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Sometimes, when you need a change in your life, the tide just happens to pull you in the right direction…. Ellis, Julia, and Dorie. Best friends since Catholic grade school, they now find themselves, in their mid-thirties, at the crossroads of life and love. Ellis, recently fired from a job... read more
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Ellis Sullivan lost her job, but she didn't have time to worry about her problems because she had planned a summer get-away with her friends Julia and Dorie in Nags Head. The big house was rundown, but the women made the best of it. They sunbathed, shared secrets, and enjoyed themselves. ... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Ellis Sullivan: The main character. She organizes a month-long summer retreat with her friends, Dorie and Julia. They will stay in a house on the beach in Nags Head.
- Dorie: Ellis's friend who is a teacher at a private school. They've been friends since they were kids. Dorie has a secret.
- Julia Capelli: Ellis's friend who is a model who lives in London, England. She's known her since she was a kid.
- Maryn Shackleford: She meets Dorie and ends up renting a room at Ebbtide, the house rented by Ellis, Julia, and Dorie. She has the women call her Madison.
- Don Shackleford: Maryn's husband.
- Stephen: Dorie's husband
- Adam: Maryn's friend.
- Kendra: Ty's ex-wife.
- Booker: Julia's boyfriend, a photographer.
- Willa: Dorie's sister.
- Mr. Culpepper: The man who communicates to Ellis about Ebbtide.
- Ryan: Kendra's new husband.
- Phyllis: Dorie and Willa's mom.
- Simon: He's looking for a house to use as a movie set.
- Ms. Stone: She presented Ellis with her separation agreement.
- Ty Bazemore: Ellis, Julia, and Dorie call him "garage guy." He owns Ebbtide and lives in an apartment over the garage.
- Matt: Stephen's very close friend.
- Connor: He works for the sheriff's department in Nags Head. He also works as a bouncer at Cadillac Jack's.
- R.G. Prescott: He does business with Don Shackleford.
- Nella: She works at Cadillac Jack's.
- Joe: An art director.
- Biggie: Maryn's dog.
First Sentence edit
It was not an auspicious beginning for a vacation, let alone for a new life.
Table of Contents edit
53 Chapters untitled
Epilogue
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Series & Lists edit
This is book 18 of 20 in New York Times Bestsellers - Paperback Trade Fiction (Current). (authoritative list)
Preceded by Caleb's Crossing, and followed by The Art of Racing in the Rain.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Mary Kay Andrews (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 9780312642693
Page Count: 432
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 9780312642693
Page Count: 432
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3570.R587 S78 2011
- Dewey: 813.54
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