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For fifteen years, the Holloway sisters have stayed away from Nantucket... and each other. Their mother's letter is about to change everything.

Holloway's Lobster Shack has been a Nantucket staple for 40 years. It's where the sisters learned to crack lobsters with their dad, where they waited tables every summer, and the last piece of him they have left. Now their mother Eleanor has a deal on the table from developers who want to tear it down and build luxury condos. If she sells, every penny goes to their stepfather Richard, the man whose arrival fifteen years ago splintered their once-close family.

But Eleanor has one other option. She'll give the restaurant to her daughters, but only if all three come home and run it together for the summer.

Meredith, the oldest, hasn't told her family she walked away from her Boston law career after discovering her husband's affair. June's perfectly curated life as a Nantucket gallery owner is hiding a growing scandal that could ruin everything she's built. And Sophie, the youngest, is flying in from LA with a secret that will shock them all.

But as the sisters settle back into their childhood beach house, they realize something is wrong with their mother. Her hands shake when she thinks no one's watching. She forgets conversations from hours ago. And her determination to bring her daughters home feels like it's about something much deeper than just the restaurant.

Between Richard's growing control over their mother, mysterious problems at the shack, and the weight of losing their father all those years ago, the Holloway sisters have one summer to save their family's legacy.

One crumbling lobster shack. Three sisters with enough secrets to fill the harbor. And a family that might just find its way back to each other, if the truth doesn't sink them first.

Book 5 in The Lobster Shack Series

202 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 11, 2026

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1,844 reviews14 followers
August 20, 2026
For 15 years, the Holloway sisters have stayed away from Nantucket... and each other. Their mother's letter is about to change everything.

Holloway's Lobster Shack has been a Nantucket staple for 40 years. It's where the sisters learned to crack lobsters with their dad, where they waited tables every summer, and where they have the last piece of him they have left. Now their mother, Eleanor, has a deal on the table from developers who want to tear it down and build luxury condos. If she sells, every penny goes to their stepfather Richard, the man whose arrival fifteen years ago splintered their once-close family.

But Eleanor has one other option. She'll give the restaurant to her daughters, but only if all three come home and run it together for the summer.

Meredith, the oldest, hasn't told her family she walked away from her Boston law career after discovering her husband's affair. June's perfectly curated life as a Nantucket gallery owner is hiding a growing scandal that could ruin everything she's built. And Sophie, the youngest, is flying in from LA with a secret that will shock them all.

But as the sisters settle back into their childhood beach house, they realize something is wrong with their mother. Her hands shake when she thinks no one's watching. She forgets conversations from hours ago. And her determination to bring her daughters home feels like it's about something much deeper than just the restaurant.

Between Richard's growing control over their mother, mysterious problems at the shack, and the weight of losing their father all those years ago, the Holloway sisters have one summer to save their family's legacy.

This contemporary small-town women's fiction, clean and wholesome, second-chance, starting-over summer read/beach read romance is page-turning, with exceptional world-building in Nantucket, where the sunrises and sunsets are majestically painted across the sky in vibrant hues. Their journey is enthralling with Sundays in Nantucket, chaos/family drama, divorce, starting over, mysterious problems at the shack, one crumbling lobster shack, three sisters with enough secrets to fill the harbor, a family that just might find its way back to each other; if the truth doesn't sink them first, heartfelt emotions/emotional depth, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with the Sisters of Nantucket/Sundays in Nantucket, and a contemporary small-town women's fiction, clean and wholesome, second-chance, starting-over summer read/beach read romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is immensely mysterious, emotional, intriguing, and unforgettable.

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2,174 reviews23 followers
August 12, 2026
Well, well, well Ms Parker has left us hanging at the end of this book with so many questions that I am so excited for the sequel series and am looking forward to reading more about the Holloway sisters. Although we find out all the truths involving Ashton and Richard I wanted so much more especially involving Trent and Rebecca and I hope the sequel concentrates on their lives. This has been a great series and I have loved each and every instalment so please ensure that you read all the books in order otherwise you will be missing out on something special.

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1,574 reviews8 followers
August 13, 2026
This is the finale of the series The Lobster Shack. What a wonderful series it is. I love this author's books. I have yet to be disappointed in any of her books. The sister's lives have been chaotic since reuniting in Nantucket. Meredith is reunited with her first love while dealing with a divorce from her husband. June finally gets closure from her trial and with Ashton, her husband. While Sophie gets a new beau and deals with a teenager. Loose ends are tied up and new problems come to light. I highly recommend this book to all women's fiction readers.

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2,743 reviews46 followers
August 14, 2026
Hanging with the Holloway sisters has been so much fun, a wild, chaotic adventure but such an entertaining series. This one kept me on the edge of my seat book by book, thankfully we get some closure and happy endings but the door is left open so maybe a sequel, epilogue, spin-off series??? Looking forward to any of that. The Lobster Shack series was full of excitement, emotions, rich and vibrant characters with a wonderful mix of drama, humor and romance. It's definitely a page turner that doesn't disappoint. Phenomenal writing! I would read anything Sage Parker writes!.

3,775 reviews21 followers
August 26, 2026
Sundays in Nantucket, Book 5, concludes this excellent but mysterious romance as Sophie, Mer, Trent, and June are still struggling with the death of Eleanor.
Sophie and Noah decide to tell Trent and Daniel about their relationship. Mark continues to research why Ashton's court case was dropped for June. The ending to this series was emotional, answered all questions, and was an excellent finale for this series.

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4,730 reviews36 followers
August 11, 2026
“Sundays in Nantucket” by Sage Parker

- This is the fifth book in the series and brings the Holloway sisters’ stories together in a satisfying way. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing honest thoughts.
The mysteries are finally unraveled, loose ends are tied up, and each sister gets her own happy ending. The ending has a surprising twist that definitely leaves readers wonder what might happen next.
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1,095 reviews13 followers
August 14, 2026
Wow, what a way to put all the missing pieces together. Sage Parker wrapped up nicely the happy endings of Meredith, June, Sophie, and Trent. Did not expect the twist added in Trent and Rebecca's life, but the support they are going to have will surely help. My hear broke when the sisters lost their momma to dementia. This story hit home and it hit hard! I was grateful to see that Richard did right in the end even if it was a bit late. Wow, just wow!!.

1,197 reviews3 followers
August 27, 2026
This book is great because I was more than ready for the sisters’ to have some ahah moments. The raw honesty and realizations of how being supportive is so much of a relief. They are starting to accept that family loves you even with your warts.

This review includes my thoughts and feelings about these characters.

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2,456 reviews6 followers
October 1, 2026
4 stars
There’s a lot of revelations and tying up loose ends and storyline here.
Sophie finally announces her relationship with Noah, but not before she almost ruins her relationship with Trent.
Ashton is exonerated and returns for June. It’s a rough go for trust to be revived.
Meredith and Eddie are solid. Mark finally bails out of their lives.
Two big surprises center around Richard, in the aftermath of losing his wife.
And the cliffhanger goes to Trent.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
1,230 reviews12 followers
August 12, 2026
Siblings reunited.

A wonderful series of the Holloway sisters and half-brother coming together to save the family business.  In the end, the many challenges, obstacles, heartaches and hard times can't break their bond.  A truly beautiful story of courage, determination and faith.  

I read this book as part of an advance reader team.  I am voluntarily writing this review.
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2,952 reviews17 followers
August 13, 2026
Must read in order. Characters and story lines overlap. This is the last book in this series but I see a spinoff in the future.
3 sisters and their half brother struggle to find solid ground after dealing with multiple earth shaking events in their lives.

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1,761 reviews
August 13, 2026
Sage Parker has written some real twisty books and this one Sundays in Nantucket has the sisters together and each one fighting for their life to be normal again. Read the books in this series in order and all the emotions and pieces will fall into place for you.

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99 reviews
August 15, 2026
The fifth book in The Lobster Shack series by Sage Parker.
The drama of the three sisters continues in this book. Mama has died, Sophie has a secret relationship, Ashton was exonerated but hasn’t come back to June, Meredith continues to be the big sister trying to fix every problem.
*I received this as an ARC reader and am leaving my unbiased review.
407 reviews4 followers
August 24, 2026
So much drama going on with the Holloway family. Richard finally comes clean about what he knew about June & Ashton arrests. Sophie comes clean about her what she’s been hiding. Meredith & Eddie are doing well together. June & Ashton are taking things slow.

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3,845 reviews57 followers
Review of advance copy
August 9, 2026
At end that is surprising. What happens next? In the sequel? Will the sisters be invited? Will the young teenagers mess up further? This is a question yet to be solved.

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561 reviews12 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
August 9, 2026
Sundays in Nantucket by Sage Parker is book 5. Conclusion to the hectic life of the Holloway sisters. Ending was good with happily ever after and a little more drama. Definitely need to read the other books first. I received an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest review.
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651 reviews4 followers
August 11, 2026
Finally, one by one all the pieces come together for the Holloway sisters.
Each one's story is unfolded. All the mysteries revealed.
What an ending. A great read.

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143 reviews2 followers
August 12, 2026
What is going on with Ashton? Will June ever have peace? Why did he disappear? What is going on with Sophie and Trent? He doesn't want to speak to her! Too many secrets. Mark needs to just disappear!!! I received a free book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,994 reviews25 followers
August 15, 2026
closure and cliffhangers
Love and life surely can be complicated, while the sisters find closure for some parts of their lives, new problems show up at the horizon. I hope we will find out more about their solution in the sequel.
63 reviews
August 15, 2026
It was good....alot of repetition. I like that everyone's stories were closed out. Book 5 was better than book 4. I would've liked more at the end on Trent. Looking forward to reading the sequel.
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437 reviews6 followers
August 20, 2026
Wow. I have read many of Sage's books, but this one really knocked it out of the park. The way in which the sisters learn the truth and deal with family issues was great. I received an advanced reader copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
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2,026 reviews
August 22, 2026
I am loving this series with the sisters at the lobster shack. They are getting closer and closer as a family but things at the lobster shack seem a bit haywire. I am loving this series.

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19 reviews
September 8, 2026
Nantucket journey!

I have read 5 Lobster Shack books & enjoyed each very much. They mmm let me ready to return page after page. I have mbps ever been to Nantucket but feel I know it after reading

these books.
6 reviews2 followers
August 15, 2026
what is the name of the sequel to the Lobster Shack series that was at the end of book 5 and where can I get it?
thank you.
1,012 reviews5 followers
October 13, 2026
What love is now told

Another wonderful story. A lot of questions start to get answered. I am so glad I stumbled on go this serirs
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32 reviews
November 8, 2026
So well written

From the very first page, Sage makes you feel like family. They go through our trials and joys in life. Will follow her from here on.
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