Island Girls

About the book

New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer is back with a heart-wrenching and captivating story set on Nantucket Island, where three sisters must confront their past during a summer filled with drama.

After the charming ladies' man Rory Randall passes away, his will reveals a surprising clause that requires his daughters from different marriages to reunite on Nantucket for the summer if they want to inherit his luxurious house. The relationship among the sisters is strained due to long-standing jealousies, resentments, and misunderstandings. Arden, a successful TV host in Boston, has avoided the island since her teenage years when she was ostracized for alleged misbehavior. Meg, a college professor, plans to work on a biography and avoid a romantic colleague during the summer. Jenny, an IT specialist, grapples with identity issues while longing for acceptance from her sisters.

As the sisters bond over their shared experiences, they find themselves trusting each other more than the men who enter their lives. To complicate matters further, their mothers arrive on the island, bringing additional tension. Unexpected visitors and shocking revelations force the sisters to confront their past and come to terms with their family dynamics.

Nancy Thayer's novel beautifully explores the complexities of family relationships and how forgiveness and love can heal old wounds. The Randall sisters' journey towards reconciliation and acceptance is a poignant reminder of the power of familial bonds.