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Nantucket
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nan Rossiter comes a tender, moving story of rekindled passion, set amidst the timeless beauty of Nantucket.
Over twenty-five years ago, Liam Tate and Acadia McCormick Knox fell in love. It was summer on Nantucket, and eighteen-year-old Liam knew that wealthy, college-bound Cadie was way out of league for a local boy who restored boats for a living. Yet the two became inseparable, seizing every chance to slip away in Liam's runabout to secluded spots, far from the world that was trying to keep them apart.
After Cadie returned home to New York and discovered she was pregnant, her parents crushed any hope of communicating with the boy she'd left behind. Unanswered letters and calls couldn't change Liam's heart, but over the years he's settled into a simple, solitary life in his rambling beachfront house. Now he's learned that Cadie is returning to Nantucket for the opening of her son's art show. Over a weekend of revelations and poignant memories, Cadie and Liam have an opportunity to confront the difference time can make, the truths that never alter, and the bittersweet second chances that arrive just in time to steer a heart back home...
Over twenty-five years ago, Liam Tate and Acadia McCormick Knox fell in love. It was summer on Nantucket, and eighteen-year-old Liam knew that wealthy, college-bound Cadie was way out of league for a local boy who restored boats for a living. Yet the two became inseparable, seizing every chance to slip away in Liam's runabout to secluded spots, far from the world that was trying to keep them apart.
After Cadie returned home to New York and discovered she was pregnant, her parents crushed any hope of communicating with the boy she'd left behind. Unanswered letters and calls couldn't change Liam's heart, but over the years he's settled into a simple, solitary life in his rambling beachfront house. Now he's learned that Cadie is returning to Nantucket for the opening of her son's art show. Over a weekend of revelations and poignant memories, Cadie and Liam have an opportunity to confront the difference time can make, the truths that never alter, and the bittersweet second chances that arrive just in time to steer a heart back home...
336 pages, Paperback
First published August 25, 2015
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Nan Rossiter
14 books325 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nan Rossiter loves to weave together stories about the complicated relationships to which all readers can relate -- motherhood, sisterhood, friendship, marriage and romance. She draws from her own life experiences to create authentic situations that mirror the trials and triumphs we all face. Compassionate, real, and funny, her books take readers on emotional journeys that often include heartbreak and joy, but also include threads of faith, a furry friend or two, and uplifting endings. Nan's books have been highly acclaimed by reviewers from Publisher's Weekly to Booklist. Her novel, SUMMER DANCE, was the 2018 winner of the Nancy Pearl Award.
Nan is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and began her writing career in the world of children's books. Along with her many contemporary fiction novels, Nan is also the author/illustrator of several books for children, including RUGBY & ROSIE, winner of Nebraska's Golden Sower Award, and THE FO'C'SLE: Henry Beston's Outermost House.
Nan lives on a quiet country road in Connecticut with her husband and a solemn black Lab named Finn, who diligently watches their every move and can be roused from a nap in a distant room by the sound of a banana being peeled or a cookie crumb hitting the floor. Nan and her husband are the parents of two handsome sons who have struck out on life journeys of their own and are pursuing careers in aviation.
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Nan is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and began her writing career in the world of children's books. Along with her many contemporary fiction novels, Nan is also the author/illustrator of several books for children, including RUGBY & ROSIE, winner of Nebraska's Golden Sower Award, and THE FO'C'SLE: Henry Beston's Outermost House.
Nan lives on a quiet country road in Connecticut with her husband and a solemn black Lab named Finn, who diligently watches their every move and can be roused from a nap in a distant room by the sound of a banana being peeled or a cookie crumb hitting the floor. Nan and her husband are the parents of two handsome sons who have struck out on life journeys of their own and are pursuing careers in aviation.
For more information, visit
nanrossiter.com/
facebook.com/NanRossiter/
instagram.com/nanrossiter/
twitter.com/NanRossiter
bookbub.com/profile/nan-rossiter
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September 7, 2015
3.5 Stars ...life comes full circle...
Impressions
My first impressions are that this book is a slow journey on the important times in Liam's life that led him to live a solitary life and then to events of six weeks that change his life and bring him unexpected gifts. Ms. Rossiter has created a memorable character in Liam and his story stays with you long after you finish the last page...I enjoyed his story.
Review
The setting takes place in Nantucket, where the main character Liam, is a wooden boat restorer. With flashbacks the reader is provided with a little of Liam's life story which allows you to see how he became the man he is. I don't always like flashbacks, but they work well in this book. The book's main arc is how major life events have shaped Liam's life and the book focuses on six weeks when his past comes full circles and we see how the past can come back and change a life for a second time.
I really enjoyed the setting of the book and the setting really contributed to the development of Liam's character.
[This is: The International Yacht Restoration School shop
in Newport, Rhode Island. By Onne va der Wal.}
The story contained a nice mix of interesting characters that moved in and out of Liam's life with a good mix of peripheral, support and main characters. I believe his character is worthy of a story and it's not hard for a reader to fall a little bit in love with him.
I feel the author "paints her story" with a broad brush moving from scene to scene and although details are provided I'm not sure if it's always the details that bring the image to life. There were times when the details provided didn't add to the story or plot and there were other times when I felt a scene felt rushed and vague and should have been expanded. While I enjoyed the story and the characters, it lacked a certain depth to raise the writing up a notch.
Ms. Rossiter writes Christian based books.This book does contain religious overtones which may not be the preference of some readers. I found the references and discussions of religion to fit the scene and the characters and was well done and not preachy. I think this book is a good choice even for those who are "nominally religious".
And although the sex isn't explicit, in some scenes there was a casual attitude about sex that someone looking for a more Christian based book may not appreciate. The inclusions or references to sex were not explicit or offensive; IMO I don't think many readers would be offended by how it's included in this novel.
Conclusion:
In some ways I feel that this book just touched the surface of the story with a broad brush and there were times where a more finely bristled brush would have added additional depth to both the characters and the story arc itself. As you read Liam's story you fall a little bit in love with him and his story stays with you even after the last page.
Did I fall a little bit in love with him? Oh yeah, I did. I think you will too.
Thanks to Net Galley, Kensington publishers and Ms Rossiter for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Impressions
My first impressions are that this book is a slow journey on the important times in Liam's life that led him to live a solitary life and then to events of six weeks that change his life and bring him unexpected gifts. Ms. Rossiter has created a memorable character in Liam and his story stays with you long after you finish the last page...I enjoyed his story.
Review
The setting takes place in Nantucket, where the main character Liam, is a wooden boat restorer. With flashbacks the reader is provided with a little of Liam's life story which allows you to see how he became the man he is. I don't always like flashbacks, but they work well in this book. The book's main arc is how major life events have shaped Liam's life and the book focuses on six weeks when his past comes full circles and we see how the past can come back and change a life for a second time.
I really enjoyed the setting of the book and the setting really contributed to the development of Liam's character.
[This is: The International Yacht Restoration School shop
in Newport, Rhode Island. By Onne va der Wal.}
The story contained a nice mix of interesting characters that moved in and out of Liam's life with a good mix of peripheral, support and main characters. I believe his character is worthy of a story and it's not hard for a reader to fall a little bit in love with him.
I feel the author "paints her story" with a broad brush moving from scene to scene and although details are provided I'm not sure if it's always the details that bring the image to life. There were times when the details provided didn't add to the story or plot and there were other times when I felt a scene felt rushed and vague and should have been expanded. While I enjoyed the story and the characters, it lacked a certain depth to raise the writing up a notch.
Ms. Rossiter writes Christian based books.This book does contain religious overtones which may not be the preference of some readers. I found the references and discussions of religion to fit the scene and the characters and was well done and not preachy. I think this book is a good choice even for those who are "nominally religious".
And although the sex isn't explicit, in some scenes there was a casual attitude about sex that someone looking for a more Christian based book may not appreciate. The inclusions or references to sex were not explicit or offensive; IMO I don't think many readers would be offended by how it's included in this novel.
Conclusion:
In some ways I feel that this book just touched the surface of the story with a broad brush and there were times where a more finely bristled brush would have added additional depth to both the characters and the story arc itself. As you read Liam's story you fall a little bit in love with him and his story stays with you even after the last page.
Did I fall a little bit in love with him? Oh yeah, I did. I think you will too.
Thanks to Net Galley, Kensington publishers and Ms Rossiter for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 26, 2015
A special thank you to Kensington Books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Nan Rossiter returns with NANTUCKET, an end of summer heart-warming and moving love story of love, loss, and second chances.
Liam Tate’s home was on Nantucket. However when his parents were killed in an accident, as a child, he was sent to live with his uncle, Coop. Liam has lost so much, living a simple life restoring boats. They lived in Nantucket year round, unlike the wealthy seasonal residents.
One summer, Cadie and her family vacation on the island. She is from a wealthy family, and of course, her parents want no part of this poor shipyard boy, she is interested in.
The couple develop an intense love relationship. His job was to restore boats, while she was from a wealthy family with plans for college. Their love was strong; however, from the wrong side of the tracks, her parents keeps them apart. They had to steal time away at their own private spots away from those prying eyes, before her father sends her back to New York away from Liam.
After discovering she is pregnant, her parents keep her from the boy she loves. However, Liam would not give up, always thinking of the life they could have had - living alone on his beachfront home. She stole his heart and he waits patiently for a letter or phone call, which does not come.
Now, he learns Cadie is returning to Nantucket for the opening of her son’s art show, they may have an opportunity to once again connect for a second chance.
An emotional bittersweet story, of loss, joy, courage, and some summer romance. Set in the idyllic Nantucket, there is timeless elegance with not only the setting, but in the restoration of boats, and metaphors with deeper meaning.
As usual, Nan reminds me of Nicholas Sparks bringing an array of emotions of laughter along with sadness and tears; with twists and turns for a heartwarming and engaging read. (Always a takeaway message, some soul searching, a life lesson, with words of inspiration and wisdom).
Characters (especially Liam) which will remain with you, long after the book ends. Liam reminds me strongly of (Noah) in The Notebook with his fierce love for (Allie) the girl from a wealthy family. Rossiter and Sparks' fans will enjoy this one. Keep the Kleenex handy.
JDCMustReadBooks
Nan Rossiter returns with NANTUCKET, an end of summer heart-warming and moving love story of love, loss, and second chances.
Liam Tate’s home was on Nantucket. However when his parents were killed in an accident, as a child, he was sent to live with his uncle, Coop. Liam has lost so much, living a simple life restoring boats. They lived in Nantucket year round, unlike the wealthy seasonal residents.
One summer, Cadie and her family vacation on the island. She is from a wealthy family, and of course, her parents want no part of this poor shipyard boy, she is interested in.
The couple develop an intense love relationship. His job was to restore boats, while she was from a wealthy family with plans for college. Their love was strong; however, from the wrong side of the tracks, her parents keeps them apart. They had to steal time away at their own private spots away from those prying eyes, before her father sends her back to New York away from Liam.
After discovering she is pregnant, her parents keep her from the boy she loves. However, Liam would not give up, always thinking of the life they could have had - living alone on his beachfront home. She stole his heart and he waits patiently for a letter or phone call, which does not come.
Now, he learns Cadie is returning to Nantucket for the opening of her son’s art show, they may have an opportunity to once again connect for a second chance.
An emotional bittersweet story, of loss, joy, courage, and some summer romance. Set in the idyllic Nantucket, there is timeless elegance with not only the setting, but in the restoration of boats, and metaphors with deeper meaning.
As usual, Nan reminds me of Nicholas Sparks bringing an array of emotions of laughter along with sadness and tears; with twists and turns for a heartwarming and engaging read. (Always a takeaway message, some soul searching, a life lesson, with words of inspiration and wisdom).
Characters (especially Liam) which will remain with you, long after the book ends. Liam reminds me strongly of (Noah) in The Notebook with his fierce love for (Allie) the girl from a wealthy family. Rossiter and Sparks' fans will enjoy this one. Keep the Kleenex handy.
JDCMustReadBooks
June 4, 2016
Silly and unbelievable- it started well and then when Liam meets the son he never knew he had it becomes incredulous. Glad this was a sale book on Kindle. Skip it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 7, 2016
The story that unfolded from this second chance romance wasn't like any I'd read before. Even with sorrow touching the rediscovered love it was still uplifting in a bittersweet sort of way. This was clearly faith based with NIV Bible verses and professions of belief interwoven with characters and life situations that were realistically down to earth. To me, reading it was like comfort food for the heart.
I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways.
I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways.
July 24, 2017
Sweet summer story
January 7, 2019
Too sad...I don't mind some but this one was too much sadness to be able to say I enjoyed reading it...
October 5, 2017
Loved it!
August 27, 2015
Nantucket is the story of Liam and Cadie. We learn about their history in chapters that alternate between 1989 and the present. Usually when this technique is used in a novel I prefer one time period over the other but Nan Rossiter did it flawlessly and I was engrossed in both.
I loved Liam’s willingness to open himself to Cadie and her family when it would have been so much easier to keep living his closed-off life. Cadie risked a lot by coming back to Nantucket but she knew she had to do it. I was also charmed by the children in the novel. They added so much to the emotional tone of many scenes.
Of course, I loved the Nantucket setting. The passages describing Liam’s job of building and repairing boats were interesting and, at the same time, helpful in the understanding of Liam himself.
Nantucket is an emotional and romantic story of love, forgiveness, trust and second chances. I really liked it and recommend it to fans of Nan Rossiter and women’s fiction. *I received a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
I loved Liam’s willingness to open himself to Cadie and her family when it would have been so much easier to keep living his closed-off life. Cadie risked a lot by coming back to Nantucket but she knew she had to do it. I was also charmed by the children in the novel. They added so much to the emotional tone of many scenes.
Of course, I loved the Nantucket setting. The passages describing Liam’s job of building and repairing boats were interesting and, at the same time, helpful in the understanding of Liam himself.
Nantucket is an emotional and romantic story of love, forgiveness, trust and second chances. I really liked it and recommend it to fans of Nan Rossiter and women’s fiction. *I received a review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
August 23, 2015
Such a bittersweet story about young love set in such an idyllic spot. I'd love to have a house on a remote island and be able to sail! I do love a good American story.
Liam and Cadie met as youngsters whilst Cadie was on a summer break. Her father wouldn't allow them to have a relationship and Liam has held a part of his heart for Cadie over the ensuing years.
I really felt for both Liam and Cadie and loved the way the whole story unfolded. A very emotional book that demands that you keep reading and find out what happens to them.
With many thanks to Net Galley for a copy of this book- I will definately look for more books by Nan Rossiter. I loved this one.
Liam and Cadie met as youngsters whilst Cadie was on a summer break. Her father wouldn't allow them to have a relationship and Liam has held a part of his heart for Cadie over the ensuing years.
I really felt for both Liam and Cadie and loved the way the whole story unfolded. A very emotional book that demands that you keep reading and find out what happens to them.
With many thanks to Net Galley for a copy of this book- I will definately look for more books by Nan Rossiter. I loved this one.
December 28, 2015
This is the perfect book to take on vacation or to the beach. It's a fast read with characters you will embrace. It's a love story and yet it has a message about character. I chose this book mainly because of the title. I have read several stories set on Nantucket and was curious to read more about this magical isle. I was not disappointed.
May 29, 2016
Yup--I cried!! (more than once) Great story!
September 25, 2015
Loved getting lost in this magical story.
July 13, 2016
I didn't finish this book
August 6, 2016
Don't usually finish books I won't give even 3 stars to, but finished this one since it was an easy read. This was a beach book that was just not that well written, and not terribly believable.
October 14, 2017
What I liked about Nantucket was the author had enough respect for her readers to introduce key plot points early and move the story along both swiftly and appropriately. So many books, in particular those with romance at its core, take a madcap/hijinks/comedy of errors approach to storytelling versus pacing a story like those of us in real life do. That, I liked.
Nan Rossiter is a beautiful writer and her knowledge of Nantucket comes through. The description of the landscape and the pace on the island feels pretty real, as does her knowledge of wooden boats. The story is two-fold, in which a local teenager Liam Tate meets wealthy visitor Acadia Knox who is summering on the island with her parents. The connection and attraction is instant and a summer romance is soon born. Liam lives with his uncle, Cooper, his guardian after his parents died when he was a young boy. Acadia is a girl from the right side of the tracks with a father who wants her to have no part of local-yokel Liam which does not bode well for this romance.
The second part of the story is about Liam the local boat repairer who after Cooper has died, continues his business, still lives in his house and leads a quiet but lonely life with nothing but his dog Tucket and cat Moby to keep him company. All of that changes when he happens to read an announcement in the paper about a local gallery in which the featured artist has the same last name of Acadia and he wonders if they are related. It's through attending this showing that he reconnects with Acadia and the real story of family, love, sorrow and second chances comes through.
I only had two complaints about this book and I feel a little silly mentioning them. One is the dog. Now I like dogs as much as the next person but Tuck gets an awful lot of ink. It got to the point where I hated to get to a part where Liam returns home because there's going to be at least two pages on petting Tuck, rubbing his ears, his golden coat, him begging for food, him nuzzling someone's hand, his paws, and so on. Honestly, this book would be about 25 pages shorter if all the Tuck interactions were cut out. Number two, nicknames. It started to drive me up a wall that everybody's already short names were shortened even more. Who calls a Liam "Li?" Everybody got this treatment too: Levi = Le, Sally = Sal, Adian = Aid, Emily = Em, Lisa = Lis. The Lisa one was really irksome because who calls someone "lease?" It's only one more vowel!
Nan Rossiter is a beautiful writer and her knowledge of Nantucket comes through. The description of the landscape and the pace on the island feels pretty real, as does her knowledge of wooden boats. The story is two-fold, in which a local teenager Liam Tate meets wealthy visitor Acadia Knox who is summering on the island with her parents. The connection and attraction is instant and a summer romance is soon born. Liam lives with his uncle, Cooper, his guardian after his parents died when he was a young boy. Acadia is a girl from the right side of the tracks with a father who wants her to have no part of local-yokel Liam which does not bode well for this romance.
The second part of the story is about Liam the local boat repairer who after Cooper has died, continues his business, still lives in his house and leads a quiet but lonely life with nothing but his dog Tucket and cat Moby to keep him company. All of that changes when he happens to read an announcement in the paper about a local gallery in which the featured artist has the same last name of Acadia and he wonders if they are related. It's through attending this showing that he reconnects with Acadia and the real story of family, love, sorrow and second chances comes through.
I only had two complaints about this book and I feel a little silly mentioning them. One is the dog. Now I like dogs as much as the next person but Tuck gets an awful lot of ink. It got to the point where I hated to get to a part where Liam returns home because there's going to be at least two pages on petting Tuck, rubbing his ears, his golden coat, him begging for food, him nuzzling someone's hand, his paws, and so on. Honestly, this book would be about 25 pages shorter if all the Tuck interactions were cut out. Number two, nicknames. It started to drive me up a wall that everybody's already short names were shortened even more. Who calls a Liam "Li?" Everybody got this treatment too: Levi = Le, Sally = Sal, Adian = Aid, Emily = Em, Lisa = Lis. The Lisa one was really irksome because who calls someone "lease?" It's only one more vowel!
May 14, 2017
received a digital copy of this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Liam Tate was a teenager when he fell in love with Cadie Knox. But Cadie's father disapproved of the relationship and broke up the couple, keeping them apart. 19 years later, Cadie enters Liam's life again but this time revealing a secret - they had a son.
I thought this was going to be a sweet, romantic story but unfortunately it fell flat. There were way too many elements from other well known books in this one for it to feel original and it ended up stale and boring. Cadie and Liam's teenage relationship was totally The Notebook. I also feel we got very little of any actual substance in the relationship besides a bit of attraction. Ten same happened when they were older. They didn't seem to have a lot of proper conversation and I also couldn't understand how Liam could be okay with Cadie keeping a son secret for 20 years. Cadie's parents treatment of Aidan and their response to Cadie's sickness and death was also a bit far fetched for me.
I skim read a lot of this and found very little of it actually any good.
Liam Tate was a teenager when he fell in love with Cadie Knox. But Cadie's father disapproved of the relationship and broke up the couple, keeping them apart. 19 years later, Cadie enters Liam's life again but this time revealing a secret - they had a son.
I thought this was going to be a sweet, romantic story but unfortunately it fell flat. There were way too many elements from other well known books in this one for it to feel original and it ended up stale and boring. Cadie and Liam's teenage relationship was totally The Notebook. I also feel we got very little of any actual substance in the relationship besides a bit of attraction. Ten same happened when they were older. They didn't seem to have a lot of proper conversation and I also couldn't understand how Liam could be okay with Cadie keeping a son secret for 20 years. Cadie's parents treatment of Aidan and their response to Cadie's sickness and death was also a bit far fetched for me.
I skim read a lot of this and found very little of it actually any good.
August 24, 2018
A sweet, but sad story of Liam who fell for Cady when he was a teen. He is an island boy and she comes from a wealthy NY family. Many years later they meet again when a young artist is showing his paintings on Nantucket. After many years of bachelorhood, restoring wooden boats and living simply on the island with his dog and cat, Liam re-discovers Cady and has a ready-made family.
Unfortunately, Cady is sick with cancer and she gets frailer, but Liam and her two sons make the best possible life for her on Nantucket.
This book is the prequel to the other Nan Rossiter book I read and enjoyed “Summer Dance.” Many of the characters are in both books, although this one is Liam’s story.
Unfortunately, Cady is sick with cancer and she gets frailer, but Liam and her two sons make the best possible life for her on Nantucket.
This book is the prequel to the other Nan Rossiter book I read and enjoyed “Summer Dance.” Many of the characters are in both books, although this one is Liam’s story.
May 23, 2017
A thoroughly beautiful story, filled with loving warm lovable characters. Liam looses his parents in a pre Christmas car accident as a young child and is raised by his Uncle Cooper. He meets Cadie as a teenager and they spend a summer in love against Cadie's fathers wishes. Twenty some years later their paths cross with several surprises to follow. Beautifully crafted, filled with love and wisdom and caring, the most enjoyable book I have read for too many months.
August 14, 2018
Although this is the 1st book of 2, I read it 2nd.. was not lost at all.. such a sweet story.. I loved it! The characters in this are just as wonderful as in Summer Dance & it does explain some things.. I really enjoy the writing style.. I am hoping a 3rd will be written so we know how Liam lives out his life, will it be with Tracey? How does Aidan do growing up? So much more to learn! lol Please Nan.. we need another! :)
October 30, 2024
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I’m pretty sure it will be the last. I almost did not finish it but I hate to give up on a book. Everything about this book was so predictable which is one of the reasons I almost stopped reading it. Then I was nosy to see if I was right about what would happen and I was. This was more like a 2 1/2 star book for me but I rounded it to three stars.
April 13, 2018
I loved the story and it was well-told. I got tired of every single character in the book being called by a shortened version of his her/name: Aiden = Aid, Liam = Li, Levi = Le, Cadie = Cade. Is that really realistic?
Anyway, the story was good, even though I would've done a few things differently if I'd been Cadie.
Anyway, the story was good, even though I would've done a few things differently if I'd been Cadie.
September 7, 2018
A sweet book set on Nantucket (obviously) although there's not much description of the island in the book. Liam has lived on the island nearly all his life and has become used to being a solitary bachelor with a loving, goofy Golden Retriever and an aging cat. Suddenly two women who were past loves are both on the island along with children. The story is warm and cozy and sad.
January 5, 2019
This could have been a good book, but it is poorly written. Too many exclamation marks, the characters are too shallow and they all "talk" the same, and there is too much missing from the story. I am unsure why this book has almost 4 stars? I got half way through and found myself rolling my eyes constantly.
February 5, 2022
First, I was able to read this book through my public library on Overdrive.
Second, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I experienced all the Feels, from indignation and anger to swoony sighs and tears, and on, and on, and on. :) This story is a good reminder that even though Life can wallop you upside the head, there is a way to get through the tough spots to get to the HEA.
Second, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I experienced all the Feels, from indignation and anger to swoony sighs and tears, and on, and on, and on. :) This story is a good reminder that even though Life can wallop you upside the head, there is a way to get through the tough spots to get to the HEA.
October 16, 2024
Made me cry. Then I thought about it for 2 weeks. Simply because I can't deal with how realistic this is and how sometimes life doesn't go the way you want it to. Picked it up by accident at my internship and decided to read it. Didn't read the synopsis, just when into it blind.
(Can't read stories that are too close to reality like these.)
I cried and had a long heartbreak.
(Can't read stories that are too close to reality like these.)
I cried and had a long heartbreak.
November 14, 2017
What a delightful love story! I came across this book by chance--the title Nantucket pulled me in. I'm planning to read the next one which focuses on events previous to this story. I hope she writes one as a follow-up to Nantucket!
November 24, 2017
I am so enjoying Nan Rossiter’s books - just discovered her and am working my way through them. This title and Summer Dance are great companion books - gentle romances set on Nantucket, over a number of years.
July 9, 2018
Despite a slow beginning, I absolutely fell in love with the plot and characters of this novel. It tugged at my heart strings. Make sure you have tissues on hand! The ending drops off a little prematurely, but there may be more in the next book. Very enjoyable!
August 23, 2019
Emotions
Emotions are running wild in this book and in the reader.This is the second book I have read by this both are fantastic. Nan Rossiter is a great read writer who draws one quickly nto the story and keeps you there until the end wishing for more.
Emotions are running wild in this book and in the reader.This is the second book I have read by this both are fantastic. Nan Rossiter is a great read writer who draws one quickly nto the story and keeps you there until the end wishing for more.
January 1, 2021
I loved it but it was so sad that she died. Having gone through breast cancer and having some of my relatives die of cancer made this a hard read for me. It really brought up a lot of emotions to the surface.
I definitely recommend this book.
I definitely recommend this book.
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