All the Days of Summer

About the book

A woman’s second act on the island of Nantucket brings more surprises than she ever imagined in this captivating novel by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer.

Heather Willette enjoys a comfortable life in Concord, Massachusetts. But when her marriage falls apart, Heather must decide what her next chapter will look like. Determined to find her own happiness and rediscover herself, Heather takes the bold step of leaving her husband and renting a cottage on Nantucket. Everything seems to be going according to plan until her son, Ross, announces that he will be staying on Nantucket to work for his girlfriend’s family business instead of returning home to work with his own father, as he had promised. This means that Heather will have to navigate a relationship with her.

Kailee Essex is thrilled that Ross is joining her in Nantucket. She envisions a bright future together, especially now that her parents are finally taking an interest in her career. However, she is less than thrilled about having his mother close by. Kailee and Heather have never seen eye to eye. But on the idyllic island of Nantucket, anything is possible - even reconciliation. When unexpected changes occur sooner than expected, Heather and Kailee must learn to set aside their differences and fight for the future they both desire.

In All the Days of Summer, acclaimed author Nancy Thayer weaves a poignant tale that delves into the complexity of family dynamics and the surprising ways in which fate can lead us forward.