The House on Mermaid Point by Wendy Wax
When it comes to chick lit and relaxing summer reads, there is nothing that screams “Pick Me” than a story set on the beach. After all, if we are going to be enjoying a book while on vacation or longing for vacation, having a story set in the place we want to be can only enhance the desire to read it. It doesn’t hurt that the read is fun too. I was happy to be able to check out this great new read from Wendy Wax for review today.
The House on Mermaid Point by Wendy Wax
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Publication Date: July 1, 2014
ISBN-13: 978-0425263327
Synopsis: In this new novel from the author of Ten Beach Road and Ocean Beach, three unlikely friends who were thrown together by disaster get a do-over on life, love, and happiness . . .
Maddie, Avery, and Nikki first got to know one another—perhaps all too well—while desperately restoring a beachfront mansion to its former grandeur. Now they’re putting that experience to professional use. But their latest project has presented some challenges they couldn’t have dreamed up in their wildest fantasies—although the house does belong to a man who actually was Maddie’s wildest fantasy once . . .
Rock-and-roll legend “William the Wild” Hightower may be past his prime, estranged from his family, and creatively blocked, but he’s still worshiped by fans—which is why he guards his privacy on his own island in the Florida Keys. He’s not thrilled about letting this crew turn his piece of paradise into a bed-and-breakfast for a reality show . . . though he is intrigued by Maddie. Hard as that is for her to believe as a newly single woman who can barely manage a dog paddle in the dating pool.
But whether it’s an unexpected flirtation with a bona fide rock star, a strained mother-daughter relationship, or a sudden tragedy, these women are in it together. The only thing that might drive them apart is being trapped on a houseboat with one bathroom . . .
My Thoughts: This is the first book I have read by this author and as I was reading the story, I got the distinct feeling that is book is part of some sort of series. The ladies know each other and had worked together before. It was not a a huge distraction to the story per se, but it was also not called out anywhere that this was a sequel to another story. I think it would have helped me clarify who was who in the storyline a bit faster than I did.
With that said, this book is a stand alone read that is perfect for the chick lit lovers. It has all of the components we love; strong women, a strong story and great guys. Set in Florida on the beach, the ladies take on a project for a TV show and it is more than what they expected in more ways than one!
The author has a lovely writing style that flows easily through the book. It was a fast read with nothing getting in the way to the pleasure of reading.
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