Why have I combined all three books of Elin Hilderbrand’s Paradise series into one review? Because friends don’t let friends read the Paradise trilogy out of order!
On Ocean Boulevard
In the series’ previous books, the plight of loggerhead sea turtles is highlighted. In On Ocean Boulevard, a new educational angle about destructive microplastics emerges.
Beach House Reunion
In Beach House Reunion, fifty-three-year-old Cara Rutledge returns to the Isle of Palms with a new career, deeper inner strength, and a surprising special someone–but her brother and his family find themselves in a situation that is spiraling out of control.
Beach House For Rent
In Beach House for Rent, the series’ pillar, Cara Rutledge, rents out her quaint beach house on Isle of Palms to new resident Heather Wyatt. But just when Cara is turning fifty years old, tragedy strikes.
A Walk Along The Beach
The complexities of sisterhood are artfully woven into this story. Grief and loss are given their moments. More than one scene brought tears to my eyes.
The Soul of an Octopus
Too often, we define ourselves by our differences rather than by our alikeness. The Soul of an Octopus reminds us that common ground is always within reach, and that life becomes more beautiful when we keep looking for ways to connect.
The Library at the Edge of the World
After leaving sophisticated London life and a cheating husband, Hanna Casey moves into her mum’s spare bedroom and takes a job driving a mobile library van through Ireland’s farms and villages. But when the threatened closure of her library jeopardizes her plans to establish a new life, Hanna leads a battle to restore the heart and soul of her community.
Cape Refuge
The heroines of Cape Refuge, sisters Morgan and Blair, are as alike as salt and pepper but love each other and work together for the important things in life. Lofty themes of unity, second chances, and serving others play out in the nitty-gritty of everyday relationships in this story.
Pure Sea Glass
This definitive reference for beachcombers is also a beautiful addition to any coffee table. Pure Sea Glass surveys the history of glass manufacturing, explains the weathering process that creates frosted gems from fragile shards, and offers tips on how and where to find the best pieces. More than 200 exquisite photographs bring to light the luminous beauty of sea glass.