The Waterfront Way

by Elana Johnson

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Sage Grady is a master of transformation. She's a seasoned hairstylist who's perfected the art of change, one cut and color at a time. Yet, her own life has started to feel somewhat monotonous, almost like she's stuck in someone else's style–and she needs to shake things up.

It's not a mid-life crisis.

It's a new way of thinking, of living.

With her sister and her Supper Club friends at her side, Sage decides to return to her roots: Texas. No, she's not moving back there. But she wants the vibrancy and adventure each new day can bring that she had when owned a hobby farm in the Coastal Bend.

Sage just needs to find the right patch of land on Hilton Head Island to build her new waterfront way of life.

So she needs Tyler Parker, the man she's had exactly one date with, months ago. Ty's a real estate mogul who knows the value of every inch of Hilton Head Island, where every for-sale piece of property is, and exactly how to make Sage's dreams come true.

Her real estate dreams.

He's made a fortune flipping properties and developing luxury resorts. Yet beneath his polished exterior is a man who's been burned by love, and he's built walls higher than any of his skyscrapers.

As Sage snips, styles, and sashays her way into Ty's heart, she discovers that her way of life isn't the only transformation happening.

Can Sage and Ty navigate their contrasting worlds to create a happily-ever-after? Will they find that the path to true love doesn't always follow the path most trod, but might just be discovered through...the waterfront way?

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Book Details

Genre

Contemporary Romance

Subgenre

Beach, Destination / Vacation, Small Town

Series

Hilton Head Island • Book 6

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

November 9, 2023

Language Versions

English

Narration Type

Human

Fiction Form

Novel

Representation

Body diversity (plus-size/curvy lead), Single-parent or widowed-parent protagonist, Older adult main character (50+)

Insecurities Overcome!

Although I KNEW the outcome of Ty and Sage's relationship, I felt as on edge as Ty did. I really wondered if she would be able to get past feeling so unloved from her ex.I liked the honesty portrayed in the relationships with the Supper Club women. They loved and supported one another, but there were still moments when personalities clashed and insecurities reared their ugly heads.Ty and Sage definitely had that "slow burn" romance going on. On their path to love, they encountered some patches rough terrain that eventually smoothed out for Ty and Sage. I think that is what made the scene with his parents that much more satisfying.I know Sage was the last of the Supper Club women to get her HEA. I wish that Thelma had her own book. Her back story was very intriguing.I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

Slow burn romance

Great finale to the series There was no big drama moment here, as both Sage and Ty make their way together but Sage is very gun shy after living in a marriage for 26 years that was very Ho-hum and where she felt like she put all energy into the relationship and she certainly cherishes her new independence. Ty might be the person to go to on Hilton Head for real estate, but in relationships he’s been less than successful-as in he’s already bought and returned two engagement rings that didn’t work out. She wants excitement and adventure in a relationship , which Ty is happy to give her, but he’s also not willing to be a pushover or let things go stale. What a successful conclusion for the ladies of the Supper Club, as they’ve all found their happily ever after, even though they are all 40-50 ish and had some hard life lessons to get there. Each of the men , also had baggage, but are determined to show these ladies their forever love. Yes there is the saga element that Elana Johnson does so well , as we keep up with what’s happening in each of their stories. As this one progresses.Clean. I received this as an ARC and these are my honest thoughts.

Great Finale but I'm Going to Miss the Supper Club Ladies!

Sage is bored with her life and is ready to go on some grand adventures. The only problem is that she needs someone to share them with. Handsome and charming Tyler Parker has had incredible success in his real estate business but feels like a failure in love. His last romance ended with a flop and now he is more cautious with his heart as he pursues a relationship with beautiful Sage Grady. He wants more than someone to be a plus one; he is seeking someone to marry and fully share his life with. I loved watching both characters as they struggled to grow both individually and together. Tyler was a catch and I was so worried that Sage was going to miss out. This book is the finale of a wonderful series that I have thoroughly enjoyed and hate to see end. It is possible to read and enjoy this book even if you haven’t read the others but I highly recommend you start at the beginning for maximum pleasure. If you like books that have characters overcoming real life problems with the love and support of genuine friends and that have swoon-worthy but clean romances (kissing scenes were amazing) between characters who have issues to work through on their way to true love, then this book (and this series) is for you. Highly recommend! I received an ARC from the author and this voluntary review contains my honest opinions.

Awesome series

I sort of wish this series had more but on the other hand glad to be through it so that I can do something else. I could hardly put the books down.

Review

I loved this series I want to know what happens to the supper club , did the girls continue then each month and did the husbands form there own once a month? And did oliver and Bessie end up getting married?