Luanne Rice is the author of twenty-five novels, most recently Last Kiss, Light of the Moon, What Matters Most, The Edge of Winter, Sandcastles, Summer of Roses, Summer's Child, Beach Girls, and her soon-to-be-released new hardcover, The Letters, written with Joseph Monninger. She lives in New York City and Old Lyme, Connecticut.
Rice brings her signature sensitivity to this beautifully textured summertime read. ... rings with truth and warmth ... a lovely celebration of sisterhood, summer and survival. -- Publishers Weekly , starred review<br><br> Exciting, emotional, terrific. What more could you want? -- The New York Times Book Review <br><br> Luanne Rice proves herself a nimble virtuoso. -- Washington Post Book World <br><br> Rice has an elegant style, a sharp eye, and a real warmth. In her hands families, and their values ... seem worth cherishing. -- San Francisco Chronicle <br><br> Rice makes us believe that healing is possible. -- Chicago Tribune <br><br> Rice's trademarks are fine writing, a good eye for small detail, and an uncanny way of conveying the mysterious glue that holds families together. <br>-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review<br><br> Luanne Rice touches the deepest, most tender corners of the heart. <br>-- Tami Hoag, author of Dust to Dust