Laughs, Lies, and a Dash of Divine
Five college friends.
One sacred tradition: sun, sand, and sisterhood.
But this year? The tide rolls in with more than just beach chairs and sunscreen.
There are old secrets… sharp as sea glass.
Salty confessions whispered over coffee and crab cakes.
And a preacher’s wife—sassier than ever—who might just start a revival before brunch.
One’s misplacing more than just her keys.
One’s holding onto fading memories with both hands.
Another’s marriage is coming apart at the seams.
One sets a place for someone who’s never coming back.
And one? She’s holding a diagnosis no one saw coming.
They laugh. They cry. They speak truth, spill tea, and share things they swore they’d never say out loud. But somewhere between the flare-ups and forgiveness…They remember who they are.
Messy. Funny. Real.
Just like life.
Just like friendship.
Just like this trip.
What a blessing to spend four days and nights wandering Edingville Beach—
I have not visited this beautiful a place since losing my dear beach buddy, Mary Holmes Johnston, on my birthday, April 3, 2022. If you’re connecting the dots, you’ll understand why this visit was both special and perfectly timed for finishing, “Beach Trip.”
“Mary is in every word of this book. Every page holds a piece of her—her joy, her grace, her quiet strength, and the wisdom she so generously shared. I’m writing this story because I miss Mary—plain and simple. What started as stories has turned into something more: a love letter stitched together with laughter, heartache, forgiveness, and the kind of friendship that doesn’t fade, even after goodbye.”
Excerpt from Beach Trip
Share your special beach trip memories with me jane@janeherlong.com
It was thirty years ago...when it all began.
Do you remember your first beach trip?
