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    Audiobook (abridged)5 hours

    Beach Lane

    Written by Sherryl Woods

    Narrated by Christina Traister

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    In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie O'Brien and Mack Franklin's "not dating" claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susie's thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis.

    But O'Briens always unite in a crisis. Even her cousin Jess, Susie's rival for most of their lives, becomes her staunchest supporter - especially when Mack's former lover comes to town. The stakes are higher than ever before, but Susie's definitely up to the challenge...as long as Mack's right there by her side.

    "Woods' amazing grasp of human nature…make[s] this story universal." -RT Book Reviews on Driftwood Cottage

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateMay 31, 2011
    ISBN9781455829286
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    Sherryl Woods

    With her roots firmly planted in the South, Sherryl Woods has written many of her more than 100 books in that distinctive setting, whether in her home state of Virginia, her adopted state, Florida, or her much-adored South Carolina. Sherryl is best known for her ability to creating endearing small town communities and families. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 75 romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition.

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    • 4/5
      "Great Chesapeake Shores series...great to hear from the O'Brien family as characters come alive!" Great author - read the entire series!
    • 5/5
      Beach Lane by Sherrryl WoodsSusie is very good friends with Mack and their life is moving along. He has just started his new buiness and hashired a past girlfriend and he often regrets that choice, as do other relatives.We are cuaght up with the rest of the family and their plans for the upcoming year and they mix with what's goingon with Susie's health problems. Given the choices they can't go back so forward they go on.
    • 4/5
      i love all sheryl woods...can't wait for the next one.
    • 4/5
      Mack and Susie share a solid, ever-loyal love that everyone—except for Mack and Susie themselves—seems to recognize. The onset and eventual defeat of an illness tests this exquisite bond, which exposes its rawest of vulnerabilities, yet at the same time, illuminates upon its unshakable strength. The entire town of Chesapeake Shores will stand by both their sides during the difficult period; many will question—while others will emphasize—the importance of faith and God's will. But when it comes down to things, what matters is that Mack and Susie fit perfectly—always have, always will. And that alone, they know, will get them through it all.Beach Lane is highly emotional rather than romantic. There's lots of future-planning and emphasis on family matters... reading this book was like watching a short Hallmark movie. It's a quick, enjoyable read with lots of depth within the characters and honest, well-portrayed emotions. Overall, it's chaste and sweet—hardly a romance, and more a family novel.There's a cast of marvelous, strong secondary characters, which indicates they were or will be fantastic foundations for their own stories in past and upcoming books in the series. Although Beach Lane is the seventh Woods novel to take place in Chesapeake Shores, it serves fine as a standalone novel; I hadn't read any of the previous installments, and still had no problem keeping up. You can tell with how involved all the characters are with each other, that they each have their own backstories and own lives and loves, which is what makes the intricacy of such interpersonal relationships—and in just one small town, at that!—all the more magical.This was really an undemanding read, perfect for a brief contemporary escape with an east coast beach setting (guaranteeing a gorgeous view and the lingering scent of salt in the air). The story moved me, but in the end, was pretty unmemorable. There's nothing I adored and nothing I hated; it was just an effortless story I breezed over. I did, however, find it it extremely weird how the entire extended O'Brien family meddles in Susie's dating life, as well as in the lives of others. I know this book is strong on family values, but how realistic is it that an entire town—no matter how small—would stick it nose into such personal matters? Sherryl Woods overdid that aspect a little.Pros: Effortless style—such smooth storytelling! // Deep, grounded, and balanced main characters // Fabulous and likable secondary characters // Clean, chaste romance // One of those books that makes you feel warm and well-lovedCons: Painfully predictable // No chemistry in the romance since the Susie and Mack have feelings for each other from the beginning // Super-intimate family dynamic that I found weird // A bit too corny for my likingLove: "It seemed [he] had the ability to rob her of common sense, reason, logic—all of those things on which she prided herself. And that made him not only the most inappropriate man she'd ever dated, but the most dangerous."Verdict: While buoyant in tone, Beach Lane tackles a serious terminal illness that gives it a melancholy feel to it throughout; however, once Susie overcomes her fears and learns to just live her life, there is nothing but triumph. Full of hope and light, Sherryl Woods's seventh book in the Chesapeake Shores series is about believing in yourself and believing in love even in the hardest of times—perfect for all you happily-ever-after fans.Rating: 7 out of 10 hearts (4 stars): Not perfect, but overall enjoyable.Source: Complimentary ARC provided by Romance Novel News in exchange for an honest and unbiased review (thank you, Carolyn!).
    • 3/5
      This book is great as usual for Sherryl Woods, but gut wrenching at some levels. Some of the story came as a complete shock, however, ended up nicely. I was a little disappointed in where some of the story line took you, as traditionally Sherryl Woods takes you in the no man's land of Romance and that just didn't happen here. It wasn't exactly the happier ever after that I guess I THOUGHT it should have been.

      I do find it a little disappointing that we don't hear much beyond pregnancies and new baby's being born after a character's story is told. Usually each story ends open-ended, and it seems I never get the end of that story that way!

      Overall, I love this series, and can't wait to dive into this side of the O'Brien family.

      They all leave me wanting MORE MORE MORE!
    • 3/5
      Reviewed by ValerieReview copy provided by NetGalleyI haven’t read the rest of the Chesapeake series but the blurb for this one caught my eye and I decided to give it a try. I will say that, for me, when I read romance I’m looking for escape and while this book is a fantastic story, it really was too deep for what I like to read. For anyone who has dealt with the big C word personally, this story will speak to you. The loving family members and friends that the series is known for are definitely included in this story about Susie and Mack. Everyone’s been betting for years that they will eventually get together, yet they never have. When Mack finally decides to propose to her, he loses his job. How can an unemployed man ask the woman he loves to be his wife? He can’t and doesn’t. So what’s he supposed to do now? Susie’s viewpoint is that Mack’s a player and she can just sit around and wait for him to get serious about their relationship. What she doesn’t realize, however, is that time waits for no one, including her. The games that they have been playing have to stop with so much on the line, yet neither one knows how to behave any other way. Over and over again, both of them keep things from each other and have their doubts about their relationship and future. I did find that Mack had more faith in their relationship then Susie did, but felt that her fears and insecurities were true to her medical situation and health issues. When her husband hires an old fling to help start his new business, things just get worse for Susie. Their family members and friends offer advice, assistance, and help in any way they can hoping both of them will be happy. But, ultimately, it’s up to them to find their way. I laughed some, I cried some, and while it was very deep on an emotional level, I’ll read more about this family in the next book when it’s released. Quote: She shrugged. “Up to you.” Being around Mack wasn’t the problem. They were together all the time. Turning it into anything romance, that was the problem. Page 11