Barefoot Beach - by Toby Devens (Paperback)

About the Book

"Spend a summer at the beach with this enchanting and emotional story about love, loss, and the powerful bonds of female friendship... The beach house carried some kind of spell, concocted of--I don't know--salt air, sea grass and Old Bay seasoning that over the years had permeated its walls and floorboards. Whatever it was, the place cast fabulous magic. For Nora Farrell, Tuckahoe, Maryland, isn't just a summer refuge, it's home--where she married the love of her life, decided to have a child, and has remained connected with her two closest friends. Even now, long after her husband's passing, Nora reunites with Margo and Emine every June.... But this year, challenges invade the friends' retreat. Even as Nora delights in teaching at her dance studio, she is shaken by the possible loss of her beach house...and by a tentative new romance. While Margo directs a musical at the Driftwood Playhouse, she finds her marriage on rocky ground. And Em, who relishes running her family's cafe, struggles to handle her rebellious daughter. With their personal dramas reaching a fever pitch, the women will discover that it isn't only the beach that brightens their lives. Their bond with one another provides the ultimate magic"--

Book Synopsis

Spend a summer at the beach with this enchanting and emotional story about love, loss, and the powerful bonds of female friendship...

The beach house carried some kind of spell, concocted of--I don't know--salt air, sea grass and Old Bay seasoning that over the years had permeated its walls and floorboards. Whatever it was, the place cast fabulous magic.

For Nora Farrell, Tuckahoe, Maryland, isn't just a summer refuge, it's home--where she married the love of her life, decided to have a child, and has remained connected with her two closest friends. Even now, long after her husband's passing, Nora reunites with Margo and Emine every June....

But this year, challenges invade the friends' retreat. Even as Nora delights in teaching at her dance studio, she is shaken by the possible loss of her beach house...and by a tentative new romance. While Margo directs a musical at the Driftwood Playhouse, she finds her marriage on rocky ground. And Em, who relishes running her family's café, struggles to handle her rebellious daughter.

With their personal dramas reaching a fever pitch, the women will discover that it isn't only the beach that brightens their lives. Their bond with one another provides the ultimate magic.

Review Quotes

Praise for Barefoot Beach

"A great beach read this summer, Barefoot Beach is a winner for sure! The characters are so likeable and their struggles are very relatable, making this book a real treasure. Barefoot Beach proves that the bond of true friendship can weather any storm and I loved it!"--ABCD Diaries

"Barefoot Beach is a tale of loss and rediscovering love when and where you least expect it...what I enjoyed most was the female friendships...Between these friends, they have enough drama to fill the summer. This is a good beach read that will make you laugh and root for the possibility of a second chance at love."--A Southern Girls Bookshelf

"An escape that will have you craving to have your toes on the sand with a cool cocktail and a side of drama...a solid, beachy read."--Owl Always Be Reading

"Warning: it will make you want to go to the beach!...a heart warming, fun read that reminds you that you can always count on friends and the beach."--Red Carpet Crash

"I really loved this book; it reminded me of Dorothea Benton Frank's earliest (and best) novels."--For the Love of Books

"This is a great beach-read that will take you there without having to leave your living room, and is a wonderful look at the importance of friendships."--NewsandSentinel.com

Praise for Happy Any Day Now

"A charming read...I had such fun!"--Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of The Guest Cottage and The Hot Flash Club

"Fast-paced and witty."--Cathy Holton, author of Beach Trip

"Humorous and heartwarming."--Booklist

"Warm, witty, and wonderful."--Wendy Wax, author of The House on Mermaid Point

"A virtuoso performance."--Liza Gyllenhaal, author of Bleeding Heart

About the Author

Toby Devens, known for her women's fiction, is the author of Happy Any Day Now and My Favorite Midlife Crisis (Yet), as well as a humorous collection of poetry that was excerpted in Reader's Digest and other national publications. She has worked in publishing and public relations and has led writing workshops. She lives in Maryland.