This is a book that once I picked up, it totally consumed me. I ended up reading it in one evening as I was so absorbed by what was in front of me and I had to see how everything was going to end… A solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

One of the best beach reads of the summer! You will love this story and all the characters. I can’t wait to read the next one. Family’s, a Nantucket inn, romance and the beach! A must read!,

I didn't love this book but I didn't hate it, either. I appreciated the more mature character as the lead in this, however I felt the character's voice didn't correspond with her age. Looking past the fantastic coincidence of the whole premise of the story. I felt this story was simply lacking in reality. Too many scenarios seemed improbable. If you are looking for a quick one and done story while on vacation, this would fit the bill - if you suspend your disbelief regarding timing, coincidences, and age-appropriate voices.

I keep thinking that Matthew and Grayson deserves better than selfish, immature, self-centered Charlotte and Samantha, but hey, that’s just me.
I liked the other part of the story, the friendship between Ava, Luna and Mila, the hardships they face and how they fight and work and support each other.

I love everything Nantucket related so I was drawn to this. I really enjoyed the characters. All of the different elements, the renovation of the house, the friend's health crisis, getting closer to her children, all make for a great read.

I'm not really sure how I feel about this book. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't great so I rated it a three star read. I had no problem staying with it and at some points I enjoyed it. It was nice to find another book that had the main character as an over 50 woman. Much more relatable for me then reading about thirty-something year olds. Thank you for that!
The biggest issue I had was the amount of time passing. Each chapter, for the most part, switch to a different character and some times there is a movement of time. Sometimes weeks would pass between chapters, sometimes it was just hours. Sometimes there are plans to do something in one chapter and then the next chapter that something has been done but the reader is not aware of how much time has past since. It would have helped if each chapter had a time listed with the character name (of which there were many to keep straight).
Also related to time was unrealistic timing... like a contractor coming look at a possible job one day and starting that job the very next day. Or the need for a new commercial kitchen equipment and then it seems to be there within days. Or going clothes shopping in Boston, a three hour trip each way, and being able to get back in time for a wedding reception that is at 7:00pm. It was just all so hard to believe.
There was lots of places that the scene was very descriptive and yet other places there was no details at all. And it seemed that the author was afraid that the reader would forget specific insignificant details because of these were provided a few times through the chapters. It is almost as if the book has not gone through its final edit where this kind of thing is caught and fixed.
Within the main story there are plenty of sub-plots included. There were so many that it felt like this was a compilation of short stories intertwined together to make one bigger book.
The final chapter was a surprise because it was written different then most. There wasn't really a happy ever after ending. The finished up plots were kind of underwhelming. And then there were additional circumstances added at the final paragraphs of which you will have to read the next book to see what happens next. I believe it was a cliff-hanger but it really didn't entice me to want to read the next book.
It is a quick and clean read for those that are looking for a story to read while on vacation or enjoying a sunny day in your backyard.
I wish the author success and congrats on what I believe is your first book! I wish I was able to give it more stars then I did.

Thanks to the publisher, BooksGoSocial, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

There is something for everyone in this book. Life is different for everyone, and I saw that in this book. The people make mistakes, and sometimes it takes almost losing someone to make you realize what you hadn't seen before. Sometimes you meet someone and just feel like you know them somehow, maybe it is the connection of the soul, then there is the parent/children relationship.
It isn't often I think, this person is like me, but there were some in this book, I could so relate to. If you are looking for a book that you might connect to, I would suggest this. It is family, friends, the different life experience they each have, and I can see so many finding a connection with someone in this story. Best of all, as I write this review is the differences blend together so well and that is one of the things I will take away from reading this book.
I received an ARC from BooksGoSocial through NetGalley.

Loved loved loved this book. I love everything Nantucket related and this is perfect. I could read this one again and again. Superb writing and plot line.

I was drawn to the book by it's beautiful cover but I found that I fell in love with the characters. Such a great summer read and an awesome beach read!

loved, loved loved this boo. It touches on so many things there should be something that interests everyone. It is so nice to read a book about mature women who are successful. While Ava had a bit of a stumble her good deeds towards others repaid her nicely. The conversion of the house, the healing of a friend's cancer, getting reacquainted with her children, finding love again - perhaps - all make for a fun book. You might say it is a bit magikal, but so much worth the time to read. I can hardly wait for the next book in this series.