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The Seaside Library

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The Seaside Library by Brenda Novak is a heartwarming romance set in a charming coastal town. The story follows three childhood friends as they navigate life's challenges and uncover long-hidden secrets. Against the backdrop of a picturesque library by the sea, love, friendship, and forgiveness intertwine, leading to personal growth and unexpected discoveries.
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming romance tales set against the backdrop of a charming coastal town. It beautifully weaves themes of friendship, love, and second chances, making it a perfect escape for those who appreciate deeply emotional stories that capture both the challenges and joys of life by the sea.

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There are secrets that bring friends together, and others that drive them apart...

Mariners Island is barely ten miles long, but when Ivy, Ariana and Cam were teenagers, it was their whole world. Beyond the pristine beaches and iconic lighthouse lies the beautiful old library that belongs to Ivyโ€™s family. While that bound Ivy to the island as an adult, Ariana could not leave Mariners behind fast enough. The town holds too many... memories. Not only her unrequited feelings for Cam, but the tragedy that left a scar on the community.

When a young girl went missing, a teenaged Cam was unthinkably the prime suspect. Ariana and Ivy knew he couldnโ€™t have hurt anyone, and they promised to protect him โ€” even if it meant lying on his behalf.

Now, twenty years later, Ariana returns to Mariners just as new evidence emerges on the case, calling into question everything the three friends thought they knew โ€” and everyone they thought they could trust. What really happened that night? Over the course of one eventful summer, Ariana, Ivy, and Cam will learn the truth โ€” about their pasts, their futures, and the ties that still bind them as closely as the pages of a book.

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The Seaside Library by Brenda Novak is generally praised for its captivating setting and strong character development. Readers appreciate the heartwarming story and the nuanced exploration of friendship and romance. The novel's depiction of a picturesque coastal town adds an enchanting backdrop that enhances the emotional depth of the narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781867283867

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 November 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: HQ Fiction

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 357g

Pages: 336

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak has written over 60 novels. An eight-time Rita nominee, she's won The National Reader's Choice, The Bookseller's Best and other awards. She runs Brenda Novak for the Cure, a charity that has raised more than $2.5 million for diabetes research (her youngest son has this disease). She considers herself lucky to be a mother of five and married to the love of her life. www.brendanovak.com

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