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Nantucket Sunset
'Delightfully, deliciously enjoyable.' WOMAN
Another gorgeously escapist Nantucket novel from the USA Today bestselling author of NANTUCKET SUMMER.
When three estranged friends, Emmy, Margot, and Tessa, return to Nantucket for the first time in decades, it’s not for a reunion. It’s for Lauren. The fourth member of their once-inseparable group has passed unexpectedly, leaving behind a final revisit the place where their friendship began - and finish what they started. Waiting for them on the island is The Dune Deck, the weatherworn sunset bar that once held their best memories. Run by Lila, who’s facing a decision of her sell the bar and leave the past behind, or fight for the dream she and her late husband built.
As the trip unfolds in a blur of sun-drenched days, late-night swims, and long-overdue truths, each woman must confront who she was, who she is, and who she wants to become. Because sometimes the only way to move forward... is to return to where it all began.
‘Blissfully escapist. CLOSER
Another gorgeously escapist Nantucket novel from the USA Today bestselling author of NANTUCKET SUMMER.
When three estranged friends, Emmy, Margot, and Tessa, return to Nantucket for the first time in decades, it’s not for a reunion. It’s for Lauren. The fourth member of their once-inseparable group has passed unexpectedly, leaving behind a final revisit the place where their friendship began - and finish what they started. Waiting for them on the island is The Dune Deck, the weatherworn sunset bar that once held their best memories. Run by Lila, who’s facing a decision of her sell the bar and leave the past behind, or fight for the dream she and her late husband built.
As the trip unfolds in a blur of sun-drenched days, late-night swims, and long-overdue truths, each woman must confront who she was, who she is, and who she wants to become. Because sometimes the only way to move forward... is to return to where it all began.
‘Blissfully escapist. CLOSER
390 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 15, 2025
About the author
Melissa Hill
152 books1,325 followersMelissa Hill is a USA Today bestselling author living in Ireland’s beautiful County Wicklow. Her page-turning contemporary novels of family, friendship and romance are published worldwide and have been translated into twenty-six languages.
A Hollywood adaptation of her international bestseller Something from Tiffany's, by Reese Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine and Amazon Studios, was released worldwide in Dec 2022.
Other novels including A Gift to Remember and The Charm Bracelet have been adapted for screen by Hallmark Channel USA, with multiple other titles currently also in development for film and TV.
For more info, visit her website at www.melissahill.info
Facebook: facebook.com/melissahillbooks
Instagram: @melissahillbooks
Melissa also co-writes forensic thrillers with her husband under the pseudonym Casey Hill. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
A Hollywood adaptation of her international bestseller Something from Tiffany's, by Reese Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine and Amazon Studios, was released worldwide in Dec 2022.
Other novels including A Gift to Remember and The Charm Bracelet have been adapted for screen by Hallmark Channel USA, with multiple other titles currently also in development for film and TV.
For more info, visit her website at www.melissahill.info
Facebook: facebook.com/melissahillbooks
Instagram: @melissahillbooks
Melissa also co-writes forensic thrillers with her husband under the pseudonym Casey Hill. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
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June 29, 2025
This is the second of Hill's Nantucket series I've read. The story was marginally interesting. I had a difficult time caring about Tessa's story - but I don't understand the influencer celebrity in general.
The editing was abysmal - especially the last third of the book. Did Margot meet Robert or Richard? In one section she met Robert at the Chicken Box. Later in the book the name switched to Richard. There were several egregious misspellings of common words as well. It all added to a sloppy ending. OH! Can an ex-husband just STOP making court ordered payments without some sort of immediate legal recourse? But in this novel the "judge refused to hold an emergency hearing???"
The editing was abysmal - especially the last third of the book. Did Margot meet Robert or Richard? In one section she met Robert at the Chicken Box. Later in the book the name switched to Richard. There were several egregious misspellings of common words as well. It all added to a sloppy ending. OH! Can an ex-husband just STOP making court ordered payments without some sort of immediate legal recourse? But in this novel the "judge refused to hold an emergency hearing???"
July 14, 2026
Honestly my eyes hurt from rolling them so much. I wanted to like this one, especially after committing to the second book in the series, but I found myself rolling my eyes more often than turning the pages.
The story felt incredibly predictable, and the personal dilemmas became so over-the-top that they lost all believability. Every conflict seemed destined to be solved by the one impossibly perfect, holier-than-thou character who somehow had the wisdom to heal everyone else’s lives from the grave ( sorry that’s cold but I ended up not liking her either) . Meanwhile, every supporting character conveniently delivers deep, meaningful advice every time they spoke. Too much!
What seems to be marketed as a light beach read ended up reading more like a soap opera or reality TV drama, with one emotional revelation after another.
Unfortunately, this one just wasn’t for me. I kept hoping it would become more grounded, but instead it got worse and annoyed me more with each page . I’m not sure I have it in me to tackle book three.
Oh and please get someone that does their job. The misspellings and sentences that made no sense. Even the character’s husbands name was Richard then Robert. Ugh!
The story felt incredibly predictable, and the personal dilemmas became so over-the-top that they lost all believability. Every conflict seemed destined to be solved by the one impossibly perfect, holier-than-thou character who somehow had the wisdom to heal everyone else’s lives from the grave ( sorry that’s cold but I ended up not liking her either) . Meanwhile, every supporting character conveniently delivers deep, meaningful advice every time they spoke. Too much!
What seems to be marketed as a light beach read ended up reading more like a soap opera or reality TV drama, with one emotional revelation after another.
Unfortunately, this one just wasn’t for me. I kept hoping it would become more grounded, but instead it got worse and annoyed me more with each page . I’m not sure I have it in me to tackle book three.
Oh and please get someone that does their job. The misspellings and sentences that made no sense. Even the character’s husbands name was Richard then Robert. Ugh!
July 19, 2025
The journey back to ourselves
This is a story of the love & friendship & journey of four friends who were once very close before they parted - each following her dream. Many years later as she was terminally ill, Lauren, one of those friends, writes each one an insightful & loving letter, which they receive a short time after she has died. Loren was a very special woman whose love & deep insight had spurred her to reach out to her friends in a dying request with a multifaceted challenge that none of them could have foreseen! And what she truly leaves them all are priceless gifts of truth, revelation and love. Are they up to the challenge? I loved this story and loved its ending even more. A very insightful novel of loss, romance and new beginnings.
This is a story of the love & friendship & journey of four friends who were once very close before they parted - each following her dream. Many years later as she was terminally ill, Lauren, one of those friends, writes each one an insightful & loving letter, which they receive a short time after she has died. Loren was a very special woman whose love & deep insight had spurred her to reach out to her friends in a dying request with a multifaceted challenge that none of them could have foreseen! And what she truly leaves them all are priceless gifts of truth, revelation and love. Are they up to the challenge? I loved this story and loved its ending even more. A very insightful novel of loss, romance and new beginnings.
March 16, 2026
As a huge fan of Elin Hilderbrand, and having read most of her books, I was looking forward to reading this book. So maybe the bar was set too high, but I found this book to be a big disappointment. There was too much redundancy with the three women's traits explained over and over and over again. And the descriptions of the surroundings was just too frequent. In a beach scene, every other chapter was about the sun getting lower. That might work in a movie but is boring in a book, in my opinion. As far as the characters and plot, it was all very expected with absolutely no surprises. I felt no empathy for any of the three women.
March 30, 2026
escape from reality
3 childhood friends return to Nantucket to honor their late friend, Lauren sent each a letter, hoping they would have life awakening journeys.
Emmy, Tessa and Margot once inseparable find challenges with their individual grown selves. Each of them has to face some harsh realities even if they look so put together on the inside. Wonderful description of Nantucket’s beauty. Loved the Dune Deck setting and the characters they encounter.
Each confronting what they truly want for their future takes the reader on very encouraging and insightful experience.
Thoughtfully written.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
3 childhood friends return to Nantucket to honor their late friend, Lauren sent each a letter, hoping they would have life awakening journeys.
Emmy, Tessa and Margot once inseparable find challenges with their individual grown selves. Each of them has to face some harsh realities even if they look so put together on the inside. Wonderful description of Nantucket’s beauty. Loved the Dune Deck setting and the characters they encounter.
Each confronting what they truly want for their future takes the reader on very encouraging and insightful experience.
Thoughtfully written.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
October 19, 2025
thought provoking
This book held alot of different feelings that I imagine many readers have experienced at some point in their lives. Definitely a fantastic book!!
I find myself wanting to step back and evaluate what I was like in younger years to where I am now and what changes need to be made. Very thoughtful read.
This book held alot of different feelings that I imagine many readers have experienced at some point in their lives. Definitely a fantastic book!!
I find myself wanting to step back and evaluate what I was like in younger years to where I am now and what changes need to be made. Very thoughtful read.
October 23, 2025
Enjoyed the plot & telling
Great story. I like the way the author describes the environment & the characters. I felt like I could see those beautiful sunsets. I could relate to some of the personalities, especially how we can convince ourselves of our motives but we need to look deeper. I know I will enjoy this series!!
Great story. I like the way the author describes the environment & the characters. I felt like I could see those beautiful sunsets. I could relate to some of the personalities, especially how we can convince ourselves of our motives but we need to look deeper. I know I will enjoy this series!!
January 12, 2026
A little too long but overall a good book. I am addicted to books about islands - Nantucket, Sullivan's, Key West and so many others. Thankfully not all of the main characters ended up with a new or renewed love interest by the end. A woman doesn't need a man to have a happy, fulfulling life. A beautiful island suffices quite nicely.
April 21, 2026
Nantucket Sunset
This was a wonderful story. So many “women’s fiction” books are the same. This was not. Lauren’s list for her friends made them get together, stop and think. She guided them to see their true self and what was important. I liked seeing the evolution and realization of each one.
This was a wonderful story. So many “women’s fiction” books are the same. This was not. Lauren’s list for her friends made them get together, stop and think. She guided them to see their true self and what was important. I liked seeing the evolution and realization of each one.
October 22, 2025
beautiful setting
I enjoyed setting of novel. 3 friends honor late friend request by going back to where they were friends. They relearn about each other and themselves. Some parts of the story seem unrealistic.
I enjoyed setting of novel. 3 friends honor late friend request by going back to where they were friends. They relearn about each other and themselves. Some parts of the story seem unrealistic.
November 23, 2025
Depressing
I managed to make about half way thru this book. I found it extremely depressing. I am sure the author is trying to make a point, but when I read a book, it is for fun and cheery entertainment...not.to walk away wondering why I read it because it is so negative
I managed to make about half way thru this book. I found it extremely depressing. I am sure the author is trying to make a point, but when I read a book, it is for fun and cheery entertainment...not.to walk away wondering why I read it because it is so negative
August 19, 2025
Listened on audiobook. Very small amount of mild language
March 18, 2026
Good continuation of the series. Really liked the characters and their relationships.
May 30, 2026
Holy descriptions! Pages and pages of repetitive accounts of “carefully curated” hair, clothing, personas…
I stuck with it because I love Nantucket, but I welcomed the final word.
I stuck with it because I love Nantucket, but I welcomed the final word.
June 2, 2026
I liked all the stories of friendship here
January 3, 2026
Rated G
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