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Summer Triangle
On the idyllic shores of Rehoboth Beach, three women burdened by pain and seeking refuge find solace and transformation in the unlikeliest of places.
Natalie, haunted by memories of her musician father, initially rejects Eliana's invitation. But after her husband's infidelity and a professional crisis, she reluctantly agrees. Eliana, eager to provide the perfect getaway, faces financial stress and family issues, turning her beach haven into a hiding place. Meanwhile, Allegra, an acclaimed model tired of tabloid headlines, seeks peace on the Delaware coast. Yet, her controlling ex-husband and an intrusive nanny threaten her tranquility.
Individually, their obstacles seem insurmountable, but together they discover the extraordinary power of female friendship.
Summer Triangle is a captivating testament to the resilience and growth found in the bonds between women. Against a breathtaking seaside backdrop, love, empowerment, and healing emerge. Join these extraordinary women as they navigate their traumas, confront betrayals, and embrace the strength of their tribe on a journey that will leave you inspired and longing for transformative connection.
Natalie, haunted by memories of her musician father, initially rejects Eliana's invitation. But after her husband's infidelity and a professional crisis, she reluctantly agrees. Eliana, eager to provide the perfect getaway, faces financial stress and family issues, turning her beach haven into a hiding place. Meanwhile, Allegra, an acclaimed model tired of tabloid headlines, seeks peace on the Delaware coast. Yet, her controlling ex-husband and an intrusive nanny threaten her tranquility.
Individually, their obstacles seem insurmountable, but together they discover the extraordinary power of female friendship.
Summer Triangle is a captivating testament to the resilience and growth found in the bonds between women. Against a breathtaking seaside backdrop, love, empowerment, and healing emerge. Join these extraordinary women as they navigate their traumas, confront betrayals, and embrace the strength of their tribe on a journey that will leave you inspired and longing for transformative connection.
370 pages, Paperback
Published April 23, 2024
About the author
Elizabeth Webster
1 book5 followersLucky wife and mom, freelance writer, lawyer, and author of the award-winning, Delmarva-based novel, SUMMER TRIANGLE!
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June 2, 2024
Infidelity. Chid custody drama. Childhood trauma. The protags of Elizabeth Webster’s fabulous novel, Summer Triangle, have a lot to navigate in this beautifully crafted beach read. Filled with descriptive prose and plenty of emotion, Summer Triangle is the story of Natalie, Eliana, and Allegra - three privileged women whose lives intermingle during a getaway on Rehoboth Beach. Each woman is working to navigate complex personal issues and relationships - and Webster blends the lives of these characters seamlessly. It’s a perfect balance of emotion and smart dialogue, set against the backdrop of an idyllic setting. If you’re a fan of multi POV women’s fiction that focuses on marriage/motherhood woes and female friendships, this one should be at the top of your TBR.
October 1, 2024
3.5⭐️
Elizabeth Webster is a master wordsmith. This book is full of beautiful descriptions.
The story itself focuses on 3 women working through their past trauma and current obstacles, and finding comfort, friendship, and strength in each other and their found family.
This is not a book I would typically read. I usually like my books a little heavier on the romance. That said, I liked it.
Elizabeth Webster is a master wordsmith. This book is full of beautiful descriptions.
The story itself focuses on 3 women working through their past trauma and current obstacles, and finding comfort, friendship, and strength in each other and their found family.
This is not a book I would typically read. I usually like my books a little heavier on the romance. That said, I liked it.
June 28, 2024
Elizabeth Webster's masterful writing captivated me from the beginning. Set in beautiful Rehoboth Beach, I loved the journey that Natalie, Eliana, and Allegra went through to find their true selves. Summer Triangle is a perfect summer read, and I recommend it for any reader who loves books by Liane Moriarty!
April 22, 2024
Elizabeth Webster's Summer Triangle is a poignant women's fiction novel following three women, Natalie, Eliana, and Allegra, whose lives are intricately interwoven through shared histories, personal struggles, and the unyielding bonds of friendship. Set against the backdrop of their respective family lives and professional careers, the novel explores themes of identity, maternal responsibility, and the enduring power of past experiences.
Webster's prose is evocative, emotionally charged, and effortlessly draws readers into the lives of her characters. I particularly enjoyed her ability to weave complex narratives for each woman while maintaining a cohesive story. Natalie's journey, grappling with a challenging past and its impact on her present, is particularly compelling. The nuanced portrayal of her struggle to balance her professional ambitions with personal demons adds another emotional layer to the narrative.
Eliana's character arc, exploring the dichotomy of her public life as a celebrity's wife against her private struggles with identity and motherhood, offers a fascinating insight into the world of superficial glamor. The author's subtle critique of societal expectations placed on women, especially in the public eye, was thought-provoking.
While equally engaging, Allegra's storyline sometimes feels overshadowed by Natalie and Eliana's more dominant narratives. However, her battles with personal loss and the complexities of motherhood in the face of societal judgment add a valuable perspective to the novel's overarching themes.
The book's title, Summer Triangle, serves as an apt metaphor for the interconnectedness of the protagonists' lives, much like the asterism it's named after. Webster's skill in aligning their stories to reflect on each other while each retains its own brilliance is fantastic.
Summer Triangle is a beautifully written exploration of the multifaceted nature of women's lives. It's a novel that will resonate with anyone who appreciates complex character-driven stories. It is ideal for readers who enjoy women's fiction that delves into the intricacies of relationships, identity, and resilience.
Webster's prose is evocative, emotionally charged, and effortlessly draws readers into the lives of her characters. I particularly enjoyed her ability to weave complex narratives for each woman while maintaining a cohesive story. Natalie's journey, grappling with a challenging past and its impact on her present, is particularly compelling. The nuanced portrayal of her struggle to balance her professional ambitions with personal demons adds another emotional layer to the narrative.
Eliana's character arc, exploring the dichotomy of her public life as a celebrity's wife against her private struggles with identity and motherhood, offers a fascinating insight into the world of superficial glamor. The author's subtle critique of societal expectations placed on women, especially in the public eye, was thought-provoking.
While equally engaging, Allegra's storyline sometimes feels overshadowed by Natalie and Eliana's more dominant narratives. However, her battles with personal loss and the complexities of motherhood in the face of societal judgment add a valuable perspective to the novel's overarching themes.
The book's title, Summer Triangle, serves as an apt metaphor for the interconnectedness of the protagonists' lives, much like the asterism it's named after. Webster's skill in aligning their stories to reflect on each other while each retains its own brilliance is fantastic.
Summer Triangle is a beautifully written exploration of the multifaceted nature of women's lives. It's a novel that will resonate with anyone who appreciates complex character-driven stories. It is ideal for readers who enjoy women's fiction that delves into the intricacies of relationships, identity, and resilience.
July 20, 2025
Summer Triangle by Elizabeth Webster is a delightful, lovely, and meaningful read. Two childhood friends (Eliana and Natalie) spend the summer at the beach to heal, reconnect, and face painful wounds. They bring their children with them, and it isn't long before they all become family. Friendship and family are two very important themes in this novel. Despite the many problems they both bring with them to Eliana's summer home, the bonding of their deep friendship helps them to overcome heartbreak from the present and the past. Eliana and Natalie meet Allegra over the summer, and it isn't long before Allegra becomes part of their sisterhood. Allegra is also battling her own pain and meeting Natalie and Eliana begins a road towards transformation, belonging, and new love. Her children also enjoy the time they spend at Eliana's beach house enjoying the company of new found friends of their own in Natalie and Eliana's sons and daughters.
Natalie is a nationally known designer, and she helps Allegra redecorate her home which coincidentally is the home Natalie grew up in as a child. Her childhood was difficult, and the work is deeply therapeutic for Natalie. This beautifully redone home also gives Allegra a fresh beginning. Natalie's career involves redoing, "fixing" things, reconstructing, and designing. Themes of redoing, mending, new beginnings, and recovery are also a large part of Summer Triangle. Eliana's husband Josh, Natalie's husband, Harris, Eliana's brother, Andy, and Natalie's past love, Damon all play significant roles in this story.
The writing is beautiful and descriptive. The author makes you feel that you are also on the beach for the summer with these characters. You will find togetherness, fun, love, deep friendships, and the allure and restorative nature of the seashore in this novel. I loved this story and found it hard to put down. This book can be enjoyed at any time of the year, but if you don't have a "beach" or a "pool" read yet, you won't be disappointed in Summer Triangle. I give this novel 5 stars and highly recommend it. Don't miss this carefully crafted, vivid, and uplifting read!
Natalie is a nationally known designer, and she helps Allegra redecorate her home which coincidentally is the home Natalie grew up in as a child. Her childhood was difficult, and the work is deeply therapeutic for Natalie. This beautifully redone home also gives Allegra a fresh beginning. Natalie's career involves redoing, "fixing" things, reconstructing, and designing. Themes of redoing, mending, new beginnings, and recovery are also a large part of Summer Triangle. Eliana's husband Josh, Natalie's husband, Harris, Eliana's brother, Andy, and Natalie's past love, Damon all play significant roles in this story.
The writing is beautiful and descriptive. The author makes you feel that you are also on the beach for the summer with these characters. You will find togetherness, fun, love, deep friendships, and the allure and restorative nature of the seashore in this novel. I loved this story and found it hard to put down. This book can be enjoyed at any time of the year, but if you don't have a "beach" or a "pool" read yet, you won't be disappointed in Summer Triangle. I give this novel 5 stars and highly recommend it. Don't miss this carefully crafted, vivid, and uplifting read!
August 1, 2026
I picked up Summer Triangle after hearing so much praise for it, and it absolutely lived up to the buzz. This is the kind of beach read that invites you into its warm, coastal setting, fills you with emotional, beautifully written prose, and entertains with grounded characters who feel genuinely human.
Set along the shores of Rehoboth Beach, the novel follows three women—Natalie, Eliana, and Allegra—each carrying her own private pain and searching for a place to breathe. Natalie is reeling from betrayal and professional uncertainty; Eliana is trying to hold together the image of a perfect getaway while facing financial strain and family pressures; and Allegra, a model exhausted by scrutiny and control, is desperate for peace. Their individual struggles compel these women to lean on one another, and it is these friendships that become the true heart of the story.
Summer Triangle is a heartfelt summer read with real depth and emotion beneath its cozy surface. I loved the way the friendships developed and deepened—how each woman found strength, comfort, and courage with each other.
Now let’s talk scenery! Gorgeous! I could completely picture myself there. The seaside cottage backdrop makes it perfect for warm-weather reading, while the themes of healing, resilience, identity, and female friendship make it perfect for all seasons. What impressed me most was the writing itself: each sentence structured with poetic grace, bringing both the setting and the characters vividly to life. It is gritty and tender, totally relatable, and thoughtfully written—a beautiful story about women rediscovering themselves beyond the roles and relationships that have defined them.
Set along the shores of Rehoboth Beach, the novel follows three women—Natalie, Eliana, and Allegra—each carrying her own private pain and searching for a place to breathe. Natalie is reeling from betrayal and professional uncertainty; Eliana is trying to hold together the image of a perfect getaway while facing financial strain and family pressures; and Allegra, a model exhausted by scrutiny and control, is desperate for peace. Their individual struggles compel these women to lean on one another, and it is these friendships that become the true heart of the story.
Summer Triangle is a heartfelt summer read with real depth and emotion beneath its cozy surface. I loved the way the friendships developed and deepened—how each woman found strength, comfort, and courage with each other.
Now let’s talk scenery! Gorgeous! I could completely picture myself there. The seaside cottage backdrop makes it perfect for warm-weather reading, while the themes of healing, resilience, identity, and female friendship make it perfect for all seasons. What impressed me most was the writing itself: each sentence structured with poetic grace, bringing both the setting and the characters vividly to life. It is gritty and tender, totally relatable, and thoughtfully written—a beautiful story about women rediscovering themselves beyond the roles and relationships that have defined them.
March 28, 2026
Summer Triangle is a great testament to the bonds of resilience between woman. Set against a gorgeous beachscape, the story follows the lives of three women who seek refuge and recovery in the most unlikely places. Singularly their troubles seem overwhelming, but together they heal and find the strength to move forward toward a brighter future. Webster's story is a compelling portrait of the intricacies of relationships, identity, and resilience. I hope you all will check out this book!
August 24, 2024
A beautiful, beachy read
I really enjoyed this story. Webster paints vivid characters each coming to terms with their troubled pasts while getting clear on what they want from the future. A poignant, layered read that pulled me in and wouldn't let go. Looking forward to reading more from this author!
I really enjoyed this story. Webster paints vivid characters each coming to terms with their troubled pasts while getting clear on what they want from the future. A poignant, layered read that pulled me in and wouldn't let go. Looking forward to reading more from this author!
September 23, 2025
What a gem! The found family and friendships in this book are lovely. I loved the descriptions of Rehoboth Beach and the depth of the characters. Highly recommend to fans of Liane Moriarty.
December 29, 2025
Such a fun book set in Rehoboth Beach. Quick read.
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