The First Silence

by Katie Winters

Come spend the summer with a captivating cast of characters as their lives intertwine beneath the windswept skies of Nantucket. What begins as a season of sunlit gatherings soon unravels into a deeply layered story of family bonds, buried secrets, unexpected friendships, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again.

The First Silence is Book 1 in the A Vineyard Legacy Club Series, an emotional and uplifting family drama set against the shimmering backdrop of Nantucket Island, where the past refuses to stay buried and every tide brings the promise of change.

184 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 9, 2026

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.

Come transport yourself to Martha's Vineyard: an island of vivid blue ocean, white sand, and a lively community of locals, who celebrate everything from the bright New England summers to the cold, yet cozy, snowcapped winters.

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Reviews

[Judith Levis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The power of the press is certainly an impetus for the plot in this first book of A Vineyard Legacy series. Investigative journalist Hannah Moore has lost everything - her husband, home, her daughter's love and her job because of her revealing story. After she moves to Nantucket with her daughter, she learns that the journalist in her is still part of her being. While there may be a start of a love story, the secrecy of the Legacy Club is at the forefront of the book. Katie Winters is an expert at this genre.

[Kathleen A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Katie Winters. The first of two in a series, The First Silence, seems to explore another genre in its mystery and suspense. It still delves into family dynamics, women’s strengths, and the search to find true happiness for oneself!

[Jacqueline B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent start to a new series

Good development of an ongoing.mystery-romance. Looking forward to the next development. And I love the location of Nantucket as I'm a resident of Cape Cod.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this new book. Lots of drama and mystery. New relationships and a new start for Hannah and Minnie.

[Pamala Doughty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book!

Another good book and series, really impressed with this autnor, and so glad I happened to see her name.and decided to give her a try!

[Bonnie Engstrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frustrating

It's so annoying to read a really good story then discover the following book won't be available for months. Unfair!