Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Scribner for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest release by a favorite, Ethan Joella. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 bright stars!
Three generations of Schmidts have run their family's Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, seaside restaurant. Since his father's death, Jack has put everything else second to the demands of the restaurant. He can't even remember having a minute to himself. The DelDine group has been buying established restaurants along the coast, turning them into cookie-cutter operations. When they approach him with a very generous offer, he is adamant that he won't sell, until his life takes a sudden curve.
I have loved each of Joella's books, and this one is no exception. He writes straight from the heart, exploring issues such as grief, relationships, trust, and community. There are so many characters to root for in this book, which is also a love letter to Rehoboth Beach. I won't be alone in wanting to explore this little town after reading this book. While this story is emotional and will cause you to feel, laugh and cry, it never veers to the maudlin or sappy - it's perfect and highly recommended! Be sure to pack this one (along with his others!) in your vacation beach bag, maybe to Delaware?
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