DISCUSSION
QUESTIONS

  1. Beach Haven is not only the book’s title but also the name of Opal’s beach house. What haven do Lincoln and Opal find during the course of the story?
  2. Hurricane Lacy wreaks havoc on the town of Sunset Cove. What role does the storm and the rebuilding in the aftermath play in the plot?
  3. Opal uses her quirkiness and eccentricity as a shield from what? In what ways can you relate to this?
  4. The Carolina Coast series is centered around the loyal friendships among the Sand Queens and, to a lesser extent, the Knitting Club. Compare and contrast these two groups. Do you have a close group of friends such as this?
  5. The author enjoys infusing comic relief into her stories. Does any particular scene from this book come to mind?
  6. Brokenness is a common theme throughout Beach Haven: Lincoln’s injury, which left him unable to fulfill his duties as a soldier; Opal’s occupation of repairing and repurposing damaged furniture; the destruction and rebuilding of Opal’s store. How do these fit together to form a new purpose for Lincoln’s and Opal’s lives?
  7. Opal openly presents Lincoln with seashells and prayers (“wishes”) on his behalf. In contrast, she presents her faith to him in more subtle ways. How can using subtlety sometimes have a bigger impact on someone than being more obvious?
  8. At first glance, Lincoln is an ornery man with a harsh exterior. What are some instances that come to mind where he lets that slip away enough to reveal the tenderness and vulnerability hidden behind it?
  9. Even though Lincoln’s leg injury and his relationship with his father are both repaired, how did they change him? How does he finally come to appreciate these new changes to his life?
  10. The next book in the series is Driftwood Dreams. It centers around Josie and August. From what you’ve learned about them in Beach Haven, where do you see their story heading? What do you look forward to discovering in the next book?