us read at the very end of the book.
This was a great book about two families with the same father finding their way. Both families want the beach house and are waiting for the will to be read. Both families plan to move to the area of the beach house. Of course the will us read at the very end of the book.
August 31, 2024
shifting sands at the beach
What a great second book in the series. All the women are meeting new men in their lives. They all want to remain in the beach house. Clair and roxy each hope the beach house will be left to them in the will. If you want to know what happens read the book.
What a great second book in the series. All the women are meeting new men in their lives. They all want to remain in the beach house. Clair and roxy each hope the beach house will be left to them in the will. If you want to know what happens read the book.
October 2, 2024
Another cuff hanger at the end of the book
Another story in the lives of Bryan's two families. Follow the story to see how each woman is starting to find purpose for their lives. Just when you think the story going to end a cliff hanger II s dropped I did not know that there was another book going to have to purchase it
Another story in the lives of Bryan's two families. Follow the story to see how each woman is starting to find purpose for their lives. Just when you think the story going to end a cliff hanger II s dropped I did not know that there was another book going to have to purchase it
July 9, 2023
This series makes me a better person. The trials these families go through don’t hold them back from being wholesome people. They are all growing in their own ways with the support of one another in hard times. So great!!!!
July 23, 2023
Intriguing 2nd book by Maggie Miller.
Two wives and two daughters and none the wiser. How will everything turn out in the will. Claire was married first will she receive more the waiting is hard on her and Roxie, both daughters are finding out how great it feels to have a sister and will accept whatever decision comes out of the will. It looks like each one has found they really love Diamond Beach and all want to stay.
Two wives and two daughters and none the wiser. How will everything turn out in the will. Claire was married first will she receive more the waiting is hard on her and Roxie, both daughters are finding out how great it feels to have a sister and will accept whatever decision comes out of the will. It looks like each one has found they really love Diamond Beach and all want to stay.
July 27, 2023
finding careers
All the ladies decide to stay at the beach house. In order to do this each one needs a job at least until the will is read. If looking for a job why not do something you truly will enjoy. Here’s to the reading of the will and reaching out for your dreams.
All the ladies decide to stay at the beach house. In order to do this each one needs a job at least until the will is read. If looking for a job why not do something you truly will enjoy. Here’s to the reading of the will and reaching out for your dreams.
November 20, 2023
Shifting Sands at the Beach House. Book 2
I liked this book alot. It really depicts what one person can do to another's confidence and mental outlook. I would recommend both Book 1 and 2 to anyone having been married & divorced or lost a mate.
I liked this book alot. It really depicts what one person can do to another's confidence and mental outlook. I would recommend both Book 1 and 2 to anyone having been married & divorced or lost a mate.
March 7, 2024
Diamond Beach
Wow can two families brought together by unimaginable circumstances. Can everyone find new love ? Can they recover from lies,death,cheaters? Can they become a family??
Wow can two families brought together by unimaginable circumstances. Can everyone find new love ? Can they recover from lies,death,cheaters? Can they become a family??
March 8, 2024
Decisions to make
Story very well written expressing feelings of love and deceit ending into beautiful relationships to be admired.
Can't wait to read and see how their lives evolve.
Story very well written expressing feelings of love and deceit ending into beautiful relationships to be admired.
Can't wait to read and see how their lives evolve.
June 25, 2024
fun and funny
I’m loving this series. I’ve finally figured out the character and who goes where. The characters are funny and lovable. I’m enjoying the interaction between the families. Love hate relationship best describes it. Can’t wait to get to the next book.
I’m loving this series. I’ve finally figured out the character and who goes where. The characters are funny and lovable. I’m enjoying the interaction between the families. Love hate relationship best describes it. Can’t wait to get to the next book.
February 27, 2025
love interest
Think that maybe too much to have all of the females in the book find a love interest. Does not seem like anything that would really happen. Nice ,but surprising ending . Ray was definitely a surprise,
Think that maybe too much to have all of the females in the book find a love interest. Does not seem like anything that would really happen. Nice ,but surprising ending . Ray was definitely a surprise,
August 2, 2025
Fun Story
I like how the half sisters have bonded and just the continuing story line! Excited for book 3! Maggie Miller has done a great job developing the characters and story line!
I like how the half sisters have bonded and just the continuing story line! Excited for book 3! Maggie Miller has done a great job developing the characters and story line!
November 13, 2025
This feels like a guilty pleasure...the book isn't what I would call amazing but was very good. So good that I started this one right after finishing book #1. I am now on book #3. Great narration helps as well. I feel connected to the characters and will likely complete the full series.
July 2, 2023
So unbelievably good!
July 18, 2023
Shifting Sands at the beach house
This was an unusual book it was very interesting at times and upsetting at times. It turned out to be strange that both families got equal
This was an unusual book it was very interesting at times and upsetting at times. It turned out to be strange that both families got equal
July 29, 2023
diamond beach book 2
Great book couldn’t put it down ! Can’t wait to read #3 looking forward to what happen next !! In book 3
Great book couldn’t put it down ! Can’t wait to read #3 looking forward to what happen next !! In book 3
August 9, 2023
Never hide from truth
Amazing and emotional and loving how family can get well when times.are good and bad in finding themselves with new loves
Amazing and emotional and loving how family can get well when times.are good and bad in finding themselves with new loves
September 10, 2023
great read
Such fun characters and a cute twist to the plot.A great summer time read for anyone ,the characters spanned Al ages
Such fun characters and a cute twist to the plot.A great summer time read for anyone ,the characters spanned Al ages
September 19, 2023
captivating
Love this story from start to finish. I sure hope to see additional books in this series! Such an awesome story.
Love this story from start to finish. I sure hope to see additional books in this series! Such an awesome story.
December 13, 2023
Good Story
I said it before and I will say it again, I love the storyline. I love the characters. I don't want it to end!
I said it before and I will say it again, I love the storyline. I love the characters. I don't want it to end!
January 5, 2024
What a dilemma to be in. This is a good series. This book was interesting, all the women trying to get their lives put back together.
February 13, 2024
I’m really enjoying this series. It’s an easy read and it’s fun and entertaining.
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