Beachside Beginnings

April 1, 2020
For someone who has spent her professional career helping women feel good about themselves, hair stylist Moira Wellman can't believe what a mess she has made of her own life. The first step in course-correcting her life must be finding the courage to finally leave her abusive boyfriend. With some help from her old boss and friend, Moira and her cat, Harry Pawter, set off for a new life in the small town of Moonlight Harbor. While working at Waves Salon, Moira soon finds she is not only giving her own life a much-needed makeover, but also acting as the catalyst for some positive changes in the lives of many of the town's residents, including police officer Victor King. In her latest superbly crafted addition to her Moonlight Harbor series, Roberts skillfully and sensitively incorporates the fears and challenges women facing abuse must overcome into an empowering tale of hope and change. This sweetly romantic, emotionally enriching small-town tale is simply charming in every way.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.)