Justine was twenty when her younger sister Addie was born, so they never really knew each other. Addie ultimately dropped out of college to care for their parents and Justine paid the bills. After the death of their parents, the two sisters don't know how to begin again. Addie had been a caregiver long enough she doesn't know how to care for herself, and Justine's success as a lawyer has strained her marriage. All they have is each other and a future full of changes.

There were times I was really drawn into the story, and times when I was entirely thrown out of it. The style it was written in feels more like an outline at times, possibly because there is so much going on throughout the story. Paragraphs of information are given at a time, summarizing weeks of work that Addie or Justine do. That threw me out of the story, and it became less emotionally engaging for me. It was when we were moving through events with the characters that I was most emotionally attached to them. I do like that Addie and Justine were both able to find romantic love after heartbreak and that it isn't just the young women who are able to be romantic figures.

Addie and Justine were both stronger than they thought they were at the beginning of the novel. Justine was always seen as emotionally tough, but much of that is because she feels responsible for taking care of everyone else. She felt that if she falls apart, she would never be able to put herself back together. It was definitely a difficult position to be put into when she found out her husband had been cheating and siphoning money out of their accounts, and he put his happiness over the needs of his family. Scott fell for a younger and more volatile woman that made him feel needed, and his judgment was solely based on his financial needs. He isn't very sympathetic, and I really don't care what happens to him.

Sunrise on Half Moon Bay by Robyn Carr is a great read. The book includes great characters, an interesting story line and a poignancy about beginning life again after something upsets your present life path.

Robyn Carr’s books are always a go to for my reading. I love her strong female characters. In this pook we meet Addie and Justine. Two sisters of quite disparate ages. Justine always thought that she needed to take care of Addie. Addie felt she couldn’t connect with her sister as she was so controlled. Both took a different path in life. Addie quit school and stayed home to be the caregiver for her dad and then her mom. Justine got married, went to law school, became a corporate lawyer. She was married to her college boyfriend and had two children. He became a stay at home dad and took care of their daughters.

Now Addie needs to figure out her new life with her parents gone. Justine’s husband cheated on her and she realizes it is time to move on. Together perhaps they can help each other even though there has never really been a together for them. Can they find their way forward?

Robyn Carr has written another best seller that gives hope as the story continues. She reminds us all of the fragility of our present and how we might need to retool ourselves for the future. This novel kept me quite engaged while I was reading and really made me want to cheer on Justine and Addie! Sunrise on Half Moon Bay by Robyn Carr is a great read.

Another winner by author Carr

I am a long-time Robyn Carr fan. I think I started with reading her Virgin River series but then went on to read almost all of her books, all favorites in their own way. THE HOUSE ON OLIVE STREET, one of her earlier standalone books, is an especial favorite of mine.

In this book, Addie has put her life on hold for the last eight years, taking care of first her father and then her mother. Her sister, Justine, who is twenty years older, helped with expenses but was a busy successful lawyer, married with teenage daughters.

Now both sisters are having to make major decisions about their lives and are finally getting to know each other. They are doing this in the small Pacific coast town of Half Moon Bay.

I enjoyed this book, not only women's fiction but also romance, as most of Carr's books are.

It's a book about love, friendship, family, dealing with overwhelming obstacles, and making hard decisions.

I received this book from MIRA-Harlequin through Net Galley in the hopes that I would read it and leave an unbiased review.

I was excited to read Sunrise on Half Moon Bay but have to say, I was a bit disappointed. I can’t say I disliked the book because parts of it I very much enjoyed. The story seemed disjointed at times. Overall, I ended up enjoying the story as it went on.
The story is about two sisters, one of the sisters is 20 years older than the other one. They are both trying to find themselves and encounter situations that have them making some serious decisions about where their personal life is heading. In the end, they come together and, most importantly, learn to appreciate each other
Robyn Carr is a favorite author of mine and one I will continue to read any book she publishes.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read and review this book.

3.5 stars.
Another enjoyable read from Robyn Carr! I've enjoyed her books for years, and this one did not disappoint. I related to Addie a lot because I also have a sibling who is significantly older than me, so I totally understood her feelings a lot. I also know the struggle of losing a parent. So right off the bat, I connected to these sisters right away, though not as much with Justine. The story flowed well and was a quick, enjoyable read. I loved the Half Moon Bay setting and found myself wishing I was there (especially right now!). If you need a feel good, cozy escape of a weekend read, this is a good one! Robyn Carr is definitely a go to author for me and I always look forward to her books!

i was given this book by netgalley and publisher for an honest review.
i love reading any kind of book by robyn carr and couldn't wait to read this one! it is an inspirational read involving two sisters that have a 20 year age gap between each other.
like all cozy books, this one is set in a small coastal town, Half moon Bay. two sisters are trying to find themselves and deal with life unexpected twist and turns. one sister is trying to find her place in the world after her mother has passed away. she has been the caregiver for so long she doesn't know what she wants in life any more or who she really is. the other sister is a lawyer with two sassy teenagers that finds out her husband is having an affair.
they are both faced with serious decisions about their life but also plenty of new opportunities for laughter, growth, and coming back to love each other as sisters.

I love reading books written by Robyn Carr and this one is no exception. A story of 2 sisters, 20 years apart in age, who go through major transitions in their lives, causing them to start over and actually become closer. It is a wonderful story and includes a few more timely issues not written about in much of women's fiction, but is handled very well. Spousal abuse, abortion, and infidelity. The setting is the small coastal town of Half Moon Bay, which I fell in love with through description. I highly recommend this book for a cozy, heart warming, inspirational read. Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the chance to read an ARC of this book.

Sunrise on Half Moon Bay is a story about starting over and knowing that it is never too late.

After her mother dies, Adele finds herself no longer a caretaker for a sick parent as she has been in the last 8 years. She has no job, very few friends and an old house that needs a lot of work. Her sister Justine, 20 years her senior, is a successful lawyer who is facing familial upheaval. The two sisters must come together and form a relationship despite their age gap to find a new normal in their lives.

Overall, the story is heartwarming. By focusing on both sisters, readers were given different examples of how life can change no matter your age. This isn’t jutting something young people or older people deal with.  The author focuses on women’s issues while giving little insight into the male characters. (These instances weren’t that exciting and I really didn’t care to know what the men thought about the problems they caused) And while many aspects deal with the mistakes men made in treating the sisters, it isn’t just male-bashing. There are other male characters that aren’t cheating on their wives and running out on their families. But regardless of what these men do, it is watching these two women grow within their own skin that makes an impact. Each woman has their own issues that are exacerbated by their current situations and how they handle these issues is the heart of the book.

Robyn Carr tells the reader too much. Large chunks of exposition saturate the pages, especially at the beginning. There is little dialogue and actual actions by the characters and the reader must slog through pages of past actions without any active thoughts or feelings of the characters. Luckily, this gets better as the book moves on. The problem doesn’t resolve itself, but we begin to see the characters think, speak and act. This is where the book shines. Hearing from the characters themselves brings the feeling to life and you really start to empathize and truly become invested.

While the writing style isn’t perfect, the story is moving and the characters remind you of people you know. This is a great read for those who like women’s fiction.

Sunrise on Half Moon Bay is a small-town story about family, heartbreak, and love, delivered in Robyn Carr's signature style. I found it to be engaging and cozy, with some really thoughtful and touching passages about long-term relationships and the kind of love that lasts.

Adele and Justine are sisters with a distant relationship, partly because they were born 20 years apart. Justine has been juggling a corporate law career and a family with two teen girls. Meanwhile, Adele has spent the past 8 years as a caregiver to their parents through their declining health and eventual death. Now Adele must decide what comes next for her, while Justine discovers that her husband is carrying on an affair. There are big life changes and trauma both past and present that must be dealt with, but there is also the hope of love.

I found myself engrossed in the story and it was the perfect cozy sort of read. I will say I've come to realize that this author tends to negatively stereotype people with things like tattoos, and also frequently mentions women's weight. Adele joins a program for weight loss very similar to Weight Watchers and we get detailed descriptions of that process and characters telling her how great she looks after losing the weight. Thankfully her love interest consistently says she has always been beautiful, but this is still worth noting if it will bother you. Overall, an enjoyable read and I will probably continue reading books from this author.

Content warnings include infidelity (the husband, but also Adele had an affair with a married man in the past), mention of infant death, pressure to have an abortion, domestic violence agains a man, detailed discussions of weight loss and a weight watchers like program.

This book was so much more than I expected. Adele (Addie) and Justine are sisters, but because they are 20 years apart, don't really have much of a relationship. Justine is busy living her life with her family and working to support them all. Addie lives in the family home about 40 minutes away, not sure what is next for her. She has spent the last 8 years of her life as a caregiver, first assisting her mother take care of her dad, then her mother after suffering a stroke shortly after her father's death. Both of these women have some serious decisions to make, but both have a chance at new beginnings.

Both Addie and Justine were strong women, although neither was sure of that when this story begins. I really liked them both but for different reasons. Addie was a person who evoked sympathy from me. She had given up on her dreams to take care of her parents and when she was finally free to move on with her life after their deaths, she didn't know what to so with herself. She was depressed and possibly about to have the rug pulled out from under her by Justine. Justine was a mother, wife and breadwinner in the family. She had spent most of her life doing what was expected in order to give her family pretty much everything they wanted. I felt bad for her, almost like they were all using her for what she could give them, so when her life started falling apart, I was rooting for her to stand up for herself and not feel like everything was her fault. The secondary characters all played very important roles in making the sisters become the best they could be. I really enjoyed this story. It is a story of finding yourself. What do you really want out of life? A story of family, getting to know them and helping them become the best they can be. It is a story of second chances and new beginnings. It is also a story that deals with infidelity, abuse, betrayal and eventually forgiveness. The last paragraph in the synopsis really summed up my thoughts about this book. "Neither woman knows how to start life over but both realize they can and must support each other the way only sisters can. Together they find the strength to accept their failures and overcome their challenges. Happiness is within reach, if only they have the courage to fight for it."

Sunrise on Half Moon Bay is a story about making it through all the transitions in your life. Adele and Justine are sisters and are both facing major transitions in their lives. They can either go through the motions or move forward with determination. This book highlights the importance and power of the bond between sisters.

Adele and Justine are 20 years apart so they don't really know each other that well. Justine is a lawyer who is used to getting her way. Adele has been a caregiver for both of her parents. After her father's passing, she remembers all her dreams. Can she still follow them? Is she the same person she once was?

The two sisters are going through it but one thing is certain...they have each other.

I give Sunrise on Half Moon Bay 4 stars. I liked the setting and bond these sisters had. Their growth throughout the story was a joy to read.

I hate to say that I didn't like this as much as a lot of her other books. That is not to say it is not a good book and worth the read, it is more that I couldn't get into the characters as easily as I have previously been able to. I love all things Robyn Carr, so if you haven't read her books, you really should.

This was a book about 2 sisters learning how to live their new normal. One sister is 20 years older than the other one and they have both experienced their own traumas. Both of them need to learn to trust again and they need to learn to lean on one another for emotional support.

4 stars

Addie is finally out for a pizza with a friend when she sees her sister Justine's husband Scott kissing another woman. Wow. Addie, who is 20 years younger than Justine, has just spent the last any years caring for their ailing parents because she hadn't started a career and Justine, an attorney, is the breadwinner for her family. Addie's trying to reset after the deaths of both parents; Justine needs to reset after the impending dissolution of her marriage. This is a well told tale of two women who. despite their differences, come together to help one another both heal and grow. You might find them irritating at times but never count them out. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good hopeful read.

As soon as I got this book I read. I could not put this book down. I believe this is by far my favorite Robyn Carr book!!

This book touches many daily life subjects that families face out there - being a caregiver to a parent, dealing with a divorce, dealing with domestic violence, going back to the workforce after a period not working (whether because the spouse was providing for the family, having kids, or just not being able to find work for some other reason), and a few more. And I like how the lives of the two sisters, Justine and Addie, end up intersecting later in life even though they weren't so close while growing up. All. in all, it is a nice story that takes place in Half Moon Bay / around the Bay Area in California. Many people can find themselves reflected in the characters of this book. I saw a little bit of myself in each one of them.

Adele and Justine are sisters, but are basically a generation apart. They have not been in each other's life and as both are going through some major life changes at the same time, they will end up leaning on each other and using the other for support through some hard times. A look at sisterhood and even though sisters aren't close when they are young, there is always room for a relationship to change and improve.

I am typically a super fan of Robyn Carr's books that stand alone. I feel as though they usually have great character development and the plot takes precedence over sexy times or romance, but this one was hard for me to read. I have been avoiding books for awhile where there is cheating and spouse issues for personal reasons and unfortunately I read this book without reading the synopsis - because of previously stated I usually LOVE Robyn Carr stand alones. I had a hard time reading this book because of the subject matter and that is the only reason. The characters were great and the plot moved along, so if this subject matter doesn't impact your reading, then I would recommend it along side any other Robyn Carr stand alone book.

This is one that will be hard for me to recommend due to my want to distance myself from the subject matter, but I can always say it is due to personal reasons that keep me from praising this book. The writing and the characters line up with other books by her, so this one is based solely on the subject matter.

Sunrise on half moon bay it a story with heartache and betrayal that will find you cheering for a good outcome. The characters are so true to life. You'll cheer for some and boo to others. Enjoyable read

Robyn Carr has written a wonderful story about the love between two very different sisters and the road to finding the love between them. Both characters have very different worlds and suffer in very different ways but by bonding together they are able to overcome what life has thrown at them and move on with their lives. One sister seems very strong until her world crumbles while the other sister is not strong in decisions about herself but is a rock to the other sister helping her through her problems. This was a joy to read and it really shows to true bonds of family to help us get through the rough patches and to help us celebrate all that is good in our life.

Addie’s life has been turned upside down and it is about to happen again but at a swifter pace. This book was a delightful heartfelt read about love and loss and the joys that can come when we look for happiness and love in the right places.

I love a good Robyn Carr book! This one did not disappoint at all!
I quickly connected to the characters and their stories! This book had quite a few different twists which I really enjoyed! It was a quick read which was nice for this stressful time in everyone’s life right now!
Overall I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to my friends!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced digital copy of this book!