Secrets in the Surf: Driftwood Key Beach Reads #1

Name: Secrets in the Surf: Driftwood Key Beach Reads #1
Price: 2.49 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (2597 reviews)
Author: Clara Palms

by Clara Palms

Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction

4.6 (2,597)

4.6 stars from 2,597 reviews. Top 74% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 28, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to stories about women rebuilding after heartbreak, where family becomes the real anchor rather than romance being the sole focus.
You enjoy multigenerational family dynamics and appreciate when different sisters or daughters each carry their own compelling storylines.
You want an escapist read set in the Florida Keys that balances emotional depth with the comfort of found family and new beginnings.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a fast-paced plot. This is character-driven and leisurely, with plenty of time spent on relationships and internal reflection.
You prefer standalone novels. This is the first in a series, and you'll want to continue with the other books to get full closure on certain threads.
You need your romance front and centre. The romantic elements are secondary to the family healing and self-discovery at the heart of the story.

About this book

Jessica Steele's husband of almost thirty years leaves her without explanation, leaving her adrift and searching for options. She takes her teenage daughter, Glory, back to the Florida Keys to renovate her uncle's beach house, hoping for a fresh start. One by one, her older daughters arrive: Liberty, a pediatric nurse with an apparently perfect marriage; Anthem, a lighthearted musician harboring a surprising secret; and one of Jess's nieces seeking help only Jess can provide. Together, they fill the old beach house with mysteries, laughter, and tears as Jess moves forward in her new life. Beneath the surface lie secrets about why Jess's husband left and truths about her own past. If Jess and her family cannot confront these secrets, everything she has built may disappear with the tide. This family saga follows determined women finding happiness in the Florida Keys.

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Currently around #28K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 44% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 2,597 reviews

Gaining approximately 86 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.6.

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