A touching novel about parenthood, first love, family bonds, and rekindled relationships from theNew York Timesbestselling author and beloved Nantucket storyteller Nancy Thayer.

Blythe Benedict is content. Her life didnt end when her marriage did. In fact, shes more than happy living in her comfortable house in Boston, working as a middle school teacher, and raising four wonderful children. With three of her kids in the throes of teenagerhood and one not too far behind them, Blythe has plenty of drama to keep her busy every single day.

But no amount of that drama could change the familys beloved annual summer trip to Nantucket. Blythe has always treasured the months spent at her island home-away-from-home, and has fond memories of her children growing up there. But this summers getaway proves to be much more than she bargained for.

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