ROMANCE

Dune Drive

by Mariah Stewart
Pocket. (Chesapeake Diaries, Bk. 12). Aug. 2018. 384p. ISBN 9781501154416. pap. $7.99; ebk. ISBN 9781501154423. CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
COPY ISBN
Seven months ago, budding chef Chrissie Jenkins saw the writing on the wall; fled New Jersey and her abusive, addicted boyfriend; and came home to Gigi—her great-grandmother Ruby—and her family's Chesapeake roots on Cannonball Island, the only place Chrissie has ever felt safe. She's mending slowly, and with a job at a trendy locavore restaurant, a growing group of friends, and a casual relationship with salvage diver Jared Chandler that just might turn into something else, Chrissie sees her self-confidence gradually returning. If only she could get rid of the bone-deep fear that, regardless of her careful planning, her violent ex is going to track her down.
VERDICT Rich with local history, familiar characters (practical, fierce, and often clairvoyant centenarian Ruby is a standout), and the slow-paced, downhome flavor of the bay, Stewart's latest is certain to please fans and add a few new ones. A laid-back summertime charmer
Reviewed by Staff , Aug 01, 2018
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

FICTION

A Novel Love Story
by Poston, Ashley
FICTION

Summer Romance
by Monaghan, Annabel
FICTION

A Love Like the Sun
by Neilson, Riss M
FICTION

Cross the Line
by Soltani, Simone
FICTION

Triple Sec
by Alexander, TJ
FICTION

The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love
by Holton, India
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?