Summer by the Tides

Denise Hunter

May 2019 · Sold by Thomas Nelson

About this eBook

From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom (now a beloved Hallmark Original movie) comes a heartfelt story of family secrets, forgiveness, and unexpected romance. A summer of low tides could expose years of family secrets. . .

One of Southern Living's “25 Beach Reads Perfect for Summer” and Woman's World's “Best New Books”

When her grandmother goes missing from the family beach house, Maddy and her estranged sisters converge in Sea Haven, North Carolina. Being with uptight Nora and free-spirited Emma in the home where their family broke apart is a struggle Maddy is not in the mood to face, especially since she's recovering from her ex-boyfriend's recent betrayal.

As the sisters wait for word of their grandmother, they begin to pack up the family belongings--and unpack memories of the idyllic summers of their childhood. But with those memories come long-buried secrets, and Maddy discovers that all was not as it appeared that last summer in Sea Haven. Meanwhile, Gram's neighbor, Connor Sullivan, seems overly interested in Gram's whereabouts. Maddy is drawn in by his quick smile and steady gaze in spite of herself.

Undercurrents of jealousy and resentment threaten to pull the family under again, maybe for good this time. As tensions rise, the sisters must find a way to accept each other for the women they've become—and Maddy must decide if falling in love again is worth the potential heartbreak.

• Stand-alone novel by a bestselling author
• Engaging mix of mystery, drama, and romance
• Go-to beach or pool read for summer vacation

Praise for Summer by the Tides:

"Denise Hunter once again proves she's the queen of romantic drama. Summer by the Tides is both a perfect beach romance and a dramatic story of second chances as sisters unravel secrets that have torn them apart for years. This novel is Hunter at the top of her game. If you like Robyn Carr, you'll love Denise Hunter. I couldn't put it down!"—Colleen Coble, USA Today bestselling author of the Lavender Tides series

"I have never read a romance by Denise Hunter that didn't sweep me away into a happily ever after. Treat yourself!"—Robin Lee Hatcher, bestselling author of Who I Am With You

Ratings and reviews

Summer by the Tides by Denise Hunter. A new to me author.. I enjoyed this coming together of family, possible romance. What I call a beach read. Each characters had issues from the past/present and are trying to get along. Will they overcome their issues and come together? I look forward to checking out more books by this author.

What can I say about Denise Hunter's writing. Her books are sooo great, they make movies out of them. It is because of Denise that I became obsessed with the Smitten series and could not wait to read the next one. Her new book Summer By The Tides is a work of art. It is a very sweet love story about second love . Both Maddy and Connor were in love before, at least she thought she was. Both were suffering from broken hearts. Conner because his wife had died and Maddy due to betrayal and deceit. Neither was looking for another romance. She and her two estranged sisters are called to Sea Haven, North Carolina when their grandmother becomes missing. It is the helpful neighbor Connor Murphy who has contacted the girls. The family has not visited Sea Haven together for twenty years. There was a devastating situation that took place that summer and the family has not been able to get past it. While waiting for grandmother to return, the girls decide to fix up the house and go through their rooms and the attic. Grandmother had expressed she wanted to sell the beach house. There are secrets that are discovered that have been hidden for years. Denise Hunter writes a book of love, family, hope and forgiveness. I loved the book and would definitely recommend it. I received a complimentary copy from Goodreads and the publishers Thomas Nelson. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

About the author

Denise Hunter is the internationally published, bestselling author of more than forty books, three of which have been adapted into original Hallmark Channel movies. She has won the Holt Medallion Award, the Reader’s Choice Award, the Carol Award, the Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist. When Denise isn’t orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking chai lattes, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana, where she and her husband raised three boys and are now enjoying an empty nest and three beautiful grandchildren. Follow Denise at DeniseHunterBooks.com; Facebook: @AuthorDeniseHunter; X: @DeniseAHunter; Instagram: @deniseahunter.