When Kaitlyn Miller discovers she has a teenage sister she never knew existed, her carefully curated life begins to unravel. Running from the revelation of her mother's long-kept secret, she finds refuge with her free-spirited aunts in Key West, where she hopes to hide from her past. Instead, she discovers her future.
As she volunteers at Paradise Harbor House, Kaitlyn finds unexpected purpose helping families rebuild their lives. But when her sixteen-year-old sister Sarah shows up unannounced, determined to forge a connection, Kaitlyn must confront the very truths she's been avoiding. With the support of documentary filmmaker Will Moreno, whose lens captures more than just her story, and her unconventional but loving family, Kaitlyn learns that sometimes the most beautiful relationships are the ones we never saw coming.
Set against the colorful backdrop of Key West, this heartwarming novel explores the complexities of family secrets, the power of forgiveness, and the courage it takes to open our hearts to new beginnings. As Kaitlyn navigates the delicate balance between the family she was born into and the one she's chosen, she discovers that paradise isn't a place—it's the people who help us find our way home.
A moving tale of sisterhood, second chances, and the families we create when we're brave enough to let love in.
Annie Cabot is the author of contemporary women's fiction and family sagas. Annie writes about friendships and family relationships, that bring inspiration and hope to others.
With a focus on women's fiction, Annie feels that she writes best when she writes from experience. “Every woman's journey is a relatable story. I want to capture those stories, let others know they are not alone, and bring a bit of joy to my readers.”
Annie Cabot is the pen name for the writer Patricia Pauletti. A lover of all things happily ever after, it was only a matter of time before she began to write what was in her heart, and so, the pen name Annie Cabot was born.
When she's not writing, Annie and her husband like to travel. Winters always involve time away on Captiva Island, Florida where she continues to get inspiration for her novels.
It takes a lot for a book to have me crying, but this one did. The way the story unfolded was magical. I loved Chelsea in the Captiva series, and she was as on point, as usual. Love your story telling, Annie!
Stopped at 8%. I guess most chick-lit is not for me. Note.
Amazon synopsis: When Kaitlyn Miller discovers she has a teenage sister she never knew existed, her carefully curated life begins to unravel. Running from the revelation of her mother's long-kept secret, she finds refuge with her free-spirited aunts in Key West, where she hopes to hide from her past. Instead, she discovers her future.
As she volunteers at Paradise Harbor House, Kaitlyn finds unexpected purpose helping families rebuild their lives. But when her sixteen-year-old sister Sarah shows up unannounced, determined to forge a connection, Kaitlyn must confront the very truths she's been avoiding. With the support of documentary filmmaker Will Moreno, whose lens captures more than just her story, and her unconventional but loving family, Kaitlyn learns that sometimes the most beautiful relationships are the ones we never saw coming.
Set against the colorful backdrop of Key West, this heartwarming novel explores the complexities of family secrets, the power of forgiveness, and the courage it takes to open our hearts to new beginnings. As Kaitlyn navigates the delicate balance between the family she was born into and the one she's chosen, she discovers that paradise isn't a place—it's the people who help us find our way home.
Amazing book by a gifted writer ! The characters are sensitive and very realistic. Even the scenery descriptions are beautifully written. This is a story to get lost in. I want more stories about Kaitlyn and Sarah and all the crazy sisters and Will and Jack and Jamie.
Unsatisfactory ending. The sisters meet and get to know each other but the father makes no apologies to Kaitlyn. Jeffrey is cowed by his wife (former mistress) and never really explains why he walked away from his daughter.