Every May, I start to daydream about sun kissed skin, sandy toes, and those warm breezes that come straight off the coastal waterways.  All the while, I’m hunkered down under a cozy blanket in dreary, cold Ohio.

And every year, KWH comes to my rescue.  When Beach House Rules landed in my mailbox, it felt like a pure ray of sunshine directly from my southern, low-country roots.  

Full of charm and utterly delightful, Harvey’s latest book was the serotonin boost I desperately needed! 

It’s full of all the things I love about summer...  Evenings on the beach.  Laughter among friends.  Some dishy drama and a healthy dose of gossip.   It even added a tinge of mystery as a bonus.

But the heart of the novel—and where KWH’s writing really shines—is in the women supporting women focus.  The cast of characters is made of richly crafted, multifaceted women.  Each with flaws.   Each with hardships.  But together, they form a steely bond steeped in respect and comradery.  They shun judgement and bring out the best in each other.  

This book is an ode to sisterhood and found family.  It’s a celebration of womanhood and the strength found in lifting each other.  I cheered for these women and found myself wanting to be a part of their mommune.  

The best summer rules are no rules.  But if you need just one—throw this book in your pool or beach bag!  I’m certain it’ll enchant and uplift you, just as it did me!  

🎧 The three narrators—Cassandra Campbell, Mia Hutchinson-Shaw, and Suehyla El-Attar Young—bring this character driven book to life.  The distinct depictions of each character well embodied each fully realized arc and conveyed the warmth within the storyline.  

Many thanks to my friends at @gallerybooks @simon.audio and @uplitreads for the free #gifted copies of this book.