Leigh Duncan
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"For nearly a year, Belle and her cousins have poured their hearts and souls--and every spare dime--into restoring the Dane Crown Inn to its former gl
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ory. As they stripped peeling paint from walls and repaired the damaged floors, the women uncovered not just the charm of the inn but also the deep, unbreakable bond they shared as teenagers, when they spent every summer keeping the inn's suites spotless and enjoying the gorgeous beach as a tight-knit family. Now it's time to fulfill Aunt Margaret's final wish and host one last Dane family reunion at the inn that once again lives up to its reputation as "the gem of Florida's Treasure Coast." Finally, preparations are complete for a weekend filled with family traditions. There will be horseshoes and croquet matches, fun treasure hunts and a talent show, a sing-along and even a wedding--all in celebration of the love and history their family has shared with the inn. But as assorted aunts and uncles and cousins once removed descend on the tiny beachside community of Emerald Bay, the Dane family's legacy hangs in the balance. At the conclusion of the reunion, Margaret intends to plant a For Sale sign in the yard. Before she does, one important question remains: If the Dane Crown Inn is the lynchpin that holds their family together, how much are Belle, Kim, Diane and the rest willing to sacrifice in order to keep it?" -- Back cover.
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