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by Dorothea Benton Frank

Library Journal
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What do the Lowcountry of South Carolina and the glitz and glamour of upscale Chicago have in common? Not much, it would seem, as two worlds collide in Frank's latest (after Same Beach, Next Year and All Summer Long). The engagement of Fred Stiftel, sole heir to a Southern California peach farm and son of single mom Diane, and Shelby Cambria, daughter of wealthy broker Alejandro and his affected wife, Susan, brings two drastically varied families together. With all of the social events that come with upper-class nuptials, the Stiftels and Cambrias have numerous opportunities to duke out their differences-of which there are many. As with most families, there are a few skeletons in the Cambrias' closet and one of those skeletons just might destroy everything. Verdict An engaging read despite the predictable plotline; readers will love getting a glimpse at life in the Lowcountry and the dichotomy of the one percent. This title is perfect for book clubs and casual beach days, as it hums along but has enough substance to encourage reflection. [See Prepub Alert, 11/27/17.]-Chelsie Harris, San Diego Cty. Lib. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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