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The Sconset Beach Series Complete Box Set: All 11 Books
"Fans of Debbie Macomber, The Chesapeake Bay series and Elin Hilderbrand will love this series..." Kindle Reader
Join Ava, her friends and family as they face starting over together and find that life begins at 50 in this heartwarming series!
If you're looking for stories with universal concepts like forgiveness, loyalty, redemption, love, reconciliation and the value of biological and chosen family, this series is for you.
If you're looking for relatable themes - getting older, starting over, mother-daughter relationships, adult children issues, schisms between family members, sibling rivalry, overcoming adversity, and dealing with insecurities- this series is for you!
If you like your beach fiction with a lot of humor, a bit of spice and just a touch of magic, you'll love Ainsley's books! The Beachfront Inn
Meet 54-year-old Ava and her best friends, Hallie and Quinn, as all three move from New York City to Nantucket. Ava is
moving because she lost her job as a high-powered attorney and her no-good husband stole all her money. Hallie is stuck in a dead-end marriage and has a daughter who won't talk to her. The ladies are soon joined by Ava's estranged sister, Sarah, who is also starting over due to the death of her wealthy boyfriend, who had betrayed her in the most profound way possible. Ava and Sarah haven't spoken to one another in over 20 years.
The Beachfront Surprises Ava and her mother Colleen, who she's never gotten along with, are thrown together when Colleen chooses to spend an extended vacation on the island. Ava and Sarah find out secrets that Colleen has always been desperate to keep from her daughters, including a secret that will turn Ava's life upside down.
In the meantime, Quinn is dealing with a surprise of her own - her daughter, Emerson, who she gave up for adoption over 13 years ago, appears on her doorstep, demanding she take her in after the death of her adoptive parents. The girl is brilliant and wild.
The Beachfront Reunion
Jessica Bloch, James Bloch's granddaughter, is recovering from addiction and repressed memories of a shattering tragedy that happened when she was just four years old. Samantha, Ava's daughter, also is on the island. Samantha has dreams that she has never pursued and also believes she can find her Prince Charming on the bucolic island.
The Beachfront Secrets
Hallie is in for the fight for her life when she receives a terrifying diagnosis. Charlotte, Ava's other daughter, is faced with the end of her marriage and the care of a newborn. Sarah receives a mysterious penny that just might change her life.
The Beachfront Girls
Ava's no-good husband Christopher is back, but Christopher has a secret that was DEFINITELY not on Ava's bingo card. Sarah meets Max Stein, who she initially dislikes but has to work with because she's running for school board and Max an experienced campaign manager. But Max is harboring a secret that just might shatter Sarah....
The Beachfront Sunsets
Local psychic Willow, is haunted by the ghosts of two 1920s celebrities, Clara Bow and Zelda Fitzgerald. Sarah and Max, who are married, move to California so that Max may take advantage of the Golden State's Right to Die law.
The Malibu Girls
Join the ladies as they move across the country to California! Ava meets her stepbrother Elijah for the first time and finds him uncomfortably attractive
Join Ava, her friends and family as they face starting over together and find that life begins at 50 in this heartwarming series!
If you're looking for stories with universal concepts like forgiveness, loyalty, redemption, love, reconciliation and the value of biological and chosen family, this series is for you.
If you're looking for relatable themes - getting older, starting over, mother-daughter relationships, adult children issues, schisms between family members, sibling rivalry, overcoming adversity, and dealing with insecurities- this series is for you!
If you like your beach fiction with a lot of humor, a bit of spice and just a touch of magic, you'll love Ainsley's books! The Beachfront Inn
Meet 54-year-old Ava and her best friends, Hallie and Quinn, as all three move from New York City to Nantucket. Ava is
moving because she lost her job as a high-powered attorney and her no-good husband stole all her money. Hallie is stuck in a dead-end marriage and has a daughter who won't talk to her. The ladies are soon joined by Ava's estranged sister, Sarah, who is also starting over due to the death of her wealthy boyfriend, who had betrayed her in the most profound way possible. Ava and Sarah haven't spoken to one another in over 20 years.
The Beachfront Surprises Ava and her mother Colleen, who she's never gotten along with, are thrown together when Colleen chooses to spend an extended vacation on the island. Ava and Sarah find out secrets that Colleen has always been desperate to keep from her daughters, including a secret that will turn Ava's life upside down.
In the meantime, Quinn is dealing with a surprise of her own - her daughter, Emerson, who she gave up for adoption over 13 years ago, appears on her doorstep, demanding she take her in after the death of her adoptive parents. The girl is brilliant and wild.
The Beachfront Reunion
Jessica Bloch, James Bloch's granddaughter, is recovering from addiction and repressed memories of a shattering tragedy that happened when she was just four years old. Samantha, Ava's daughter, also is on the island. Samantha has dreams that she has never pursued and also believes she can find her Prince Charming on the bucolic island.
The Beachfront Secrets
Hallie is in for the fight for her life when she receives a terrifying diagnosis. Charlotte, Ava's other daughter, is faced with the end of her marriage and the care of a newborn. Sarah receives a mysterious penny that just might change her life.
The Beachfront Girls
Ava's no-good husband Christopher is back, but Christopher has a secret that was DEFINITELY not on Ava's bingo card. Sarah meets Max Stein, who she initially dislikes but has to work with because she's running for school board and Max an experienced campaign manager. But Max is harboring a secret that just might shatter Sarah....
The Beachfront Sunsets
Local psychic Willow, is haunted by the ghosts of two 1920s celebrities, Clara Bow and Zelda Fitzgerald. Sarah and Max, who are married, move to California so that Max may take advantage of the Golden State's Right to Die law.
The Malibu Girls
Join the ladies as they move across the country to California! Ava meets her stepbrother Elijah for the first time and finds him uncomfortably attractive
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Published August 29, 2022
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April 28, 2025
I liked most of the characters in this series but couldn’t get past the errors, internal dialog and writing style. It was repetitive even within a chapter as though the author forgot she already said that or she used a ghost writer or God forbid she let AI do the writing. The first few books were ok and then it all fell apart. As the books progressed the author added a ton of new characters and tied them all together with the original cast at the end. It was unrealistic and silly at times. Don’t get me started on the overuse of excruciating details like how a perfume smelled, each and every note of the fragrance. This may be the worst series I’ve ever read.
October 13, 2023
Disappointed
The book is called the Beachfront Complete Series. The first several books were really good, with warm and colorful characters that you come to care about. Around book 6 in the series, the stories started to spiral away from the 3 central characters, new story lines introduced, and new characters that did not add to anything interest or story. Complete? Not! At the end of book 8, is a blurb that says if you want to find out what happens to Ava , who is all but forgotten in book 8, get the next book. So disappointed!
The book is called the Beachfront Complete Series. The first several books were really good, with warm and colorful characters that you come to care about. Around book 6 in the series, the stories started to spiral away from the 3 central characters, new story lines introduced, and new characters that did not add to anything interest or story. Complete? Not! At the end of book 8, is a blurb that says if you want to find out what happens to Ava , who is all but forgotten in book 8, get the next book. So disappointed!
April 21, 2025
Nine ..and counting
"Well, fortune favors the brave."
I absolutely fell in love with Ava and her extended family - both of choice and if chance., when I picked up the first book as a freebie. And Author Ainsley Keaton has kept me up nights as I have read almost 2000 pages that have taken me from Nantucket, near where I was born, to California.
Thing about these books is that these women are not cookie cutter wives. Yes,most of them have enough money to live in these well off communities but they are relatable. And you want to know them, to sit on the deck with their pups and be a friend of this family.
I am not going to spoil any of the books, but if you want to see what was said when I reviewed book 1, that review is around. However, these books read like 1 big beautiful story and all I can say is brave brava. Highly Recommended 5/5
"Well, fortune favors the brave."
I absolutely fell in love with Ava and her extended family - both of choice and if chance., when I picked up the first book as a freebie. And Author Ainsley Keaton has kept me up nights as I have read almost 2000 pages that have taken me from Nantucket, near where I was born, to California.
Thing about these books is that these women are not cookie cutter wives. Yes,most of them have enough money to live in these well off communities but they are relatable. And you want to know them, to sit on the deck with their pups and be a friend of this family.
I am not going to spoil any of the books, but if you want to see what was said when I reviewed book 1, that review is around. However, these books read like 1 big beautiful story and all I can say is brave brava. Highly Recommended 5/5
July 21, 2023
Fun series but needs proofreading
I really enjoyed this series and finished it the day after my first visit to Nantucket. However, the last two books, especially, really needed to be proofread and corrected. There were many wrong words, misspellings, and even wrong names used so many times. There were parts that were hard to understand because of all these errors. Otherwise, I would have given it 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this series and finished it the day after my first visit to Nantucket. However, the last two books, especially, really needed to be proofread and corrected. There were many wrong words, misspellings, and even wrong names used so many times. There were parts that were hard to understand because of all these errors. Otherwise, I would have given it 5 stars.
September 4, 2023
Beachfront love stories
This series is about women who love and support each other. Each lady struggles through her life issues and problems. Through many twists and turns you will enjoy each journey. I encourage you to get started and meet the ladies. They have interesting things to share.
This series is about women who love and support each other. Each lady struggles through her life issues and problems. Through many twists and turns you will enjoy each journey. I encourage you to get started and meet the ladies. They have interesting things to share.
April 9, 2023
Good read
It was an adventure reading a 7-book series. Happily, a lot was resolved, so you don't feel like there's a lot missing.
Only difficulty was the number of errors/typos. It was a pain to keep rereading some sections to make sense.
It was an adventure reading a 7-book series. Happily, a lot was resolved, so you don't feel like there's a lot missing.
Only difficulty was the number of errors/typos. It was a pain to keep rereading some sections to make sense.
May 20, 2023
Not thrilled
This story was a good one, but the author repeated herself too many times. I am a speed reader so I was able to skip ahead a lot but I would have preferred the story told straight forward.
This story was a good one, but the author repeated herself too many times. I am a speed reader so I was able to skip ahead a lot but I would have preferred the story told straight forward.
January 15, 2024
Kept me interested
I enjoyed the series so far and looking forward to 10 and 11. There are many characters to follow and fall in love with.
Only 1 complaint in book 9... the word Nevertheless was used so much I started counting it.
I enjoyed the series so far and looking forward to 10 and 11. There are many characters to follow and fall in love with.
Only 1 complaint in book 9... the word Nevertheless was used so much I started counting it.
February 1, 2024
What a great series!
Amazing series! I did not want it to end . All characters and storylines were explored. I loved this series! You will, too! It will not disappoint. A once in a great while fantastic read. Don't miss it !
Amazing series! I did not want it to end . All characters and storylines were explored. I loved this series! You will, too! It will not disappoint. A once in a great while fantastic read. Don't miss it !
March 21, 2023
I read the whole series and I wanted it to continue. Couldn’t put my Kindle down.
May 21, 2023
Refresh your mind
Love the beach stories and the people who are in the way the beach helps to bring them peace and comfort
Love the beach stories and the people who are in the way the beach helps to bring them peace and comfort
July 27, 2023
great
I liked the way it was written. I enjoyed all the characters, and they’re diversity.
I would recommend to all my reading friends.
I liked the way it was written. I enjoyed all the characters, and they’re diversity.
I would recommend to all my reading friends.
January 18, 2024
ENJOYABLE FROM BEGINNING TO END
This is the first book that is so big and so good from beginning to end, I’ve truly enjoyed the whole series!
This is the first book that is so big and so good from beginning to end, I’ve truly enjoyed the whole series!
January 18, 2025
Dreadful, repetitive, unrealistic and terribly written.
February 23, 2025
A heart of full healing
A wonderful set of books that will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. A heartfelt love and emotional settings.
A wonderful set of books that will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. A heartfelt love and emotional settings.
March 14, 2025
Loved the idea of series. Do not like the narration. I enjoy listening to real people. Loved the closeness of the women.
July 7, 2025
Enjoyable summer time read
I read this collection pretty much in one shot.enjoyed The characters and the visions of Nantucket and Malibu. Nice love stories.
I read this collection pretty much in one shot.enjoyed The characters and the visions of Nantucket and Malibu. Nice love stories.
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