Life's a Beach [Kindle Edition]

Malena Lott (Author)

Book Description

The Law of Attraction and Karma hit the beach in Malena Lott's humorous first novella about two unlikely friends and their chance - or is it fated? - vacation in Mexico. Avery Stone, a shy, twenty-five year old receptionist believes her vision board is finally manifesting into the life of her dreams. Her handsome older boyfriend has taken her on a luxury beach vacation (pasted in the bottom right hand corner of her vision board) and she's hoping that huge diamond ring will come next. When an older woman, Georgia, returns the sunhat that blew off Avery's head at the airport, the women find they'll be at the same resort and share a cab and an adventure neither of them expected. Georgia, a forty-year old mother of three girls, is on her second honeymoon, trying to bring back the romance that fizzled out of her stale marriage. Georgia doesn't believe in the Law of Attraction, but she does believe in karma and that good things result from action. With her full Marital Bucket, a shared bucket list between a couple, she's determined to get her life on the right tracks again. The women's paths cross in madcap ways as they discover that what brought them together could change the course of their lives together.
From the author: I hope this literal beach read leaves you pondering your desires, how to turn your dreams into reality and that what we get may be even better than what we wished for.
Praise for Malena Lott:
"Satisfying and uplifting" - Publishers Weekly
"Delightfully affirming" - Booklist
"Quickwitted" - The Oklahoman
“Well written ... Malena Lott is a skilled writer and I look forward to reading more from her.” —Novel Thoughts

Product Details

• File Size: 195 KB
• Print Length: 86 pages
• Publisher: Buzz Books (May 26, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0053181HU
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,444 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining November 27, 2011

By Lauren C Ferrell

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This was a good read, however I apparently didn't know what a "novella" was. I finished this book in a little over an hour! The characters were interesting and the "surprise" ending was a good one...great for a quick read!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect summer treat, with a twist! August 30, 2011

By Words In Purple

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Summer is almost over but there is still time for one last perfect beach read. A lean, breezy novel that will entertain, teach and I promise surprise you. It offers reminders of what we need to remember, and how our world is a teacher. It's also great fun! And did I mention a twist?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Two Friends Find Answers in Unexpected Ways! August 29, 2011

By Brenda B. Wallace

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Georgia and Avery are both lovely women at different stages in life who have escaped to the beach seeking answers. The middle-aged Georgia feels like her life is about to implode while the young Avery feels like hers has never started. I love the contrasts in the characters, their quick bond, and understood and enjoyed their dilemmas. I immediately saw that they were good for each other and was happy for their deepening friendship. I especially adored the surprise at the end. I always love a book with a twist!

More About the Author

Malena Lott is the author of humorous and heartfelt novels including "Something New," "The Stork Reality," "Fixer Upper," and "Dating da Vinci," and the popular beach novellas, "Life's a Beach," set in Mexico and "The Last Resort," set in Maui, Hawaii. Her short story and essay collection, "Hope Floats: Stories on Loss and Living On" is currently available along with her first two non-fiction books, "Dance Mom Survival Guide," and "The Little Brand That Could" (both spring 2013).

She also writes young adult under the pen name Lena Brown. Her debut YA novel, Twin Falls, about a colony of secret cowboy angels in Texas, will be released Summer 2013.

Lott was born and raised in western Oklahoma and attended the University of Oklahoma. A member of Alpha Chi Omega, she graduated with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications and moved to Oklahoma City where she began her career in marketing and advertising and started a family.

She loves OU football, the OKC Thunder and books. The founder of Athena Institute, a branding, creative and publishing firm, she was named to 40 Under 40 by OKC Biz and has won dozens of advertising, marketing and writing awards. Connect with the author on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Linked In. She blogs about mojo, zen and creativity at www.malenalott.com. The married mama of three loves Zumba, yoga, red wine and new adventures.