Hannah is a struggling writer. Her first book was a big hit, but now she has writer’s block and the deadline for her sophomore novel is fast approaching. Her agent and beloved Aunt Maddie suggest she return to her hometown of Chatham. Maybe a change of scenery will help unblock her creativity and get the words flowing again.
This is the perfect beach read or for those times when you just need a break and want something light to read. It’s a story about family, marriage and love. I enjoyed the little peek into the world of book publishing too. A feel good story that felt like a nice warm hug. 4.25 stars

I enjoyed reading Pamela Kelley's other books, but this one was not up to par. I love her easy, breezy writing style, but the book was predictable and slow-moving. There are too many redundant scenes at the coffee shop and the apparent attempts by others to push the love story. I kept waiting for the development of the sisters' arc. Sadly, it was flat, barely alive. The characters didn't appear to have any chemistry, and I didn't feel the story as I had in the author's other books. But give it a whirl for a lazy summer day read. It's a three-star all around. Many thanks to Net Galley for my Free Advance Copy. This review is entirely my own.

Thanks to St. Martin's Griffin for a copy of The Seaside Sisters by Pamela Kelley.

This is a sweet women's fiction book about sisters, life and relationships. I liked the Cape Cod setting and the wonderful characters. I liked that a few characters from the author's prior book Bookshop by the Bay appear.

If you're looking for an easy beach read that's perfect for an afternoon at the pool you'll enjoy The Seaside Sisters.

The Seaside Sisters by Pamela M. Kelley will make you sit back and remember how it is to go through different life happenings. Hannah finally finds herself and her happiness.

This was my first book by this author & it definitely will be the last. The Seaside Sisters was the perfect beach read.This book will give you all the feels, while still being a great summer, beach read.

Thank you NetGalley & St. Martin’s Press for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

A delightful and charming summer beach read! This was a wonderful, heartfelt story with characters that are so easy to relate to. I loved that the sisters were able to spend time together and reconnect. It's so well written, entertaining and an uplifting read with so much emotion, love, laughter and family. Yes, it's that good!

Having visited Cape Cod and, specifically, Chatham, Massachusetts several years ago, I enjoyed getting lost in the setting of the book. This was definitely light summer beach read. A little too much romance for my taste. But still the characters were well developed and the relationships were well done. I enjoyed reading about Hannah’s writing process and how she was influenced in a variety of ways. Just a light easy read that is perfect for time by the pool or next to the ocean.

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The Seaside Sisters by Pamela M. Kelley is a great choice for a sweet summer read. I had forgot I had this book until I was at the beach looking for something to read. Perfect! It’s a feel good book with lovely characters and a quick and easy read perfect for a day at the beach with a glass (or bottle) of wine! I love the cover and the setting and she just brings it to life and I want to go there and hang out with these people!

Author Hannah Brewster is having a hard time writing her second novel. The first is a huge success, but, after dealing with a personal loss, she is suffering from writer’s block. Although she loves her home in Brooklyn, New York, she realizes a change in scenary might jump start her writing. She heads to her home town of Chatham, Cape Cod where her sister and aunt still reside. Her aunt is more than happy for her to spend a few weeks at her home.

Hannah falls right into life in Chatham. Besides giving her more time to be with family, she’s making new friends and she’s feeling carefree. Every morning she heads to the local coffee shop with her laptop and gets in a few hours of writing. It’s all working out beautifully.

She meets up with an old friend, Spencer, and their relationship takes off in ways they hadn’t anticipated. As the end of summer approaches, Hannah is prepared to return to Brooklyn, but is her heart really in it?

This is the perfect start of beach read season for me. The author immediately transported me to Cape Cod. I felt like I was right by Hannah’s side and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Last year at this time, I read another book by this author titled The Bookshop By the Bay. I enjoyed that one and I feel the same way about this one. There were a couple of characters from that book that appeared in this one, but each book is a standalone. There are no carryover type of situations or anything like that.

This story is filled with emotions, family relationships and realistic characters. This book is a real “slice of life” giving readers true to life situations. There’s a sweet romance, too. It’s a “feel good” type of read. I’ll be looking for more by this author.







FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I love a good summer romance set in a seaside town. I can not recommend Seaside Sisters by Pamela M. Kelley. I did enjoy the mention of actual bars, restaurants and inns in Chatham Massachusetts. Sadly, that’s where my enjoy meant ended. I was disappointed in the dialogue and the lack of character development. I did not care about the characters and there was no chemistry between Hannah and Spencer,. The drama in Sara’s marriage as well her aunt’s marriage was very easily resolved. There are many better choices for a good summer read.

The Seaside Sisters is a good beach read. It is not complicated and there are no unexpected twists and turns. Hannah and Sara are sisters. Hannah is a best selling author and Sara is a stay at home mom. Hannah is having trouble writing her new novel and returns to the Cape where she grew up, staying with her aunt. Sara lives on the Cape. She misses the challenge of a satisfying job and takes a job at the local bookstore. Hannah finds love and Sara finds fulfillment and satisfaction. The writing seemed simplistic and it is not a riveting story but it is a good read for a laid back summer at the beach.

The Seaside Sisters by Pamela Kelly ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I am always excited when Pamela Kelley has a new book. This was an wonderful, emotional, beach read.

Hannah, a NY based author returns home for the summer to spend time with her sister Sara and Aunt Maddie following the death of their mother.
Sara is a stay-at-home mother of 4 boys who takes a part-time job at a book store.
Aunt Maddie grieving the loss of her sister while separated from her husband.

Makes me long for summers on the Cape!
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and highly recommend it.

A DELIGHTFUL & HEARTWARMING BOOK

Hannah is a bestselling author stuck trying to write her second book. She decides to take her aunt up on an offer to spend the summer at her oceanfront beach house in Chatham, Cape Cod, where she grew up. Hannah will be close to her sister, Sara, and four nephews. Their Mom has recently died, so it will be good for them to spend time with each other. These three women are of different ages and at various stages in their lives, and they are facing major decisions that will change their courses for the rest of their lives. They are two sisters and an aunt, but they quickly became “sisters” over the summer. The author has developed an excellent cast of characters to support these three vibrant women, who serve as encouragers, sounding boards, and true confidants. This time becomes one of introspection for each woman, and by summer’s end, they have each made significant decisions for their futures. The summer by the sea has surrounded these “sisters” with family, love (rekindled and new), friendships, renewed work goals, and exciting future views! Seaside Sisters is a delightful and heartwarming book, and I highly recommend it!

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by St. Martin’s Griffin and NetGalley. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own and without influence.

If you read The Bookshop By the Bay, you'll be happy with Ms. Kelley's return to Chatham, MA and many of the same characters.
As The Seaside Sisters opens, we meet Hannah, a writer who's living in Brooklyn, NY and under pressure to complete her second novel while struggling with the end of a relationship and the recent death of her mother. What better to do than return to Chatham and the comfort of being with her remaining family members, her sister, Sara, and her Aunt Maddie.
Sara never left Chatham and is dealing with the pressures of her life as a SAHM of young sons and a husband who's more focused on his career than his family. Her character was developed nicely and I hope we see more of her if this series continues.
I'd describe The Seaside Sisters as a cozy romance - it's an easy read, occasionally predictable, and often entertaining, especially if you like books set in beachside communities.
Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read The Seaside Sisters in exchange for an honest review.

I am not usually a contempary romance kind of gal but this one. wow this one really pulled me in and I couldn't seem to put it down.

I love how the story was based on an author as well. I love a good book that talks about books lol

she escapes the city to help her creative juices flow but little did she know what would be of her summer and on the cape that would soon be waiting for her.

such a beautiful story, I love that it talked about the trials of marriage, motherhood,and losing a parent.

the seaside sisters stole my heart and I know it could steal yours too. high recommend this book.

Thank you St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for allowing me to read and review The Seaside Sisters on NetGalley.

Published: 06/04/24

Stars: 4

Me. Yes, me. This story could be my friends when we were their ages. Countless times I've asked why aren't there books written about me. Today, I found one.

There is no foul language.

Reasonable and responsible adults ironically adulting -- sisters with an opportunity that I believe is unique, they get to spend the summer in a cottage. The synopsis is spot on with their issues and problems. The story is told in a healthy manner. This won't solve problems, nor give advice, and the main character isn't trying to outsmart the locals. Two women, their kids, jobs, and husbands live life and Kelly captures the day-to-day musings -- beautifully.

Nice, easy, feel good read. I would recommend.

What a delightful book this was! After reading serious suspense for awhile, one enjoys a story that doesn't contain someone being chased or killed. This is a book that is to be enjoyed and savored. The story line moves along at a nice pace ad the characters are likeable. You know how it will end, and you enjoy getting there with the characters. In reading about the author, she is a foodie and it shows in her book. Sometimes I got a belly ache just reading what they had for dinner. But that was all part of the charm of this book. You can read about all the food and not gain an ounce.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC. The opinions are my own.

The Seaside Sisters is a lovely standalone story by Pamela M. Kelley although it does have significant ties in location and secondary characters as her earlier novel The Bookshop by the Bay.

Sisters Sarah Brewster Ellis and Hannah Brewster have been close despite their five year age difference and their distance in location with Hannah in Brooklyn and Sarah still living in their hometown of Chatham on Cape Cod. Sarah is a busy stay at home mother of four active sons and Hannah is a romance author currently experiencing writer’s block. They recently suffered the loss of their mother and each is coming to terms with the loss in different ways. With Hannah’s block, her Aunt Maddie suggests coming to the cape for the summer and staying with her at her ocean front home. Needing a change of scenery and looking forward to spending time with her sister and aunt, it is an easy decision to make.

As each of the three ladies are undergoing their own difficulties the story unfolds. With a cast of lovely characters in a beautiful beachfront setting, this was a satisfying read. I did enjoy this story and I do recommend it.

I received a free copy of the ARC from the publisher and NetGalley for my honest opinion. I have always wanted to read one of Pamela Kelley's books and for 1 reason or another I never got to until I read the Seaside Sisters. I really enjoyed this book that was about family, relationships and just life in general. It was an enjoyable quick fun read. This story dealt with 2 sister and their Aunt who recently lost their mother and sister and dealing with the emotions that go along with it. I am so glad I finally read one of Pamela Kelley's book and I just can't wait to read more. thank you NetGalley.

I enjoyed reading The Seaside Sisters by Pamela M. Kelley. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!