the Summer Guests

the Summer Guests by Mary Alice Monroe

The hot, sultry days of August are about
to change on the Southern coast as
Hurricane Noelle prepares to unleash fury
and might on everything and everyone
in her path.

A diverse mix of friends, family, and casual
acquaintances prepare to evacuate to the
sprawling farm of Grace and Charles
Phillips in North Carolina. Facing the
unknown, they take only their most prized
possessions, uncertain as to what will remain
in the aftermath of this powerful storm.

Grace's daughter, Moira, conflicted and confused
in her marriage, arrives with a pack of
dogs, seeking refuge. Famed equestrian, Javier
Angel de la Cruz, checks in with his current
flame, make-up artist, Hannah, along with
Grace's dear German friend, Gerta.
Wealthy, influential, and renowned for her
intuitive horse breeding skills, Gerta has
a valuable stake in these animals, and she's
determined to save them at all cost.

But will she be able to stop controlling
her restless daughter, Elise, before their
relationship is fractured beyond repair?

They all are about to embark on a journey
of discovery about themselves and those
they love. Forbidden desire, pent-up anger
and resentment, hidden secrets, and unfilled
dreams take center stage as they weather
Mother Nature's rage and ferocity.

Mary Alice Monroe's latest novel leaves the
familiar shores of South Carolina to tell a
captivating story in a new locale, but as with
all her books, the reader takes away enlightening
facts. This time it's about the fascinating world of
horses, their trainers, those who ride competitively,
and those who feel a deep connection to these
magnificent animals.

And for those loyal fans of the author's
Beach House series, the beloved character of Cara
Rutludge makes an appearance in this story,
as she races against time to save her beloved home,
Primrose Cottage on The Isle of Palms from the
relentless winds of the hurricane. Perhaps she'll
find it's time to commit to new beginnings in the
eye of a storm.

Another absorbing novel from an author who
continues to delight her many faithful readers
with relevant topics, appealing characters,
twisty plots, and of course, a touch of romance.