
The third time is the charm with Chanel Cleeton’s new and third novel, THE LAST TRAIN to KEY WEST (Berkley). Once again we’re in Florida, but this time it’s 1935 and one of the worst hurricanes of all time barrels toward the Florida Keys. Three women’s lives will be changed forever.
For the tourists traveling on Henry Flagler’s legendary Overseas Railroad, Labor Day weekend is an opportunity to forget the economic depression gripping the nation. But one person’s paradise can be another’s prison, and Key West-native Helen Berner yearns to escape.
After the Cuban Revolution of 1933 leaves Mirta Perez’s family in a precarious position, she agrees to an arranged marriage with a notorious American. Following her wedding in Havana, Mirta arrives in the Keys on her honeymoon. While she can’t deny the growing attraction to her new husband, his illicit business interests may threaten not only her relationship, but her life.
Elizabeth Preston’s trip to Key West is a chance to save her once-wealthy family from their troubles after the Wall Street crash. Her quest takes her to the camps occupied by veterans of the Great War and pairs her with an unlikely ally on a treacherous hunt of his own.
Over the course of the holiday weekend, the women’s paths cross unexpectedly, and the danger swirling around them is matched only by the terrifying force of the deadly storm threatening the Keys.
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Chanel Cleeton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Next Year in Havana and When We Left Cuba. Originally from Florida, Chanel grew up on stories of her family’s exodus from Cuba following the events of the Cuban Revolution. Her passion for politics and history continued during her years spent studying in England where she earned a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Richmond, The American International University in London and a master’s degree in Global Politics from the London School of Economics & Political Science. Chanel also received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. She loves to travel and has lived in the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
Thanks to Berkley Publishing we have one digital copy to giveaway. Just tell us what you love about summer. We’ll announce a winner soon. Good luck.
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The summer is my favorite time of year. I love the warm weather and going to the lake or the beach. I live for the beach where I can go and lay in the sun and read my current book.
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I love the warmth on my face, the beaches, and the cool evening weather to sit outside with a glass of iced tea and a good book. 😊
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I love that we can now go fishing and I can sit outside and read.
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I love going camping at the lake. It’s so relaxing and I enjoy reading outside.
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I love the warmth, the sun, the long days. I always think of summer as vacation whether I’m home or away.
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I love the warm weather, time spent outside, going to the beach, RVing all over the place, visiting family and friends, picnics and BBQ’s.
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I love that the sun shines well into the evening hours.
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I love eating dinner outside!
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I love summer and everything about it I’m a true Leo who loves sunlight and heat I love camping and being outside
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I love summer and everything about it I’m a true Leo who loves sunlight and heat I love camping and being outside
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I love the warm weather and eating outdoors.
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The smell of the honeysuckle underneath my kitchen window
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I love right before and right after summer, before it’s too hot! Love sitting out by the pond to read.
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I love being outdoors with my family, going on a hike or picnic.
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I just love everything about summer!
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I love the warm and sunny weather. I also like the longer days.
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I love fresh produce and being outside!!! And if it’s possible, a trip to the sea shore!!
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Increased hours of sunlight and the farmers markets.
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nature walks in the cool woods,a dip in the clear blue ocean, the fresh farmer produce at the outdoor market
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I enjoy the blue skies, the beautiful trees and flowers, the birds that sing.
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I love the warmer and longer days of summer.
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Longer days warm weather flowers budding and birds chirping. The grass is green.
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Hot days in the pool!
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Longer days and warmer weather.
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I love the beautiful flowers and spending evenings reading outside. Thanks for the giveaway chance. Stay safe and healthy.
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I love the beach and summer break. Thanks for the chance!
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I love my veggie garden, bonfires with friends, and spending time floating in my pool while reading a good book.
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I love sitting outside in my comfy reading chair and listening to my wind chimes while reading.
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Jersey tomatoes and corn
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I love having more time with my grandchildren. When school is out, they have more free time.
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Love the pool and long days. Doesn’t seem so lonely when the sun is shining!
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I love the sunshine, the long days and going to the lake in the summer. It brings back memories from my childhood.
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Usually, it’s all the poolside reading BUT so far swim season hasn’t officially opened for us YET 😦 but I’m still reading outside when I can!
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Swimming in the ocean on a quiet beach & realizing how small you are (& your problems) while enjoying the wonder of nature.
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Would love this book, I do not really like Summer though ☀️🙋🏻♀️✅🍀🤞
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