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Under the summer sky, anything is possible....
Author of the acclaimed novels Cloud Nine and Follow the Stars Home, Luanne Rice returns with another moving portrait of a family in crisis—as three sisters come face-to-face with the past and find in each other the courage to go on.
Coolly sophisticated and steadfastly single, Caroline Renwick has always been the sister everyone could count on. As she and Clea and Skye gathered at Firefly Hill, their childhood home, Caroline thought that they had all put the past behind them. But as summer gets under way, a mysterious man arrives—a man who has the power to bring it all back....
Joe Connor was only six when his father died at Firefly Hill. Though he and Caroline had never met, the five-year-old girl reached out to him. They became pen pals and friends, until a teenaged Joe finally learned the truth about what had happened to his father that night. Now, after years of silence, Joe is suddenly here ... and Caroline still feels a connection. But she can't help but wonder if this handsome man holds the key to her family's healing—or its destruction. And in his presence, how long will she be able to guard her heart?
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"I'm terribly surprised by all of the bad reviews that folks here give luanne rice's novels. This woman actually has literay talent. But what should we expect from a culture who actually believes that stephen king and james patterson have a shred of literary talent!"
— Ian (5 out of 5 stars)
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"Rice brings her signature sensitivity to this beautifully textured summertime read. ... rings with truth and warmth ... a lovely celebration of sisterhood, summer and survival.
— Publishers Weekly, starred review -
Exciting, emotional, terrific. What more could you want?
— The New York Times Book Review -
Luanne Rice proves herself a nimble virtuoso.
— Washington Post Book World -
Rice has an elegant style, a sharp eye, and a real warmth. In her hands families, and their values ... seem worth cherishing.
— San Francisco Chronicle -
Rice makes us believe that healing is possible.
— Chicago Tribune -
Rice's trademarks are fine writing, a good eye for small detail, and an uncanny way of conveying the mysterious glue that holds families together.
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review -
Luanne Rice touches the deepest, most tender corners of the heart.
— Tami Hoag, author of Dust to Dust
Firefly Beach Listener Reviews
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" Beginning has been OK....nothing to special. Sad beginning. "
— Deborah, 2/19/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Great story about family and a love story thrown in. Great character development. And a great plot. "
— Kara, 2/7/2014 -
" This was okay. The author got me caught up in the circular pattern of this family of sisters. Sometimes I couldn't get off the ride. Would like to try another of hers instead. "
— Linda, 1/25/2014 -
" Everything Rice writes is a non-stop read!! "
— Cindi, 1/23/2014 -
" I love Luanne Rice's books!!! This is one of the best! "
— Jenni, 1/19/2014 -
" I enjoyed this one more than her other books. "
— Reba, 1/19/2014 -
" This was a good read involving the interplay between three sisters. "
— Kathy, 1/18/2014 -
" I read this book in ONE sitting - start to end - loved it! "
— Emily, 1/17/2014 -
" I was hoping for a much lighter read than this, but it was still an okay story. Not much happens, but I did find myself caring about the characters. There was a bit too much tragedy and drama for this family for my liking, or for anything close to the real world. "
— Jayme, 1/16/2014 -
" As usual, a good family relationship story. I think this author excells in this type book. "
— Mary, 1/15/2014 -
" It's a typical, but good romance novel. Just enough drama to make things exciting. "
— Cali, 12/22/2013 -
" Nothing happened in this book! All internal dialogue about painful memories. "
— Julie, 12/16/2013 -
" Not a bad read.. took me much longer to read than I woudld have liked. I will certainly read more by this author. "
— Lorna, 12/1/2013 -
" I really like Luanne Rice but this was not one of her best. "
— Christina, 12/1/2013 -
" I enjoy books by this author. They tend to be fast reads because I can't stop until something good happens to a character who just experienced something drastic. "
— Shirlene, 8/25/2013 -
" It was OK, then love the ending! "
— Crystal, 8/9/2013 -
" A wonderful, heart throbing love story. "
— Samantha, 7/5/2013 -
" Emotional upheavals, past hurts, family conflicts, all the ingredients of a lovely read are there and always, love triumphs in the end. "
— Arlene, 6/22/2013 -
" Good book for chick-lit light. Character development wasn't all that strong, but there are a few good lines. It's perfect for an easy livin', summertime read! "
— Ashleigh, 6/1/2013 -
" Loved this gentle story of nostalgic love rekindled. sigh "
— Sue, 4/1/2013 -
" An easy read. Captivating story about 3 sisters and their love for each other getting them through some tough situations. "
— Niki, 3/24/2013 -
" This book made the rounds in my office. I expected to love it and was dissapointed. It did have an intriguing plot. Kinda of drug out. I will read at least one more by this author before making a decision. "
— Virginia, 3/23/2013 -
" Hoping to find my own Joe soon :) "
— Liberlyn, 1/25/2013 -
" The first few chapters are good so far. Very dramatic prologue, can't wait to see how this affects the characters. "
— Jeanette, 11/2/2012 -
" This was a good light read ... I enjoyed it! "
— Amy, 10/14/2012 -
" Beautiful story of close family relationships especially among sisters, who experienced traumatic events as a result of her talent, artistic father. The touching love story is a wonderful side story to this novel. "
— Academicsupport, 9/18/2012 -
" I loved it... Some parts were really intense, some a little slow but I really loved the plot and the ending was perfect! "
— Christy-lynn, 8/11/2012
About Luanne Rice
Luanne Rice is the author of more than thirty novels, including the New York Times bestseller Sandcastles. Many of her novels have been made into movies for television. Her short stories, essays, and articles have been widely published in magazines and newspapers. She received the 2014 Connecticut Governor’s Arts Award for excellence and lifetime achievement in the Literary Arts category.
About Kate Rudd
Kate Rudd, actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared in several independent films and shorts, as well as in multiple episodes of the television show Perks. As an audiobook narrator she has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration.