by Nancy Thayer
First published 2015
Sophie Anderson arrives at her Nantucket rental house with her two children, desperate to escape the wreckage of her marriage. Her husband Zack has cheated on her, leaving the 36-year-old mother reeling with anger and confusion. She needs these two summer months to heal. But Trevor Black and his five-year-old son Leo are already at Isle Stay. The 30-year-old widower has his own claim on the house and his own reasons for needing this retreat. Neither parent can afford to lose their vacation, so they strike an uneasy deal to share the space. As they navigate shared meals in one kitchen and manage their children under the same roof, friendship grows between Sophie and Trevor. The summer days bring unexpected chemistry, but both carry fresh wounds. Sophie struggles with betrayal while Trevor mourns his wife. Their children complicate every moment. When the final weekend arrives with sweltering heat and emotional chaos, Sophie faces a choice that will determine her future.
Genres: romance, contemporary, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Isle Stay, Nantucket
Period: Summer
432 pages · Hardcover · Center Point Large Print