Kristin Harper never disappoints. Loved the plot and was engrossed from the very beginning. Definitely recommend

A sweet, easy "beach read" with a bit of suspense. I had figured out what nana's secret was early on but was reading to see how it played out. I was also curious to what Brook and Rachel's secrets were, although they were fixed pretty quickly after finding out. I wish there had been a bit more to Alex and Jill's story. A bit more romance would've been a nice addition.

Thanks for the opportunity to read this story.

One of the most unputdownable books of my spring reading! It was so emotional and heart stirring! It is a one setting read because you won't be able to stop reading it, so plan accordingly. Captivated from the beginning to end, this is one book that will stay with me for awhile and I will come back too.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley

I think one of the reasons I loved this story was the three sisters in the story are in their 40's. It's nice to have some older mature main characters. Jill, Brooke and Rachel are told by their grandmother's lawyer that they must spend two weeks at her seaside cottage before they decide what to do with their inheritance. All have some glitches in their lives and it's good for them to spend some time with family. The book title is a little deceptive because there is a series of letters from their beloved grandmother who shocks them with secrets she never revealed. I enjoyed the story and think I'll be looking for Ms. Harper's previous books. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

My goodness what a book
I lovved this book so much that i cried way more than i should but then again happy endings are my undoing that's for sure.
I loved Kristin Harper's writing and how she brought each character to life. They almost felt real to me.
I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for the next book to pick up next.

Heartwarming story about secrets after the death of their nana. Each sister is struggling with parts of their lives and as nana's secrets are revealed they find ways to deal with their own lives.. An enjoyable read.

I have absolutely adored and loved this book, a truly wonderful and full of emotion, contemporary fiction story that I could not put down and finished in two days. I loved getting to know the three sisters individually who had come together to say goodbye to their Nan and also to learn of a secret she had almost buried, through her own words, beautiful/emotion letters that she had written the three sisters.

It was very well written I thought and the characters were wonderfully developed and so very real, they almost felt like real people at times, not just characters.

I loved everything about this story including the letters that Nanna Rose had left for the three sisters.

Kristin is a new author to me, but I’ll be looking to read other books by her in the future for sure.

A heart melting story about the closeness of sisters and letters from Nana which had her own story weaved in. This story captivated me in the way the author strung her words which made me feels warm.
Overall, a fun read.

A Letter From Nana Rose by Kristin Harper is a heart-warming story about three sisters who are at various junctures in their personal and professional lives. The sisters had lost their Nana recently and have been stipulated to live in their Nana's house for one summer before they decide what to do with her house. One of the sisters Jill, who neither has a family nor a stable, good-income job (which she is afraid she will lose before the summer is over), doesn't want to sell the house which they all have very happy memories associated with.

Through their stay, they also get letters from their Nana, which she had arranged for them to get, when they stay there. Nana Rose decides to share with them certain facts about her past and a big secret she hasn't told anyone till her death. As the women get those letters daily, they come to terms with themselves, their lives and how the actuality of their sibling's lives is different from what they had imagined it to be.

Kristin Harper has beautifully brought out the dynamics between the sisters; their love for each other and also the irritations and grudges only siblings can hold for each other. It was a warm book to read and one which will make you feel fuzzy inside. The secret which Nana has to say is not very hard to guess once you are half-way through the book. Nevertheless the author has managed to give clear insight into the minds and motivations of the three women. This book is for you if you are looking for a light, warm, fuzzy holiday story about family and its dynamics.

A Letter from Nana Rose is a sweet story about the love between a grandmother and the granddaughters, sibling bond and families. Set on a beach this novel is a perfect light read between heavy books.
I enjoyed the story but honestly didn't like the characters that much. I have read many sisterhood stories before and this one was just ok. 3 Stars

This was a really compelling read. It was both heartwarming and heartbreaking in the same measure. I loved how the story was told by the letters from Nana Rose. I loved the characters the 3 sisters Jill, Brooke and Rachel were fascinating characters. Nana Rose was one amazing lady and what a life she lived. I couldn't wait to find out Nan's secret with the result I record the book in record time. Readers of Lucinda Riley would, I think, love this book as I did.

I picked this one thinking it is going to be about a cute grandmother story but it is so much more than that.

This story follows three sisters - Jill, Rachel and Brooke who just recently lost their Nana Rose and now need to come together to decide what to with Nana Rose’s house on Dune Island which they have inherited. The girls used to spend their holidays with Nana Rose and have very fond memories there. Before they could make a decision, Nana Rose has other plans for them. She wanted the girls to spend some time together in her home one last time.

As they settled into their holiday, the sisters begin receiving letters that Nana Rose left for them, each one arriving every day. Each sister is struggling to cope with their own lives but through the letters, they not only learnt about Nana’s painful secret past but they also realised how important they are to each other and learnt to be as strong as their Nana.

This was a lovely story that focuses on the importance of family and strength. I loved waiting for Nana’s letter each day and I love how close the sisters are. The setting was so calm and peaceful that I feel like taking a vacation there too! As much as I loved the story, I wished there were Nana Rose chapters where she told her story in real time because I felt that her feelings and thoughts were not explored enough. I wanted to know more!

Overall, this was an enjoyable and light read for me. Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the arc.

Jill, Brooke and Rachel are sisters who spend summers every year at Nana Rose's summer home until three years ago when she became ill. They needed to rent the house on Dune Island to pay for the nursing home she was living in. She has died and the sisters have inherited the house. Nana Rose's final request was that they spend two weeks together on the island before they decide what to do with her estate. She has also written them a series of letters that get delivered daily, sharing secrets that she had never even shared with their father. The sisters have secrets of their own. Will they decide to keep or sell the summer house? Will they share their troubles with each other and support whatever decisions need to be made?

Jill is the youngest of the sisters and looks up to them with their great jobs and wonderful families. She is not jealous, but wishes she had more in her life. Brooke and Rachel are both married with children, but living further away, don't want to spend summers at Dune Island anymore and vote to sell Nana Rose's summer house. I loved the way the sisters loved each other and want to support one another, but when you are not honest, how can you do that. Outward appearances are not always honest. Rachel runs a successful business with her husband but she is penny pinching to the extreme and is pretty adamant to sell while Brooke seems more focused on the arrangements for her wedding vow renewal ceremony and second honeymoon than on what is happening at Sea Breeze Lane. That is, until the letters share some secrets and get the women talking. Kristin Harper has created wonderful characters. The sisters were realistic, and having three of my own, I could feel that love of family and a shared past. I really liked Alex, the arborist who comes to rescue the women when they are trapped following a storm. He became someone that Jill could develop a relationship with. I enjoyed hearing Nana Rose's story and the sisters discussions, feelings and anger at times while reading the letters. More than anything, this book was about family, bonds, secrets, love and what you will do to protect those you love. There was even a light romance, but that was a very small part of the story. Although A Letter From Nana Rose was not as emotional as I thought it would be, I enjoyed the journey the sisters went on during their time at Dune Island and with Nana Rose's story. If you enjoy stories about families and their secrets, as well as love and familial bonds, then I recommend you pick this one up.

What a great read! Thank you NetGalley for my copy of A Letter From Nana Rose by Kristen Harper. A heartfelt story about three close sisters brought together to hear their Nana’s story.. Nana passed away, but wrote a series of letters to the girls before her passing. The letters outline her life and includes a confession. We also learn a secret from each of the sisters and how they come together in the end. I will be recommending this book. I already included it in my book club’s list of books to read and discuss.

A lovely story of a 3 sisters and a letter left from Nanna rose on her passing! Set in a beautiful setting. This book is absorbing and uplifting perfect for a night in, cosy by the fire!

Title: A letter from Nana Rose by Kirsten Harper
Genre: Domestic Fiction
Rating: ⭐️⭐️
Verdict: First, let me extend my warmest thanks to @netgalley for allowing me to read this arc but; it pains me to write this, but Whilst I enjoyed the premise of the novel, it didn’t wow me. It became a little predictable, and our three sisters were bland and not very memorable; it reminded me of a budget hallmark movie. The only themes that cropped up were family, friendship and secrets reminiscent of an afternoon soap opera. Nothing stuck out for me whilst reading.
The only highlight of the novel for me was the intriguing life of our fiery nana rose that we saw through flashbacks and the clever use of the epistolary format that broke up the tiresome feelings often reiterated by our sisters. I did, however, enjoy the historical fiction elements and the accuracy, the fact that Nana Rose’s story was exciting and emotionally immersive it was fantastic, and if I were judging the novel on this element alone, it would have been an easy four stars, it was the modern aspects that let it down.
I found this to be a trend in publishing right now regarding the different viewpoints and timelines, and when done well, it can give an overall picture of a theme, but on this occasion, it just came off as rather clumsy. Maybe I’m just bored with domestic fiction? I don’t know.
Moving on finally to pace and tension, our author tried to incite drama and romance throughout the novel, and at times it did work, but by the majority, I felt the climax and execution fell flat. This was a significant factor in my review process because l have found that tension is vital for the success of these types of novels.
I would say this is perfect PG reading but if you want some grit, look elsewhere. I respectfully reserve the right to my opinion by no means need to offend. I only critique in the hope that our author can improve.

I truly enjoyed the novel, A Letter from Nana Rose by Kristin Harper. This book has a mystery that needs to be solved by letters from nana to her granddaughters. It truly keeps the reader in suspense and you can't wait until the next letter appears. This story involves the lives of three sisters and how their present lives affect how to deal with nana's cottage. Thank you to net galley for allowing me to read this novel before it was published.

Fans of Sarah Morgan and Debbie Macomber will be completely charmed by Kristin Harper’s warm-hearted, witty and emotional new novel, A Letter from Nana Rose.

When Jill’s beloved Nana Rose dies, her grand-daughter was absolutely heartbroken. Having been left the honeysuckled beach house alongside her two feuding sisters, Jill is determined to do whatever it takes to convince her siblings not to sell. The beach house is full of wonderful memories of happier days and cherished childhood summers and Jill is not about to let her sisters sell the home that means so much to her so easily. However, Jill is stunned by what is discovered at the beach house: the promise of a daily letter from dear Nana Rose revealing the shocking family secrets she took to her grave.

Jill can barely wait to receive her grandmother’s letters. Nana Rose’s missives are full of revelations about her own dear sister whom she loved dearly and lost far too early. The more Jill and her siblings discover about their grandmother, the more they wonder why Nana Rose’s earlier life is shrouded in mystery. Why did her grandmother never speak to them about her past? And why did she never mention her sister to them?

At Dune Island, Jill and her sisters are forced to spend time together and as old ghosts are laid to rest and deeper bonds formed, they all realise that they haven’t been this close in years. Things are definitely looking up for Jill as she has even found herself drawn to handsome tree surgeon Alex. Being at Dune Island seems to have been the answer to all of Jill’s prayers – until her grandmother’s last letter arrives and the final family secret is revealed which could end up jeopardizing her entire future – and her relationship with Alex.

Just when happiness was within her reach, fate is threatening to take everything away from her. Can Jill find a way forward with her family and the man she has grown to care for? Or will Nana’s secret end up ruining all of their lives?

Kristin Harper’s A Letter from Nana Rose is an intensely emotional tale about healing from the past, life’s unexpected blessings and forging forward that tugs at the heartstrings and will delight readers with a wonderful blend of humour, poignancy, wit and charm.

Kristin Harper’s A Letter from Nana Rose is an absorbing, uplifting and enchanting tale perfect for snuggling up with on a rainy autumn afternoon.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Set on Dune Island in the present time with flash backs to earlier times. Jill and her two sisters inherit their grandmothers house on Dune Island. Jill’s two sisters want to sell the house but Jill wants to keep it.
Their grandmother requested that the three girls spend a short time in the house for a holiday before making a decision. During the time at the house regular letters written by their grandmother are delivered.
Jill and her sisters eagerly wait for the delivery of each letter.
I loved the way their grandmother Rose revealed the secrets of her life.
This was about families, grief and secrets.

Started slowly and things were revealed slowly yet I figured out the big secret early on. This is an up and down story of family
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this arc