Sweet story of two sisters and their aunt, set in Chatham, Cape Cod. Hannah returns home hoping that a change of scenery will help her writer’s block. She stays with her aunt and discovers that she and her husband have temporarily separated. Her sister Sara is super mom and now takes on a part time job. Plus Hannah is reconnecting with old friends and making new.
Very slow burn in the romance department, seemed to ramble on and very predictable in my opinion. I did listen to the audiobook book and the narrator was good, which did keep the story interesting. Thank you NetGalley for this eARC. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story. #NetGalley. #TheSeasideSisters

Hannah, a newly minted best selling rom-com author living in Brooklyn for the past 10 years, heads home to Cape Cod to try and take care of her health, get over her writers block, re-connect with her sister, and visit her Aunt Maddie.

Sara, with all of her kids now in school, is looking forward to getting a part-time job rather than continuing to be a stay at home mom. Her husband isn't very supportive.

Maddie, working in the publishing world, has separated from her husband of many years. Neither she nor he really know why they separated, but he's living in their Manhattan apartment, while she lives in Chatham Cape Cod.

All three of these scenarios could warrant their own book, so the stories were kind of all over the place. Hannah meeting two different men and dating both. Sara finding a job and also finding a bit of dissatisfaction in her husband's attitude to her job. Maddie, not really knowing what she's missing, but she knows there is something not right.

All of the tendrils come together in the end, and the book was satisfying. A very good beach read and also a book that you can put down and come back to time and time again until it's finished. It's not riveting, but it's not boring either. It's kind of real life in a nutshell.

This is a new author to me and I almost gave up on this one a third of the way through because I felt it was a bit slow for me, but I’m really glad I hung in there. It’s actually a nice light feel good story with a wonderful happy ending. So many good characters. I really liked Hannah and her sister Sara. I was very proud of both of them for a number of reasons. I liked so many of the other characters too though especially Spencer, Natalie and Maddie. I ended up liking this story very much and could relate to many of the characters. I would definitely read more from this author.

This was my first Pamela M Kelley book. I got it because it was about books, librarians and, of course, romance. It was a winner! I loved it! I love the relationships between the sisters and their aunt. I also really enjoyed the neighbors, especially Spencer.
Cape Cod seems to be a magical place. After reading this one, I will read more books by Ms Kelley. If you are a fan, or new like me, I believe you will enjoy reading “The Seaside sisters”.

A sweet romantic novel. Several characters with issues. Interesting to read about their decisions and growth. Nicely wrapped up with happy endings for most. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Pamela M. Kelley always has some of the best and quick beachy reads. She did not fail with The Seaside Sisters.
Hannah hopes leaving Brooklyn and going home to Chatham, Cape Cod will help her write her next book.
The book is a winner in many ways….
On the beach
Grumpy/Sunshine trope
Family drama
Motherhood hardships.

It’s overall a wonderful read.

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Hannah and Sara have been struggling. Since the loss of their mother a year ago the two sisters have been doing their best but with Hannah in Brooklyn and Sara in Cape Cod the two have been too far apart to lean on each other. Hannah decides to spend the summer on the Cape, as a writer she can work anywhere and the two sisters will spend the summer reconnecting and getting their lives back on track.
This is definitely a beachy/poolside/sit in the sun kinda book. Full of a picturesque seaside town, with all the fun shops, restaurants and local hangouts to accompany it, it definitely made me want to book a vacation there. A little romance, a lot of friendship and family make up the rest of this summery story. And it’s release date of June 4 means it’s available for the best parts of summer.
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Hannah, living in Brooklyn is a romcom debut author whose first book was a hit. Unfortunately, she is not feeling her second book and has had a panic attack regarding her writer’s block. She is also dealing with the recent death of her mother. Originally from Chatham, MA, her sister, Sara and Aunt Maddie still live there. They encourage her to come back to Chatham for the summer, hoping the change of scenery will help her writing.
This is a delightful, steady book. No big shocks but for Sara’s and Maddie’s marriages and their story lines. Hannah finds a good routine and is able to overcome her block. Her love interest was neither hot nor cold..but perhaps more as friendship that grows into more. Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for a complimentary arc. My review of this book with comfortable characters, beautiful sunsets and a deck overlooking the water is my opinion and just what I needed as a change from my normal thrillers.

While this book might be categorized as a "beach read" for its light and breezy nature, I found it lacked the depth I was looking for. The characters seemed underdeveloped, and I was left wanting more from the story of the sisters reuniting after their mother's passing and both at crossroads in their lives. Sara's marital struggles hinted at potential depth, but Hannah's narrative felt disconnected, and the sisterly bond didn't come through for me. Additionally, the lack of spark between Spencer and Hannah made it hard for me to cheer for their relationship. Unfortunately, this being my first encounter with the author's work, it might also be my last.

I love Hannah and Spencer’s story, at least that’s how I think of it. I believe I would love to visit and possibly live in Chatham. It seems like the perfect size town with lots of great shopping and places to hang out. I love the relationship between Hannah, Sara, and Aunt Maddie. What a good friend Lucy is – she wants what is best for Hannah. That’s true friendship. I enjoyed the story and these wonderful folks. I really didn’t want to leave them. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.

I liked the story. I felt the characters were just every day, non-descript people living their lives. It is a quick beach read. The sisters and their aunt are trying to process the death of Sara and Hannah’s mother and Maddie’s sister. A woman wo died too young from lung cancer.

I felt more invested in Sara than I did in the main character. I was happy that Hannah and Maddie gave sound advice that seem to work to get Tom out of his self-absorbed world and appreciate his wife and their life together.

This isn’t a re-read book for me. I did enjoy the story and it held my attention. I liked that there wasn’t a lot of details to track and I finished it rather quickly.

I was given an advanced readers’ copy via Netgalley and am not required to leave a positive review.
I would rate this a 3.4 out of 5.

Okay, I absolutely adored this book! It was a perfect summery light read. Bonus points for it taking place on Cape Cod! I love a book that takes place near home. There wasn’t anything to in-depth or complex about it and it was easy to just read. There were a few love interests, conflicts and solutions. It was a happy ending and I hope people who are into this type of book give it a read this summer!

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of The Seaside Sisters by Pamela Kelley
This is a lovely heartwarming story, and had a bit of a Debbie Macomber feel to it. It was such a great read
Hannah is the main character, she has gone home to Chatham for the summer, she is a writer and needs some inspiration to keep writing her book. She is staying with her aunt Maddie, her mom's sister as Hannah's mom recently passed away and she's not ready to stay in her mom's house.
I really liked the characters, they were all likeable and the setting was great. I loved how the author told the story, there was more than one thing going on at a time with different characters although not at all confusing. Everything felt so realistic. Characters were introduced in a timely way.
I would absolutely read more novels by this author, a really enjoyable read.

I loved this book about the sisters Hannah and Sara and their Aunt Maddy. All the characters in this story. Hannah is an author who is writing romance books. Her first one is a big seller but she is struggling with the second book. Sara suggests she come home Chatham for the summer. Ashe talks with her Aunt Maddie about her writer's block and about the panic attacks. Aunt Maddie tells her to come home and stay with her as long as she likes.Hannah goes home, after a few days her writing picks up. She and Sara spend time together, It is good to be home. Aunt Maddy is an agent and is spending a week in Manhattan. The neighbors (Joy & Ben) have a son Spencer, she knew him from high school. They start hanging out as friends. Read to continue her story. Sara is married to Tom (who is very much an all about me person) she is a stay at home Mom , with 4 boys all in school and she wants a part-time job. See how that works out. Maddie and Richard are spending some time away from each other. They have an apartment in Manhattan where he is staying and does Maddy when she is in the same city.? In the meantime Hannah has met some people and is loving being home. This is a GREAT READ!! Read this to see what happens.

Pamela Kelly returns following The BookShop By the Bay with her charming summer beach read, THE SEASIDE SISTERS.

Hannah, a bestselling author from Brooklyn, NY, is grappling with a profound loss and yearns for a transformative change in her life.

The story unfolds in the picturesque town of Chatham, Cape Cod, where Hannah's older sister, Sara, resides (married with four children) and her Aunt Maddie. This idyllic setting, where they both grew up, adds a nostalgic charm to the narrative.

The sisters are grieving the recent death of their mother. The three women are taking a break from the men in their lives.

Sara is a former librarian who loves literature and is considering working in a bookshop.

Hannah decides to visit Chatham for the summer and her aunt's oceanfront house to return to writing by the sea.

The two sisters get together and start over, meeting Spencer, an old acquaintance from high school, and other friends. A summer of change and new beginnings.

The women bond over wine, good food, coffee, books, the beach, and the meaning of home.

Another charming, lighthearted summer read of self-discovery, second chances, and light romance. Perfect for fans of Sherryl Woods, Viola Shipman, Joanne Demaio, Nancy Thayer, Susan Wiggs, Mariah Stewart, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Debbie Macomber.

I read the e-book and listened to the audiobook narrated by the talented Stephanie Németh-Parker for an engaging beach escape.

Thanks to #Macmillan Audio #StMartinsPress #StMartinsGriffin #NetGalley and #MacAudio2024 for a gifted ARC and ALC for review purposes for an honest opinion. #SMPInfluencers

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My Rating: 4 Stars
Pub Date: June 4, 2024
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Hanna is an author struggling to write her second book, so she decided to go home to Chatham, where her sister and aunt still live. Her sister, Sara is a wife and mother, of four boys who are now in school full-time, and wants to get a part-time job. Their Aunt, Maddie, invited Hanna to come for the summer and stay with her. She, too, is trying to figure out what she needs in her life now.
This is the summer of finding out who they are now, what they want and need, and moving on to who they are meant to become. Pamela M. Kelley, made me feel I was right there with them, discovering something's, about me too.
I received an ARC from St. Martin's Griffin through NetGalley.

Hannah is a best selling author but needs some fresh ideas for a new book so she leaves Brooklyn, NY for Chatham on Cape Cod. Her mom has recently passed so she’s dealing with that too. She meets a guy, several in fact and starts dating. It held my interest but was just ok in my eyes. A nice cozy story if you’re looking for that type of book. I did feel like I was in Cape Cod, especially during tourist season and I’ve never been but always wanted to. Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in advance. Due to be published June 2024.

A quick and light-hearted read. When Hannah moves back to her hometown, she is looking for something to inspire her writing. With the loss of their mother, Hannah and her older sister Sara find the support they have both needed during this time of transformation.

Great Summer Read. Beautiful beach cover matches the book’s vibe. Seaside Sisters is a story of two sisters and an aunt coming together to spend the Summer together after losing their mom and sister. Pam Kelley’s detailed description brings you right to the Cape, the sights, the restaurants, even the meals they eat. An added bonus was the cameos from The Bookshop by the Bay.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for an advanced copy. My opinions are my own.

Hannah is going through a rough time with the loss of her mother and the end of a two year relationship. In this cozy romance, she returns to her hometown to face her grief, connect with herself, and make progress on her 2nd book. What she discovers is that her hometown is her heart and soul; the heart and soul that goes into her writing. Her sister and aunt and friends all feed her heart and have been missing in her life. It takes an uptight lawyer who refuses to leave the cape for a career. He knows that his life and happiness are at home.