Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Populated with funny, likeable characters, powerful settings, and, best of all, realistic, colorful dialogue that will make the reader laugh out loud."-- Savannah Morning News "She combines evocative descriptions of the place and its culture with rollicking tales of middle-aged women making a fresh start in work and love."-- The Charlotte Observer "Having Shem Creek in your possession will be a great excuse to get in one more weekend at the beach."-- Winston-Salem Journal "Fans no doubt will love it...few can capture an over-the-top, colorful voice better than Frank."-- Lexington Herald-Leader "This delightful book embraces characters that will not soon be forgotten...You'll enjoy your visit to Shem Creek."-- The Decatur Daily "You can practically smell the homemade biscuits in this warm, evocative tale of food and family set in South Carolina's scenic Lowcountry."-- Perform "Frank crafts unique characters, including Linda, a southern girl with Jersey grit, and Mimi, who is as lovable as she is quirky. Frank's latest cheers the soul with classic wit and the discovery of true friendships."-- RT Book Reviews, "Populated with funny, likeable characters, powerful settings, and, best of all, realistic, colorful dialogue that will make the reader laugh out loud."-- Savannah Morning News "She combines evocative descriptions of the place and its culture with rollicking tales of middle-aged women making a fresh start in work and love."-- The Charlotte Observer "Having Shem Creek in your possession will be a great excuse to get in one more weekend at the beach."-- Winston-Salem Journal "Fans no doubt will love it...few can capture an over-the-top, colorful voice better than Frank."-- Lexington Herald-Leader "This delightful book embraces characters that will not soon be forgotten...You'll enjoy your visit to Shem Creek."-- The Decatur Daily "You can practically smell the homemade biscuits in this warm, evocative tale of food and family set in South Carolina's scenic Lowcountry."-- Perform "Frank crafts unique characters, including Linda, a southern girl with Jersey grit, and Mimi, who is as lovable as she is quirky. Frank's latest cheers the soul with classic wit and the discovery of true friendships."-- RT Book Reviews
Dewey Decimal813.6
Synopsis"The strong pull of friendship, the leisurely pace of a tiny, waterfront Southern town, and the steady buildup of romance help buoy Frank's well-drawn, memorable characters" (Publishers Weekly) in this New York Times bestseller. Meet Linda Breland, single parent of two teenage daughters--one of whom is headed off to college. Between that and the married men, the cold New Jersey winters, her pinched wallet, and her ex-husband who married a beautiful, successful woman ten years younger than she is--let's just say Linda has seen enough to fill a thousand pages. Now she's bound for Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, the magical landscape of her ancestors. Welcomed by the help of her advice-dispensing sister and an intriguing ex-investment banker turned restaurant owner, Linda slowly begins to find her way and realize that she, too, is entitled to a second chance....