Summer Island: A Novel

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New York Timesbestselling author Shelley Noble pens a heartwarming story of a mother-daughter road trip to the beach and to self-discovery.

When reporter Phoebe Adams loses her job and her fianc on the same day, it never occurs to her that shell also have to support her mother, Ruth, through her divorce from Phoebes father after thirty-five years of marriage. They both need a safe haven, and Phoebe knows just the placeSummer Island where Grandma Alice still rules the roost from the big New England beach house Phoebe and Ruth once called home.

But home has changed. Theres a trendy new look downtown. Large beach houses are replacing the old; the Harken house next door is in disrepair.

Phoebes plan for a peaceful retreat is quickly hijacked when globe-trotting Great Aunt Vera makes an unannounced pit stop. With Vera around, no one can stay morose for long, not even Lars, the grumpy widower next door, or his son Ty, formerly geeky middle child all grown up into a handsome and enigmatic man. Soon theyre all enjoying things they used to do and discovering new ones. Each adventure opens a part of themselves theyve neglected for too long and brings them closer together.

But when an accident threatens to destroy the tenuous tie between them, Phoebe realizes how fragile life can be, and that she has some serious choices to make about her own life. It will take the support of her newly awakened family and the magic of Summer Island for Phoebe to embrace the challenge of an unexpected future and to trust her own heart.

In Summer Island, Shelley Noble once again creates a thought-provoking and life-affirming beach read that will stay with you long after the last tan of summer fades.

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This heartwarming novel about love, friendship, and family will have Nobles readers looking for more. Share this with fans of Hannah McKinnon and Nancy Thayer. Booklist Noble tells the tumultuous story of a daughter caught in the middle of pain and family strife. Readers will appreciate the uplifting end to a complicated, heartrending story of love lost and anger relinquished at last. Publishers Weekly onBeach Wish Shelley Noble has penned a big, engaging family saga, filled with a memorable ensemble cast, spanning fourgenerations. Nobles expert storytelling, combined with her beautiful writing makes this a novel that keeps you turning pages. Renee Rosen, author ofWindy City Blues,onLighthouse Beach A heartfelt and witty celebration of friendship and love, Shelley Noble takes readers on an unforgettable journey as she provides the ultimate beach escape.Lighthouse Beachis the perfect read for summer! Chanel Cleeton, author ofNext Year in Havana Shelley Noble effortlessly balances drama and intrigue in a story that ultimately reveals the love and sacrifice extant in even the most dysfunctional families. Jamie Beck, author ofWorth the Wait,onThe Beach at Painter's Cove

Author Bio

Shelley Noble is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Whisper Beach and Beach Colors. Other titles include Stargazey Point, Breakwater Bay, Forever Beach, Lighthouse Beach, and four spin off novellas. A former professional dancer and choreographer, she lives at the Jersey shore and loves to discover new beaches and indulge in her passion for lighthouses and vintage carousels. Shelley is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Women's Fiction Writers Association.