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For fans of Elin Hilderbrand, USA Today bestselling author Pamela Kelley invites readers to step onto the shores of Nantucket, the perfect backdrop for your summer beach read.Three sisters, each at her own crossroads in life, inherit a Nantucket restaurant and embrace working together.Mandy, Emma and Jill O'Toole are as close as three sisters who live hundreds of miles apart can be. They grew up together on Nantucket, but have scattered around the country. When their beloved grandmother passes peacefully in her sleep a week before her ninety-ninth birthday she leaves them quite a surprise. In addition to her Nantucket home, they learn that they've inherited Mimi's Place, one of Nantucket's most popular year-round restaurants. They had no idea that she was the silent owner of a restaurant, and no idea how they're going to handle this kind of inheritance.There is of course, a catch—she left the restaurant equally to Mandy, Emma, and Jill—and also to Paul, the executive chef for the past fifteen years. And before they can sell, all three women need to work at the restaurant for a period of one year. Now they have to examine their priorities and figure out a way to make it work, all while discovering that Mimi's Place is in serious need of a facelift. The restaurant hasn't changed in years, and its finances are declining. Meanwhile, Nantucket is a special place, a tight-knit and insular upscale beach community, both supportive and challenging.Three sisters, each at a crossroads in her own life, facing the challenges of a surprise inheritance in the close-knit community of Nantucket.Praise for Pamela Kelley:"Who doesn’t love a great beach read? Grab your beach chair, umbrella and a cooler full of snacks and enjoy!" —Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author, for The Bookshop by the Bay"A delightful story about family, friends, and finding our own happiness." —Jenny Hale, USA Today bestselling author, for The Bookshop by the Bay

For fans of Elin Hilderbrand, USA Today bestselling author Pamela Kelley invites readers to step onto the shores of Nantucket, the perfect backdrop for your summer beach read.Three sisters, each at her own crossroads in life, inherit a Nantucket restaurant and embrace working together.Mandy, Emma and Jill O'Toole are as close as three sisters who live hundreds of miles apart can be. They grew up together on Nantucket, but have scattered around the country. When their beloved grandmother passes peacefully in her sleep a week before her ninety-ninth birthday she leaves them quite a surprise. In addition to her Nantucket home, they learn that they've inherited Mimi's Place, one of Nantucket's most popular year-round restaurants. They had no idea that she was the silent owner of a restaurant, and no idea how they're going to handle this kind of inheritance.There is of course, a catch—she left the restaurant equally to Mandy, Emma, and Jill—and also to Paul, the executive chef for the past fifteen years.And before they can sell, all three women need to work at the restaurant for a period of one year. Now they have to examine their priorities and figure out a way to make it work, all while discovering that Mimi's Place is in serious need of a facelift. The restaurant hasn't changed in years, and its finances are declining. Meanwhile, Nantucket is a special place, a tight-knit and insular upscale beach community, both supportive and challenging.Three sisters, each at a crossroads in her own life, facing the challenges of a surprise inheritance in the close-knit community of Nantucket.Praise for Pamela Kelley:"Who doesn't love a great beach read? Grab your beach chair, umbrella and a cooler full of snacks and enjoy!" —Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author, for The Bookshop by the Bay"A delightful story about family, friends, and finding our own happiness." —Jenny Hale, USA Today bestselling author, for The Bookshop by the Bay

Nantucket is the perfect place for a new beginning.Claire Shipman never imagined she'd be the single mom of a teenager, going through a contentious divorce, and unexpectedly pregnant. On the bright side, at least she’s on Nantucket, where she grew up, and where her mother and grandmother welcome her home with open arms.For years, Claire lived an enviable Manhattan lifestyle. Until her ex had a marriage-ending affair and also lost his job and all their money. Claire’s high school friends invite her to their book club and an off-hand joke that she could sell one of her Hermes bags sparks a business idea. Her friend’s brother, Cody, is a furniture builder with a spare storefront. He’s initially skeptical about the prospects of a "used handbag shop".But Claire is determined. With the support of Lily, her mother, grandmother, old friends and new, she begins to build a true second chance at a new life.Praise for Pamela Kelley:"A great beach read. Grab your beach chair, umbrella and a cooler full of snacks and enjoy!" —Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author, for The Bookshop by the Bay"A delightful story about family, friends, and finding our own happiness." —Jenny Hale, USA Today bestselling author, for The Bookshop by the Bay

For fans of Elin Hilderbrand, USA Today bestseller Pamela Kelley invites readers into the Nantucket way of life—sandy shores, warm hearts, and new beginnings.A brilliant solution: remaking your rambling beach house into a bed & breakfast.Lisa Hodges loves her home and her Nantucket community, but after she's widowed and her late husband's gambling addiction comes to light, it looks like she may have to sell her house and move off-island. Until she comes up with the idea to turn her home into a bed & breakfast, welcoming guests with her delicious cooking, gracious hospitality and entertaining skills. Her four adult children range from surprised to supportive, so Lisa hangs out her shingle and hopes for the best—and indeed, life on Nantucket is the best. Between the ups and downs of arguing with the town council, growing closer to her family, and meeting her first guest—an attractive man who is also at a crossroads in his life—Nantucket isn’t always easy, but the small, insular island is home.Praise for Pamela Kelley:"Who doesn’t love a great beach read? Grab your beach chair, umbrella and a cooler full of snacks and enjoy!" —Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author, for The Bookshop by the Bay"A delightful story about family, friends, and finding our own happiness." —Jenny Hale, USA Today bestselling author, for The Bookshop by the Bay