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Seven Sisters #1
The Beach House on Amelia Island
The start of a heartwarming saga of sisterhood, secrets, and second chances...
The very moment that Raina Wingate learns her husband of sixteen years wants to separate, she gets a call that her father has suffered a stroke. Racing to her family’s home on Amelia Island, Florida, Raina hopes the time apart will heal her cracked marriage and that she can step into her father’s real estate business and keep it running.
Her sister, Tori, a divorcee who owns a catering business in Boston, also flies in to join the others at the hospital. But an unexpected run-in with their father’s rather attractive neurologist adds a new dimension to the days and weeks ahead.
They gather around their father, but it doesn’t take long to see that it is Susannah, mother to three and stepmother to four of the sisters, who needs them the most. A woman who maintains appearances at all times, sixty-one year old Susannah nearly breaks at the possibility of losing her husband. She has never needed her daughters more.
When the clouds roll over the beach house on Amelia Island, the Wingate women learn over and over again that the bond between the seven sisters is as strong as steel, as gentle as an ocean breeze, and as lasting as their family legacy.
The Seven Sisters Series
The Wingate women are unique and unforgettable...but they all share inner strength, abiding love, a few quirky traits, and the ability to support each other through every challenge. This family is founded on love and laughter and a sisterhood unlike any other.
When their father suffers a stroke, all seven adult daughters instantly come together to support their mother, run the family business, and lean on each other as they always have. But as they gather at their parents' beach house on Amelia Island, the sisters soon learn that some are struggling in life and love, and picking up the pieces of the businesses along Wingate Way isn’t going to be easy.
The Seven Sisters series will consist of seven books with recurring characters, continuing stories, heartbreaking and hopeful moments, later-in-life romance, a touch of mystery, and lots of happy tears.
All of the books will be available in digital, paperback, and audio formats, launching in spring, 2023.
The Beach House on Amelia Island (book 1)
The Café on Amelia Island (book 2)
The Bookstore on Amelia Island (book 3)
The Florist on Amelia Island (book 4)
The Chocolate Shop on Amelia Island (book 5)
The Dressmaker on Amelia Island (book 6)
The Inn on Amelia Island (book 7)
The very moment that Raina Wingate learns her husband of sixteen years wants to separate, she gets a call that her father has suffered a stroke. Racing to her family’s home on Amelia Island, Florida, Raina hopes the time apart will heal her cracked marriage and that she can step into her father’s real estate business and keep it running.
Her sister, Tori, a divorcee who owns a catering business in Boston, also flies in to join the others at the hospital. But an unexpected run-in with their father’s rather attractive neurologist adds a new dimension to the days and weeks ahead.
They gather around their father, but it doesn’t take long to see that it is Susannah, mother to three and stepmother to four of the sisters, who needs them the most. A woman who maintains appearances at all times, sixty-one year old Susannah nearly breaks at the possibility of losing her husband. She has never needed her daughters more.
When the clouds roll over the beach house on Amelia Island, the Wingate women learn over and over again that the bond between the seven sisters is as strong as steel, as gentle as an ocean breeze, and as lasting as their family legacy.
The Seven Sisters Series
The Wingate women are unique and unforgettable...but they all share inner strength, abiding love, a few quirky traits, and the ability to support each other through every challenge. This family is founded on love and laughter and a sisterhood unlike any other.
When their father suffers a stroke, all seven adult daughters instantly come together to support their mother, run the family business, and lean on each other as they always have. But as they gather at their parents' beach house on Amelia Island, the sisters soon learn that some are struggling in life and love, and picking up the pieces of the businesses along Wingate Way isn’t going to be easy.
The Seven Sisters series will consist of seven books with recurring characters, continuing stories, heartbreaking and hopeful moments, later-in-life romance, a touch of mystery, and lots of happy tears.
All of the books will be available in digital, paperback, and audio formats, launching in spring, 2023.
The Beach House on Amelia Island (book 1)
The Café on Amelia Island (book 2)
The Bookstore on Amelia Island (book 3)
The Florist on Amelia Island (book 4)
The Chocolate Shop on Amelia Island (book 5)
The Dressmaker on Amelia Island (book 6)
The Inn on Amelia Island (book 7)
326 pages, Paperback
Published March 27, 2023
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July 16, 2025
Was this like a cheesy Hallmark Movie? Yes. Am I going to read the complete series? Also, yes.
December 10, 2025
3.5 rounded to 4*
I enjoyed the beach setting of NE Florida. Love Amelia Island and the area. This is a series of seven sisters and begins with a medical emergency that brings all home but one, who is in Europe. We see ups and downs of the different sisters and their spouses, exes, new relationship, and one's upcoming wedding. This is one that I think that I would have enjoyed more to read than listen. While the narrator has a nice voice, I wasn't a big fan of in this book. I may read the next book at some point as there are some unfinished business but I found this one a littlIe depressing at times. I borrowed via Libby audio but have the Kindle copy too.
I enjoyed the beach setting of NE Florida. Love Amelia Island and the area. This is a series of seven sisters and begins with a medical emergency that brings all home but one, who is in Europe. We see ups and downs of the different sisters and their spouses, exes, new relationship, and one's upcoming wedding. This is one that I think that I would have enjoyed more to read than listen. While the narrator has a nice voice, I wasn't a big fan of in this book. I may read the next book at some point as there are some unfinished business but I found this one a littlIe depressing at times. I borrowed via Libby audio but have the Kindle copy too.
July 13, 2024
I so enjoyed this book! If you like books that are centered around one family with all the joy, heartache, and even a little mystery, this series might be for you.
This is book #1 in a 7 book series. Centered around 7 sisters this first book kind of introduced all the characters and gave us a glimpse into their lives.
I normally read thrillers and recently added romance to the rotation but I really liked that this book was neither. It definitely was very focused on relationships but there was zero spice which I love because I feel like spice can take up too much space or change how I feel about certain characters.
I definitely recommend this book and I look forward to reading the next 6 in the series.
This is book #1 in a 7 book series. Centered around 7 sisters this first book kind of introduced all the characters and gave us a glimpse into their lives.
I normally read thrillers and recently added romance to the rotation but I really liked that this book was neither. It definitely was very focused on relationships but there was zero spice which I love because I feel like spice can take up too much space or change how I feel about certain characters.
I definitely recommend this book and I look forward to reading the next 6 in the series.
February 14, 2024
One day I will learn that stories that have 'beach" in them are not books I should try to read. The first 1/3 of the book was readable and the next 2/3's was not so readable. In all fairness, the characters are met at one of the worst times in lives. One of the parents has had a stoke. The sisters are dealing with their own issues as well. There were bits and pieces along the way that kept me reading. I am sad that I paid the price of the book for the lack of enjoyment that I received.
August 7, 2025
Alright story time! So I ran out of audiobook hours on Spotify like normal and was like maybe I should get audible so bang downloaded audible they were having a sale on how much their credits cost so it was meant to be. Little did I know you still have to pay $14 for most books on audible once you’re out of credits??? That is high way robbery my friends (prob not but I’m still not paying that) ANYWAYS this book was one of the free ones and let me tell you. This was like if a Hallmark movie was on steroids and pumped directly into your veins via an IV. Like nauseatingly sweet. The seven sisters are nauseatingly sweet (one’s name is Raina and they call her raindrop. Another’s name is Rose and they call her Rosebud….see what I mean?) but I was intrigued enough to finish the book and there are like 7 more books in the series but LO AND BEHOLD Audible only offers Book #1 for free (curse you for that Audible) so. All that to say this book was a cute and somewhat cringey listen (like this is a book I think my sweet sweet grandmother would enjoy) and no I will not be paying $14 for the next book nor will I be using my Audible credit on these books once it renews in a month. :) happy Friday Eve friends!
April 6, 2024
I’m sorry but not a fan. Everything was too “sweetness and light”—even the bad stuff was too perfect. Frankly it was hard to get through because I felt like I’d time-traveled back to a 1950’s TV family like “Father Knows Best”. I like relaxing beach reads, but I still want some mystery and maybe a little shock. I rolled my eyes quite a bit at the dialogue. The whole story was just too predictable and “sugary” for my taste.
April 7, 2025
With such great reviews on Goodreads I expected more. I found it terribly boring and I couldn't wait to be done.
March 19, 2023
This new series is off to a wonderful start with The Beach House on Amelia Island! Seven strong sisters rally around their parents in a time of great need, while dealing with their own personal issues. The strength of family brings them together and this story is touching and emotional and complex. I’ve loved getting to know the Wingates and eagerly await the next book in the series. This is definitely a series one wants to read from the beginning!
May 1, 2024
Such a great read!! I loved all the characters (except the idiotic and infuriating boyfriends/husbands that were the biggest red flags ever). But I loved the vibes of this book, it’s getting me VERY excited for summer! This is one of seven books, and I usually don’t like series because it takes a LOT of commitment, but I’m for sure going to give the second book a chance!
July 25, 2023
Read this for my book club selection and found it too predictable. I did enjoy the setting since I live a few miles from the island, but unfortunately even that aspect didn’t hold my attention. Chalk it up to an easy beach read.
April 3, 2023
Wow! Loved the book, new series is off to a great start. Cannot wait for book 2!
June 20, 2026
Daytime Soaps Should Hire Hope Holloway
This was a well-written and interesting "romance" that made me question all the way throughout, "Is this a written retelling of a soap opera?" I think the author, Hope Holloway, could lead a writing team on any daytime serial and bring in a fresh story with dynamic characters and a gripping plotline.
Take Note:
1. Although tabbed a romance, this was really a minor romance and each of the seven sisters (and even the mom/step mom) had their own individual story. Seems like maybe one or two had anything romantic and the others dealt with a change in career, caring for an ailing father, a failed marriage, a mean fiancé, and other well-written tropes. Nothing really felt cheaply written or thin and any of the sister's stories could carry her own novel -- and from the title and number in the series, did! You'll notice the solid writing and it could make you wish you were a part of the family at Amelia Island, Fla.
2. The dialogue and cohesiveness of the characters particularly felt right. The pages flew by because the conversations were rich and realistic. (This is where the soaps should take a cue!) I liked the interaction and conversations the most here.
Not Really a Yes:
1. OK. An "insta-mance" most certainly happened in a matter of pages. It was too sudden and a bit wonky for me. They were head-over-heels literally on or shortly after the first date. Yes, that could happen, but it seemed unrealistic for this reader. Also, one sister
2. I wasn't so much a fan of the dad, Rex, who'd had a stroke and some other health issues that was a premise for getting this hoard of daughters to come visit/come see about him. I get that he was ill, but his character seemed so "meh" compared to the daughters.
Listen, this isn't my usual genre, but I liked it and I'd read more from this author and may even read the rest of this series. It's quick and interesting and worth your time. 4*
This was a well-written and interesting "romance" that made me question all the way throughout, "Is this a written retelling of a soap opera?" I think the author, Hope Holloway, could lead a writing team on any daytime serial and bring in a fresh story with dynamic characters and a gripping plotline.
Take Note:
1. Although tabbed a romance, this was really a minor romance and each of the seven sisters (and even the mom/step mom) had their own individual story. Seems like maybe one or two had anything romantic and the others dealt with a change in career, caring for an ailing father, a failed marriage, a mean fiancé, and other well-written tropes. Nothing really felt cheaply written or thin and any of the sister's stories could carry her own novel -- and from the title and number in the series, did! You'll notice the solid writing and it could make you wish you were a part of the family at Amelia Island, Fla.
2. The dialogue and cohesiveness of the characters particularly felt right. The pages flew by because the conversations were rich and realistic. (This is where the soaps should take a cue!) I liked the interaction and conversations the most here.
Not Really a Yes:
1. OK. An "insta-mance" most certainly happened in a matter of pages. It was too sudden and a bit wonky for me. They were head-over-heels literally on or shortly after the first date. Yes, that could happen, but it seemed unrealistic for this reader. Also, one sister
2. I wasn't so much a fan of the dad, Rex, who'd had a stroke and some other health issues that was a premise for getting this hoard of daughters to come visit/come see about him. I get that he was ill, but his character seemed so "meh" compared to the daughters.
Listen, this isn't my usual genre, but I liked it and I'd read more from this author and may even read the rest of this series. It's quick and interesting and worth your time. 4*
July 1, 2026
Very hallmark tv show vibes. if you want to read this book, prepare to be introduced to a bunch of characters that might not be relevant to the plot (which doesn’t really exist). do not read if you don’t want to be signed up for a 7 book read in order to get closure.
July 16, 2026
Grabbed this at the cutest book store in down town Amelia Island. Such a great beach read.. anyone with sisters will appreciate. Excited to follow the rest of the series.
September 22, 2025
I’m typically a thriller reader, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found it to be a refreshing change of pace. My family and I just returned from vacation in Amelia Island, and the author did a beautiful job capturing the charm and spirit of the area, it felt like I was right back on that perfect little island.
This novel is the first in what promises to be a captivating series centered on the Wingate family. We’re introduced to the seven Wingate sisters, along with their father, Rex, and Susanna, mother to three of the girls and stepmother to the other four. At its heart, the series is about family, weaving together themes of love, loyalty, and resilience. The spotlight in this book is on Raina, a highly successful real estate professional in Miami. She’s called back home to Amelia Island after her father suffers a stroke, and from there, the story unfolds into something much richer. Through her return, we learn about Raina’s extraordinary beginnings, her early life, and the complexities of her marriage. The narrative also lays the foundation for the series by highlighting the sisters’ deep bond and the strength they draw from one another. Without giving away too much, I’ll just say there are two major surprises in this story that hooked me and left me eager to dive into the next installment. If you enjoy family-driven dramas with layered characters and a strong sense of place, this series is one to watch. Highly recommend!
This novel is the first in what promises to be a captivating series centered on the Wingate family. We’re introduced to the seven Wingate sisters, along with their father, Rex, and Susanna, mother to three of the girls and stepmother to the other four. At its heart, the series is about family, weaving together themes of love, loyalty, and resilience. The spotlight in this book is on Raina, a highly successful real estate professional in Miami. She’s called back home to Amelia Island after her father suffers a stroke, and from there, the story unfolds into something much richer. Through her return, we learn about Raina’s extraordinary beginnings, her early life, and the complexities of her marriage. The narrative also lays the foundation for the series by highlighting the sisters’ deep bond and the strength they draw from one another. Without giving away too much, I’ll just say there are two major surprises in this story that hooked me and left me eager to dive into the next installment. If you enjoy family-driven dramas with layered characters and a strong sense of place, this series is one to watch. Highly recommend!
July 28, 2025
A sweet, light read. I loved the strong friendship and love between the 7 sister. I loved their respect for Suz, and that her stepdaughters called her mother, and corrected anyone who called her their 'stepmother'. I loved their respect and support for each other, for their father, and everyone's profession. It is rare I find a book about a wealthy family that has family members working regular jobs, running hands on businesses when they could have stayed home on a family allowance.
I also appreciated that the author showed so many different type of marriages and personal life situations in one family, just to show that marriage and happiness is not a same formula for all, and we all have our own individual journeys. I feel like even as short as this book is, I have gotten to know each character enough to enjoy the read.
I would have loved to read a conclusion or more clues on what happened to their father's business. The end left that situation hanging.
I also appreciated that the author showed so many different type of marriages and personal life situations in one family, just to show that marriage and happiness is not a same formula for all, and we all have our own individual journeys. I feel like even as short as this book is, I have gotten to know each character enough to enjoy the read.
I would have loved to read a conclusion or more clues on what happened to their father's business. The end left that situation hanging.
October 17, 2025
I think this is my first book by this author... and it was okay. Not bad, but I feel like the first half of the book was really good. Then I kind of zoned out (or at least felt like I had). The characters were likable to a point. There was just something off and I didn't really pick up on it until after the halfway mark. Other than that, it felt too perfect at times and predictable at others. I could totally see this becoming a hallmark or lifetime tv movie too.
March 26, 2024
My honeymoon was on Amelia Island. It is one of my favorite places to be. So this is a perfect beach read. I loved all the characters and got the close knit family with all the sisters. Will be reading the rest of the series!
July 1, 2024
A fun, beach read on the shores of nearby Amelia Island. Lovingly filled with references for the North Florida resident. We begin following seven sisters through several difficult moments in their life. Heart-warming, fast and light. A perfect beach read.
June 9, 2025
This first book is about the seven sisters of Amelia Island.
It is a sweet story that is easy and fast to read. You get to know the Wingate Family and a little about their history. Of course, it starts you off with two of the sisters and how their lives change during this book.
It's a sweet read.
It is a sweet story that is easy and fast to read. You get to know the Wingate Family and a little about their history. Of course, it starts you off with two of the sisters and how their lives change during this book.
It's a sweet read.
July 20, 2025
very "Chesapeake Shores" vibes. really cute. 7 sisters come back home to "Amelia Island" when their father suffers a stroke and then for their sisters wedding weeks later. they all have their own story line to follow, a story of love and supportive big family! :)
September 27, 2024
This book/series has me hooked! It’s such a cute book with some fun twists and turns.
January 28, 2025
A great book, with family, love, drama and a little mystery! Definitely looking forward to the whole series and more by the author.
April 19, 2025
Sweet book.
June 27, 2025
it was fine and exactly what I expected. however, there were way too many characters.
July 4, 2025
I really loved this book. I’m looking forward to reading the rest in the series. A close knit family of 7 sisters and their life struggles. There is even a mystery!
July 11, 2025
I’m so happy to see there’s 7 books in this series. I love this author. Great story with some mystery!
July 29, 2025
I’m a sucker for a great family first story and this one hit just right. Nothing like family to support you in all you go through. Enjoyed the book and will continue on in the series.
September 14, 2025
would prob be good as a tv show but I was a lot of povs with not a lot of closure and I don’t think I am up for reading 7 of these 🤷🏻♀️
September 14, 2025
Good start to sweet romance series. 4/B
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