Thank you @macmillan.audio for the ARC. This would make a good, light beach read. Two sister are reunited in Cape Cod. Hannah returns home and is dealing with writers block and her sister Sara isn’t completely satisfied with motherhood and marriage. Hannah is staying with her aunt who is having marital problems. These three women deal with their issues throughout the novel. Some discover love and some rekindle love ❤️. This was well done audio narration.

An easy summer read about two sisters, each facing their own challenges. Pack your beach towel, sunscreen, big floppy hat, & your favorite frozen drink and settle into your chair with your toes in the sand & enjoy every page of this book! Fall in love with the characters & Chatham.

Thank you to @macmillan.audio for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
This is a great summer read set in Cape Cod. I enjoyed the families and the realistic relationships. A marriage that needs to hit the refresh button, another couple separated, and loss of a parent. I can sometimes get overwhelmed if there are too many things going on, but this story flowed well. Nothing felt extra or added on.
The storyline with Hannah and Spencer was my favorite followed by Sarah who needed a break from just being a mom and a wife. The slow steps to realizing how Hannah felt about Spencer was honest. I enjoyed the fact that they knew each other from high school and that they took time to reconnect with outings and events with mutual friends.
If you like Nancy Thayer’s books, you will enjoy this great summer read.

Pamela M. Kelley always has some of the best and quick beachy reads. She did not fail with The Seaside Sisters.
Hannah hopes leaving Brooklyn and going home to Chatham, Cape Cod will help her write her next book.
The book is a winner in many ways….
On the beach
Grumpy/Sunshine trope
Family drama
Motherhood hardships.

And of course having Stephanie Nemeth-Parker has the narrator makes it even better. She has the voice that takes you right to the sandy beach.

It’s overall a wonderful read.

Thanks to NetGalley and MacMillan audio for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I chose this book because I wanted a fun, summery read, and the setting is home for me, which is always a bonus. Unfortunately, I didn't connect with the story at all.

We have a lot of characters, but none are all that interesting or well developed. I wanted more complexities, more depth, more connection between the sisters and the aunt. It all felt superficial.

I didn't get any sense of atmosphere or setting.

I'm not sure what the plot was supposed to be. I got to the 53% point, and not much of anything had happened. The "romance" was only beginning, if it was indeed a romance at all. I was really bored.

Stephanie Németh-Parker did a great job with the narration, but it wasn't enough to keep me engaged.

DNF

Loved this novel. Pamela never disappoints! Such a perfect summer read. Definitely recommend. Can’t wait for it to be released in a few weeks, so others can rave about it too!

The Seaside Sisters by Pamela Kelly is just a warm, light-hearted, feel-good read that I truly did not want to end. The story is about two sisters… Sara and Hannah. Hannah is a writer who lives in Brooklyn, NY. Sara is a married mom of boys and she lives in Chatham, MA which is where the family’s roots began, and where the majority of the story takes place.

One summer not long after having lost their mother to cancer, Hannah decided to make a visit to Chatham and stay with her aunt. She was hoping the change of scenery would help her remedy some of the writer’s block that she was experiencing while writing her current novel. During that summer, new relationships began, some were rekindled, and Hannah found that there was so much more for her beyond Brooklyn.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I think it is a great poolside/beachside summer read. I want to thank Macmillan Audio and Net Galley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Pamela Kelly returns following The BookShop By the Bay with her charming summer beach read, THE SEASIDE SISTERS.

Hannah, a bestselling author from Brooklyn, NY, is grappling with a profound loss and yearns for a transformative change in her life.

The story unfolds in the picturesque town of Chatham, Cape Cod, where Hannah's older sister, Sara, resides (married with four children) and her Aunt Maddie. This idyllic setting, where they both grew up, adds a nostalgic charm to the narrative.

The sisters are grieving the recent death of their mother. The three women are taking a break from the men in their lives.

Sara is a former librarian who loves literature and is considering working in a bookshop.

Hannah decides to visit Chatham for the summer and her aunt's oceanfront house to return to writing by the sea.

The two sisters get together and start over, meeting Spencer, an old acquaintance from high school, and other friends. A summer of change and new beginnings.

The women bond over wine, good food, coffee, books, the beach, and the meaning of home.

Another charming, lighthearted summer read of self-discovery, second chances, and light romance. Perfect for fans of Sherryl Woods, Viola Shipman, Joanne Demaio, Nancy Thayer, Susan Wiggs, Mariah Stewart, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Debbie Macomber.

I read the e-book and listened to the audiobook narrated by the talented Stephanie Németh-Parker for an engaging beach escape.

Thanks to #Macmillan Audio #StMartinsPress #StMartinsGriffin #NetGalley and #MacAudio2024 for a gifted ARC and ALC for review purposes for an honest opinion. #SMPInfluencers

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My Rating: 4 Stars
Pub Date: June 4, 2024
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A great summer read! What a difference a summer in the cape can make. Finding her inspiration for her newest book attorney themed she delves into research with Spencer an unwilling volunteer. Sarah, is looking for more self worth than just being a mother and wife. Needing something more she finds a job she is good at despite the negativity her husband gives her. Aunt Maddie is feeling that she is living solo marriage her marriage. All three women discover themselves through wine and the shore. Creating the push they need to live this best lives. I thought the narrator did an excellent job at making this a great listen. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy for n exchange for my honest opinion.

Great Summer Read. Beautiful beach cover matches the book’s vibe. Seaside Sisters is a story of two sisters and an aunt coming together to spend the Summer together after losing their mom and sister. Pam Kelley’s detailed description brings you right to the Cape, the sights, the restaurants, even the meals they eat. An added bonus was the cameos from The Bookshop by the Bay. Stephanie Nemeth Parker is the perfect narrator.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy. My opinions are my own.

I was looking for something light after finishing an intense and emotional read. This book was steady, without any highs or lows, so it was good to clear my head. It’s more melodrama than romance. 

The Seaside Sisters by Pamela Kelley chronicles the lives of sisters Hannah and Sara, who are grieving their mother’s death in Chatham, Cape Cod, where their Aunt Maddie also lives. The three of them have problems with their male partners: Hannah has broken up with hers, Sara, a mother of four boys, is frustrated with being under-appreciated by her husband, and Maddie just wants time away from her long-time husband. 

There were extensive descriptions of food, drink, attire, mundane daily activities including, putting dinner on, choosing an outfit, and so on. This led to a lot of stage setting, drawing out the forward movement of the story.

A HEA arrived with little angst, fanfare, or chemistry. 

The Seaside Sisters is a good choice for those looking for something easy, breezy, and a tension-free escape. The audio narration was solid and easy to listen to.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advance audio copy of the book.

Thank you to Net Galley and MacMillan Audio for the advanced copy of this audiobook. It was a simple quick summer read real life story. Hannah and Sarah are the sister who recently lost their mom to lung cancer. Hannah comes home to the Cape from Manhattan for the summer to regroup and focus on her next rom-com that she is writing. The narrator does a good job of distinguishing between the characters as the story is told from multiple point of views. Put this book on your summer read list for a story about family, struggles and joys. It comes out June 4, 2024.

A cute summer read but nothing too flashy here. A little glimpse into small town life but make it a beach town instead of the middle of nowhere. I do love that they all found ways to make their relationships work, including saving two marriages. I was a little nervous it was going to be a divorcees escape to the beach type thing but it wasn’t that at all. Cute and tactful.

Hmmm this was under the romance category on NetGalley, but I think it’s primarily woman’s fiction than romance. There's definitely some romance discussions and couples going through some bumps, but not your typical romance recipe.

With that said, I still enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The narrator was fantastic, and i loved the tone of her voice. It was very soothing. The storylines were intriguing and I wanted to know what happens! Even though this was a traditional romance novel, it was still predictable like a true romance novel, which is what i do enjoy. I like knowing what’a going to happen. And I always love a HEA

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸:
🌊Woman’s Fiction
🌊East Coast Small Town
🌊Second Chances
🌊Sister Relationship
🌊Closed door
🌊Multiple POV

I received an advance listening copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Seaside Sisters
author: Pamela M. Kelley
narrator: Stephanie Nemeth-Parker
Macmillan Audio
Release Date: June 04, 2024

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. Nemeth-Parker's voice captivated me as I listened to her portrayal of the main and side characters in this audiobook. Hearing her narration took me deeper into the locale of Cape Cod, and soothed me into a breezy, relaxed, romantic mood.

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 an advance listener's copy from Net Galley and Macmillan Audio. My review is my own.

The Seaside Sisters was exactly what I needed to listen to. It was a sweet summer story that had all the feels. I really liked the main character Hannah, her sister and the boy next door, Spencer. The story was somewhat predictable but in a way that was enjoyable. I would recommend this audiobook/novel to anyone looking for a light summer read that is sweet and innocent but has enough depth to keep you interested. The narration was well paced and pleasing to the ear.

Thank you to Net Galley, Pamela Kelley and Macmillian Audio for the opportunity to preview this novel. The release data is expected to be June 4, 2024 just in time for summer reading!

Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read both the Book and listen to the Audiobook for The Seaside Sisters.

This is a fantastic beach read. It starts out following an author who's mother has died and she comes back to her home town to try and deal with it while staying with her Aunt. I love the books where someone comes home and ends up changing their life by doing that. I enjoyed all the relationships in this book and the ending made me smile out loud. I wish there was a sequel to this so we could see what happens down the road and with the other people.

The narrator was great and made the story flow.

Loved this! A great summer read. Following a young writer on her journey through life after her mother passes. You won’t retreat picking this one up. I couldn’t put it down!

This was audio read and it was so well narrated. This was a perfect beach read. The characters were well done and it was a sweet story. It’s a perfect palate cleanser between heavier book topics. Very much enjoyed!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan for an ARC of Seaside Sisters!

This is a super cozy, summer romance great for fans of Elin Hilderbrand!

I mostly enjoyed this story, but there were a few things that didn’t work for me. Despite the interesting characters and idyllic setting, the story seemed to move slow. I also thought epilogue felt clunky and rushed. To me it didn’t make much sense to have a proposal right after saying I love you for the first time.

Finally, there seemed to be a good deal of extraneous details that didn’t further the plot or add to the overall vibe of the book.


Cute story, but it left me somewhat indifferent.