"There are few more skilled practitioners of the craft of summer fiction than Beatriz Williams." — New York Times Book Review
"Grand and gripping...shot through with suspense, romance, and glorious, beach-laden locales. I could not put it down." — Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Mitford Affair
"Readers will be hooked from the first page.” — Publishers Weekly
“Full of evocative, whip-sharp dialogue… [T]he author’s deft exploration of many thought-provoking issues, from social class to personal responsibility and regret, make this one a winner. A well-researched exploration of love and redemption against the backdrop of post-World War II New England.” — Kirkus Reviews
“The Summer Wives is an exquisitely rendered novel that tackles two of my favorite topics: love and money. The glorious setting and drama are enriched by Williams’s signature vintage touch. It’s at the top of my picks for the beach this summer.” — Elin Hilderbrand
“Williams has crafted a kaleidoscope of a novel—a mystery, a romance, and an utterly beguiling examination of the cost of secrets . . . The Summer Wives is a startling portrait of the courage it requires to make your own second chances.” — Entertainment Weekly
"Beatriz Williams's vivid historical novel alternates with measured suspense between present and past." — Booklist
“[A] satisfying simmer of a read.” — USA Today on The Summer Wives
“Engrossing and gripping, you will finish this book in one sitting.” — St. Louis Post Dispatch on The Summer Wives
“Satisfyingly tempestuous—and eminently beachworthy.” — Kirkus (starred review) on The Summer Wives