Welcome to Beach Town

A Novel

De: Susan Wiggs

Narrado por: Brittany Pressley

Beloved New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs returns with a thoroughly enjoyable tale of an idyllic California beach town forced to reckon with scandal when a high school valedictorian’s speech reveals secrets that shake the town to its core.

"Readers will savor sunny skies and perfect surf in this stunning new novel, but one thing is for sure: In this Beach Town, there is always more happening than meets the eye. Don’t miss this expansive beauty of a summer book!" --Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Summer of Songbirds

Every town has its secrets...

In idyllic Alara Cove, a California beach town known for its sunny charm and chill surfer vibe, it’s graduation day at the elite Thornton Academy. At Thornton, the students are the worldly and overindulged children who live in gated enclaves with spectacular views. But the class valedictorian is Nikki Graziola, a surfer’s daughter who is there on scholarship. To the shock of everyone in the audience, Nikki veers off script while giving her commencement address and reveals a secret that breaks open the whole community. As her truth explodes into the light, Alara Cove will face a reckoning.

Nikki Graziola’s accusation shakes the foundation of Alara Cove, pitting her against the wealthy family whose money runs the town. Her new notoriety sends Nikki into exile for years, where she finds fame—but not fortune—overseas as a competition surfer...until a personal tragedy compels her to return to Alara Cove.

As Nikki struggles to rebuild her future, she finds that the people of the town have not forgotten her. But time has changed Alara Cove, and old friendships, rivalries, and an unexpected romance draw her back into the life of the beach town she’s never quite forgotten, and where joy and redemption may be possible after all.

©2023 Susan Wiggs (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

Well done!

This was a great summer read. I highly recommend that you read this book this summer.

Good Story Line - GREAT Voices!

Good story line, really relatable. Loved the different voices and the inflections in the reading.

Engaging pleasant read

Love this style of writing with well developed characters, deep romances and many pearls of wisdom to give people hope.

JUST. EH

Not a horribly bad book or story but for whatever reason I just could not get into it. I never became invested in the characters or story and literally slogged thru a book that could have taken me only a few
Days to finish. I’m glad it’s over. Not sure I will revisit this author. As a side note I think I am also tiring of this narrator. Her inflection and style doesn’t seem to Change between books and I think I need a break from
Her overused voice.

Welcome to a great read

Susan Wiggs new book is one of her very best! A great book on making the right choices!

Worth the listen

I love Brittany Pressley. I stumbled upon this book because of her. I was searching for books Brittany had narrated. I was not disappointed. Loved the story line, loved the way it moves forward in their lives so you know what happens, it doesn’t just end when you think it will. Fell in love with the characters.
Trust me…. It’s worth the listen.

Ok Read; Not Great!

I liked the read but kind of drug in places! Slow to develop it seemed. I thought it ended abruptly & the epilogue was far ahead of where I thought it would end.

A summer read

A solid well written book with great narration. I would highly recommend to other listeners.

Loved it!

I had a hard time putting the down. I couldn’t wait to fine out what was next.

Coming full circle.

I choose Susan Wiggs for that feel good feeling. I’m never disappointed. Explanation of characters, Emotions and feelings the characters go through, all relatable. Maybe predictable, but even that is enjoyable.