Eli Landon's family has lived in Whiskey Beach for generations. They are outstanding citizens of the community who have grown a business, and who have the respect of all. Eli is no different, or is he?

Eli has for all intents and purposes abandoned his heritage until two very different and very tragic events happen, each of which will now play a very important part in forming his future. First his soon to be ex-wife is found murdered in the home that they once shared, and Eli finds himself the prime suspect, and even a year after her death the shadow of his possible guilt still hangs over him. Secondly his beloved Grandmother is found lying at the bottom of the stairs in the family home Bluff House

Fortunately she is going to recover, but it will be some time until she can return to rule over Bluff House as she once did. In her absence she asks Eli to tend to her house, and if she can also pull off a little matchmaking while at it...all the better!

Abra Walsh is a somewhat new resident in Whiskey Beach. The only word that I can think of to describe Abra is eccentric, but that word really doesn't do her justice, because while Abra is somewhat of an independent thinker who is working a variety of jobs she is by no means stupid, or void of a calm rational manner. Abra is in fact a strong woman who knows what she wants, and has her own unique way of getting it, while having you not even necessarily realize that you are giving in to her demands.

WHISKEY BEACH is full of fun unique moments between Abra and Eli, and these are truly some of the best scenes in the book. Abra and Eli both came to Whiskey Beach with not only their physical baggage but more than their share of emotional baggage, and while Abra was well on her way to healing it did take Eli to fully heal her, and it did take Abra and her unique way of facing life to put Eli back on the road to a life fully lived, and out of the shadow of his wife's murder.

Nora Roberts has long been a favorite author of mine, and I anticipate her newest book from the moment I hear what the title will be. WHISKEY BEACH will make an entertaining read whether your planning a summer vacation or a summer staycation, but be prepared to run the gamut of emotions as you never know where the danger is lurking, or who might truly be a friend, and who might truly be the person who will kill you without a moment's hesitation.