I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I liked this book and appreciated the relationships among the various female characters, but I didn’t love it.

Ava Flynn is a 54-year-old high powered attorney, living in New York and finds herself without a job and she is unsure what her future holds. However, she may have found some direction when she learns that one of her wealthy clients left her a home on Nantucket that she wants to turn into a bed and breakfast with her two best girlfriends. We are also introduced to Ava’s estranged daughter, Charlotte. Charlotte recently gave birth to a baby and not all things are well with her and her husband and she finds herself moving in with her mom while facing a potential divorce from her husband.

Despite the closeness Ava has with her two best girlfriends, her one friend Mila has been hiding a cancer diagnosis and treatment from her friends. Of course, once the friends become aware, they jump in to help Mila in any way they can but on her terms.

Overall, it was a fast, fun read that dealt with the messiness of life and relationships. At the end of the novel, the author leaves the reader with several cliff hangers that would require you to read the next book to figure out what happens. Rather than a slow build, it felt like it was rushed to just quickly set the stage for what is going to happen next. For me, I think what comes next will probably remain unanswered since I probably won’t continue the series.

I received a copy of this book from #Netgalley for my honest opinion.
At first I was confused when I was a few chapters in, because the story line was almost the same as another book I had finished (while sidelined with a horrible cold), that I had also gotten from Netgalley but with a different title and author name. I thought there may have been some plagiarism happening, but after doing some research I came to the realization that the first book was written by the same author.
That said, I think the author or publisher should make sure to note somewhere that she had changed the story line, and characters, from the first book to the second. Goodreads should be taken care of also.
Now on to my review of this book…
Ah, the changes a person goes through in their life. This story shows that no matter our situations in Life, there are always ways to make Life a little bit better. But, most importantly, it’s the people we encounter in our lives that help us get to a better, more fulfilling position. Even though there were a lot of characters (Willow’s my favorite!), their parts in the story all eventually meld together and work out in the end. There will be parts where you might think “Umm, what the what?”, but these parts do get worked through. And, there will be more books in this series according to the author.

The Nantucket Beachfront Inn is the first book in a new series written by Ainsley Keaton set in 'Sconset Beach area of Nantucket. There are so many characters and each one seems to have their own issues to work through (like real life!) I felt connected to the three main characters out on this new journey to fix up this house and turn it into a bed and breakfast...initially I think, because I am also in my 50's. There was so much more to these women and I came to really connect on different levels. I also liked the triplets though there were not always easy to get along with.

The book has many plot lines going at the same time and it is a little hard to keep track of everything in a way that does not feel rushed or shoved in. I am still interested in reading the next book to see if maybe the pace and timing settles down a bit. Terrific themes like redemption follow the unravelling of multiple secrets.. and I think the series has promise.


Thank you to NetGalley for this digital advance review copy of The Nantucket Beachfront Inn by Ainsley Keaton for me to read and enjoy. My opinions are my own and my review is voluntary.

** spoiler alert ** This book had so much potential. I understand to create a series you have to introduce most of the main characters. However she created too many plot points and tried to resolve too many of them in too short of a book. Siobhan's illness, the attraction to Deacon and then, literally throw in the Jackson/Willow pregnancy on the last page? Too much and not enough at the same time. Introduce the supporting characters but leave the storylines ongoing. If Siobhan had still been in the hospital; Hallie learning to heal inside and out was still being detailed and the attraction to the chef has a little more oomph; Ava and Deacon's attraction (anyone else realize the romantic leads are the names of a celebrity's children?) was left in play...

I wanted to like this book so much. I'd read the next one in the series just to see if she smooths out the storytelling, but if not, I'll stop with that one.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

I am confused - NetGalley states the author's name is Ainsley Keaton; however, Goodreads lists it as Ainsling Delaney. I know it's the same book as the description for the book is the same.

This book conflicts me. On one hand - finally - a book written about women in their 50's going through life changes that is not completely depressing. Women with real life issues that are trying to move about their lives, some starting over, some needing a change.

However, there were some parts that were.... odd. The parts with Willow seemed to make this story less believable. However, if you believe in the healing, then I guess it works.

I wish the town of Nantucket had been described more - that is one reason I chose this book - wanting to read more about a place I want to visit. At the end of the book, the author said this would be part of a 7 part series. I might read book 2 to see if the story improves.

This is the first of a series, so if you read this and get attached to the characters and want to see where they will go, it would be fun to follow them

There are several characters, all with a lot going on in their lives. I think all the introductions to all the characters was a little overwhelming. As you get to know them, it will be easier to follow the story lines. There were enough unanswered questions for the next several books.

I like the premise of the book...I think we have all had job where you wanted to tell a client they were a jerk yet fear losing your Job. Ava Flynn has had enough defending billionaires cheating on their taxes, and lets John Wilson know he should pay his fair share and loses her job as expected. There had been one client whose accountant had screwed up, and in addition to the $20M he truly owed, they wanted an additional $7M. In his will he let her a home on Nantucket valued at $7M...with the clause that she can't sell for 5 years, So she decides to move there. and turn it into a B & B. The story explores the rich relationship of life long friends and the family dynamics of the widowed Ava Flynn, mother of triplets that couldn't be more different from each other.

This is the first book by this author that I have read and found it light, entertaining and more of a beach read. Three women in their 50's are living in NYC and at the top of their game, but feeling disconnected with life outside work. This story is about Ava, a high-powered attorney, who just got let go from her job. Luckily for her, a previous client has passed and left her a house on the beach in Nantucket. Ava moves to Nantucket with her two best friends, Hallie and Quinn. When the inheritance for Ava comes out of the blue, all three are happy to go help Ava fulfill a dream to make this inherited house on beautiful Nantucket an upscale Bed & Breakfast. The drama with Charlotte and her husband felt thrown in there, without enough story to make me feel one way or another about either of them. Ava, Luna and Mila's lives aren't the only ones going through changes and we meet Ava's daughters Charlotte and Samantha who are both well some times very frustrating and then her fairly level headed son Jackson, I find the way Ava interacts with them especially the girls she didn't give herself enough credit that she could handle them and as much as her daughters appeared to not want their Mum around they are very lucky she is. I really wanted to like this book and parts of it I did. I like books about mature women, their friendships, how they overcome adversity, and how women support each other. This book has it all, love, loss, unbreakable friendships, learning to let others in, secrets revealed, new chapters in life, a touch of magic, plenty of laughs along with frustrations and lows

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an ARC

A decent beach read. I actually liked Willow the healer whereas most reviewers didn’t. What I had a hard time with was the rather unrealistic way Ava jumped into extensive, expensive renovations for an endeavor she really didn’t have any experience with. That said, I would still probably read the next installment as I find beach reads enjoyable.

The Nantucket Beachfront Inn, by Ainsley Keaton
This book follows three friends, their “second act” after leaving, for the right reasons, their first careers. Ava, a high paid and powered attorney, finally rebels from her tax haven seeking millionaire clients. As luck would have it, just when she has realized she has no way to support her lifestyle, and old client dies and leaves her his Nantucket beachfront home, all set up to be a B & B. Her best friends, Quinn and Hallie, decide to come along to the beach…at first as support, but ultimately to reestablish themselves as well.
Ava has problems with her children, one of which is not speaking to her at all. The usual beach shenanigans prevail, including a little bit of witchcraft and lots of fun in the sun. This is the first book in what will be a series, and stands out as a great beach read. Beyond that, there are just too many lucky coincidences, but it’s fun and that’s good, too.

Ava has had a serious set-back in life. Her husband left her and stole all her money. She lives in New York and is a high-powered attorney. She's stressed and unhappy and she takes it out on a scuzzy client. Said client is rich and powerful, which leads to Ava losing her job. At her age, it is tough finding a job that pays the same as her previous job. Then good luck shines on her in the form of an inheritance. An previous client has left her a large, Victorian home on Sconset Beach in Nantucket. With her tail between her legs, she approaches her estranged mother and asks her to invest in a Bed and Breakfast. Her friends come with her as she repairs relationships with her mother, a daughter, and builds a new life.

This was an engaging story. There are lots of stories going on at the same time. The author is setting the path for additional stories. So sometimes I wished there was more information, which will probably come in a subsequent book. The writing style is easy to read. The characters are varied, from the staid workaholic to a free-to-be-me witch. The only thing I didn't like was some of the language and how easy some of the characters fell into bed.

Did not finish. I think the best response to the plot as I read was, "I'm sorry, what???" Story was all over the place and not at all cohesive. Again, did not finish after reading a good 30% of the book.

Ava is a mature woman who worked in a law firm, has been widowed with triplet children, two girls and a boy. She was remarried, but her husband left her along with a million dollars of her money. Now starting over, she has a lot of turmoil and unresolved issues with her kids and her job. This is a 7 book series and this book is a fast paced ride. Looking forward to reading more about the characters and their drama.

This is a good, relaxing read. There were some parts that I found confusing and a little off putting. The three "best" friends kept secrets from one another. That didn't seem real to me. The Wicca element was interesting, but not overdone. It was informative, but not overly insistent on your believing in it. There are more books to follow, probably featuring one of the other characters.

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC for an honest review.

I received this book as an ARC and this is my review. I loved this book! The story is loaded with drama and crazy situations with three friends who will do most anything for each other. The author plans future books to continue the journey. I totally recommend this story to readers who enjoy reading about lasting friendships with never-ending obstacles and constantly evolving outcomes.

I really enjoyed this book. The dynamic between the main characters was great and it was really a feel good book. It is part of a series, but I had no problem reading this as a stand alone.

This book is a breath of fresh air and full of redemption. Ava and her friends have had some hard knocks, but their bonds of friendship are strong and they are there for each other. The book resolves some of their issues, yet leaves enough open that I am really looking forward to the 2nd book in this series!

Ava Flynn is a high-powered New York attorney that is without a job and is broken-hearted by a husband that left her. A wealthy benefactor wills her a large house in Nantucket. She heads to the island with her two best friends. Ava gets busy fixing up the beach house so she can operate a bed and breakfast. She and her contractor are attracted to each other but he is almost 20 years younger than her. Ava's estranged daughter lives on Nantucket. They reconnect on the island at a time she really needs her mother. This is a very good book that I highly recommend.

High powered attorney Ava finds herself out of job. As she considers her future she learns she has inherited a Nantucket beach house. Along with her friends Hallie and Quinn they travel to the house to check out the inheritance. Ava decided to turn the house into a high end destination B&B. She hires the handsome Deacon to renovate the house. Attempting to mend the marriage of her daughter Charlotte and husband Matthew, she makes Matthew the chef, giving him the option to plan menus and use farm to table produce. Throw in handsome actor son Matthew and the beautiful witch Willow, and her friend’s cancer Ava is always busy.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the ARC. This review is my honest opinion

What a charming start to a beachfront lifestyle series! I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know each character, and experiencing the story through their personal perspectives.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I can’t wait for the next one to come out so I am able to devour it as well!