Surfside Sisters

About the book

Keely Green always had a dream of leaving the beautiful shores of Nantucket to pursue a career in writing. Now, she is a successful novelist living in New York City, attending glamorous cocktail parties and mingling with the literary elite. Keely is also in a relationship with a charming pediatric surgeon who seems perfect on the surface but isn't the one for her. Despite this, Keely struggles to end the relationship until he expresses a desire to settle down. At the same time, Keely faces rejection from her editor for her latest novel, leaving her personal and professional life in chaos. She yearns for the peaceful island life that she once knew.

During her childhood, Keely and her best friend, Isabelle, were inseparable. However, their bond was tested when Keely's high school boyfriend, Tommy, came between them. Returning home means confronting Isabelle's betrayal and witnessing the life that Keely could have had with Tommy and Isabelle.

When Keely's mother falls into a deep depression, Keely is compelled to face her estranged friend, even though she is hesitant to do so. The presence of Isabelle's older brother, Sebastian – Keely's longtime crush – further complicates the situation.

In a transformative summer, Keely must address past mistakes to have a chance at finding true happiness in her hometown. Nancy Thayer delivers a heartwarming story of forgiveness and self-discovery in this captivating novel.