by Nancy Thayer
First published 2011
Carley Winsted faces an impossible choice after her husband's sudden death. She wants to keep her two daughters in their Nantucket home, but money runs short. Her solution transforms their historic house into a bed and breakfast. Her mother-in-law disapproves of the plan and questions its respectability. A friend burdens Carley with a dangerous secret that could destroy multiple families if exposed. Her husband's former law partner stirs complicated emotions she isn't ready to face. The summer heat intensifies as Carley navigates financial pressure, family conflict, and unexpected romantic feelings. When the season's worst heat wave arrives, it brings changes that will reshape every relationship in Carley's world. She must rebuild her life while protecting those she loves most.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Nantucket
Period: summer
304 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books