How a Morning Walk Turned into a Lifelong Sisterhood—and Inspired a Novel

One of my favorite things about releasing a new book is writing fun essays to go along with it! My friends at BookTrib published my essay about the walks I used to take with my mom friends and how they inspired my novel Beach House Rules—and another generation of best friends! If you want to listen, check it out up top. If you want to read, click here!

Beach House Rules is a Bestseller!

Beach House Rules hit all sorts of bestseller lists last week—and it is all because of YOU! Thank you for all the support. Without each of you, none of this would be possible!

Beach House Rules is a USA TODAY Bestseller, Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller and a Southern Indie Bestseller!

People Magazine Calls Beach House Rules a “Most Anticipated Read of the Summer”!!

BEACH HOUSE RULES is one of People ’s Most Anticipated Summer Books! AH! I am so, so, so excited.

“When Charlotte’s husband is jailed for fraud, she and her daughter, Iris, are shunned by their town. An invitation from the enigmatic Alice to stay at her infamous “mommune” offers a chance at redemption.” — Lisa Greissinger

Need a signed copy? Beaufort Linen Company has you covered! I’m home for a couple days and am happy to personalize a copy!

I will be heading back out on tour for the final stops and I hope to see you along the way!

Final Tour Stops

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Delaware, I’m Heading Your Way!

Come see me next week as I head off on my next round of tour dates! We have had the BEST time so far!

June 16, 2025 | Plymouth, MA | 12:30 – 2:00 PM

The Plymouth Library
132 South St.
Plymouth, MA 02360
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June 16, 2025 | Westerly, RI | 7:00 – 8:30 PM

United Theatre
5 Canal St
Westerly, RI 02891
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June 17, 2025 | Manasquan, NJ | 7:00 – 8:00 PM

FRIENDS & FICTION LIVE with Kristin Harmel Launch Party for The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau
Algonquin Theater
60 Abe Vorhees Drive
Manasquan, NJ 08736
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June 18, 2025 | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM SOLD OUT

Luncheon with Kristin Harmel
Rehoboth Beach Country Club
221 West Side Drive Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
SOLD OUT

xoxo Kristy