Lillo Gray never thought that instead of attending the wedding of an old friend, she is instead driving the bride, and two of the bride's friends home to Lighthouse Beach, in a borrowed VW van. Then again, discovering the husband-to-be in a delicate situation is a very good reason for anyone getting cold feet. And, Jessica Parker, the runaway bride, wasn't even sure about the marriage in the first place... although her parents think that she is overreacting and she should still marry the bastard. So, off in the night they go, not telling anyone, especially not Jessica's parents...

LIGHTHOUSE BEACH really has one of the best beginnings I've read in a while. I was quite amused reading about the four women catching the bridegroom with his pants down. To make the matter worse, a lot of people saw it since he wasn't being discreet. Jessica, who has been controlled by her parents all her life, decides at that moment to not go through with the wedding and leave for Lighthouse Island, with her friends Lillo, Allie, and Diana in tow.

LIGHTHOUSE BEACH is a perfect book to read in the summer. I took one look at the cover and just knew I wanted to read this book, but I do have a weakness for lighthouses! I must say the story felt a little slow now and then. That's a risk when there are several characters whose stories are being told and in this case, do we get four different women who all experience events on the island that will forever change their lives. Still, the book has its charm. I really like the little town where everyone knows everyone, and I was curious to learn Lillo Gray secrets. Something must have happened to her, to make her leave her old life behind and shut herself away. And, what about the handsome doctor who seems to have an eye for her?