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“Southern bestselling sensation” (Katie Couric Media) Kristy Woodson Harvey returns with a delightfully moving new novel about a mother-daughter duo learning to lean on their community of women—and each other—after their world is turned upside down.
When Charlotte Sitterly’s husband is arrested for a white-collar crime, she and her daughter Iris are locked out of their house by the FBI and—what’s potentially even worse—thrust into the spotlight of @JuniperShoresSocialite, the town’s snarky anonymous Instagram account. Cut off from her bank accounts and feeling desperate, Charlotte takes up an acquaintance’s offer to stay at a beachfront former bed-and-breakfast that’s home to a community of single mothers and draws plenty of gossip in the small coastal North Carolina town.
Charlotte and Iris find solace and are surprised by how much fun they’re having with the other families despite their circumstances. But when the women discover a secret link between them, it changes everything they thought they knew about the unconventional family they’ve created and leaves them wondering whether their coming together was a coincidence at all. Will the skeletons in the mommune closets help Charlotte and Iris reclaim their place in the Juniper Shores community—or shatter the sisterhood forever?
“Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Jennifer Weiner” (Country Living), Beach House Rulesis a charming exploration of the joy of friendship, the true meaning of family, and reclaiming the power to reshape our own destiny.
When Charlotte Sitterly’s husband is arrested for a white-collar crime, she and her daughter Iris are locked out of their house by the FBI and—what’s potentially even worse—thrust into the spotlight of @JuniperShoresSocialite, the town’s snarky anonymous Instagram account. Cut off from her bank accounts and feeling desperate, Charlotte takes up an acquaintance’s offer to stay at a beachfront former bed-and-breakfast that’s home to a community of single mothers and draws plenty of gossip in the small coastal North Carolina town.
Charlotte and Iris find solace and are surprised by how much fun they’re having with the other families despite their circumstances. But when the women discover a secret link between them, it changes everything they thought they knew about the unconventional family they’ve created and leaves them wondering whether their coming together was a coincidence at all. Will the skeletons in the mommune closets help Charlotte and Iris reclaim their place in the Juniper Shores community—or shatter the sisterhood forever?
“Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Jennifer Weiner” (Country Living), Beach House Rulesis a charming exploration of the joy of friendship, the true meaning of family, and reclaiming the power to reshape our own destiny.
Appearances
MAY 6
17:00:00
in person
MAY 27
17:30:00
in person
South Main Book Company
In Person
Discussion & book signing
110 South Main Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
MAY 28
19:00:00
in person
Quail Ridge Books
In Person
Book Signing
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd
Raleigh , NC 28501
MAY 29
0:00:00
in person
Silver Coast Winery
In Person
Tickets include a glass of wine, a copy of her book, light Hors d'oeuvres, and a meet and greet with the Author.
6680 Barbeque Rd NW
Ocean Isle Beach , NC 28469
MAY 31
14:00:00
in person
Exploration Commons
In Person
In-conversation & book signing
50 E Main St
Westminster , MD 21157
JUN 1
12:00:00
in person
The Garment Factory
In Person
Luncheon
40 E Madison Street
Franklin , IN 46131
JUN 2
19:00:00
in person
Cuyahoga County Public Library - Brooklyn Branch
In Person
Discussion & book signing
7619 Memphis Ave
Brooklyn , OH 44144
JUN 3
19:00:00
in person
Lark & Owl Booksellers
In Person
Signing
205 6th St.
Suite 101
Georgetown , TX 78626
JUN 4
0:00:00
in person
Interabang Books
In Person
Discussion & book signing
5600 W. Lovers Lane
Dallas , TX 75209
JUN 5
19:00:00
in person
Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
In Person
In-conversation and signing
215 S 4th St.
Waco , TX 76701
JUN 6
19:00:00
in person
Doylestown BookShop
In Person
Book signing
16 S. Main Street
Doylestown , PA 18901
JUN 7
17:00:00
in person
Beaufort Linen Company
In Person
Sip and Sign
331 Front St.
Beaufort , NC 28516
JUN 16
12:30:00
in person
The Plymouth Library
In Person
Library event
132 South St.
Plymouth , MA 02360
JUN 16
19:00:00
in person
United Theatre
In Person
Author talk and signing
5 Canal St.
Westerly , RI 02891
JUN 18
11:30:00
in person
Rehoboth Beach Country Club
In Person
luncheon, talk + book signing with Kristy Woodson Harvey and Kristin Harmel
221 West Side Drive
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
About The Author
Photograph by Bud Johnson
Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Wedding Veil, Under the Southern Sky, and The Peachtree Bluff series, which is in development for television with NBC. A Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s school of journalism, her writing has appeared in numerous online and print publications, including Southern Living, Traditional Home, USA TODAY, Domino, and O. Henry. Kristy is the winner of the Lucy Bramlette Patterson Award for Excellence in Creative Writing and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. Her books have received numerous accolades, including Southern Living’s Most Anticipated Beach Reads, Parade’s Big Fiction Reads, and Entertainment Weekly’s Spring Reading Picks. Kristy is the cocreator and cohost of the weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. She blogs with her mom, Beth Woodson, on Design Chic, and loves connecting with fans on KristyWoodsonHarvey.com. She lives on the North Carolina coast with her husband and son where she is (always!) working on her next novel.
Product Details
- Publisher: Gallery Books (May 27, 2025)
- Length: 368 pages
- ISBN13: 9781668074800
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Raves and Reviews
"Charming and beachy in the best way, Beach House Rules will appeal to those looking for an escape with emotional depth."
– –Booklist, starred review
“Beach House Rules will rule the beach-read season!"
– Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures
“I love, love, loved Kristy Woodson Harvey’s BEACH HOUSE RULES! It’s the heartfelt and dramatic story of Charlotte and Iris Sitterly, a mother and daughter who find themselves struggling at a crossroads in their lives. They join a group of single mothers, forming a remarkable “mommune,” and through the power of friendship and love, they persevere and even triumph as a family, solving a mystery along the way. Take this book to the beach and you won’t stop turning the pages!”
– Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of The Unraveling of Julia
"A book where women raise their kids communally by a beautiful Carolina shore, lifting each other up to be their best selves - while a 14-year-old Nancy Drew-wannabe tries to free her dad from prison - complete with burner phones, an all-knowing social media account, and a character with the nickname, "Anally?"
Sign. Me. Up.
Funny banter, big heart, classic Kristy Woodson Harvey. Here's one for the top of your summer stacks!"
– —South Main Book Co., Salisbury, NC
"I loved the premise of Kristy Woodson Harvey's BEACH HOUSE RULES. It really is the perfect beach read. The concept of a mommune with women who quickly became friends was so fun and moving. If you like found family, mother-daughter relationships, and a bit of romance, you'll love this book.”
– –Pamela Kelley, bestselling author of The Nantucket Restaurant
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