On Ocean Boulevard. Mary Alice Monroe returns to her readers’ beloved lowcountry location to continue the story of Cara Rutledge, her fiancé David, adopted daughter Hope, niece Linnea, old friends, the loggerheads, and the impact of plastic waste on our environment. The educational aspect of the story is never preachy or political. As she did when she brought readers into the precarious life cycle of the turtles, Ms. Monroe presents her information informally through the words and actions of her characters. Over the course of the Beach House novels, series readers have come to feel a real kinship with these characters. They have become societal mirrors showing us triumphs, failures, strengths and weaknesses. It is a wonderful read. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

Five stars and if I could I'd give it ten! Mary Alice Monroe never disappoints, and her stories about the Rutledge family are my favorites. Already waiting for the next one.

I was thrilled to see that Monroe has returned to the Beach House and Cara Rutledge’s story. It’s probably my favorite of all her storylines. And while Cara is in the story, there are other family members with stories to share as well. Including that of Cara’s niece Linnea and the young woman’s parents who want to build a new house on the island. There is also a tragedy awaiting the family, one they must face together to overcome. Monroe writes books about South Carolina that are so detailed, so life-like, that I can feel the sun and wind and smell the ocean. And the turtles! I swear those sea turtles are my favorite part of these stories