Wendy Wax

Wendy Wax is a successful American author, best known for her women's fiction novels, particularly the Ten Beach Road series. She was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, and grew up on St. Pete Beach, where her love for reading was cultivated. As a child, she enjoyed reading Nancy Drew and Anne of Green Gables, which sparked her interest in literature. After graduating from the University of South Florida, Wendy pursued a career in television, radio, and film before discovering her passion for writing.

Wendy's novels often focus on female characters and their self-discoveries, friendships, and the challenges they face in their lives. Her writing style is known for incorporating humor and honesty, making her novels light-hearted and engaging despite their sometimes heavy themes. Wendy's works have gained significant popularity, with several of her novels becoming USA Today bestsellers. Some of her most popular works include the Ten Beach Road series, While We Were Watching Downton Abbey, and Best Beach Ever.

Wendy's love for Florida is reflected in her writing, with many of her novels set in her home state. Her Ten Beach Road series, in particular, features some of her favorite Florida beaches as settings for her stories. Wendy's writing has received critical acclaim, with publications such as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution praising her for her "breezy wit and keen insight into family relations." Wendy is known for her engaging characters, relatable storylines, and her ability to weave humor and emotion into her works. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two sons.
Ten Beach Road Books
# Title Year
1 Ten Beach Road 2011
2 Ocean Beach 2012
3 Christmas at the Beach 2013
4 The House on Mermaid Point 2014
5 Sunshine Beach 2016
6 One Good Thing 2017
7 A Bella Flora Christmas 2017
8 Best Beach Ever 2018
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Key to My Heart 1999
2 7 Days and 7 Nights 2003
3 Leave It to Cleavage 2004
4 Hostile Makeover 2005
5 Single in Suburbia 2006
6 The Accidental Bestseller 2009
7 Magnolia Wednesdays 2010
8 While We Were Watching Downton Abbey 2013
9 A Week at the Lake 2015
10 My Ex-Best Friend's Wedding 2019
11 The Break-Up Book Club 2021
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Books (with Jim Thomas)
# Title Year
1 Tricks and Treats ) 2004
2 Lean, Green Smackdown Machine! 2004
3 Meet Leatherhead 2005
4 Super Slam Turtles! 2005