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About Jenny Hale

Jenny Hale is a USA Today, Amazon, and international bestselling author of romantic contemporary fiction. Her books have sold worldwide, have been translated into multiple languages, and adapted for television. Her novels Coming Home for Christmas and Movie Guide Epiphany Award winner Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses are Hallmark Channel original movies.

She was included in Oprah Magazine’s “19 Dreamy Summer Romances to Whisk You Away” and Southern Living’s “30 Christmas Novels to Start Reading Now.” Her stories are chock-full of feel-good romance and overflowing with warm settings, great friends, and family. Jenny is at work on her next novel, delighted to be bringing even more heartwarming stories to her readers.

When she isn’t writing, or heading up her romantic fiction imprint Harpeth Road, she can be found running around her hometown of Nashville with her husband, two boys, and their labradoodle, taking pictures—her favorite pastime.

Website: www.itsjennyhale.com; Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jhaleauthor; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennyhaleauthor; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhaleauthor

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An Island Summer: An absolutely gripping, emotional and heartwarming summer romance Jun 9, 2022

by Jenny Hale

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“WOW!!… My absolute new fave book… Captivated me right from the start, pulled hard on my heart strings, put an everlasting smile on my face. I loved it and couldn’t get enough… Has bestseller written all over it! It is a must-read… I LOVED this book.” Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In the summer, everything feels possible… A heartwarming small-town romance about new beginnings, old secrets and how home is truly where the heart is. Fans of Susan Mallery, Pamela Kelley, and Mary Alice Monroe will fall head over heels for this romantic page-turner.

All that Meghan Gray has left of her beloved Pappy is his cottage on the edge of the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. Longing to feel close to her grandfather, she returns to the golden sands of Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks for the summer, clutching the manilla envelope he gifted her tightly in her hand.

On her first night on the sun-drenched island, she meets brooding Toby Meyers, a local businessman. She might feel lost without Pappy, but looking into Toby’s sparkling blue eyes feels like coming home.

The beach house where she spent her childhood is just how she remembers: a shingled bungalow with two rocking chairs on the porch and shutters on the windows. As Meghan strolls along the sand with Toby, breathing in the salty air, she realizes she is making new memories…

When Meghan opens the envelope, she finds a black-and-white photograph of someone she doesn’t recognize. If she can find out its meaning, and why Pappy gave it to her, she’ll unlock a secret that has been hidden for decades. The truth has the power to change everything Meghan and Toby thought they knew about their lives—and it will either bring them together, or break their hearts…

See what readers are saying about An Island Summer:

“Phenomenal. This ‘read in one sitting’ book is the perfect beach read!… It captured my heart from the very first page to the last. I absolutely loved it.” Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“OMG!!! Well done, Jenny!!! An absolutely stunning, addictive page-turner!!! Beautiful!! This book is beautifully written and I was completely absorbed throughout, and was devastated when I came to the last page and realised I had to ‘unpack my suitcase’ as it genuinely felt like I had been whisked away to Hatteras Island… This book is fascinating and gloriously intriguing—a devastating, beautiful, heartbreaking, compelling and riveting page-turner… The ending was absolutely perfect!!!… Absolutely fantastic.” Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I absolutely loved this… I read this book in one sitting… I was hooked and couldn’t put it down… Beautiful.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Oh my, this was the perfect book to kick off my summer!! I absolutely fell in love!!” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Perfect… Outta this world.

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Butterfly Sisters: An unforgettable, heartwarming love story Feb 22, 2022

by Jenny Hale

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"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

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Beach House, with over a million copies of her books sold, comes a story about second chances, family bonds, and finding out who we really are. Butterfly Sisters is the perfect escape for fans of Susan Wiggs, RaeAnne Thayne, and Susan Mallery.

“When emerging into the world, a butterfly needs the struggle to push the fluid from its body into its wings. So essentially, without the struggle, it never flies.”

About to land her biggest deal yet, Leigh Henderson is on her game. Nothing can get in her way. Except Rebecca Mayer, who’d sashayed in a few weeks ago with a former client list that would fill the entire hallway to Leigh’s office. When her boss unexpectedly offers the deal to Rebecca and tells Leigh he’s letting her go, Leigh finds herself without a job.

But that’s the least of her worries.

Her mother has some news that will change everything. She’s asked Leigh and her sister Meredith to meet her at the family cabin on Old Hickory Lake. Not only has Leigh been unable to track down her sister for years, but going back to the cabin would mean dealing with the loss of her beloved grandmother and also chance running into her old flame Colton Harris, the one love she’s never been able to completely let go of.

Will confronting her grief, speaking to her estranged sister, and forcing herself to face the love she’d left behind help Leigh to learn who she really is?

A heartwarming story that will have you laughing, crying, and rushing to those you hold dear. If you loved the Christmas movies based on Jenny’s books and are looking for more feel-good, small-town romance, look no further!

Praise for Jenny Hale

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

“Adorable contemporary romance … a tender treat that can be savored in any season.” Publisher’s Weekly on Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses

One of “30 Christmas Novels to Start Reading Now” Southern Living Magazine on We’ll Always Have Christmas

“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

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

“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

“…authentic characters and a riveting story make it a keeper worth savoring.” Publisher’s Weekly on The Summer House

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The Beach House: A totally gripping, utterly romantic and emotional page-turner Jun 9, 2021

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“OMG!!!… Absolutely stunning, addictive page turner!!! Beautiful!!… I was completely absorbed throughout… It genuinely felt like I had been whisked away to Florida… Absolutely perfect!!!… I LOVED it.” Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An absolutely gorgeous and heartwarming read about finding love where you least expect it, new beginnings, and how family is always with you, no matter where you are. Fans of Susan Mallery, Pamela Kelley, and Mary Alice Monroe will adore this romantic page-turner.

When her gram passes away, Melanie Simpson feels utterly lost. But her grandmother’s will gives her a purpose: an inheritance to buy a crumbling house in Rosemary Bay. They used to visit the village every summer, sit by the sparkling water on a beach the color of pearl, and daydream about turning the place on the corner into a bed and breakfast.

On her first night in her new hometown, Melanie meets local contractor and landowner Josh Claiborne, whose eyes match the dazzling sea. Melanie plans to restore the beach house to its original glory, and Josh is the perfect person to help renovate the wrap-around porch weathered by the coastal breeze and the peeling white paint faded by the sun.

But hiding in a closet is a yellowing stack of letters that could change everything. The looping handwriting reveals the mystery of the rickety house—a buried history that touches everyone in Rosemary Bay. Will its secrets bring Melanie and Josh together or tear them apart?

Readers love The Beach House:

“WOW, I couldn’t love this book any more than I already do! So beautifully written… Amazing!” Goodreads reviewer

“I absolutely loved this book!… The cutest read of the summer!” The Miron Monologues

“WOW what a brilliant book, it had me totally gripped from the beginning and I couldn’t put in down. I devoured this in a couple of sessions and I am now gutted it has finished.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Loved this book!… Spectacular! Can't wait to read more of her work!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Simply wonderful. Such a fantastic tale of love… Had me turning the pages faster and faster. It was heartbreaking… Simply beautiful… It was as if I was sitting with a friend having a cuppa.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Absolutely loved reading this story and all the twists and turns throughout… Had me hooked.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A beautiful heartwarming read… The perfect summer holiday beach read and left me with a warm fuzzy feeling inside… Perfect escapism… I could almost picture the blue skies sun on my back and sandy beaches.” Fiction Café, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The Beach House will be your favourite read this summer!

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The Summer House: A gorgeous feel good romance that will have you hooked Jun 9, 2017

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Some summers will stay with you forever...

Callie Weaver and best friend Olivia Dixon have finally done it: put their life savings into the beach house they admired through childhood summers, on the dazzling white sand of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. They’re going to buff the salt from its windows, paint its sun-bleached sidings, and open it as a bed and breakfast.

Callie’s too busy to think about her love life, but when she catches the attention of local heartthrob Luke Sullivan, his blue eyes and easy smile make it hard to say no. He’s heir to his father’s property empire, and the papers say he’s just another playboy, but as they laugh in the ocean waves, Callie realizes there’s more to this man than money and good looks.

Just when true happiness seems within reach, Callie and Olivia find a diary full of secrets... secrets that stretch across the island, and have the power to turn lives upside down. As Callie reads, she unravels a mystery that makes her heart drop through the floor.

Will Callie and Luke be pulled apart by the storm it unleashes, or can true love save them?

The Summer House is an absolutely gorgeous, heart-warming summer romance, about the importance of family, not keeping secrets, and learning how to open your heart.

What everyone’s saying about The Summer House:

‘The Summer House is a feel-good love story for the hopeless romantics we all secretly are.’ La Biblio de Caro

‘A satisfying and heart-warming story. I can thoroughly recommend it as a perfect summery beach read!’ Great Reads and Tea Leaves

‘A perfect summer read! I read this at the beach and I couldn't have chosen any better. Loved it!’ Meanderings and Musings

‘This book was the perfect way to kick-off summer.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘This is the first book by Jenny Hale that I have read and judging by how much I enjoyed The Summer House, it certainly won’t be the last book I read by this author. I absolutely LOVED, LOVED, LOVED and ooh LOVED this book. Jenny Hale is now on my list of ‘go to & favourite authors’ … 5* out of 5* but I would award it more if I could as it really is that good.’ Ginger Book Geek

‘The Summer House is the perfect beach read. Prepare yourself to meet your next book crush and to spend hours gushing about it.’ This Chick Reads

‘Reading this book was like being on a virtual vacation … An absolute scorcher of a Summer read, I will definitely be reading more from Jenny Hale.’ Bibliophile Book Club

‘The Summer House by Jenny Hale was a great summer read. It had all the important ingredients: HOT and famous boyfriend, two best friends starting over, a huge hurricane and a family secret. What is not to love! Marjay’s Reading Blog

‘I loved this book. A terrific storyline and a beautiful setting.

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The Memory Keeper: A heartwarming, feel-good romance Jan 26, 2021

by Jenny Hale

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A NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER in Clean and Wholesome Romance!
"Wow! Five PLUS star read." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ --Romance Movies and Books
"Five heartfelt stars!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ --USA Today Bestselling Author, Annie Rains

One snowstorm, one flight, one life-changing phone call... From the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer House comes a story about finding lost loves, chasing dreams, and the people who show up when they're needed the most. The Memory Keeper is the perfect escape for fans of Debbie Macomber, Pamela Kelley, and Susan Mallery.

This year, for her birthday, Hannah Townsend is leaving the icy New York City sludge for sunshine! She’s got tickets for two to Barbados, and she’s all packed and surprising her beau Miles Monahan at the airport for a week of cocktails, sandy beaches, and the music of steel drums.

But her life is turned upside down in the span of that one morning. Hannah is rocked by the news that her beloved grandmother is very sick, and Hannah needs to come home to her small Tennessee town right away to be with her family and help run her gran’s dilapidated flower shop. It also means she has to face Ethan Wright, the best friend she’d left behind so many years ago. If that isn’t enough to deal with, she discovers her boyfriend is seeing someone else.

With flights grounded and rental cars in great demand due to the winter snowstorm, she’s stranded at the airport. On her birthday, instead of waking up in a stylish beachfront hotel in Miles’s arms like she thought, she finds herself packed like sardines into a car, with two passengers, on a ride-share from LaGuardia Airport to her hometown of Franklin, Tennessee.

When everything seems to be going wrong, it’s the kindness of a handsome businessman from Hannah’s past named Liam McGuire that might just save her. But a new development that threatens Gran’s shop and secrets surrounding Liam could alter both their lives forever.

A heartwarming, sweet romance that will have you laughing, crying, and best of all, hugging those around you a little tighter. If you loved the feel good Christmas movies based on Jenny’s books and are looking for more feel-good, small town romance, look no further!

**Reviewers and Authors are LOVING The Memory Keeper!**

"A heartwarming, emotional book." --New York Times Bestselling Author, RaeAnne Thayne

"Jenny Hale at her very best - a must read!" --Bestselling Author, Mandy Baggot

"Wow! Five PLUS star read." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ --Romance Movies and Books

"A hugely enjoyable read that will capture your heart from the start." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ --Sparklyword Book Blog

Praise for Jenny’s Books

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

“Adorable contemporary romance … a tender treat that can be savored in any season.

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The House on Firefly Beach: The perfect feel good summer romance Jun 5, 2020

by Jenny Hale

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“The perfect escapist summer read… I completely devoured this book in just one sitting… I adored this book from start to finish. It has been the perfect escape.” Book Love, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nothing beats falling in love under the sun, with the sand beneath your feet. This gorgeous, feel-good, and heartwarming summer escape from the bestselling author of The Summer House is perfect for fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Susan Mallery and Nancy Thayer.

For Sydney Flynn, her treasured family home, Starlight Cottage, is her sanctuary. The house on the white sands of Firefly Beach, surrounded by glittering turquoise waters, is the perfect place for her fresh start. That’s until her knees almost buckle at the sight of Nate Henderson.

As teenagers, Sydney and Nate whispered sweet nothings and promised “forever” to each other. Sydney thought they were perfect. She never imagined that her childhood sweetheart was going to end things out of the blue and with no explanation, ruthlessly driving away from her and never looking back. She has spent the last decade piecing herself back together, and trying to figure out exactly what went wrong.

And now the man who ripped apart her heart is back. The down-to-earth son of a fisherman she used to know, forever in beach t-shirts and flip flops, is well and truly gone – in his place is a successful songwriter in a swanky designer suit who’s totally out of place in the small town she calls home.

All of a sudden, Nate wants to make it up to Sydney, yet how can she find it in her heart to forgive him? But when a new development threatens her beloved Starlight Cottage, Sydney needs all the help she can get, and her plan of avoiding Nate is suddenly impossible. Can they overcome their past to save Firefly Beach and the house that holds so many memories for them? Or will the town they adore, and the love they had for one another, be lost forever?

Readers are falling in love with The House on Firefly Beach:

“Wow!!! I couldn’t have enjoyed it more! Such a page-turner for me and I couldn’t put it down… Great job, Jenny!!! Can’t wait to read more from you!” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Amazing… I blew through the pages… No spoilers but there was laughter and tears with the characters which is how I judge a book. If the character sheds a tear and I do then it is a WIN!... I loved this book and can't recommend it enough for your beach bag or picnic bag for the park. It is the perfect summer read!” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“WOW!... Wonderful… I was hooked to the story from the start. I fell in love… Firefly Beach is amazing.” Simona’s Corner of Dreams, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I LOVED this book! I couldn’t put it down and read the entire thing in one day (laundry? What laundry?)!... Perfect!" Orthodox Mom, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Just when you think this series can’t get any better, Jenny Hale proves you wrong.

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The Summer Hideaway: An uplifting feel good summer romance Jun 1, 2018

by Jenny Hale

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‘I have literally fallen in love with this book... couldn't turn the pages quick enough… truly heart-warming.’ Goodreads Reviewer

An absolutely beautiful summer romance that will make you laugh, cry and stay up long past your bedtime.

Alice Emerson and best friend Sasha Miller have made a pact. They’ve decided to swap city living for the beautiful white beaches of the Outer Banks and pour everything they have into launching an ice cream shop in the little house by the sea where Alice spent blissful childhood holidays with her grandfather. As Alice and Sasha add color to the walls of the beach house and tempt the locals with their delicious recipes, their fresh new life begins to take shape.

Swept away by her plans, love is the last thing on Alice’s mind. But she keeps running into mysterious doctor Jack Murphy, and finds herself falling for his golden charm and warm smile. As they laugh through sunshine-filled days and long romantic evenings, Alice tries hard not to think he could be the one for her – Jack is only here for the season, and Alice has had her fair share of heartbreak.

Just when Alice’s summer couldn’t be more perfect, she discovers an old letter tucked away in the beach house. It contains a family secret that turns Alice’s world upside down and threatens the future of the ice cream shop. And then Jack reveals a secret of his own...

Will Alice have her dreams shattered and her heart broken, or can she find true happiness this summer?

From the bestselling author of The Summer House, an utterly stunning, uplifting summer romance, about the power of friendship, discovering family secrets, and the beauty of falling in love by the sea.

Why readers are falling in love with The Summer Hideaway:

‘I adore Jenny Hale's books they make the perfect summer and it would not be summer without a Jenny Hale book to read... A family secret which I did not see coming makes for a very interesting plot… Jenny Hale has a brilliant writing style that really draws a reader in, she kept me completely engaged right until the end… This is a perfect summer romance full of the deliciousness of summer.’ Chells and Books, 5 stars

‘An uplifting, feel good summer romance… I became seriously addicted to reading this book and the time passed in a blur… The author’s writing style is such that she captures the reader from the first word on the first page and before you know what is happening, you are hooked… left me with a smile on my face and a warm fuzzy feeling in my heart… Jenny Hale has another winner on her hands… a well-deserved 5* out of 5*.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars

‘A gorgeous, fabulously romantic book by Jenny Hale. The girl does it again. Never fails to leave me smiling from ear to ear and desperately wanting a summer in the sun for myself… has to be devoured in one sitting.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘Vivid and intriguing.

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Summer at Firefly Beach: The perfect feel good summer romance Jun 17, 2019

by Jenny Hale

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‘Amazingly heartfelt and emotional. It's not often that I come across a story that completely moves me to tears… Absolutely delightful.’ Mixing Reality With Fiction, 5 stars

A totally emotional, gripping page-turner from the bestselling author of The Summer House about the importance of family, re-discovering who you are, and the magic of finding true love under the summer sun. Perfect for fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Nancy Thayer and Susan Mallery.

Hallie Flynn’s favorite place in the world is her great Aunt Clara’s beautiful beachside house, with its inviting wraparound porch and enchanting views across the sparkling turquoise ocean. For Hallie, going to Firefly Beach, filled with magical memories, feels like coming home, but in one moment Hallie is left broken-hearted when her adored Aunt Clara passes away…

As always, Aunt Clara has thought of everything. In her last letter she included a bucket list Hallie wrote as a child, for Hallie to complete. Leaving her dead-end job and predictable schedule, Hallie returns to Firefly beach and embraces Aunt Clara’s words. All the time her childhood best friend Ben Murray, with his golden charm and infuriating ability to be right all the time, is by her side.

Spending the summer with Ben, as they enjoy drinks on the pier and endless talks stretched out in the soft sand, Hallie begins to remember the things that matter most to her. But following the bucket list isn’t an easy journey. It forces her to face the pain of her past as she starts to fall for the person who has been there for her all along...

Just as her heart is healing, an encounter with a newcomer to the beach town, wealthy and talented photographer Gavin Wilson, leaves her questioning her future and shows her she has to make a difficult decision that could mean losing everything.

Will Hallie be able to fulfill Aunt Clara’s last wish and change her life? Or will a secret she’s been keeping destroy her new beginning—and the chance to experience true love?

Why readers are falling in love with Summer at Firefly Beach:

‘I fell in love with this book from the very first page… simply beautiful and if you are a romance fan then this is one not to be missed. I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘So good I couldn’t put it down! I LOVED Ben and Hallie’s relationship so much… Go grab yourself a copy you won’t regret it!!’ Goodreads reviewer

‘This novel is honestly the perfect summer beach read… positive and uplifting… Also, Hallie and Ben? I’m obsessed. I loved their chemistry so much, I could not put the book down because I just HAD to know if they were going to end up together or not!’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I am a HUGE fan of Jenny's work and I love her summer books… Ben is perfect. Oh man... I fell hard and fast for him…*Swoon*… This book is the perfect beach read… Grab a copy and curl up with a nice cup of tea (or wine! Wine is good!) and just escape to the beauty of Firefly Beach!’ Starcrossed Reviews

‘Oh how I love this book, and I cannot say enough goo

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A Barefoot Summer: A feel good romance to read in the sun May 21, 2014

by Jenny Hale

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'You’ll love Libby’s heartwarming journey as her life changes in ways she’d never have expected… A warm, light, brilliantly romantic story.’ 5/5 GirlsLovetoRead.com

A Barefoot Summer is a beautiful, touching story about coming home, the importance of family, and the special place that first loves hold in our hearts. Fans of Carole Matthews, Trisha Ashley, Susan Mallery and Susan Wiggs – and anyone looking for a perfect, feel-good summer read will enjoy this.

Sometimes you find perfect where you least expect it …

Libby Potter has just lost the perfect job, the perfect apartment and the perfect boyfriend. Moving back to the home town that she couldn’t wait to escape when she was younger was definitely not on her to-do list. Especially as it means running into the man whose heart she broke when she left.

Pete Bennett can still make Libby’s world stop with just the sound of his voice – even ten years on. Only now, she is the last person in the world that he wants to see.

As everyone else welcomes Libby home with open arms, she realizes she’s missed that special closeness that comes from lifelong friendship. And, as Libby seeks to make amends with Pete, she begins to wonder whether she made the right choice in leaving all those years ago.

When an amazing career opportunity gives her the chance to leave again, Libby will have to decide what her version of perfect is… and where she really belongs.

A Barefoot Summer was previously published as Love Me for Me.

What people are saying about A Barefoot Summer…

‘A perfect romance read. Full of tension and heart wrenching feelings that have you biting your lower lip in either frustration or sadness. Have a lump in your throat, a tear in your eye or giggling like a schoolgirl… Oh I really did enjoy it, I know this will be a turn to read when I need a relaxed paced read that is genuine, believable and beautiful. One to lift my mood and put a smile on my face and warmth in my heart.

Full of charismatic characters, family love and bonds, honesty, small town loveliness and soul mates. Reading perfection!’ 5/5 Pajama Book Girl

‘I loved the synopsis of Love Me for Me, it sounded like a heart-warming, romantic, enjoyable story and it was all of those things…plus a whole lot more…

I was really happy with the ending of this novel too, it was completely satisfying, everything was tied up and I found I had a big cheesy grin on my face when I finished. You’ll love Libby’s heartwarming journey as her life changes in ways she’d never have expected…

It’s a novel that will get you thinking and feeling appreciative for what you have in life. You might also end up asking yourself ‘What If…’ about situations of your own. A warm, light, brilliantly romantic story.’ 5/5 GirlsLovetoRead.com

‘What a journey! I can't recommend this book enough - it's a book that will keep you guessing right up until the final pages - a book that isn't all hearts and flowers yet has left me feeling happy and content, perfect

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Summer by the Sea: a perfect, feel-good summer romance Jun 12, 2015

by Jenny Hale

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Summer by the Sea is a beautiful, heart-warming summer read about sisters, first love and not always getting what we want – but sometimes ending up with exactly what we need.

They say there’s always one summer that changes you.

For Faith the one summer she can’t forget is when she fell in love as a teenager – only for her sister, Casey, to steal her man. Now, at the request of her beloved ninety-year-old Grandmother, Faith has agreed to a family holiday – at their childhood beach house, where it all began.

Faith hasn’t seen her sister in years but is finally ready to forgive and forget, enjoy the sunshine and relive happy memories. What she’s not ready for is meeting Jake Buchanan – the owner of the beach house – or the long-forgotten feelings he ignites in her.

Can Faith overcome the hurt of the past, rekindle the close bond she had with Casey and make this summer THE ONE to remember?

What readers are saying about Jenny Hale…

‘Jenny Hale has done it again–written a great story about second chances at love with characters you really care about.’ Kim the Bookworm

‘A gorgeous novel with wonderful characters and such a meaningful plot, one which I think everyone can learn from.’ Reviewed the Book

‘a delightful read with a wonderful setting and cast of characters at its core; definitely recommended to chick lit fans!’ Spoonful of Happy Endings

‘This book is the epitome of everything I love about reading, about fiction and about romance. It was heart-warming, touching, upsetting, endearing, beautiful and one hundred other adjectives I could reel off… It’s an absolute must-read for any romance fan.’ Paris Baker’s Book Nook

‘A perfect romance read. Full of tension and heart wrenching feelings that have you biting your lower lip in either frustration or sadness. Have a lump in your throat, a tear in your eye or giggling like a schoolgirl.’ The Book Geek Wears Pajamas

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Summer at Oyster Bay: A heartwarming summer romance Jun 9, 2016

by Jenny Hale

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‘Hooked from the first page and in the end I was really sad when I had to say goodbye … So I just have one word to sum it all up: AMAZING!!!’ Sky’s Book Corner

Life is better with sand between your toes.

For Emily Tate, returning to her charming childhood home Oyster Bay is like coming up for air after the fast pace of her city life. At the farm her grandfather built, surrounded by sister Rachel’s chatter, Gram’s butter biscuits and the soft, white sand, Emily is reminded exactly who she is and what she holds most dear.

When Emily starts work at elegant Water’s Edge Inn, Charles Peterson, the handsome new owner, asks for her help. He wants to expand and needs Emily to teach him the local ways, so he can convince the planning commission. Emily vows to make him fall in love with her hometown, just the way it is.

At work, Charles is reserved and serious, yet once Emily has him kicking off his shoes in the sand and sailing across glistening Chesapeake Bay, she sees another side to him, and their easy rapport feels like the start of something big.

But when it becomes clear Charles’s plans for the inn involve bulldozing Oyster Bay, Emily is heartbroken. Will she lose her home and Charles all at once, or can she save Oyster Bay, and give true love a chance?

Summer at Oyster Bay is the perfect, feel-good summer romance, about the importance of home and family, learning what love is, and living for the moment.

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‘Captured my heart from the very first page and never let it go … Jenny is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors … One minute I'm giggling and the next there is a huge lump in my throat … My heart melted … I just wanted to reach in the pages and give them all hugs. I can't wait to read more by this wonderful author.’ Color Me Read

‘From the first page I was drawn into Emily's story … This is such a loveable book, I found myself thinking about when I wasn't reading … the whole book just gave me a really good feeling … a real page turner … this book is a must read this summer and I highly recommend you read it. It will have you laughing, crying and leave you on the edge of your seat. Jenny is definitely one of my favourite authors at the moment.’ Rachel’s Random Reads

‘Beautiful, calming and absolutely joyful … such depth and gorgeousness … that perfect summer read … It's been a long time since I've been able to fully submerge myself into a read and feel the characters and transport myself into a new place … if you are family orientated and rich in love, then you will most definitely fall head over heels in love with this book … You most definitely have to have wine with this book. For me a sparkling pink Muscat was the perfect compliment.’ The Book Geek Wears Pajamas

‘Absolutely fantastic, I loved this book and will definitely be remembering and revisiting it in future. Jenny Hale is a supremely accomplished and highly talented author.

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The Jenny Hale Summer Collection: The Summer House, Summer by the Sea, The Summer Hideaway Jun 12, 2020

by Jenny Hale

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$7.99

Looking for the perfect summer escape? Treat yourself to three gorgeous standalone novels from bestseller Jenny Hale, and feel the sun on your skin, breathe in the sea breeze and indulge in some heartwarming beach romance.

The Summer House: Some summers will stay with you forever...

Since Callie put her life savings into renovating a beach house on the dazzling white sand of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, she hasn’t looked back. And when she catches the attention of local heartthrob Luke, his blue eyes and easy smile promise to make this a summer an unforgettable one. But the discovery of a diary full of secrets threatens everything. Will they be pulled apart by the storm it unleashes?

Summer by the Sea: There’s always one summer that changes you…

For Faith the one summer she can’t forget is when she fell in love as a teenager – only for her sister to steal her man. Now, at the request of her beloved grandmother, Faith has agreed to a family holiday – at their childhood beach house, where it all began. But she isn’t prepared for seeing Jake again – or the long-forgotten feelings he ignites. Can Faith overcome the hurt of the past and make this a summer to remember?

The Summer Hideaway: Summer has a secret in store…

Alice has swapped city living for the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks, launching an ice cream shop in the little house by the sea where she spent childhood holidays. Love is the last thing on her mind, until she meets Jack, who she can’t resist spending sunshine-filled days and long romantic evenings with. But when Alice discovers an old letter tucked away in the beach house, a secret threatens everything. Will her dreams be shattered and her heart broken?

Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Nancy Thayer and Susan Mallery will fall head over heels for The Jenny Hale Summer Collection.

Readers absolutely love Jenny Hale:

“Amazingly heartfelt and emotional. It’s not often that I come across a story that completely moves me to tears… Absolutely delightful.” Mixing Reality With Fiction, 5 stars

“I fell in love with this book from the very first page… Simply beautiful and if you are a romance fan then this is one not to be missed. I loved it.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

“This novel is honestly the perfect summer beach read… Positive and uplifting… I’m obsessed.” Goodreads Reviewer

“I am a HUGE fan of Jenny’s work and I love her summer books… *Swoon*… This book is the perfect beach read… Grab a copy and curl up with a nice cup of tea (or wine! Wine is good!) and just escape to the beauty.” Starcrossed Reviews

“Oh, how I love this book, and I cannot say enough good things about it… This is the perfect book for summer… It will leave you with a humongous smile on your heart!” Kristin’s Novel Café, 5 stars

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