The Sands of Sea Blue Beach

By Rachel Hauck

Book Overview

Can anything rekindle the summer love between former sweethearts facing old wounds and a divided town?

Emery Quinn finds herself at a crossroads between her career and complex family dynamics. Struggling to connect with her blended family and ready for a fresh start, Emery accepts the position of editor-in-chief at the Sea Blue Beach Gazette. Upon her return to the Sands Motor Motel, she is flooded with bittersweet memories of her late mother and past regrets from a long-ago summer.

Architect Caleb Ransom has returned home to Sea Blue Beach, a place filled with cherished memories and potential opportunities. He means to make a difference for his family and his hometown by caring for his troubled sister's son and preserving the history of the town as the leader of the new Main Street initiative. He certainly never expected to run into Emery Quinn, the girl who captured his heart sixteen summers ago.

As Emery and Caleb revive their friendship, they find themselves facing a bitterly divided town. Together, they navigate family challenges, professional setbacks, and a high-stakes royal visit to discover how forgiveness and love can reshape their hearts and their destiny.

"This book is truly a breath of fresh air, all wrapped within a sweet and swoony love story "--Liz Isaacson, USA Today bestselling author

A poignant tale of second chances and the enduring power of love, perfect for your book club. This faith-based contemporary fiction makes for a delightful summer beach read and includes themes of small-town romance, dual-time storytelling, and complex family dynamics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764240994
• ISBN13: 9780764240997
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

fun beach novel

"Sometimes the meaning of a person's story lies beneath the words." It was nice to return to Sea Blue Beach, with its rich history entwined with the North Sea island of Lauchtenland, mystical romance lingering in the air, and familiarity of a small beach town. I enjoyed the previous book set in Sea Blue Beach and I thoroughly enjoyed my second visit. Emery was a lovable and relatable heroine with her strength, persistence and even her resistance to being integrated into her blended family. Her grief and sorrow were palpable. Caleb was an equally charming hero. His loyalty, sense of justice, tenderness, and integrity made him a fantastic architect, son, brother, uncle and friend. Watching them work together to restore the East End of the town and fight to preserve the history and unity of the town was emotional, powerful and edifying. If you enjoy heart-warming contemporary romance with a touch of the supernatural, you will love this book.