Secrets in Summer
- Authors: Nancy Thayer
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- Genres: General Fiction
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- Rating: 4.3 based on 2,284 reviews
- Release Date: May 16, 2017
- Print length: 336 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
"The queen of beach books" (The Star-Ledger) is back on the shores of Nantucket in a new novel that captures one unforgettable summer filled with flirtations, family drama, and scandalous secrets.
NAMED ONE OF TEN BEST SUMMER BOOKS TO READ ON THE BEACH BY SMARTERTRAVEL
With Memorial Day weekend marking the arrival of seasonal visitors to the glamorous island of Nantucket, year-round resident Darcy Cotterill finds herself indulging in late-night stargazing in the backyard of her grandmother's beautiful house, which she now calls her own. What she didn't expect was to find her ex-husband, Boyz, staying in the house next door with his wife, Autumn, and stepdaughter, Willow.
As Darcy navigates a new romantic relationship with local carpenter Nash Forester, she also finds herself drawn to the charming musicologist Clive Rush, who is in town to write a book and visit family. With the added complications of Boyz, Autumn, a kind elderly neighbor, and a troubled teen, Darcy must make a decision as the summer draws to a close: stay in her safe and familiar island life or take a chance on true happiness.
Praise for this book
Full of rich details about life on Nantucket, this breezy tale is at once nostalgic and hopeful. . . . The story is filled with sweet moments of unlikely female connections. An easily digestible, warmhearted tale of eye-opening friendships.
[Nancy] Thayer's latest is a lovely and heartwarming contemporary read with its blend of humor and emotion set against the beautiful backdrop of Nantucket Island. Her well-crafted plot is infused with warmth and heartfelt, tender moments. Darcy is a strong, independent yet vulnerable heroine who will appeal to readers. Thayer's engaging storytelling and authentic, endearing characters will keep readers turning the pages.
Thayer's beachside novel brims with themes that women's-fiction readers love, and the plot skims important issues-infidelity, fear of commitment, grief-while maintaining its focus on Darcy's personal growth and the intergenerational friendship between the four women.
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