A Nantucket Wedding: A Novel

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Wedding bells are ringing--and a widowed mother of two hopes the occasion will reunite her daughters in this captivating novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Island House and Secrets in Summer. Wedding bells are ringing-and a widowed mother of two hopes the occasion will reunite her daughtersin this captivating novel from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Island HouseandSecrets in Summer. "A delightful beach-town tale about family relationships and second chances."-Kirkus Reviews A few years after losing her beloved husband, Alison is doing something she never thought she would do again- getting married. While placing the finishing touches on her summer nuptials, Alison is anxious to introduce her fiance, David, to her grown daughters- Felicity, a worried married mother of two, and Jane, also married but focused on her career. The sisters have a somewhat distant relationship and Alison hopes that the wedding and the weeks leading up to the ceremony will give the siblings a chance to reconnect, as well as meet and get to know David's grown children. As the summer progresses, it is anything but smooth sailing. Felicity stumbles upon a terrible secret that could shatter her carefully cultivated world. Jane finds herself under the spell of her soon-to-be stepbrother, Ethan, who is as charming as he is mysterious. And even Alison is surprised (and slightly alarmed) by her new blended family. Revelations, intrigue, resentments-as the Big Day approaches, will the promise of bliss be a bust Against the gorgeous backdrop of the sunswept island of Nantucket, Nancy Thayer sets the stage for a walk down the aisle no one will ever forget. Praise for A Nantucket Wedding " Nancy Thayer's latest Nantucket confection does not disappoint. . . . A Nantucket Wedding is a Nancy Meyers film in book form and should be recommended accordingly."-Booklist "Thayer proves once again that she is a master of the perfect beach read. . . .A Nantucket Weddingis a compelling drama . . . in an idyllic Nantucket setting. With strong characters with real, relatable problems, fans will no doubt enjoy her latest and want to add it to their reading collection."-RT Book Reviews

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[Nancy] Thayers latest Nantucket confection does not disappoint. . . . [A Nantucket Wedding]is a Nancy Meyers film in book form and should be recommended accordingly.Booklist

As the chaos in the Gladstone home increases in tandem with summer temperatures, the reader cant help but wonder if Alison and Davids relationship can survive the heat. A delightful beach-town tale about family relationships and second chances.Kirkus Reviews

Thayer proves once again that she is a master of the perfect beach read. . . . A Nantucket Weddingis a compelling drama . . . in an idyllic Nantucket setting. With strong characters with real, relatable problems, fans will no doubt enjoy her latest and want to add it to their reading collection.RT Book Reviews

Praise for Nancy Thayer

Secrets in Summer

Infused with warmth and heartfelt, tender moments . . . Authentic, endearing characters will keep readers turning the pages.RT Book Reviews

This breezy tale is at once nostalgic and hopeful . . . filled with sweet moments of unlikely female connections.Kirkus Reviews

The Island House

A touching story about friendship, family, and the uncertainty of love.Bustle

Quick-paced, thoroughly engaging, and heartwarming.The Insatiable Reader

The Guest Cottage

Its 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

A sweet book with romance, laughter, and love after loss . . . Thayer knows her Nantucket history, and it shines in this book.RT Book Reviews

Author Bio

Nancy Thayer is the New York Times bestselling author of A Nantucket Wedding, Secrets in Summer, The Island House, The Guest Cottage, An Island Christmas, Nantucket Sisters, A Nantucket Christmas, Island Girls, Summer Breeze, Heat Wave, Beachcombers, Summer House, Moon Shell Beach, and The Hot Flash Club. She lives on Nantucket.