River Island is the history of a small, humble island called Barley Point, located on the Navesink River, in the affluent shore town of Rumson, N.J. It starts with the first humans here, the Lenni Lenappi, who came to hunt and fish in this beautiful place during the summers before the Europeans discovered and bought it. The main story is about the summer people of the Island who rented summer shacks there before they joined together to buy it. In particular, the author who is one of the 57 owners, describes his observations and the philosophy of life that he developed while spending his summers there for over twenty five years. From its start as a collection of summer shacks built by unique people seeking a place in the summer sun, this little Island has constantly sought the acceptance of its parent, the wealthy town of Rumson. Its early years were obscure, and mostly unnoticed, but then it sought to join the mainstream. It applied for building permits to improve its humble condition, but found itself impeded in its efforts. Its real estate is still very modest despite small improvements, but the Islands natural beauty on the Navesink River is priceless. If you are a lover of nature, you should buy this book to read it during those times of your life when you take the world too seriously. The descriptions of the Island and the people since the Depression to the present, and the joys they received from a simple life with nature will convince you that really the best things in life are free. Whenever you read it, it will be summer again at River Island.

They met at Rock Springs Country Club and Resort where Allie was working as temporary summer help and Skyler was enjoying her last summer before starting college. Skyler's family owned a lot on the resort and they were known for being one of the wealthiest families in the area. Despite her deep pockets and high social status, Skyler was very conservative with her money and did not see any reason for acting as if she was better than anyone else was. Skyler and Allie were complete opposites who met by chance. They were from two different worlds, but their desires for independence helped them to establish a friendship that would be stronger than any they had known before. Skyler stuck by Allie as she faced the demons of her past, while Allie helped Skyler to realize the life that she deserved to have. The Point was their getaway; it was where they found friendship, love, and the courage to break free.

From New York Times bestselling author Joanne DeMaio comes Stony Point Summer, Book 12 of The Seaside Saga. Jason and Maris, Shane and Celia, Elsa and the rest of the tangled cast of beach friends are back in their coastal New England town. A novel of summers sad and sweet, this episode further layers the ongoing storyline, as blue skies, lapping waves and swaying dune grasses belie all the drama to unfold. Start your journey or catch up on The Seaside Saga: Book 1 - Blue Jeans and Coffee Beans Book 2 - The Denim Blue Sea Book 3 - Beach Blues Book 4 - Beach Breeze Book 5 - The Beach Inn Book 6 - Beach Bliss Book 7 - Castaway Cottage Book 8 - Night Beach Book 9 - Little Beach Bungalow Book 10 - Every Summer Book 11 - Salt Air Secrets Book 12 - Stony Point Summer Book 13 - The Beachgoers And more Seaside Saga Books

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