Beach Roses

Martha's Vineyard #7

by Jean Stone

Miracles happen where you least expect them.

No one captures the tides of a woman’s heart quite like Jean Stone. Set on New England’s celebrated Martha’s Vineyard, this novel brings together three courageous women whose struggles reveal startling truths and ultimately change their lives.
 
The women begin as Rita has a past that cannot stay hidden for long; Katie, the vibrant rock star, must choose between saving her own life and the life of her unborn child; Hannah, a selfless housewife, finds herself abandoned by her friends just when she needs them most; and Faye, the wealthy executive, thinks she’s already survived the greatest fight of her life. Before the summer ends, these women will form a lasting bond—in a season when old hurts are finally healed, love is rekindled, and life begins anew.

Genres: Fiction

336 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Edwina Book Anaconda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book in 2007.

All I really remember about this book is that it's about 3 women with breast cancer and at the time I was reading this I knew 3 women who had breast cancer. I know I cried a lot while reading this.
Dian, you fought so hard and so long ... Rest In Peace.
Carol, still cancer free. Thanks be to God!
Lori, my best friend. I know you are tired from years of fighting this. I love you. You are my Hero!

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Several women get together to form a breast cancer support group. Each are affected in different ways when long ago secrets are exposed. This was a very genuine story that I felt deserved the four stars.

[ruby m conlan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the easy reading

The story was easy to follow and is believable, taking place in New York and Martha's vineyard .
I'll look for this author again.

[Janice · Rating 1 out of 5]

Fourteen pages was enough for me. . . .

[Rosa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Soap Opera. Women from different backgrounds come together in a breast cancer support group. They naturally become the best of friends.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this story of women facing a serious problem and finding so much more to life. Very good.

[Beth Orr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This fits securely in the beach vacation chic book category. It’s a good story about the very unlikely friendship of three women dealing with breast cancer and the woman whose been given the responsibility of starting a support group though she’s not a nurse or a teacher and she doesn’t have breast cancer. All four women have deep heartache in their past and are having to face it and then move forward. I liked all the characters except for Faye’s sister Claire but we’re not meant to like her. I think her existence is simply as a foil to the others’ niceness.
Yes the ending is happy for all four women (Claire doesn’t count) but it wouldn’t be a good summer chic book if the ending wasn’t wrapped up neatly.
It was a welcome break from my steady diet of nonfiction.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

The women began as strangers: Rita has a past that can't stay hidden for long, Katie the rock star has to choose between saving her own life or the life of her unborn child, Hannah, a selfless housewife, finds herself abandoned by her friends just when she needs them most and Faye, a wealthy businesswoman, thinks she has already fought the battle of her life. Before the summer is over, these four women will form a lasting bond - one that will see old hurts finally healed, love rekindled and new life created.

I really enjoyed this book. I do like stories that involve women's friendships with each other. I give this book an A+!

[Swan Bender · Rating 4 out of 5]

The unfolding stories of these four women had me reading until my eyes were ready to fall out of my head. I found myself caught up in the drama and growing kinship of their lives. My only regret with the book was how disjointed the beginning of the book felt. This section, when the tangle of characters were introduced didn't work for me; especially Rita's family. I remember reading and rereading that passage and still wondering who was who.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normally I would not have read this book. It was a choice for my online book club. I was shocked that I did enjoy the book...not love it mind you, but liked it. I did find the story very much one without depth. You start this thinking it will go into the depth of dealing with a life with breast cancer but find it is a surface romance novel about friendships. It was very much like reading a book which will become a Hallmark family film.

[Georgine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone needs to read this book.
This the first book I have read of Jean Stone's and I will be looking for more of her books.
It is a story about 3 ladies with breast cancer who are part of a focus group.
I loved the surprises the story took, and how these strangers came together as friends for each other.
Just a fantastic story.

[Deb Krill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Somewhat of a fluff read, but it did have a serious plot to it and the characters were memorable, it had some laughter, a little intrigue, and it was easy reading, you really did hope all turned out for them even if they were only made up characters in a book.

[Marcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actual Rating: ***1/2
My "this is really over the top" initial reaction to this book was soon overcome as the story of each one of the strong (even if she didn't realize it in the midst of overwhelming problems) women unfolded.

[Debbie Moynihan · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it

[The Reading Cove Book Club ❦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

TBR Potluck Challenge

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story of finding friendships in the most unexpected places, and leaning on girlfriends through the tough times. Enjoyable read.

[Pdamon]

Again, keeping track of my beach reads. (Cleaning out my book shelves.)

This was interesting.

[Alexandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read... appropriate for relaxation purposes, but as in all other Jean Stones books I've read, the conclusion is too abrupt in relation to the pace set but the story.

[Smacisaac]

It is an easy read. Been reading at work in my spare time. I am enjoying it.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a quick read, enjoyed it.