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From New York Times bestselling author Joanne DeMaio comes Shore Road, Book 14 of The Seaside Saga.

Salt air drifts in through the windows. Swaying marsh grasses whisper. Seagulls cry overhead. Off the docks, rowboats are anchored in a calm inlet. Beyond, shingled cottages look silver beneath rays of sunlight. Seafood shacks are strung with fishing net and lobster buoys. You're driving on SHORE ROAD.

And every turn off this dusty beach road gets you to the sea. Tucked-away Connecticut beaches are aplenty here, but you could almost miss one. Just a narrow lane forking off Shore Road leads to Stony Point. That lane is nearly hidden by the stone train trestle running over it.

But, look. Seems many of the beach friends are turning beneath that trestle. Some enter Stony Point alone, while others leave together. A salty pickup truck veers onto Shore Road and quickly takes off. Beneath the trestle, another car turns in as a German shepherd gives a bark from the backseat. Some friends wave as they pass each other on Shore Road. Others duck so as not to be seen. Some cruise with the radio turned up; some drive in silence. One has a silky scarf tying back windblown hair. Another wears dark sunglasses to shield the summer sun, and some sadness.

Though Shore Road takes each beach friend on a very different journey, one thing's for certain. It's sure to be an unforgettable ride.

The Seaside Saga Reading Order:
Book 1 - Blue Jeans and Coffee Beans
Book 2 - The Denim Blue Sea
Book 3 - Beach Blues
Book 4 - Beach Breeze
Book 5 - The Beach Inn
Book 6 - Beach Bliss
Book 7 - Castaway Cottage
Book 8 - Night Beach
Book 9 - Little Beach Bungalow
Book 10 - Every Summer
Book 11 - Salt Air Secrets
Book 12 - Stony Point Summer
Book 13 - The Beachgoers
Book 14 - Shore Road
Book 15 - The Wait
Book 16 - The Goodbye
Book 17 - The Barlows
Book 18 - The Visitor
Book 19 - Stairway to the Sea
And more Seaside Saga Books

274 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2022

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Joanne DeMaio

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Joanne DeMaio is the prolific New York Times bestselling author of The Seaside Saga and other novels. She lives with her family in Connecticut and is currently at work on upcoming books.

Joanne enjoys hearing from readers at Facebook.com/JoanneDeMaioAuthor.

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Profile Image for Susan Peterson.
2,001 reviews380 followers
March 5, 2022
good for what ails you

The characters in this story always agree that the salt water and sea breezes are good for what ails you—and that’s how I feel when I read these heartfelt books. The summer continues for our friends from the seaside; a summer of changes, of new beginnings, of old loves and new loves, of reconciliations and forgiveness. After spending so much time with these characters, I feel a real part of what happens to them, and each story leaves me uplifted and hopeful that they will all find peace and happiness. And once again, I’m waiting with bated breath for the next book!
Profile Image for Kathleen.
1,439 reviews35 followers
March 8, 2022
In Shore Road, the beach friends' story continues where The Beachgoers left off. Author Joanne DeMaio transports the reader back to the tranquil seashore town of Stony Point, Connecticut, where the summer season is coming to a close. The story picks up during the Labor Day weekend, where our beach friends lives are like the tides, sometimes they keep moving and changing, but Shore Road always leads them back to Stony Point.

In Shore Road, Author Joanne DeMaio easily captivates her readers' attention with this beautifully written tale through a seamless and flowing storyline, and with a wonderful description of a tranquil beach setting that wraps itself around the reader like a sun-warmed beach towel. The characters draw you into their lives with a strong emotional pull, their complexities and flaws are true-to-life, it is easy to relate to them with compassion, empathy, and hope.

Shore Road is an intricate story of interweaving friendships, life events, and deeply held secrets and drama. It is a wonderful story that continues to demonstrate the power of the magical sweet salt air that will cure what ails you. In this installment in The Seaside Saga Series, the author weaves a story focuses on the ongoing marital strife between Jason and Maris; Elsa's stalled opening of The Ocean Star Inn and a possible love triangle with Cliff Raines and Mitch Fenwick; and the blossoming attraction between Celia Gray and Shane Bradford.

In this installment in the series the author keeps the reader engaged as the beach friends deal with ongoing and new issues: you can't help but hope that Maris and Jason can find their way back to each other; while becoming intrigued by the possible love triangle between Elsa, Cliff, and Mitch; and feel the angst between Shane and Celia as they deal with the reality of a possible long-distance romance. At the end of the book, the author teases her readers with another cliffhanger ending: what text did Shane receive, and what does it have to do with Celia and their future? We'll just have to wait and see what is revealed in The Wait, the fifteenth installment of the series ... sigh.

In this installment in the series, the reader follows along with the beach friends' lives that are full of friendship, love, secrets, regrets, challenges, heartbreak, grief, surprises, and second chances. As you read this installment, the beach friends continue along in their life journey, but Shore Road always leads them back home to Stony Point and to each other.

So now that I have whet your interest in the beach friends latest comings and goings, follow scenic Shore Road and drive under the railroad trestle and enter the enchanting beach town of Stony Point ... pull up a beach chair ... and visit with the close-knit longtime friends in author Joanne DeMaio's delightful novel, Shore Road.

The Seaside Saga Series is a heartwarming series of stories of friendship, family, painful secrets, new beginnings and second chances. Author Joanne DeMaio weaves a wonderful tale written in the third person narrative, that is set in the present with flashbacks to the past. The reader is transported to the tranquil seashore town of Stony Point, Connecticut, where they follow along with Celia, Maris, Eva, Matt, Jason, Kyle, Lauren, Nick, Elsa, Cliff, and Shane as their lives change like the tide's ebb and flow on their little tranquil coastal town.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review.

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Profile Image for Margie Shaw.
540 reviews48 followers
March 12, 2022
It was so nice revisiting my friends at Stony Point! Shore Road is the 14th book in author Joanne DeMaio’s Seaside Saga. I have read every one and I think this one was right up there as one of my favorites! This book had me literally laughing out loud when it told about the incident with Shane and the rubber snake. I could just picture the whole gang scared and running off away from it. And Elsa really surprised me. The predicament that she got herself into that one morning really shocked me! I guess you’re never too old to have a little fun. I’m looking forward to seeing where her future love interests will go. Will it be with Cliff or will she choose Mitch? And as usual, Joanne has left me with another cliffhanger. The way it ends with Shane(my favorite character) and Celia, really makes me anxious to read The Wait. I’m excited to see what the future has in store for them. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see! If you haven’t started reading this series, I highly recommend you do. You’ll grow to love these characters just as much as I have! Another 5 star read!
Profile Image for Julie Barrett.
9,210 reviews206 followers
March 2, 2022
Shore Road by Joanne DeMaio
This seaside adventure picks up after the vow renewal service on the beach.
Jason was left at his house as Maris took the dog and left...She and Kyle have a man's night together while ladies will have a last meal at Maris.
Other couples you are brought up to date on as the last of summer is just finishing off. Inn is closed and others are left in turmoil as what to do.
Love is in the air, all over the beach as hearts will come together and some will be broken.
Happy and sad and so many more emoticons reading this one. Favorite character is Maris but I like them all. Love hearing of her novel that she is recreating from Neil's notebooks. SO precious.
Little things matter. SO many secrets from the past are still coming to light.
Love excursion to the countertop store, sounds like a great adventure!
Love party crashing, didn’t think they had it in them, SO fun there!
Read in one day and now I can't wait for the next one. Worry about so many of them, things can go so wrong real quick, the second shoe falling...
Profile Image for Carol Boyer.
455 reviews30 followers
March 26, 2022
Its always so good to get back to the folks that make up the stories of Seaside Sagas. This book, Shore Road was very interesting for the same reasons I love Joanne's books, wonderful characterization, beautiful descriptions of settings and decorative details of cottages, events, the sea and food! Now I must say I wasn't expecting so soon, the ending in this book, to leave the suspense of another cliffhanger that I thought might have reached a resolve to some marriages and other intentions of the romantic kind. However, I will wait for - The Wait- but with the hope it will come soon! Loved this book!
Profile Image for Susan (The Book Bag).
982 reviews89 followers
March 16, 2022
I love this series and I love how much I have come to know all of the characters of Stony Point. There is always new drama, plenty of love, and more adventures with each book. I never know what is going to happen and how relationships are going to change

Shore Road continues the saga of the friends of Stony Point as they live their lives and move on. With each book, the reader comes to learn more about their pasts, and gets to understand more about their present as they move into the future.

I have loved all of my visits to Stony Point and enjoy hanging out with the gang. I can't wait to devour each new book when it comes out and anxiously await the next one. I highly recommend this Seaside Saga series!
102 reviews
March 12, 2022
The summer at Stony Point is coming to a close. All of the seaside friends are getting back to their normal lives. It’s been a summer full of secrets. Some have been revealed, but there are a lot more that are still being kept hidden. It's also been a summer of healing for Kyle & Shane. It's so good to see them getting along again. This book was much more hopeful that the characters will work things out. As usual, Joanne leaves us hanging in the last chapter and I highly anticipate the next book!
I read this book slowly because I just didn’t want it to end! All of the books in the Seaside Saga series are incredible and I just couldn’t put any of them down. If you’ve never read the Seaside Saga books, I highly recommend you do. Joanne writes so well. Every character comes alive in each book & they have become a part of my life. Thank you, Joanne, so such an awesome book series to escape into!
84 reviews8 followers
April 2, 2022
Shore Road by Joanne DeMaio
I read a lot and Joanne DeMaio’s books, and her writing style are like an old friends. When my world, my life is hectic and stressful I love to pick up one of her books and read. It truly soothes my soul:)
Her style is unique with the Seaside Saga because she writes it like a TV series. The first few you could read as stand alones but as you get into the series you need to read them in order.
The next installment, Shore Road, finds the beach friends of Stony Point winding down summer on Labor Day. Love is in the sweet salt air. Elsa has two men vying for her heart and there is a secret romance between two other friends steaming up. Jason and Maris continue to work out their issues and find their way back to each other. So much going on and a cliffhanger at the end. Can’t wait for “The Wait”, Book #15. Join me and get acquainted with the beach friends. You have many hours of reading enjoyment.
46 reviews
March 1, 2022
Beach Friends Reunite

Once again Joanne DeMaio has reunited us with our favorite beach family from Stony Point.The friends trials and rewards of daily life, and how they support each other thru it all.How just the simplest of events can mean so much to one another.All the references to previous details from previous novels in the series.That stone trestle bridge with the “fate” of those who drive below it,the little red sailboat,happiness jars and those ocean stars!Just when you think you know where the story is heading , a twist.The cliffhanger that leaves you with baited breath waiting for the next novel!What will Shane reveal to Celia?What is Elsa going to do with two suitors?Does Jason move back home to be with Maris?
1,834 reviews18 followers
March 3, 2022
As with any of the sea side saga books by Joanne DeMaio, once you pick it up and start reading it you just can't put it down. Then you have to wait so long for the next book in the series, that you are missing Elsa, Jason, Maris, Eva and the rest of the group.

This book does not disappoint . Elsa is confused as to what she is wants, Maris and Jason seem to be doing better but she still won't say the word so he will come home. Shane's back for the weekend and the gang gets together on a camping trip.

Just a lot of fun going on and now that I read the book so fast I am "patiently" waiting on the next one. If you haven't read this one or even started the series you need to check it out.
263 reviews8 followers
April 26, 2022
Joanne DeMaio has once again created a beautiful story of family, second chances, true love and loyalty set in the charming little town of Stony Point. The characters are unforgettable and definitely a group of friends that you would want to be a part of. They are always there to lend a helping hand, and support you in any way needed. When if finish a book in this series, I am always ready for the next. SHORE ROAD ended with quite a cliffhanger and I turned the last page several times hoping for a glimpse of the next release.
If you haven’t read this series, you must start reading it now. From the beginning. And you will fall in love with each and every person in Stony Point.
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892 reviews24 followers
March 11, 2022
Shore Road by Joanne DeMaio is #14 in her seaside saga. This one finds everyone back together post Kyle and Lauren’s vow renewal. Elsa still cannot ope her Inn, Celia and Shane are have a secret relationship, and Maris and Jason are finally working their way back to each other. Cliff and Mitch are both wanting to be in Elsa’s life so, another story to watch. As always, there is a cliffhanger at the end. We will all have to wait for “The Wait” being released in May. I know “I” cannot wait 🤗
Enjoy.
18 reviews
April 29, 2022
Love this perfect addition to the Seaside Saga Series…. joining our beach friends for the last weekend of summer. It’s a special time leaving everyday lives behind to relax and treasure friendships. So many shared memories.
Again the writing so descriptive it’s as if we went under the stone trestle and now are eagerly waiting that first breath of salt air and glimpse of the sparkling ocean stars.
Shore Road leaves us with secrets yet to be revealed as well as questions unanswered. Looking forward to the next Seaside Saga book The Wait!
Profile Image for Lynn Hill.
903 reviews21 followers
March 4, 2022
I absolutely love this book and I love all these beach families! I feel like they are my friends and family when I read this book. You will laugh with them at some of the stupid things they do and just know that there’s someone you know who would do that too. The feelings are real and tender. Now the ending is a bit tricky but I’m not going to reveal any secrets, you must read it for yourself! You won’t be sorry!
Profile Image for Kristen Karter.
161 reviews2 followers
March 19, 2022
Best ever Beach story

Omg this is the best ever beach story in the continuing Sea Saga series. I was in awe how Jason and Maris try to work things out while living separate lives, how Elsa tries to decide where her heart is leading her between Cliff and Mitch, how Shane and Celia are soooo in love with each other and just can’t part no matter where their lives take them. Keep this series going. Love love love it.
Profile Image for Joanne Thomas.
27 reviews1 follower
April 13, 2022
There's no place like home!

Stony Point and it's residents bring a warm, welcoming feeling when returning to this seaside town each and every time.
Joanne Demaio continues to draw the reader into the stories she writes about her characters. They have become like family to all her readers, as they share their lives with us. I am already looking forward to The Wait, the next installment in this series.
Profile Image for Christie Marks.
172 reviews4 followers
March 10, 2022
I can’t Wait

I love this series, and it gets better with each installment, as we get deeper glimpses into the lives of the Stony Point crew. One of my favorite things is the cliffhanger endings, and knowing that the next book will pick up right where the last one left off. I’m so glad that The Wait will only be two months, because I am 100% Team Celia and Shane
Profile Image for Kristen.
111 reviews9 followers
March 19, 2022
Omg this is the best ever beach story in the continuing Sea Saga series. I was in awe how Jason and Maris try to work things out while living separate lives, how Elsa tries to decide where her heart is leading her between Cliff and Mitch, how Shane and Celia are soooo in love with each other and just can’t part no matter where their lives take them. Keep this series going. Love love love it.
Profile Image for Becky Rathke.
42 reviews4 followers
April 4, 2022
As always I flew through the latest installment of the beach friends series. It’s always great to get a peek into what is going on in their lives.. a couple of things have been worked on and are mending which is great to see. A new wrinkle here and there and what was the message for Shane??! I think I have an idea but I’ll have to wait and see just like the rest of us!
Profile Image for Kathi Rutherford.
139 reviews
March 7, 2022
Friends or Lovers

I love visiting our beach friends every summer! Will Maris & Jason finally get back together? What will Celia decide to do now,with Shane & her new career move?When will the Inn finally open?It's never a dull moment in Stony Point!
Profile Image for Lisa.
12 reviews
March 9, 2022
It was so good to travel back down Shore Road and catch up with all the charters and see what they have been up to.
Many questions were answered and many were left unanswered.
If you love saga books now is the perfect time to start reading Joanna Demaio’s books
Profile Image for Constance.
179 reviews1 follower
March 12, 2022
you had me at hello! wonderful way to continue the saga. had me in tears. thank you very much 🎶 for a time of love and wonder

You had me at hello, Wonderful way to continue the saga. Had me in tears. Thank you very much for a read that has me awaiting more🎶🎶🎶
Profile Image for Cindy.
32 reviews
March 25, 2022
Just when I think I have read my favorite book by Joanne, I’m wrong again. Shore Road was such a great read! I love how Joanne brings real life into each character and it’s all so relatable. Thanks for another great read with our friends we’ve come to love so much. Looking forward to next one.
Profile Image for Brenda.
45 reviews
March 30, 2022
Joanne has done it again, I absolutely love this Seaside Saga and can’t wait for the next one in May. Anyone looking for a great escape I highly recommend this series. I hope she will continue visiting Stony Point for a long time! Enjoy your visit!
2,132 reviews38 followers
December 24, 2022
Back to the beach we go. Celia and Shane are getting closer, Maris and Jason are still apart and Elsa is walking a fine line. It's the last weekend of Summer and a lot is happening. It's hot inside and outside. Come along and take a stroll on the beach with us.
Profile Image for Vicki Lanzendorf.
363 reviews
April 27, 2023
This one leaves you hanging and reaching for the next book in the series! Some healing in this one, a budding relationship, some disappointing news, but the friends gather around and support each other as always.
Profile Image for Kerri Blessing.
282 reviews1 follower
July 13, 2023
I accidentally skipped this book while reading this series, but I quickly jumped right back into the story. Now I understand the reference to the camping trip mentioned in subsequent books in the series.
Profile Image for Rhonda.
8 reviews
March 2, 2022
Love this series! #14 did not disappoint!!! Can’t wait for #15!! Easy reading and best friends ever!
1 review
March 14, 2022
If you havent read this series….. you are missing out!
Best series ive read in years !
69 reviews
March 16, 2022
Wonderful book. You feel like your sitting right on the beach with these adorable characters. Can’t wait for the next one! Well done again, Joanne!
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