I liked the concept of this book and I think for those that like Harvey's other books and are a fan of Elin Hilderbrand, this will be a favorite read this summer. I would have liked just a little more character development, but the voices were great and the plot was unique.

3.5 🌟

Thank you NetGalley and Gallery Books for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Plot:
Charlotte’s husband is accused of a financial crime, and she and her daughter Iris are suddenly without a home or financial means. Charlotte is invited by a kind woman named Alice to join the “mommune” at her former Airbnb, where a group of strong women share childcare and housework while also supporting each other emotionally. The book alternates perspectives between Charlotte, Alice, Iris and the town gossip account.

What I liked:
It’s always fun to escape to KWH’s Carolina settings. I was really interested in the journey to finding out the resolution to Charlotte’s husband’s crime and honestly could have used more of that — it was light in the first half. I was rooting for most of the characters and enjoyed their personal development.

What I didn’t love:
For some reason this didn’t keep me hooked, and I found myself finishing just to find the resolution on the husband’s crime. For some reason I wasn’t as interested in Iris or Alice’s chapters, and I didn’t feel like the town gossip account added a ton.

I’m sure fans of KWH will enjoy this, it just wasn’t for me!

Loved how the young adults were able to get an insight into what parents go thru even if they may not know all the details of what a family has going on behind the scenes

Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey is another hit by one of my auto-buy authors. I loved the characters and the way they cared for one another. I really enjoyed the story being told from multiple character perspectives. Kristy Woodson Harvey does a fantastic job of showcasing the impact of women's friendships in multiple ways and across generations. Beach House Rules would make a great book club selection, pool side read, or a book to gift all your friends. Thank you to Kristy Woodson Harvey, NetGalley, Uplit Reads, and Gallery Books for the advanced copy.

“We hadn’t just survived, we had thrived”
Welcome to Juniper Shores, more importantly, welcome to the mommune!

I cheered for these women individually and as a unit!!

I could not love a book as much as I loved every single page, every character, every storyline, and every characters growth written as only this author can do!!! This is an absolute read!

I was very excited to get an advanced copy of Kristy Woodson Harvey's latest book, Beach House Rules. To me, Kristy Woodson Harvey signals summer and beach reads, and her latest book was no exception. I enjoyed the characters and liked how it was focused on female friendships/found family. Chapters did change points-of-view among the characters, and I found myself liking certain chapters better than others. I also liked that she added a mystery element to the book, and I thought it was well-written.
Overall, if you are looking for an enjoyable book this summer, I definitely recommend you check out Beach House Rules!

This book was so good! The characters. The plot. The ending. Wow! I could not put it down. Another fantastic book by Kristy Woodson Harvey!

I’ve recently discovered Kristy Woodson Harvey’s
Novels and I have been making my way through them, loving every second. This one was no exception.

When Charlotte Sitterly's husband is arrested for embezzling retirement funds, she suddenly finds her and her teenage daughter, Iris, basically out on the street with no money, no home and no car. The FBI has impounded everything. Charlotte is pretty sure her husband is innocent, but in the meantime, she needs to get on her feet until things can get back to normal. She is rescued by a unique group of women -- in the wealthy beach town of Juniper Shores, they are known as the "momune." They live together with their children in a beautiful house right on the ocean. Charlotte finds the support she needs to get back on her feet and try her best to prove that her husband is innocent. This is a great read -- there is a LOT going on, because each of the women in the "momune" has her own story, as do their children. A perfect summer beach read.

Summer read on the gentler side. Clever setting in the mommune that will resonate with a lot of readers! Thank you NetGalley for the advance ecopy.

A wonderfully fun book about female friendships and a bit of mystery. If you were down on your luck, wouldn’t you want to live in the mommune? The book will be a summer must read.

Thank you #NetGalley, #GalleyBooks, #Simon&Schuster, #KristyWoodsonHarvey and #BeachHouseRules for the advance e-copy for my honest review..

Kristy Woodson Harvey has the amazing ability to transport her readers to the South, and Beach House Rules was a perfect example of this. As I was reading it, I felt as though I was part of the community and could picture the layout of this small town in my head. Told through the perspective of three different people, I enjoyed the compelling mystery to find out whether Bill was innocent and who the Juniper Shores Socialite was. I also really like reading the parts of Charlotte and her daughter, Iris, but I thought that Alice's story was a bit forced. Overall, though, this will be a great beach read this summer! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beach House Rules, by Kristy Woodson Harvey, is a fast-paced beachfront mystery that is sure to be a hit this summer. The cover and the author will draw your attention, then the characters, the setting, and the storyline will keep you reading. This was an easy afternoon read for me. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

This had Elin Hildebrand vibes and will be a popular book this summer. Dual perspectives and mystery made this a fun beach read.

4.5 stars

Kristy Woodson Harvey is one of those authors whose books I save for just the right time. It's been on my shelf for a bit, but I knew that this weekend, glamping by an open fire, was the perfect time to enjoy it!

This book is so much more than "General Fiction" or "Women's Fiction." It's a celebration of female friendships! I loved the idea of the "mommune" - women supporting women! It's a mystery! There were twists and turns that I did NOT see coming! It's a romance - a few of the characters find love in the pages!

The only drawback to KWH's books that the characters live a lifestyle I can't imagine as a public school teacher. Houses on the beach? $2000 tickets to the town fundraiser? Golden Gooses (I had to google them! $600 sneakers?} Nonetheless, it's fun sometimes to read about how the other half lives!

Thank you so much to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the chance to read a digital ARC in return for an honest review.

Beach House Rules has been my very favorite of Kristy Woodson Harvey’s books! And I have read and enjoyed ALL of her books immensely! She developed each of the lovable characters extremely well. The idea of a mommune was perfect and worked well for everyone living there. Kristy is a master author of different genres! I enjoyed how she combined family life at the beach with lots of mystery and intrigue.

Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey focuses on Charlotte, whose life is turned upside down when her husband is accused of stealing millions from unsuspecting people. She and her daughter, Iris, join a "mommune"—a house where they live with other women, each dealing with their own challenges. Together, they support each other through tough times. The book is all about women lifting each other up, friendship, healing, and building a strong community...just what our world should be!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the opportunity to read Beach House Rules!

I’ve been holding off on writing this review because I can never seem to find the words to do justice to KWH’s stories. Her writing ALWAYS pulls me in, effortlessly blending love, family, drama, self-discovery, and a touch of mystery. The premise for this book was so unique: a mother and daughter move into a “mommune” (a home where single women band together to help raise their families) after hitting rock bottom. I absolutely adored the small North Carolina beach town setting, the dynamic and relatable large cast of characters, the multiple love stories, the high school friendships and the super fun town gossip column (it gave me major Gossip Girl vibes). I savored every page and will always seek comfort in the story.

Read if you like:
-Found family
-Friendship fiction
-Multiple love stories
-Gossip blogs
-North Carolina beach setting

Thank you Gallery for the gifted early copy.

Loved this book! It might KWH’s best book yet! Women finding the other women who wholeheartedly support them is such an important part of our world! This book is a fantastic example of that! And then adding in teenagers who know their opinions and voice them! It’s a great world! Loved the mystery that happens throughout the book and how the storyline develops!

Such a fun book that will have you longing for true friendship and the beach! So many twists and turns I didn't see coming-a real page turner and original, one of a kind story. Loved every second of this one!