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The Captiva Island landscape is changing shape.

With new residents influencing local businesses, Chelsea's sister, Gretchen, is finding her way without a road map. To say she's testing Chelsea's patience is an understatement.

Sebastian Barlowe's health proves overwhelming for his wife, Isabelle, and so, she seeks guidance from Maggie and Chelsea.

At the same time, things are progressing in Massachusetts.

Beth and Gabriel struggle to meet the demands of the new apple orchard business, and it puts a strain on their marriage.

Becca is due to give birth any day, and a last minute health complication terrifies everyone.

An announcement from Lauren and Jeff stuns the entire family.

Come back to Captiva Island and fall in love once again with a cast of characters who overcome everything life throws their way by holding on to each other.

294 pages, Paperback

Published April 21, 2025

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Annie Cabot

31 books107 followers
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.

Annie lives in Massachusetts with her husband.

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2,014 reviews
June 23, 2025
Another good book in the series. Lots of ongoing stories either wrapping up or getting more added to their story. I enjoyed the book.

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With new residents influencing local businesses, Chelsea's sister, Gretchen, is finding her way without a road map. To say she's testing Chelsea's patience is an understatement.

Sebastian Barlowe's health proves overwhelming for his wife, Isabelle, and so, she seeks guidance from Maggie and Chelsea.

At the same time, things are progressing in Massachusetts.

Beth and Gabriel struggle to meet the demands of the new apple orchard business, and it puts a strain on their marriage.

Becca is due to give birth any day, and a last minute health complication terrifies everyone.

An announcement from Lauren and Jeff stuns the entire family
10 reviews
May 4, 2025
No. 15 in the series

I’ve read all the Captiva Island books and enjoyed them. This one is packed with new stories about Maggie and her family but I did find it repetitive in places and just skimmed over the next page or two. And what happened to the half sister, Daniel’s love child? Not a single mention. An oversight, perhaps?
I can see a spin-off book all about grandma Sarah’s adventures in the Garrison Getaway - c’mon Annie - the silver influencer is worthy of at least one book.
11 reviews
May 1, 2025
Another great one

Captive Sisters was great. I feel like they are all a part of my family. A lot was going on and I do admit at times I was getting concerned. It truly is a wonderful series which should be read by all. I do love everyone in the family but Grandma Sarah is something else. It is great catching up with everyone's lives. Anxiously awaiting for book 16 which I hope will not be the last in the series.Thank you Annie Cabot you never disappoint
140 reviews
June 5, 2025
I love this series and can't wait for the next chapter. Everything that Maggie and her family goes through are so relatable. My granddaughter was in NICU for 6 months and had several operations. I understand what they all went through. A few story lines should be addressed more, but there is always the next book.
34 reviews
October 17, 2025
Wonderful Story!

I have enjoyed and loved the wonderful characters in these stories! Every time I finished a book I couldn't wait to continue the stories of the people and lives contained within! How does an author write so many stories of each caricature? Thank you so much for these books!!
3 reviews
April 25, 2025
A beloved series

I started this series when I retired at the end of 2023, each book getting me more and more in love with this family, this book on page 1, I was captivated tears on page 2. Can't wait for book 16!
48 reviews
April 29, 2025
Another great story from Captiva Island

I have read every one of this series and can’t wait to read Book 16. The story of a sweet family with trails and tribulations. Annie Cabot writes a good book.
19 reviews
August 2, 2025
Sisters by love

I love that no matter what happens with this family, they stick together. They show the true meaning in love and being there. I am hooked on these books. Now,I can't wait to see what happens next with Grandma Sarah!
41 reviews
April 25, 2025
Great read

Love this series looking forward to # 16. I have been to Captiva and it is as beautiful as described in these books.
60 reviews
April 27, 2025
Love the Series

I think this might be my favorite book of this series! Every book gets better and better, looking forward to reading the next one.
175 reviews2 followers
May 10, 2025
Good book

I enjoyed reading about the continuing adventures of the family. Excited to see what the future holds for all of them.
13 reviews1 follower
June 17, 2025
Love love love

This series has made cry, laugh, mad, sad. I absolutely love it and they feel like
family and I never want it to end.
Thank you Annie for such an amazing series!!
10 reviews
June 20, 2025
excellent reads

Easy to read. I am reading each one of them, Each one tells a very good story. I look forward to every one.
1 review
November 3, 2025
This is a good series, however, This book spent too much time recapping details that have created and previously read in the series. I am hopeful the next book in the series is written better.
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