WHITE SANDS OF SUMMER

This multidimensional audiobook about family, love, and determination is set in Australia and spans several decades, beginning in the 1940s. Narrator Jennifer Vuletic creates effective distinctions between sisters Shannon and Jess. After overcoming poverty, betrayal, and loss, Shannon has the opportunity to purchase Charles Green Island--where she fell in love. When she is challenged by a reclusive businessman who has expressed interest in Jess, the sisters must determine his motives and decide what comes next. Listeners should know that the story's frequent shifts in point of view within chapters can be confusing, though Vuletic's pacing and variation help. Ultimately, this engaging story focuses on the bonds of family and the power of women who are committed to following their own paths. K.S.M. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2019]