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Captiva Island Series #18
Captiva Home
Some journeys bring you home. Others show you where home has always been.
When Beth Wheeler goes into labor with twins, the entire Wheeler family drops everything to be by her side. From Captiva Island to a Massachusetts farm, three generations gather to welcome the newest family members and to say goodbye to the house that shaped them all.
As Maggie Wheeler Moretti watches her children rally around Beth, she faces a bittersweet clearing out the Andover home where she raised five children, weathered betrayal, and ultimately found the strength to start over. With her mother's RV parked in the driveway and memories waiting in every room, Maggie must decide what to keep, what to release, and what it truly means to let go.
Meanwhile, Emily Wheeler, the half-sister who never quite fit anywhere, finds purpose in Beth's orchard and discovers that belonging isn't about sharing a past. It's about being brave enough to build a future, and allowing those who love you to share your journey.
And when Christopher and Becca stumble upon a rundown waterfront property on Captiva Island, a secret from Crawford's past turns an impossible dream into a new beginning, proving that kindness, once given, has a way of coming home.
From a farmhouse nursery to a waterfront fixer-upper, from attic boxes full of secrets to an RV road trip filled with laughter and wisdom, Captiva Home is a story about the places we come from, the families we choose, and the courage it takes to embrace new beginnings.
When Beth Wheeler goes into labor with twins, the entire Wheeler family drops everything to be by her side. From Captiva Island to a Massachusetts farm, three generations gather to welcome the newest family members and to say goodbye to the house that shaped them all.
As Maggie Wheeler Moretti watches her children rally around Beth, she faces a bittersweet clearing out the Andover home where she raised five children, weathered betrayal, and ultimately found the strength to start over. With her mother's RV parked in the driveway and memories waiting in every room, Maggie must decide what to keep, what to release, and what it truly means to let go.
Meanwhile, Emily Wheeler, the half-sister who never quite fit anywhere, finds purpose in Beth's orchard and discovers that belonging isn't about sharing a past. It's about being brave enough to build a future, and allowing those who love you to share your journey.
And when Christopher and Becca stumble upon a rundown waterfront property on Captiva Island, a secret from Crawford's past turns an impossible dream into a new beginning, proving that kindness, once given, has a way of coming home.
From a farmhouse nursery to a waterfront fixer-upper, from attic boxes full of secrets to an RV road trip filled with laughter and wisdom, Captiva Home is a story about the places we come from, the families we choose, and the courage it takes to embrace new beginnings.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 3, 2026
About the author
Annie Cabot
36 books119 followersAnnie 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.
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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April 8, 2026
I have read and loved this series. This book was getting very repetitive in the beginning and I felt that this is the last of the series I would read. Then came the part when the family went to the house for the last time. It changed my attitude. I cried just like I cried when my own family home was sold and I went in there for the last time. I lost it when Maggie was talking to the woodchuck. Needless to say, I am happy that there will be three more books!
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February 26, 2026Romantic and Never ending
Annie, I can not tell you how many times I had to put the novel down because I was crying, or when I was laughing out loud and everyone wanted to know what I was laughing about!
My kids kept looking at me like II was crazy!
Thank you, these stories are just too beautiful!
Please keep on writing!
Annie, I can not tell you how many times I had to put the novel down because I was crying, or when I was laughing out loud and everyone wanted to know what I was laughing about!
My kids kept looking at me like II was crazy!
Thank you, these stories are just too beautiful!
Please keep on writing!
April 16, 2026
Wishing for 2027!!!!
I enjoyed the family coming together once again to look back on memories & momentums from their past.
I can't wait to read more about Christopher & Becca's house, Gabriel & Beth's twins!, Emily & all the other characters in this series.
Now it's time to start reading the Key West series!!
I enjoyed the family coming together once again to look back on memories & momentums from their past.
I can't wait to read more about Christopher & Becca's house, Gabriel & Beth's twins!, Emily & all the other characters in this series.
Now it's time to start reading the Key West series!!
February 8, 2026
Not my cup of tea.
But I was determined to finish it. The descriptive landscapes were nice. I’m sad to say the repetition of the exact same words throughout the book drove me crazy. And I had a hard time reading the saccharine sweet plot.
But I was determined to finish it. The descriptive landscapes were nice. I’m sad to say the repetition of the exact same words throughout the book drove me crazy. And I had a hard time reading the saccharine sweet plot.
February 9, 2026
Still one of my favorites series.
Another touching story of a family with love and loss. I have read all 18 of them and so happy to know there will be 3 more. Annie, thanks so much. You are one of my favorite authors.
Another touching story of a family with love and loss. I have read all 18 of them and so happy to know there will be 3 more. Annie, thanks so much. You are one of my favorite authors.
April 7, 2026
Good ending
This has been a long series. I enjoyed seeing Maggie and her family transform over the years. Some of the books were better than others. Some introduced too many new characters. But overall good books
This has been a long series. I enjoyed seeing Maggie and her family transform over the years. Some of the books were better than others. Some introduced too many new characters. But overall good books
April 25, 2026
Favorite Series!!
I have absolutely loved this series! I have laughed and cried along with the members of this family. I was so sad to see I had reached the last book in the series, but now I have 3 more books to look forward to reading!
I have absolutely loved this series! I have laughed and cried along with the members of this family. I was so sad to see I had reached the last book in the series, but now I have 3 more books to look forward to reading!
February 7, 2026
Great story
Great read! Makes you feel like part of the story. I highly recommend reading this series. The only thing sad is having to wait until the next books come out!
Great read! Makes you feel like part of the story. I highly recommend reading this series. The only thing sad is having to wait until the next books come out!
February 18, 2026
Grateful
Captivating and sentimental closure that many of us go through. Thank you for telling a story that is relatable and gives credence to family values and friendship.
Captivating and sentimental closure that many of us go through. Thank you for telling a story that is relatable and gives credence to family values and friendship.
February 22, 2026
Enjoyed catching up with all the characters, but found the book a bit laborious as it went over and over things to much
March 6, 2026
Family dynamics for good living
So many details So many thoughts so much introspection. A great read as with y'all books by this author. Food for thought.
So many details So many thoughts so much introspection. A great read as with y'all books by this author. Food for thought.
April 4, 2026
Wonderful series!!
I seldom read a whole series cause by the fifth book they start being repetitive. This series was wonderful! I fell in love with the family!
I seldom read a whole series cause by the fifth book they start being repetitive. This series was wonderful! I fell in love with the family!
May 18, 2026
disapppinting
This book has so much repetition…saying the same thing over and over again. It is my least fav book of the series.
This book has so much repetition…saying the same thing over and over again. It is my least fav book of the series.
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