Tourist Season: A Novel
Apr 2024 · Harlequin
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A great new beach read from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookstore on The Beach
A summer by the ocean promises new beginnings—until old secrets resurface.
Ismay Chalmers is ready for a relaxing summer reconnecting with her fiancé at his family’s luxurious beachfront cottage. But before Remy can join her, a hurricane bears down on Mariners Island. Alone in the large house, Ismay makes a disturbing discovery in Remy's childhood closet. She's not sure what to make of it, but is relieved when the property’s caretaker, Bo, checks in on her.
Bo's home is damaged, so they temporarily shelter together, and Ismay is comforted by his quiet strength. But the unannounced arrival of a family member puts Bo back at his place and changes Ismay's summer into something other than what she wants—or ever expected. With so many reasons to feel unsettled, Ismay finds herself turning to Bo, who gives her more than a sense of security; there’s something about him that makes her feel alive, stirring her to wonder what life might be like if she chose a different path…
As Ismay grows closer to Bo, she begins to hope the reclusive caretaker might eventually let down his guard. But when she finds out that he has secrets, too, she begins to question how well she knows any of the men in her life—and how well she can trust her own heart.
Look for other summer reads by bestselling author Brenda Novak:
A summer by the ocean promises new beginnings—until old secrets resurface.
Ismay Chalmers is ready for a relaxing summer reconnecting with her fiancé at his family’s luxurious beachfront cottage. But before Remy can join her, a hurricane bears down on Mariners Island. Alone in the large house, Ismay makes a disturbing discovery in Remy's childhood closet. She's not sure what to make of it, but is relieved when the property’s caretaker, Bo, checks in on her.
Bo's home is damaged, so they temporarily shelter together, and Ismay is comforted by his quiet strength. But the unannounced arrival of a family member puts Bo back at his place and changes Ismay's summer into something other than what she wants—or ever expected. With so many reasons to feel unsettled, Ismay finds herself turning to Bo, who gives her more than a sense of security; there’s something about him that makes her feel alive, stirring her to wonder what life might be like if she chose a different path…
As Ismay grows closer to Bo, she begins to hope the reclusive caretaker might eventually let down his guard. But when she finds out that he has secrets, too, she begins to question how well she knows any of the men in her life—and how well she can trust her own heart.
Look for other summer reads by bestselling author Brenda Novak:
- The Seaside Library
- Summer on the Island
- The Bookstore on the Beach
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4.5
13 reviews
Karen Chandler
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June 24, 2024
You now have a hurricane coming. Your in a strange house, the power goes out. You're searching for candles and matches and find something hidden and scary. This is your boyfriends house, what do you do? This is a darker than usual Brenda Novak book, it exceeds expectations as You're reading. Brenda has a way to always develop her characters to be believable and some are intense. She keeps you wanting more as you go through the pages. You now find out your fiance has an identical twin when he suddenly shows up. You have a new romance starting with the creepy events along with the suspense. I just wish the end was a little more. I felt it fell short of my expectations after the lead up, but still a 5 star can't put down great read. I highly recommend this book.
Vickie Watts
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April 2, 2024
The story is intricate and well-woven around the setting and the characters. The plot moves at a moderate pace at first, then picks up and races to the end as more and more secrets are uncovered and Ismay is hard pressed to make some difficult choices. I really enjoyed how tightly woven together the plot was and the chemistry between the main characters. With complex family dynamics, an edgy mystery and a satisfying story, this book is a brilliantly written slam dunk! All opinions are my own.
Sue Galuska
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April 3, 2024
I just loved this suspenseful romance. I could not put this book down. I just loved all of the twists and turns that happened and never saw the ending coming. Overall this was a fantastic story with wonderful characters and I highly recommend it!
About the author
New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak has written over 80 novels. An eight-time Rita nominee, she's won The National Reader's Choice, The Bookseller's Best and other awards. She runs Brenda Novak for the Cure, a charity that has raised more than $2.5 million for diabetes research (her youngest son has this disease). She considers herself lucky to be a mother of five and married to the love of her life. www.brendanovak.com
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