Dear Friends,

Last Kiss is full of beach music, written by a singer songwriter who grew up to the sounds of sea breezes, of gulls calling, of leaves rustling. Sheridan Rosslare writes songs that touch all her listeners' hearts, but she can't seem to get through to her own. This is Hubbard's Point, where many of you know the concept of Beach Friend was invented. Stevie, Jack, and Nell from Beach Girls return, as well as other familiar characters. And Sheridan will need them all.

There's so much to talk about with this novel: the depths of friendship, the ways old love can come back to either save or destroy you, the ways you find your own deepest strength, just when you think you've lost it all.

I wish you all a wonderful summer—on the beach, or at the lake, or in your own backyard.

With love,