The Seaside Sisters is my second novel by Pamela Kelley after enjoying The Bookshop by the Bay. Hannah is a best-selling romance author based in Brooklyn, New York who has hit a case of writer’s block. After losing her mother to cancer, she decided to take a break and go to her hometown of Chatham, Massachusetts on Cape Cod where she would stay with her Aunt Maddie. Her sister, Sara, still lives in Chatham as she dreams of returning to the work world after being a stay-at-home mom with her four children. As for Aunt Maddie, she is separated from her husband and wondering if that’s the right choice for her. While Hannah is the main character of the story, the writing attempts to balance the stories of the three women along with some storylines for the other side characters.

There is a lot of emotion in the story as each character tries to get through their own journey along with grieving the loss of Sara and Hannah’s mom (Maddie’s sister). While there is some focus on the characters, a lot also goes into the setting. The writing goes into a lot of detail to describe the setting. It is easy to picture the environment, from the weather to the shops. For me, I feel it was overkill with the amount of setting descriptions that were included as I could still picture everything even if there was a little less. I think I would have preferred, instead, more words dedicated to the characters and their development. Despite there being a few core characters to track, I feel that there is still a lot that I don’t know about them. Overall, this was not quite as good as Bookshop, but it was still a nice cozy read.

**I give a special thank you to Netgalley and the publisher, St. Martin’s Griffin, for the opportunity to read this entertaining novel. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.**

This will make a lovely story to read this summer. The plot moves at an easy and soothing pace. It tells the story of wonderful characters in the small seaside town of Chatham who are all going through different life experiences. It has some very sweet and poignant moments as they each discover what it is that makes their life better. There is romance and laughter that readers will enjoy. The story is told from different characters points of view which makes it interesting and page turning.

Seaside sisters is a sweet womens fiction beach read that explores family, friendships and at moments grief. There a sweet romance brewing there and the chance to for family to connect again after a mother has passed away. I cheered for the sister who took her marriage by the reigns and said no i will not be your doormat. Her husband i think really took the vacation to heart when he realized just how much he expected of his darling wife and how much he took for granted. I am glad the sisters connected and now live closer to each other and that the bookish elements of being an author will flourish.

This is a wonderful quick read about the power of family and good friends. Hannah is an author and the stress of her mother’s recent death and the even more recent end of a two year relationship has gotten her behind on writing her next book and that is also adding to her stress. After the stress lands her in the ER, her sister Sara suggests that she leave the city and go home to Cape Cod for the summer, so she decides to stay with her aunt in her beachfront home to see if that helps her get back to writing. There is a subplot about Sara looking for a job now that her four sons are school age that is also well written.

The Seaside Sisters is a story of reconnecting to oneself and to others that are close to them. The main characters are adult sisters, Hannah and Sara along with their aunt. Hannah spends the summer at Chatham, Cape Cod where all three are near each other.

By Pamela M. Kelley, The Seaside Sisters is a women’s fiction book with the focus on the characters, their goals and the changes that have taken place over the years. An interesting read where the reader can identify with at least one of the women and where they are in life.

I listened to this book via audio and really enjoyed it. I thought the audio was done really well, and I really loved the sister aspect of it.

The main characters were enjoyable, and the unenjoyable characters were still enjoyable. Overall, the storyline in the plot I thought was written well. And I would absolutely recommend this book if you like women’s fiction, romance, and a little bit of drama.

The Seaside Sisters by Pamela Kelley Narrated by Stephanie Németh-Parker
This cozy read focused on the family unit and the struggles families face in life: the loss of a parent, struggle in a marriage, a new relationship, and relocation.

Pamela Kelley does a great job conveying the emotions of the characters as they faced the challenges life threw at them. The characters were well demand likable.

Overall, an easy, clean book. I give it 3.5 stars.
Thank you @netgalley for this ARC #NetGalley This is my honest review. I was not paid to give this review.

The Seaside Sisters
By: Pamela M. Kelley
St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin

In The Seaside Sisters, Kelley took me to New York skylines before sweeping me away to the shores of Chatham, Cape Cod. I never looked back until I finished this refreshing, summery novel. Main character sisters are the single Hannah, a New York based author, and Sara, a wife, boy mom, and former librarian living in Cape Cod. Both are dealing with the grief of their mother's death. Hannah returns to Chatham to work on her second book for a summer.

I love a book that transports me to a beautiful setting, as well as those featuring sisters since I love mine so much.
The book flows beautifully with summertime events involving careers, family, and friendships. The tenderness and ebb and flow of marriage, as well as the excitement and anticipation of new romances are both featured in the love stories within the plot. Make room for this book in your summer bag for patio, oceanside, or book nook reading!

I received a gifted advance reader's copy from St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin through Net Galley. My review is my own.

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Seaside Sisters is an easy summer read. Hannah, struggling with writer’s block, is the main focus but her sister and aunt also feature. It was fun peeking inside the work of a literary agent through Aunt Maddie. Kelley created a warm small-town feel in the circle of family and friends. I’ve never been to Cape Cod, so I enjoyed reading about actual places like restaurants and a theatre. I didn’t realize there were great whites as well as whales and seals on watch tours. Overall a sweet, light summer read.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

This was a nice summery read. It’s a nice easy to read book with really nice characters. The main characters all have some life issues to deal with. It’s a sweet romance and I really enjoyed it.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the early copy

Nice story. Enjoyed learning about Chatham, MA area.. Characters were fully developed and relatable. All in all, a nice summery read.

The Seaside Sisters was an entertaining read, I found it a little slow at times but I did really enjoy the book. The loss of a parent does take a huge part of your heart, and it takes some many years to ever recover from that loss. I would have enjoyed a little more heat from Hannah and Spenser, not full out sex scenes but for me their connection what hard to make since they rarely even shared a kiss. I would recommend this book to others.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, and I am leaving my review voluntarily.

The Seaside Sisters revolves around Hannah, a debut author who is working on her second book. Hannah currently lives in Brooklyn, NY but is from Chatham in the Cape Cod area. Her mother recently died and she is struggling with the grief. Hannah is given the chance to stay with her Aunt Maddie back in Chatham for the summer at the seaside. This will allow Hannah time to relax and focus on her writing and spend time with her family. Hannah's sister Sara also lives in Chatham. She is a mom to four boys and is struggling with finding herself again. She was a librarian before her children were born and she longs to get back to work.

Hannah reconnects with Spencer, a man she went to high school with who is now a lawyer. Hannah shadows him at work for a few weeks as she is writing about a lawyer in her newest book. She makes friends with Spencer and his coworkers. Sara gets a job at the local bookstore which upsets her husband because he believes that she will begin slacking on her motherly duties. Aunt Mattie reveals that she is actually separated from her husband. He has moved permanently to their NYC apartment but they decide that they want to try to work things out.

This is a long-ish book (a little over 300 pages) and a lot of things happen without much really happening (if that makes sense). I'm not sure why it's called "The Seaside Sisters". Most of the story focuses on Hannah, not Sara. It would have been more appropriately titled "The Seaside Summer". There is no real plot here to me, just a bunch of side stories. I feel like there are almost too many characters for this novel to work. It was a feel good book, nothing truly bad happens (other than her mother's death- but they discuss positive ways to grieve) and everyone gets a Happily Ever After, but it's just a lot going on with nothing really happening. It wasn't a bad book, just not anything to write home about. I finished the book yesterday, and I've already forgotten details. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

I love Pamel M. Kelly's books so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are perfect for any season. Beach reads, winter reads, fall reads, etc.

Thank you SMP Romance for my #gifted ARC and thank you Macmillan Audio for my #gifted ALC of The Seaside Sisters! #MacAudio2024

Title: The Seaside Sisters
Author: Pamela Kelley
Narrator: Stephanie Németh-Parker
Pub Date: June 4, 2024

The Seaside Sisters was my first book by Pamela Kelley and I enjoyed this charming book with its beach vibes. I love books that talk about other books and enjoyed how Hannah was a bestselling author in this book. On top of that, this book took place in Chatham, and I was able to spend time in Chatham last summer on a girls trip and visit many of the places mentioned in this book. It was so fun to hear mention of the Chatham Bars Inn and the Impudent Oyster. Overall, I found this to be a sweet read with a touch a romance. This would be perfect for the beach this summer. Add this one to your summer reading list!

🎧I really enjoyed my time listening to Stephanie Németh-Parker narrate this audiobook! I felt like she was perfectly cast for this audiobook and did a great job bring the characters to life. I felt like the story flowed so well with Németh-Parker narrating and I would highly recommend listening to the audiobook if that option is available to you!

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The summer of sisters Sara and Hannah and their Aunt Maggie is full of questions for each of them. Will Maggie and Ritchie reconcile? Will Hannah finish her book? Where does Spencer fit for her? Is Sara’s part time job too much competition for her family?
The premise is good but the story moves along very slowly. I found myself bored and wanting to jump chapters.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The story is a great mix of romance and women's fiction. I loved how Hannah and Sara were both finding a new path and were able to strengthen their relationship. The story is set in the same place as another book from this author, but is completely stand alone. I enjoyed the story showing the state of relationships in different stages and not just the start of a new romance. The story is a great summer read. It moves quickly and is a great escape. I received an advance copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I enjoy books about family and especially sisters. With the title being The Seaside Sisters I was excited to dive into the story.
Hannah is an author experiencing a lot of things in her life. The death of her mother, panic attacks along with writer’s block she leaves her apartment in Brooklyn and goes to spend the summer with her aunt in Chatham. She has a sister Sara who lives in Chatham, and they are looking forward to spending time together.
This interaction between the sisters was what I was most looking forward to reading but for me it fell a bit flat. I wanted to have more of a connection with them.
Thank you NetGalley, Pamela M. Kelley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of The Seaside Sisters. This is my personal review.

Hannah is an author who is struggling writing her second book after her mother's death. She lives in Brooklyn but decides to visit her Aunt Maddie in Chatham (on Cape Cod) for the summer to try to break her writer's block.

While there, she slips into a comfortable routine writing in a local coffee shop and making friends with the barista. The coffee shop is attached to a bookstore (this story line is a bit of a continuation from The Bookshop by the Bay) where Hannah's sister, Sara, ends up getting a part-time job.

The description and setting of Chatham is pretty spot-on. I felt like I was there on the beach throughout the story. Hannah, Sara and Maddie are having relationship issues which, honestly, were a bit predictable but the stories were good.

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The Seaside Sisters
By: Pamela M. Kelley
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Pub Date: 6/04/24
What a great beach read for summer! Hannah is a bestselling author who has been through it in the last few months. Her Mom passed, her cat died and she broke up with her boyfriend of two years. Dealing with writer's block she’s craving a change of scenery from her home in Brooklyn. Her sister talks her into returning to her hometown Chatham, Cape Cod. Her sister and nephews are there as well as her Aunt Maddie. She sinks herself back in to live there. She joins a local writers group. Starts a new book that she had been struggling with in the city but it seems to flow better in Chatham. In an effort to get the new book right she shadows Spencer, a local boy who became a lawyer and was a year of her in high school. She still intends to return to the city at the end of summer but her friendship with Spenser has grown and she starts to question that decision. Will their friendship develop into more?
Thanks to Macmillan, NetGalley and Pamela M Kelley! Happy reading!