I was really looking forward to this book, and felt it fell a bit flat for me. I found myself getting bored and not wanting to pick it up as often. I enjoyed getting to know the characters, and liked their relationships with each other as we got to know them. But that is what the majority of the book was- getting to know them. The ending felt rushed, but I am a sucker for a happy ending!

The Seaside Sisters is a fun and enjoyable beach read by Pamela Kelley. The story is about 2 sisters, Hannah Brewster and her older married sister Sara Ellis. This book mainly centers around Hannah. She is an author who has already written one book but because of the recent passing of her mother and a recent breakup, she struggles with writing her 2nd book. After leaving the city of Brooklyn where she lives and returning to her hometown of Chatham to stay with her Aunt for the summer, her life begins to change. This was a nice story and I enjoyed getting to read about Chatham and all the local hangouts and their cuisine. What I really liked was the closeness between family, friends and neighbors with only just a subtle touch of romance involved. That was very refreshing as I’m not a big romance junky. I’d like to thank Kejana Ayala, Marketing Coordinator at St. Martin’s Publishing Group for the widget and invite to read and NetGalley for the arc. This was a quick and enjoyable summertime story and it’s a book I’d recommend to others. I’m going to give it a 4 star rating!

This was such a good read. Exactly what I needed at the time I was reading it. It was a nice escape - the cape as the setting was a great get away, the characters were ones you want to be happy and the story lines ( there were a few ) kept my interest.

Each character in the book had his or her own story line that was tangled up with all the rest of them - there was a sister story, several romances and a lot of good friendships.

The ending was what you expect and want. The journey through their lives was a good way to spend some time. And the cover is beautiful!

This is a good beach read type of book! The characters are easy to relate to and have good personalities. There are a lot of characters in this book so it did take me a little to remember who was related to who. Very descriptive details about Chatham, MA, it sounds like a nice summer place to visit. If you're into these types of fiction novels with some hints of romance, this book is for you!

An incredible book with wonderful characters and a beautiful setting. It will keep you guessing until the end.

Seaside Sisters follows the stories of Hannah, an author dealing with writer's block following her mother's passing, her sister Sara as she re-enters the workforce and works on her marriage, and their aunt as she navigates life and marriage. The book presents three different voices and three different but interconnected stories. Unfortunately, the novel did not meet my expectations for a great summer beach read romance. The writing felt dry and formulaic, making it difficult for me to connect with the characters and their stories. The tone was lackluster, the characters were unremarkable, and the romance lacked spark. Descriptions of the world and surroundings overshadowed the character development. While I may give this author another chance based on a previous positive reading experience, this particular book missed the mark for me.

"The Seaside Sisters" by Pamela M. Kelley was a charming, heartwarming novel, depicting strong bonds, love, and relationships at a beautiful seaside setting. Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for the review copy. All opinions are my own.

Are you looking for a beach read? Yes? Perfect! Pamela Kelley has a new book out called The Seaside Sisters - and it takes place in Chatham, Cape Cod in the summer!

Hannah has had great success with her first book. But she's having trouble with the follow up book. Her personal life and health are not in a good place either. When her Aunt invites her to come for the summer, she jumps at the opportunity.

Hannah is the lead character and is quite likable - as is the case for most of the characters. There are players from all ages and stages of life. Kelley gives them all 'issues' to be worked through. And the endings for all are satisfying.

The settings are well drawn and detailed. The bookshop was my favorite. :0) There's quite a few restaurants and a number of get togethers. The food and drink are detailed as well.

The book is somewhat predictable, but that was the draw for me - a book I could take my time with.

The perfect book to tuck in your beach bag.

This was delightful and just what I needed during this fast pace summer with never ending chores and life.
I highly recommend you grab this on your way to any vacation or just lounging on the patio with a nice tall beverage of your choosing.
I really need to invest some time on the backlist of books from Pamela I really enjoy her writing.

My thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first book by this author, but it won't be my last. I will add her to the must-read summer books because of the lovely setting in Chatham, Cape Cod. This book follows two sisters and their aunt as they traverse life difficulties. While I expected the feel-good and self-discovery aspects of this book, there were many bumpy roads getting there. I really enjoyed this one!

This is a book I should have loved, and I did like it, but I think it was too close to the loss of my own mother so I think that muted it for me. That being said I loved the relationship between the sisters, and their aunt. I loved the setting as well. Overall a solid read!

This is a charming romance told from the alternating perspective of the main characters. It is full of emotion and family drama as they each navigate through the loss of a dear one and their relationship with their significant others. I liked that the relationship between Hannah and Spencer took on a natural course. It mimicked most relationships in life and was refreshing to read. I liked the characters but didn't feel a deep connection to them. I related to Sara the most and loved it when she took a week of "momcation". I thought that was very clever! I enjoyed reading the names of my favorite authors sprinkled throughout the book since the women had literary ties of some sort. I also found myself feeling hungry while reading the descriptions of all the delicious foods they ate, and they ate a lot in this story. This book is a great beach read!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This book is the perfect summer beach or vacation read. Two sisters, Sara and Hannah, reach crossroads in their lives and seek personal inspiration. The seaside setting evokes the summertime vibe and sense of calm. This book is a clean read and contains no violence or strong language.

I received this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. These opinions are entirely my own.

This book was so good just like the ocean breeze. The story and characters will make you think about your own life and events. A must read for the summer.

This book was so good! I was completely Entangled in Sara and Hannah's lives. I ate this up!! One of the best summer women's fiction I've read this year. Definitely a great poolside or beach book!!!!

I love Cape Cod, so a book that is set in Chatham is off to a great start. I had read Bookshop By The Bay by this author and it was nice to “catch up” with some of the characters from that book. I think this story is very similar to that story, but it was an enjoyable read

The Seaside Sisters is a perfect summer /
beach / vacation read! Love a Pamela Kelley book! She's one of my favorite 'comfort read' authors.

Sweet sibling beach read of two sisters navigating life and love in Chatham NC. Along their journey we get a variety of eclectic secondary characters amidst a vibrant beach setting. Quick and easy read, perfect for a lazy beach day.

Hannah's first book has done well but she can't seem to get her second book off the ground, writer's block is definitely holding her back. She decides a semi-vacation at her aunts house in Chatham, Cape Cod along with visiting her sister Sara is just what she needs. Sara is looking forward to the time with her sister, as a mother of four her life revolves around her family and she is starting to feel like her needs don't matter. The two take on new journeys throughout the summer dealing with new love, romance, new friends as well as old. Will the journeys they take turn into happy endings and blessings or will things remain the same in the end?
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Pamela Kelly never disappoints; her books are always fun reads, and The Seaside Sisters is no exception. Set in Chatham Mass, the book follows sisters Hannah and Sara as they navigate through personal challenges. They have recently lost their mother and memories of her are everywhere. Sara is the busy mother of 4, Hannah is a writer with writers block, and when an invitation comes to spend the summer back home in Chatham, she eagerly packs up and leaves New York. Throw in the expected romance, and you have the makings of a perfect summer red. Recommended for all public libraries.