A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber

• ISBN-10 : 0399181369
• ISBN-13 : 978-0399181368
• Publisher : Ballantine Books (July 14, 2020)

 FROM THE PUBLISHER ...

The Lakey sisters are perfect opposites. After their mother died and their father was lost in grief, Willa had no choice but to raise her sister, Harper, and their brother, Lucas. Then, as an adult, she put her own life on hold to nurse Harper through a terrifying illness. Now that Harper is better and the sisters are living as roommates, Willa has realized her dream of running her own bakery and coffee shop, bringing her special brand of care-taking to the whole Oceanside community.

Harper, on the other hand, is always on the go. Overcoming a terrible illness has given her a new lease on life, and she does not intend to waste it. When Harper announces her plan to summit Mount Rainier, Willa fears she may be pushing herself too far. Harper, for her part, urges Willa to stop worrying and do something outside of her comfort zone—like taking a chance on love with a handsome new customer.  

Sean O’Malley is as charming as he is intriguing—a freelance photographer whose assignments take him to the ends of the earth. Soon Willa’s falling for him in a way that is both exciting and terrifying. But life has taught Willa to hedge her bets, and she wonders whether the potential heartache is worth the risk.  

Life has more challenges in store for them all. But both sisters will discover that even in the darkest moments, family is everything.

I found A Walk Along the  Beach  to be deeply moving as well as   poignantly beautiful, heart wrenching and endearing all at the same time.  

It moved me to tears more than once but on the flip side, it also moved me to joy and wonder regarding life, love, family and the ties that bind us. 

Yes, I found this book  bitter sweet but ultimately I found it to be an emotionally moving and wonderful book. I highly recommend it!

5 Stars

I received this book for free. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are my own. Thank you to Ballentine Books, Ms. Macomber and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.