The Magic of Sea Glass: A dazzlingly heartwarming summer romance

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 9,059 ratings

Price: 4.99

Last update: 09-21-2024


About this item

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer House, with over one million copies of her books sold, comes a heartwarming beach read, perfect for fans of Sheila Roberts, Jill Shalvis, and Debbie Macomber.

After the loss of her fiancé a year ago, event planner Lauren Sutton can’t seem to go on with her choice of career or the life she’d built with her fiancé any longer. Floundering emotionally, she makes a snap decision to sell her half of the business and spend the summer among the sand dunes and changing tides of the Outer Banks, taking care of an old inn in Rodanthe, North Carolina with its elderly owner Mary Everett.

Perhaps the salty breezes of the Atlantic and the warmth of summer sun on her face will help her find her direction. What she doesn’t expect to find is a story hidden away in a string of sea glass that will change her life forever.

And complicating things is local fisherman Brody Harrison. All she’d wanted was to sink her toes in the sand and let the coastal breeze calm her aching heart. But Brody shakes up her plan in ways she’d never imagined.

An uplifting summer escape that will strengthen your family bonds and have you believing in the incredible power of love. If you enjoyed the TV movies based on Jenny’s books and are looking for more feel-good, small-town romance, look no further!

Praise for Jenny Hale


“Jenny Hale writes touching, beautiful stories.”—New York Times Bestselling Author RaeAnne Thayne

“A beautiful small-town story about family and enduring love that you won’t want to miss. I can always count on Jenny Hale to sweep me away with her heartwarming romantic tales.”—Denise Hunter, Bestselling Author on Butterfly Sisters

One of “19 Dreamy Summer Romances to Whisk you Away” in Oprah Magazine on The Summer House

One of “24 Dreamy Books about Romance” in Oprah Daily on The Summer House

Included in “11 Small Town Romance Books That’ll Make You Feel Right At Home” in Southern Living Magazine on The Memory Keeper

“Touching, fun-filled, and redolent with salt air and the fragrance of summer, this seaside tale is a perfect volume for most romance collections.”—Library Journal on The Summer House

“Hale’s impeccably executed contemporary romance is the perfect gift for readers who love sweetly romantic love stories imbued with all the warmth and joy of the holiday season.”—Booklist on Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses

“A great summer beach read.”—PopSugar on Summer at Firefly Beach

“This sweet small-town romance will leave readers feeling warm all the way through.”—Publisher’s Weekly on It Started with Christmas

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Top reviews from the United States

W.T. Carlton
5.0 out of 5 stars A well written beach/vacay read.
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
A beautiful read that will get you all up in your feels for a few minutes. Not so much to mess with your emotions, but a feel-good, there is joy after sadness, kind of light reading. The mind-picture that is painted of the story location is gorgeous and romantic. You can almost feel the sun on your face, the cold condensation on your glass and the sand between your toes.
Read-Love-Review Blog
4.0 out of 5 stars wonderful read
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
Lauren is grieving after the loss of her whole world tragically. She is in the business of planning the happiest day of people's lives, but it is taking a toll on her while she is still battling her own loss. 

She gets away to the beach of Rodanthe, North Carolina, but on a working trip vacation as she can't sit still. She worked as an assistant to a small boutique bed and breakfast. 

In Chapter 2, we jump to a different person and timeline. I'm unsure what Penelope and Phillip have to do with this story and jumping back so long ago.

Finally, we glimpse something in a flashback that makes more sense and ties the storyline with them. The bracelet is the catalyst between the here and now and back then. This book has a lot of dealing with grief over the unexpected loss of a loved one. Lauren is battling her own inner issues. 

We do get a little bit of closed-door romance between Lauren and Brody, but I like that they keep it casual. I also like the Going Family in the Beach summary read. Her family finds her in more ways than one in this book. This story is full of surprises, from grief recovery to newfound family and friends and, of course, a few riptides as well to pull you back to the time jumps. But they make so much more sense now. 

This book ends wonderfully and so much more than I expected. It was a slow burn with a friends-to-lovers storyline, but I adored the setting and the sea glass.
Marsha C Dummer
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Beach
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
Great book. Kept you wanting to finish in one night. Loved the beginning all the way to the end. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
Karen Stinnett
5.0 out of 5 stars Luck is the leading lady
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
Loved all the characters. I liked all the attention to details. Thou the story moved from the present to the past often, the writer always kept you in the loop. The author really emerged you into the story, you where there living Life right along with the characters. Lots of twist and turns of events to keep ones interest peaked and turning pages. Sweet story about life and relationships.
cindy christensen
5.0 out of 5 stars A magical book
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
I will give this book a high five. Couldn't put book down. Jenny knows how to tell a story. I wanted to be part of the family. Great read.
j.cat
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, easy, joyous
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
Liked how the story moved along. Was a bit predictable, but still a fun read. Good book for a weekend.
Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet romance!
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
I enjoyed the easy read of this summertime romance! I have to admit getting a little frustrated with the main character because she couldn't see what was right in front of her! I guess that happens to all of us!
Fatmantrav79
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
It was a fine story with nice characters. Brody was way too pushy for me. Lauren repeatedly told him she didn't want to talk about herself but he just kept at it. Also, the romance was a little flat because it was plainly obvious that Lauren wasn't ready for anything and was still in love with Mason. Poor Alicia got it the worst though. Married and devoted herself to a guy who never cared about her at all. Brutal for her.

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