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Summer Light on Nantucket

A Novel

by Nancy Thayer
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A touching novel about parenthood, first love, family bonds, and rekindled relationships from the New York Times bestselling author and beloved Nantucket storyteller Nancy Thayer.
Blythe Benedict is content. Her life didn’t end when her marriage did. In fact, she’s more than happy living in her comfortable house in Boston, working as a middle school teacher, and raising four wonderful children. With three of her kids in the throes of teenagerhood and one not too far behind them, Blythe has plenty of drama to keep her busy every single day.
But no amount of that drama could change the family’s beloved annual summer trip to Nantucket. Blythe has always treasured the months spent at her island home-away-from-home, and has fond memories of her children growing up there. But this summer’s getaway proves to be much more than she bargained for.
Yes, there are sunny days enjoyed at the beach. But Blythe must contend with teenage angst, her ex-mother-in-law’s declining health, and a troubling secret involving her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Blythe reconnects with her first love, her former high school sweetheart Aaden. But their second-time-around romance becomes complicated when another intriguing man enters the picture.
It’s all a bit out of Blythe’s comfort zone. This particular island summer may not be as relaxing as Blythe had hoped, but she’s never felt that life has given her more than she can handle—especially when she has the love and support of her family around her.

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    April 22, 2025

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      • ISBN: 9780593724071

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      • ISBN: 9780593724071
      • File size: 1827 KB

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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      November 1, 2024

      Bestselling Thayer (The Summer We Started Over) returns with another Nantucket-set novel. Blythe Benedict is a teacher and divorced mom of four. As the Benedicts make their annual summer trip to Nantucket, Blythe is in for far more than sunny days at the beach. There's teenage angst, an ailing in-law, a secret involving Blythe's ex, and multiple love interests. Prepub Alert.

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      April 1, 2025
      Blythe Benedict, a divorced mom of four, is more than ready for their annual summer vacation at the family home on Nantucket. This summer, however, will be more than Blythe bargained for, especially as her four kids are navigating new life experiences like first love, she knows a secret about her ex-husband's girlfriend, and she's having trouble maintaining her relationship with her in-laws (who also have homes on the island). It seems like too much to handle, but then Thayer (The Summer We Started Over, 2024) throws in a little romance. Not only does Nick appear--a man with potential who is staying with a friend of Blythe's--but her first love, Aaden, is staying on the island for the summer as well. This engaging, beachy novel delves into the struggle to balance the needs and desires of a mother, friend, and partner. The story encourages readers to look at the past and appreciate the memories but also emphasizes the importance of looking forward and finding meaning in the life you have. Another touching novel for Thayer's many fans.

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