Secret in the Surf, DRIFTWOOD KEY BEACH READS #1

First of all I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait for the second book to come out!?? Second, it is a clean romance story.

Jessica Steele is trying to figure out her life as her husband of thirty years has left her without a word to help her figure out what went wrong in the marriage she thought of as a solid forever marriage. Her three daughters are angry at their father who seems to have abandoned them also. The oldest daughter, Liberty, has graduated from college and is a pediatric nurse. Anthem, the middle daughter is finishing college and is a musician. The youngest , Glory, is a junior in a private high school. Jess inherited a beach house from her uncle sometime ago and has decided to take Glory out of school early as she was being bullied at school. They pack up for the summer to drive to fix up the cottage to sell. When Jess was young she had spent some time with a wonderful foster family when her mom past away. Upon returning to her early childhood hometown she is reunited with her foster family who are thrilled to have her in their midst again. The two older daughters show up one by one with both joys and sorrows. Romance comes into Jess’s life unexpectedly.

This story has many real issues in families. Despite the problems there is genuine love and caring that seems to help them to resolve their problems.

This is the first book in Clara Palms’ newest series. It is the first of three in the series and the story will continue on to book 2 (Memories in Sea Glass) in the series followed by book 3, Promises in the Sand.3 s Barbara2,318 50

What an absolutely delightful start to the series. Ms. Palms has given us a well written book with a very heartfelt storyline. The characters are well defined and will have you rooting for them from start to finish. The main character in book 1 is a woman, Jessica, who is fixing to turn 50. What is worse is that her husband of 30 years, who she has relied on all her adult life, has left her with no explanation as to why. So needless to say Jessica is trying to keep up appearances but inside she is floundering. So when her youngest daughter gets in a spot of trouble at her high school, Jessica decides to take her to her family’s home in the Florida Keys and see about selling it to help her with expenses in the upcoming years. But returning to her childhood town brings up old memories and family secrets come to light

Will Jessica find her answers and the comfort needed to move forward or will life throw her another curveball she has no clue how to solve?

This is a very emotional and heartwarming read. I fell in love with all the characters, main and secondary, and can’t wait to see what happens next in Jessica and her girl’s lives.

I highly recommend Secrets in the Surf.
2 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars
2 s Cindy Hughes1,440 8

I absolutely love this book! I wasn’t sure about this book when I started but, wow I couldn’t put it down! Jess and her girls were wonderful! The made the perfect family. This story was packed with wonderful characters! The story is a sweet and emotional read. Jess goes back to her childhood home of Driftwood Key. Meeting people from her past was wonderful. I hope they stay in Driftwood Key. It seems to be a better place for them. I can’t wait for the next book to see how the story develops.2 s TexasMomma51

I loved everything about Secrets in the Surf...the realistic characters, the mystery concerning Jess' husband, the relationships between the characters, and the tranquil beachy setting. The mystery was NOT resolved in the way I thought it would be, but I think it was perfect for the book. I loved the relationship between Jess & her daughters. It wasn't perfect, but she loved them and wanted the best for them. I can't wait to read the next book in the series & find out what happens next in their lives.2 s Patty Duplechin543 5

Jessica is trying to get over the fact that her husband just left her and their daughters. She can’t have closure if she doesn’t know why. Why did he leave? Now she realizes that her youngest daughter is bitter and is struggling with bullies, who are supposed to be her friends. Since Jessica’s uncle left her a beach house, she packs up her teenager daughter, Glory and heads to the Florida Keys to Driftwood Key. The closer they get the more relaxed they are. Jessica can’t believe it feels home. She stayed there with a foster family when her mother passed away. Finally after a year of jumping hoops, Jessica’s uncle was able to take her home. She had a wonderful life with him but still missed her foster family. Even though she lost touch, hopefully she can find them there. Will she find her foster family? Will she get answers to her questions from her ex-husband? Will her daughters finally accept their father’s absence? Twist and turns. The characters are wonderful. The end of a marriage, the lost, finding a reason to be strong for her daughters and standing on her own two feet is what this story is about. It’s tragic but a feel good story. Worth the read. I received this book for my honest review. I give it voluntarily.1 Pam1,286

Clara Palms (aka Clara Pines) has done it again! This was a great story with love and unbelievable characters. It couldn't put it down!

Amazon synopsis:
Jessica Steele just received the worst early birthday present ever—her husband of almost thirty years has left her without a word.

Now adrift and running out of options, Jess takes her teenage daughter, Glory, back to the Florida Keys. Jess hopes that fixing up her uncle’s rambling beach house will be the fresh start they both need.

But she doesn’t expect that her older daughters will join them—Liberty, the pediatric nurse with the seemingly perfect marriage, Anthem, the lighthearted musician who seems to be holding a surprising secret, and even one of Jess’s nieces, who is looking for help only Jess can provide.

One by one, they arrive at her door, filling the old beach house with mysteries, laughter and tears, and standing behind Jess as she moves forward in her new life.

The Steele women are so much stronger together, but under the crystal waters lie secrets about why Jess’s husband left her, as well as the truth about her own past. And if Jess and her family can’t face them, everything she’s built might vanish with the tide…1 Shana W278 5

I love this beautiful story by Clara Palms.  The MCs and other characters are three dimensional, able and relatable.  Jessica's husband Silas really shortchanged his wife and daughters when he left them without an explanation. It's lovely to see Jess bounce back and exhibit such strength afterwards.  She pulls her daughters along with her, giving them the strength they need to solve their own problems. I thoroughly enjoyed all the characters' stories and eagerly await the next book in the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.1 Millie270 12

I read Secret of the Surf by Clara Palms through the Kindle Unlimited program. This was abook and family that grabbed me from the very beginning. It made me feel all the feelings. Such a emotional read. I cried so many times through out this book. The death of the girl's father was so emotional because it almost mirrored what happen with my daughter's Dad. A powerful book by an amazing writer who can not only write cute, light hearted romances, but powerful and emotional women fictions. Well done Ms Palms, well done!1 Ginny Durr1 review

Great family romance story

I really enjoyed this captivating story. The characters were so realistic and showed emotions you could really relate to. Jess is the perfect mother and her daughters are amazing while making mistakes that we all have. You will not want to put this book down
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