“Thayer keeps readers on the edge of their seats with her dramatic story spanning the girls’ childhood to adulthood. “Thayer obviously knows her Nantucket, and the strong sense of place makes this the perfect escapist book for the summer, particularly for fans of Elin Hilderbrand.” - Booklist “It’s a pleasant escape to a state of mind in which rebuilding a life is as simple as pitching an umbrella and spreading out a towel.” - Kirkus Reviews Thayer knows her Nantucket history, and it shines in this book.” - RT Book Reviews “A sweet book with romance, laughter, and love after loss. “A touching story about friendship, family, and the uncertainty of love.

“A perfect book to read while sticking your toes in the sand this summer!” -Bookish Devices Thayer has a really wonderful ability to showcase the meaning of family.” - RT Reviews

The characters are complex and their struggles and concerns feel real. “Thayer’s latest should be filed under a Best Beach Reads of 2016 list. Weaving the trials and uncertainty of real life into a tapestry of passion, hope, and courage, The Island House is a beautifully told story about the ties that bind us-and how the blessings of love and family heal us in ways we never dream possible. As the summer unfolds, a crisis escalates, surprising truths are revealed, and Courtney will at last find out where her heart and her future lie. And the sexy, stunningly handsome, untouchable James-to Courtney’s dismay-may be in love with a beautiful and vibrant local artist. Iris, the colorful baby of the brood, remains rudderless and in need of guidance. Warm and witty Robin, the most grounded of the siblings, is keeping a secret from her parents.

Alastair Vickerey, is quiet and detached, while unspoken tension looms over oldest son Henry, a respected young surgeon. Vivacious matriarch Susanna Vickerey is celebrating her sixtieth birthday, but beneath the merriment, trouble is brewing. Time with the Vickerey family always involves love and laughter, and this season is no different. Her reason for going is personal: Courtney needs to know whether Robin’s brother James shares the feelings she’s secretly had for him. Now a college English professor in Kansas City, Courtney is determined to experience one more summer in this sun-swept paradise. New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer evokes the shimmering seascape of Nantucket in a delightful novel that resonates with the heartache and hope of growing up, growing wise, and the bittersweet choices we must be brave enough to make.Ĭourtney Hendricks will never forget the magical summers she spent on Nantucket with her college roommate, Robin Vickerey, and Robin’s charismatic, turbulent, larger-than-life family, in their gorgeous island house.

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