The Beach House
The Beach House
Cara Rutledge returns to her mother's beach house on South Carolina's Isle of Palms for one summer. Caring for her mother and the island's sea turtles, she finds healing and love with Brett Beauchamp. A heartfelt beach…
About This Book
The Beach House is a contemporary romance novel by Mary Alice Monroe, first published in 2011 by Harlequin Mills & Boon, Limited. It is part of the The Beach House series and runs 353 pages. Readers can expect second chance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Published
- 2011
- Length
- 353 pages
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The Beach House
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Why You May Love This Book
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- Returning to her mother's South Carolina beach house, Cara Rutledge finds an unexpected chance at love while caring for the island's sea turtles.
- Features Second Chance
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
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Heat Level
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Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: unknown
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Cara Rutledge returns to her mother's home on South Carolina's Isle of Palms for a summer. During this time, she takes on the responsibility of caring for her mother and the local sea turtles. Through these experiences, she finds personal healing and begins a romantic relationship with Brett Beauchamp.
Central Conflict
Cara's personal journey to find healing while managing family responsibilities and her evolving relationship with Brett.
Setting
Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Discussion Guide
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- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Mary Alice Monroe
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Harlequin Mills & Boon, Limited
- Published
- 2011
- Length
- 353 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781408975923
The Beach House: quick answers
- Who wrote The Beach House?
- The Beach House was written by Mary Alice Monroe.
- When was The Beach House published?
- The Beach House was first published in 2011 by Harlequin Mills & Boon, Limited.
- What genre is The Beach House?
- The Beach House is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance.
- How many pages is The Beach House?
- The Beach House is 353 pages long.
- Is The Beach House part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Beach House series.
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