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Last Summer at the Beach House: Diamond Beach, Book 1
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.
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.
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Published April 2, 2024
About the author
Maggie Miller
42 books384 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.
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!
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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February 20, 2025
I listened to this book on audio, and it was my first Maggie Miller book. I enjoyed it very much and plan to listen to more of her books. Books that take place on the beach are always my go-to novels on the to-be-read list, and this one did not disappoint.
The story follows Claire Thompson, who is grieving the sudden loss of her husband, Bryan. She takes her family for one last trip to their beloved beach house before selling it, hoping to find comfort in the memories they shared there. However, while at the beach house, Claire uncovers shocking secrets about Bryan—secrets that change everything she thought she knew about him and their life together. As she and her daughter grapple with these revelations, Claire must find a way to move forward.
The narration by Erica Sullivan was excellent. Her ability to differentiate characters through voice variations made it easy to follow who was speaking, which is something I really appreciate in an audiobook. The emotions felt real, and the pacing kept me engaged from start to finish.
This was an emotional and heartfelt read, filled with family drama, personal discovery, and the beauty of second chances. If you enjoy beach settings, compelling characters, and stories of resilience, this book is worth adding to your list. I look forward to exploring more of Maggie Miller’s books!
The story follows Claire Thompson, who is grieving the sudden loss of her husband, Bryan. She takes her family for one last trip to their beloved beach house before selling it, hoping to find comfort in the memories they shared there. However, while at the beach house, Claire uncovers shocking secrets about Bryan—secrets that change everything she thought she knew about him and their life together. As she and her daughter grapple with these revelations, Claire must find a way to move forward.
The narration by Erica Sullivan was excellent. Her ability to differentiate characters through voice variations made it easy to follow who was speaking, which is something I really appreciate in an audiobook. The emotions felt real, and the pacing kept me engaged from start to finish.
This was an emotional and heartfelt read, filled with family drama, personal discovery, and the beauty of second chances. If you enjoy beach settings, compelling characters, and stories of resilience, this book is worth adding to your list. I look forward to exploring more of Maggie Miller’s books!
April 8, 2026
Beachy read with a twist.
June 9, 2026
Easy beach read
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