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Luanne Rice

Biography

Luanne Rice

Luanne Rice is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels that have been translated into 24 languages. The author of BEACH GIRLS, CRAZY IN LOVE and CLOUD NINE, Rice’s books often center on love, family, nature and the sea. Rice is an avid naturalist and bird-watcher, and is involved with Georgetown University Law Center’s Domestic Violence Clinic. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, Rice divides her time between New York City and Los Angeles.

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Books by Luanne Rice

by Luanne Rice - Fiction, Romance

Julia’s life has been turned upside down by her daughter’s death. While she expects to find nothing more than peace and solitude as she house-sits, she finds herself drawn to the handsome man who oversees the lemon orchard. Roberto reveals to Julia the heartbreaking story of his own loss --- yet, unlike Julia, his daughter was lost but never found. Despite the odds, cannot bear to give up hope.

by Luanne Rice - Fiction

Clare Burke's life took a devastating turn when she tried to protect her sister, Anne, from an abusive and controlling husband and ended up serving prison time for assault. The verdict largely hinged on Anne's defense of her spouse, and the sisters have been estranged ever since. Nearly 20 years later, Clare’s niece turns up on her doorstep. The two long for a relationship with each other, but they’ll have to dig deep into their family’s difficult past in order to build one.

by Luanne Rice - Fiction

This is a heart-warming yet heart-wrenching portrait of three far-flung sisters who come home to Martha's Vineyard one last time.