Beach Dreams

by Trish Perry

Book Overview

"So, what do I do? Just give up? Avoid him? Stop brushing my teeth and wearing deodorant? He's so sweet. And when he says something in that cute accent and looks at me with those long-lashed blue eyes... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736924469
• ISBN13: 9780736924467
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

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Beach Dreams By Trish Perry Review by Roseanna White Sometimes you just have to get away. That's what Tiffany LeBoeuf intends to do when she suggests a vacation with her father. They're both still recovering from her mother's death, and the beach house in San Diego sounds perfect. But it becomes perfectly trying when a scheduling goof leaves her face to face with Eve Danfield, the epitome of mean. The old Tiffany would have bared her claws and dug in. The new Tiff tries--really, really tries--not to be bothered. Not even by the constant references to Eve's boyfriend, Jeremy, to whom Tiff is not attracted. Jeremy Beckett finds it hard to believe that the sweet and thoughtful women he literally tripped over a week ago is the same cruel bird he'd met over a year ago at his friend Kara's gym. But this new Tiff is fun to be around, though Eve doesn't seem to agree. He hopes they can get along out in California . . . and with all the surprises that crop up, he hopes he can keep up--without getting ahead of himself. My first though about Beach Dreams? Finally! I fell in love with Jeremy in Trish's first two books, The Guy I'm Not Dating and Too Good to be True, and I was ecstatic to finally get his story. Following in the tracks of the bestselling Beach House series by Sally John, Beach Dreams is a witty and heartwarming story about second chances and trusting in the Lord. I got a huge kick out of Tiffany. As a relatively new Christian, she's full of questions and hesitations that can range from hilarious to deeply thought-provoking. She gives a lot of thought to staying true to her faith and demonstrating it to her family and friends, but at the same time she maintains a light approach to stressful events. Jeremy is, as always, a charming Brit with a comical bent, and I thoroughly enjoyed the peak into his brain as he tried to figure out this love thing--and maybe this Jesus thing along the way. The setting makes this a perfect beach read, and the characters are going to wiggle their way into your heart and have you dreaming about them when you finally put the book down. Though a combination of two series, Beach Dreams is a stand alone that'll have you looking eagerly for more from this fantastic author.

"Impossible to put down"

For the first few chapters, this book was simply good. The middle and ending were impossible to put down. I loved the characters, except for Eve who they decided was short for evil. The struggles and maturing process that the characters go through seems to be the same, regardless of their ages. Perry realistically shows that a relationship with God is a process. I connected so well with the characters, and many of the situations were relatable. Definitely read this to find out if the characters will grow in their faith and love. Whether in the middle of summer or in the dead of winter, you will enjoy this!

Fun romantic comedy!

Romantic comedies are a favorite read of mine. And I don't see very many of them come along. So, as I found myself laughing aloud numerous times I kept thinking, this is so yummy. It's a treat to be entertained and even delighted as you read. And the comedy is only part one of the reason I loved the story. Part two? The romance. Once Jeremy and Tiff are free to interact together more, I enjoyed how real that interaction was. (Keeping morality at the forefront.) Trish Perry's heroine (Tiff) was learning to walk as a Christian, learning to deny her natural response to situations and live for God. Readers will relate to that "denying the flesh" idea. But Trish wasn't in denial about how difficult that can be. And the setting? Who doesn't like a getaway spot as a setting for a book? Reading is often about escaping (and indulging your imagination), so why not escape to the beach? I must also highlight the character development. Readers who come to the book looking for more than romance will find it here. These characters have to work through some stuff. And though I laughed at their antics (from the very first scene), I also teared up with their struggles. I haven't enjoyed a book with this much laughter for a while. Bravo, Trish! Bring on your next book!

Touching and Humorous Story

Trish Perry has done it again! And Beach Dreams may even top her first two books, the Guy I'm Not Dating, and Too Good to Be True. This fun and romantic story is set in San Diego and includes characters from her earlier books. This time Tiffany LeBoeuf and Jeremy Beckett take the spotlight. Tiffany's new faith brings a lot of changes in her life, and it's quite a journey as we see her growing and becoming a beautiful person. Jeremy is a wonderful hero on a journey of his own. All the secondary characters are well drawn and add a lot of depth to the story. Her relationship with her Dad was very meaningful. I laughed, I cried, and I was deeply moved by this story. Well done, Trish! I will look forward to reading your next book!

Loved this story! Very romantic and fun.

After having read Too Good to be True and The Guy I'm Not Dating, both written by Trish Perry, I was eagerly anticipating the return of her characters. I was thrilled to discover that Jeremy was back, and this time this hot Brit's the hero! I hadn't read the first two books in the beach house series by Sally John, but frankly that didn't matter because the characters in the story were from Trish's previous series. And let me tell you what I love about her writing. She really knows how to write about relationships. I loved the setting and the activities that took place. The language used by the English was quite fun, if you fancy that sort of thing, LOL! Anyway, Tiffany, the mean girl from the first two books who was humbled and softened at the end of book two, returns in this story as the heroine. She still fights the urge to tell people off and resists the temptation to return to her old ways on occasion, but that made her more real to me. There were two different times when I got choked up toward the end of this story. I can't tell you what those things were that emotionally moved me because it would spoil the story, but I'll just say that sometimes what you think people believed about you and what you think they meant is not always true. That's the beauty of learning to communicate from the heart. While this book is a great beach read and loads of fun, it's by no means shallow, and on occasion it contains excellent insight into spiritual matters. And those almost-kisses were pure torture! I'm just sad the story had to end.