Coming in June 2012 from St Martin's Press

MONARCH BEACH is the heartwarming story of a young San Francisco heiress who must chart a new road to happiness once her perfect world is turned upside down, when she discovers her French chef husband is cheating on her.

Early Praise

“With honesty and heart, glamour and grit, Anita Hughes tells the inspiring story of an unusual woman discovering life on her own terms and finally spreading her wings. Loved it.”
— Melissa Senate, author of The Love Goddess’ Cooking School

"Absolutely riveting and brimming with emotion. Monarch Beach charmed me from the very first page." — Jane Porter, author of She's Gone Country

"An utterly delightful debut about one woman's journey of self-discovery. With a flair for fun, fashion and passion, Anita Hughes delivers a captivating story and characters that sparkle with life. Monarch Beach is an inspiring beach read." — Ellen Meister, author of The Other Life

"Chick Lit takes a walk on the privileged side in Anita Hughes' debut novel, Monarch Beach, about an heiress who loses one fairy tale, only to discover that - with the right attitude! - life is one big adventure. Easy-breezy fun." — Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of The Thin Pink Line and Little Women and Me

“This betrayed but very attractive heroine is one to root for: We cheer her on and savor every bit of her sexy, soul-searching summer by the sea. She's the type of gutsy woman who will inspire readers to say, ‘You go, girl!’” — Susan Schneider, author of The Wedding Writer

"A novel that cries out to be read by the surf with a cocktail and a cabana boy...Anita Hughes is an author of women's literary fiction who delivers sex on the beach without insulting the reader's intelligence." — Thelma Adams, author of Playdate