1. For the person who chose this book: What made you want to read BEACH HOUSE SUMMER? What made you suggest it to the group for discussion? Did it live up to your expectations? Why or why not?

2. Did you think the characters and their relationships were believable or realistic? Which character could you relate to best, and why?

3. Talk about the secondary characters. Were they important to the story? Did any of them stand out for you?

4. How do you think the story would have been different if it was told from another character’s perspective? What would have changed?

5. What were some of the major themes of the book? Did Sarah Morgan effectively develop these themes? If so, how? If not, why not?

6. Compare this book to others your group has read. What stands out most about BEACH HOUSE SUMMER vs. previous books you have read?

7. What did you think about the ending? Were you satisfied or disappointed with it?

8. Finally, what did you like or dislike about BEACH HOUSE SUMMER that we haven't discussed already? Would you recommend it to a friend?