That Last Carolina Summer by Karen White is Now Live!
That Last Carolina Summer
Author: Karen White
Release Date: July 22, 2025
Publisher: HarperCollins
Genre: Women's Fiction/Mystery
Beloved bestselling author Karen White returns with a captivating Southern drama about sisterhood, secrets and one woman’s reckoning with the past.
As a child, Phoebe Manigault developed the gift of premonition after she was struck by lightning in the creek near her Charleston home. Plagued throughout her life by mysterious dreams, and always living in the shadow of her beautiful sister, Addie, Phoebe eventually moves to the West Coast, as far from her family as possible. Now, years later, she is summoned back to South Carolina, to help Addie care for their ailing mother.
As Phoebe’s return lures her back into deep-rooted tensions and conflicts, she is drawn to Celeste, whose granddaughter went missing years ago. Their connection brings comfort to Phoebe, while Celeste’s adult grandson Liam resurrects complicated emotions tied to Phoebe’s past.
But the longer Phoebe spends in her childhood home, the more her recurring nightmares intensify—bringing her closer to the shocking truth that will irrevocably change everything. Unfolding against the lush backdrop of the South Carolina Lowcountry, That Last Carolina Summer is an unforgettable story about the unbreakable bonds of family and the gift of second chances.
Karen White
With more than 2 million books in print in fifteen different languages, Karen White is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 34 novels, including the popular Charleston-set Tradd Street mystery series.
Raised in a house full of brothers, Karen’s love of books and strong female characters first began in the third grade when the local librarian issued her a library card and placed The Secret of the Old Clock, a Nancy Drew Mystery, in her hands.
Karen’s roots run deep in the South where many of her novels are set. Her intricate plot lines and compelling characters charm and captivate readers with just the right mix of family drama, mystery, intrigue and romance.
Not entirely convinced she wanted to be a writer, Karen first pursued a career in business and graduated cum laude with a BS in Management from Tulane University. Ten years later, in a weak moment, she wrote her first book. In the Shadow of the Moon was published in August, 2000. Her books—referred to as “grit lit” (Southern Women’s Fiction)—have since been nominated for numerous national contests including the SIBA (Southeastern Booksellers Alliance) Fiction Book of the Year.
Karen’s next book, THAT LAST CAROLINA SUMMER, will be published by Park Row Books in July, 2025.
When not writing, Karen spends her time reading, scrapbooking, playing piano, and avoiding cooking. Karen and her husband have two grown children and currently live near Atlanta, Georgia with two spoiled Havanese dogs.
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Phoebe Manigault left South Carolina a long time ago and has created a life completely separate from her family, and she likes it very much. Her home life was never really pleasant growing up and she decided that as soon as she was able she was going to walk away from all of it and forge her own path in life, which she has done. But when the phone rings and her sister demands she return home to help care for her ailing mother Phoebe finds herself regretting ever picking up the phone. She knows what awaits her and she is not looking forward to wandering into that life again... but little does she know this old life of hers holds some new surprises.
The Last Carolina Summer is a beautifully written story of healing, family, forgiveness, and hope... with a little mystery mixed in here and there too. I have read other titles from this author in the past and when I saw this one something about it intrigued me, I just had to meet these characters and lose myself in their story. And I did. I loved what I found between the pages here, it had moments that really tugged on the heartstrings, but it also had some good mystery to it that kept me flying through the pages. Ms. White really outdid herself with this one! I have a feeling it will be a big hit with readers looking for the perfect summer escape! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, via NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
ARC provided by the publisher, via NetGalley Request
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