THE TRILOGY: Kathryn's Beach, High Tide, Storm Surge: 25th Anniversary Edition

by Nadine Laman

Witty, sensitive, refreshingly unpredictable contemporary women’s All three deeply emotionally charged novels in one book!
Kathryn experiences the second coming of age where adult problems and successes require adult responses. Emotionally bankrupt Kathryn abruptly ends her self-imposed exile and returns to Los Angeles to reclaim her life. Her friends and a cryptic letter written by a powerful man push Kathryn to reconcile the past.
Kathryn is relieved when a career change lands her working with homeless families and a robust group of Franciscan nuns. Mischief and miracles ensue.
Then her estranged grandfather seeks a relationship that causes Kathryn to wonder how much of her life is what it seems. Grandfather McKenzie names who will succeed his rule of the McKenzie multibillion-dollar empire at a staged media event. The McKenzie heirs aren’t thrilled with the announcement, and they aren’t the only ones. The new monarch of the money will quickly learn that money corrupts – and everyone has an agenda. Will Kathryn’s courage be enough to expose the family secrets? (This work was written completely by a human; no AI.) View the videos at WWW.NadineLamanBooks.com

544 pages, Hardcover

Published February 5, 2025

Reviews

[Mason Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this trilogy was like walking with Kathryn as she dealt with her past and who she is in a very personal way. Her "second coming of age" is shown honestly, as a messy, emotional, and real thing. I really liked how her work with homeless families and Franciscan nuns was so different from the intense drama surrounding the McKenzie empire. Those quieter times made her journey more meaningful and real.

One thing I learned is that the past doesn't go away when we ignore it; it shapes us until we deal with it. Kathryn's story shows that real bravery is often going back to what we've been avoiding and choosing to deal with it in a new way.

[John B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I admire most about this trilogy is how Nadine Laman writes about second chances. Kathryn isn’t a young woman finding herself she’s an adult who must face her past and claim her future. It’s rare to see that written with such honesty. Absolutely worth the read.

[Elizabeth R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our book club loved how each of the three novels builds on the last. Kathryn’s Beach was tender and intimate, High Tide brought humor and community, and Storm Surge hit us with suspense and family intrigue. We all agreed it was one of the most rewarding trilogies we’ve read together.

[Daniel M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anniversary edition feels like a celebration of strong storytelling. Kathryn’s interactions with the Franciscan nuns were my favorite part they brought unexpected light and wisdom into her journey. Nadine Laman has a gift for balancing the serious with the joyful.

[Linda M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family secrets, wealth, corruption, and redemption it’s all here. The McKenzie empire storyline is gripping, but what really shines is Kathryn herself. She’s relatable, stubborn, and inspiring in equal measure. I couldn’t put it down.

[Gracyyyy · Rating 5 out of 5]

In our book club discussion, several members said they saw pieces of themselves in Kathryn. She’s not perfect, but that’s what makes her so endearing. We found ourselves asking: “What would I have done in her place?” That’s the mark of a great author Nadine Laman made us reflect on our own lives.

[Daniel L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

What stood out to me was the unpredictability of the plot. Just when I thought I knew where Kathryn’s story was headed, Nadine Laman took it in a new direction. It kept me turning the pages late into the night.

[Delphia B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our book club admired how Kathryn’s career shift into helping homeless families added a powerful, socially relevant layer to the story. It gave us so much to reflect on about compassion and purpose.

[Clinton L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This trilogy shows that women’s fiction can be both entertaining and profound. Kathryn isn’t just a character she’s a reminder of how resilience can carry us through even the toughest storms.

[Dena R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I appreciated how Nadine Laman portrayed wealth and power through the McKenzie empire. The staged media event announcing the heir felt cinematic I could see it play out like a movie.

[Ryan R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The emotional honesty in this trilogy touched me. Kathryn’s exile, her return, and her search for belonging were beautifully written. It’s the kind of story you carry with you long after finishing.

[Margaret C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our club loved how The Trilogy blended themes of family, spirituality, and ambition without ever feeling forced. Nadine Laman has a way of weaving humor and heartache into something truly moving.

[Nadine Laman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is for people who like emotionally charged stories with tongue-in-cheek humor that is driven toward redemption for the characters; this is your kind of book. It’s fiction, yes, but it carries a rare undercurrent of truth. Readers may contact me at Nadine@NadineLamanBooks.com
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