Sadly, summer is coming to an end. If you’re like me, you would hold on to the warmer temperatures and more relaxed schedule if you could. Although we can’t stop the changing of the seasons, we can always count on a book as a means of escape!
I have often heard of books described as “beach lit”, and if there is an author that belongs in that category, it’s Julie Carobini. Julie’s novels are set in California, and the beach is always a prominent part of her characters’ lives. In Julie’s newest book, Sweet Waters, Tara Sweet’s broken engagement prompts a return to Otter Bay, California, her childhood home. Tara convinces her sisters to tag along, and the threesome set off in search of a fresh start.
Although Tara remembers Otter Bay fondly, she is soon confronted with her family history. She quickly realizes that her past is full of secrets, and not all citizens of Otter Bay welcome her return. Of course, no beach lit is without a little romance, and Tara can’t help falling for Trent, the handsome firefighter. Through it all, Tara questions her past, her future, and her faith.
Sweet Waters is a light-hearted read filled with family conflict, love, and a reminder that moving on requires letting go of the past while holding on to faith. If you are looking for a book that will help you keep the easy-going feel of summer for a little while longer, Sweet Waters fits the bill.
As part of our Back-to-School giveaway, we are giving away one copy of Sweet Waters. If you are interested in winning a copy, be sure to leave a comment!
Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
This is part of the 2009 Back-to-School Giveaway. We’d love it if you helped spread the word!
- Leave a comment on this post as your entry.
- This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. One entry per person.
- New giveaways will be posted through August 26. Winners will be announced August 31.
- Check out the list of the other giveaways in the 2009 Back-to-School Giveaway at the main post.
michele anne says
sign me up….would like to win…
dorothy l says
please enter me in the book giveaway
Tina L says
Sounds like a great book. I’d love to win it.
Barb V. says
Sounds like a book I’d enjoy reading, thanks for the chance to win it!
Nicole C. says
Sounds like a great book!!
Paula Patterson says
This book sounds so good. I would love to win it….
Kathy Scott says
Looks like a good read.
Julie H says
Looks like a great book to squeeze in at the end of the summer! Please count me in.
Thanks!
Ed Nemmers says
Happy Monday!
Jennifer Hedden says
enter me
Angela Winesburg says
I would love to read this, thanks for the chance!
Christina says
Family history is always intriguing! I’d love to win this book!
Mary says
I love Julie’s books, so please include me for Sweet Waters. Thanks!
Kimberly says
I’d love to read this while working out. Just the beach alone motif would be motivating. 🙂
Vicki Wurgler says
thanks you-I’d love to read this
cris says
Thanks for the giveaway – I’d love some end-of-summer reading!
Kim B says
This sounds like a great book. Thanks
Tarah says
This sounds like a book I’d stay up late to finish!
Kerrie Mayans says
This sounds like a great book. I would love to win a beach read.
Molly K says
Sounds like a great book.
Ellie W says
This sounds like an interesting book. Please enter me.
Brenda Park says
Looks like a great read, thanks so much for the chance to win it.
Abby Joy says
It sounds like a good read! Count me in!
laura mcclure says
love to win
Sheila Hickmon says
I’d love to read this!
Krista says
Me, me, I’m a sucker for books! 🙂
Pamela S says
I love beach read type books!! Thanks so much!
shelly says
i want to win!
Kelly F says
This sounds great, I would love to win!
Adele says
Sounds like the perfect end of summer book read.
Diana says
Sounds like a great read!
Tiffany S. says
I would love to read this! Thank you so much!
prplrush says
Thanks for another great giveaway! Yes, it seems like summer is never quite long enough lol, although down here, our summers, well at least the heat, never seems to stop until around November or so.
Kaitlin Richenberg says
I read a book everyday so I am always looking for a new good book to read! Thanks for the chance to win!
Bridget Michelle Combs says
I’d love to read this one!
Tamara Burks says
I could use some beach lit. Pity I don’t have a beach to go with it.
susan smoaks says
i love the beach and i love to read!
Susan Smith says
Please enter me
Lori Drumm says
I would love to read this book! Thanks for the opportunity!
djgroz says
I would Like to Win a prize. Thanks for giving me a chance!
joan ferris says
I would like to read this book.
kathy pease says
Thank you for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY.. Please count me in 🙂
rita says
I like the part about “letting go of the past while holding on to faith” and “keep the easy-going feel of summer for a little while longer.”
Marie says
I would love to read this, it sounds great!
Rosanne says
It sounds like something I’d love to read
Krystal says
Sounds like a great book; I would love to read it!
Shelly T. says
Sounds like a great book!
DanV says
Looks like a good end of summer book
Karen Gonyea says
Looks like a good read 🙂
Daniel Oliver Jones says
it’s still warm here!