Dune Beach by Mariah Stewart: Book Review

I have been able to read and review several of Mariah Stewart books now and each one of them has been such a delight. She has the knack to create an amazing story filled with wonderful detail that is perfect for women’s fiction readers and romance readers alike.

Today I am honored to share with you a fresh addition to her Chesapeake Diaries series that is not to be missed.

Dune Beach by Mariah Stewart
Series: The Chesapeake Diaries (Book 12)
Publisher: Pocket Books (July 31, 2018)
ISBN-13: 978-1501154416

ABOUT:
Always believing she was an ugly duckling, Chrissy Jenkins thought she had finally turned into a swan when her real-life Prince Charming swept her off her feet. But as his true character began to crack his perfect facade, Chrissy realized that not only was she better off without him, but that she was the only one who had the power to transform her life.

Returning to her ancestral home on Cannonball Island for a family wedding, Chrissy is reintroduced to a legacy she’d all but forgotten. In choosing to stay on the island, she reboots her life, successfully reinventing herself as a chef at Blossoms, an up-and-coming restaurant in St. Dennis. But despite her newfound self-confidence, she still doesn’t trust her taste in men. So when she meets Jared Chandler, a handsome ship salvager staying at the inn while he conducts a nearby recovery operation, Chrissy’s certain she can keep him as a friend—even though he’s everything any woman would want in a man. As fellow newcomers, together they discover the charm of the historic bayside town and explore the idyllic island.

But when Chrissy agrees to be Jared’s date for his father’s wedding, they embark on a weekend that will find them each seeing the other in a completely different light, one that will change their lives foreve

Dune Beach by Mariah Stewart Review

I look forward to each book that comes out in this series. The stories are focused around one particular member of a family, but we meet and get to know many other members of the small delightful community called Cannonball Island. And while the books are in a series, you don’t have to read them in order, although it might help keep things straight as far as who is who and who is related to whom.

The author tackles a delicate subject in this story that is, unfortunately, not uncommon. Domestic violence can affect any household, but what I loved about the way Ms. Stewart can wrap the story around the subject, is she taught empowerment and strength.

With the love of family and friendship she develops coming home, we end up with a beautiful story of strength and family and a new found love that’s worthy of her. Jake is a beautiful character and couldn’t be more perfect.

If you’re looking for perfect summer story and beach read, Dune Drive and the rest of the Chesapeake Diaries series should be at the top of the list. I’m ready to move and look for my own slice of heaven!

4.5 Stars!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.