Return to Whitmore

Whitmore #2

by Katie Winters

A surprise reunion of sisters. A secret house on Madequecham Beach. A painful past that just might lead to healing.


For the past year, Charlotte Whitmore has been living in quiet exile on Nantucket, working on her floundering documentaries and nursing a broken heart. But when her younger sister Nina, whom she hasn’t seen in twenty-seven years, shows up unannounced, Charlotte is forced to confront the family secrets she thought would remain forever buried.

The biggest secret? Their brother Jack, presumed dead in the fire that destroyed the White Oak Lodge in 1998, may still be alive. Charlotte hasn’t seen him in years, but the house she’s living in belongs to “Seth Green,” the name Jack has been using since faking his death. At least, that’s what Jack told her… in their twenties.

Nina and Charlotte's reunion sets off a chain of revelations. After the fire, the Whitmore family scattered. Francesca fled to Italy with her daughters, Charlotte cut ties, and Nina was sent to Michigan to live with their Great Aunt Genevieve. Now, as old wounds resurface and long-held resentments boil over, the sisters must piece together what really happened at the Lodge—and what it means for their future.

Throw in a chance encounter with an old flame, a visit from a relentless private investigator, and the wreckage of a failed engagement, and what emerges is a tangled, heartfelt story about memory, forgiveness, and the enduring bonds of family.

This is book two of The Whitmore Series, a hopeful family drama perfect for your next beach read.

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 26, 2025

About the author

Katie writes women's fiction and clean, wholesome contemporary romance. She looks to everyday, real-life family issues to weave stories of heartfelt emotions, love and loss, and everything in between.

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Reviews

[Sue Negrillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nantucket.
Charlotte is living in Nantucket in Jacks house, her career is not going well she keeps losing funding. Nina the sister that was sent away with the aunt finds her, she came back to Nantucket to get answers. She is dating Amos jacks old friend. In the middle of there reunion, Addison shows up they had no idea who she was…she’s Jacks(Sean) wife. She doesn’t know him as Jack she knows him as Sean. They have 2 kids. This is a shock, as he’s supposed to be dead! But it goes back in time when Charlotte lived with Jack in New York, Charlotte was engaged to Ralf, he and Jack were in an accident and hurt Ralf bad when he was better he left Charlotte for another women. Addison goes back to Hawaii without finding Jack. Charlotte and Nina fly to Italy to go see the mom. She was very sorry for sending Nina away. There’s an investigator looking for Jack that came to see the mom.

[Judith Levis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disappointments, betrayals, secrets, lies and broken family relationships are all parts of this second book in the Whitmore Series. The fire that destroyed the White Oak Inn decimated the members of the Whitmore family. Once again living on Nantucket Island, Charlotte, the documentarian is sought out by her youngest sister, Nina, after being separated for twenty-seven years. This series forces the reader to become a detective too and while we learn more about the family and past events, each book also gives us another "dilemma" to solve. I'm looking forward to having more answers to these queries. I'm always impressed by how deftly Katie Winters creates her story lines. I can't wait for the third book .

[Pam Fleming · Rating 5 out of 5]

Years ago a fire distortions of the White Oak Lodge and tore apart the Whitmore family. Drifting aimlessly Charlotte struggles to make a future with her documentary films. She has been unlocks in love with

After spending time with her brother Jack (Seth) he disappeared. Charlotte spends time with her long lost sister Nina, and Allison, Seth’s wife


Who actually survived the night of the fire? Who has hired a private detective to co tact Charlotte.

Thank you to the author for this ARC. This review is my honest opinion

[Jennie Fortna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Return to Whitmore is book 2 in the Whitmore series by Katie Winters, which brings the sister back together some 27 yrs later with still unanswered questions from book 1, more secrets, hopefully finding answers, forgiveness, family dynamics and more…

I voluntarily read a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[kathleen Mattiace · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was a good follow up to #1 story about the lodge. The mother Francesca seems to be coming around to Nina and recognizing her as a daughter and a member of the family. The mysteries still thicken regarding the treasure of the massive house, who set the fire, and are the presumed dead still alive??
I guess we have to wait for book #3 to find out.

[Kathleen A · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many different stories developing throughout the book to contribute to the bigger plot! In Return to Whitmore, Katie Winters brings to life a remarkable story of love, loyalty, deceit, and mystery. I couldn’t wait to get back to reading it, but at the same time I did not want it to end! AND it did not END! A cliffhanger waiting to be solved in her next book, Ocean of Secrets!

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Editing could use some work. Right at the beginning Daniel was called an anthologist rather than an anthropologist. This was corrected several pages later.
I believe the three books in this series could have easily been condensed into one standard length book. One book just leads to the next like it is just starting another chapter.
The story is an interesting one though.

[Gretchen B. Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reunited through Mystery

Wonderful to see Nina reunited with her Mother & seeing her accepting & actually happy to see her. Love the twist & turns of the mysterious person behind working with the Inspector. Can't wait to see what happens when they confront him & find out why. Also, looking forward to see the Inn reopen.😍

[Martha A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as good as Book 1

I read this book in a day. I'm so into what happened after reading the first book. It is exciting and keeps you wanting to see what's next. I really enjoyed it.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this is getting good. I loved how Nina and Charlotte come together. Second chance for Charlotte & Vincent??? Please write fast, I can’t wait to sink my teeth into some Whitmore secrets. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Carole Anne Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating

Thoroughly enjoying this series. This story is full of intrigue, mystery and also the complications of love and romance . Also finding the core characters very real.

[Wendy Nicholson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read

I am intrigued but the book is a little slow in some areas. I will be reading the rest of the series

[Kathleen Abeel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

An engaging narrative that leaves me eager to delve deeper into the series, exploring the next chapter of this compelling storyline.

[Cynthia Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series so far!!

I don't wnt to give the story away. The way the past present and future are altogether in this,book make you want to know more.

[diana west · Rating 4 out of 5]

Return to Whitmore

I moved the first book of the series. I had A hard time keeping up with the second book all the going back and forth was confusing sometimes.

[Linda H. Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Took to long