The Summer We Started Over

About the book

Reconnecting and Chasing Dreams on Nantucket Island

Join two sisters as they come together to pursue their dreams on the stunning island of Nantucket, overcoming obstacles and finding love in the process. Dive into this heartwarming and optimistic novel by bestselling author Nancy Thayer.

A Journey Back Home

Eddie Grant is content with her life working as a personal assistant to famous romance author Dinah Lavender. However, she starts to feel like a mere observer of fame and luxury, lacking fulfillment. Luckily, Eddie has a reason to take a break: her sister Barrett is preparing to open a gift shop on Memorial Day weekend and needs assistance.

Returning to Nantucket means confronting the family's troubled past. After the loss of their brother, their mother left, and their father impulsively bought a small farm. Eddie left after a year, overwhelmed by grief, and has been living in Manhattan since. Now, as she goes back, Eddie must confront all she left behind: her father's quirky habits leading to a house overflowing with books, her sister's bitterness over Eddie's departure, and a complicated past love that still lingers. The Grant sisters, however, are strong and resourceful, transforming their father's cluttered barn into a bookstore to address his hoarding and uncovering a long-hidden family secret that will reshape their lives.

A Tale of Family and Resilience

In "The Summer We Started Over," Nancy Thayer weaves a poignant narrative about family, bravery, and the strength of young women. Get ready to be transported by this uplifting story.