Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the free book.
Cora, Hedy, and Mickey are the women in this story told through their POVs. They are grandmother, mother, and daughter. Hedy and Mickey are called back to Beech House on Martha's Vineyard when Cora decides to get remarried in her seventies. I loved that Cora was doing what she wanted. I like reading stories when people find love later in life. Cora also has a POV set in 1948 that shows how she came to the island and how her first marriage was. I was so surprised and happy with how this plot line came along. Some characters surprised me, while others I liked right away. There's a food plot line in this book that made me hungry while reading. Mickey owns a restaurant and learned to cook from Cora and the bonding that happened in their kitchen was so relatable to me cooking with my grandmothers. I also liked Hedy's growth - as a mom and daughter. The dynamics in these different mother/daughter relationships kept the book interesting and engaging. I enjoyed this author before and I can't wait to read her again.

I really enjoy stories about women and their relationships with each other so this tale of a woman coming back home for her grandmothers wedding and the dynamic between three generations of women and their friends on the island was so enjoyable. I loved how it unfolded around kitchens and food and how it also came together in the same setting.

This is a dual timeline (1948/1999) story featuring grandmother Cora and granddaughter Mickey centered around their ancestral home Beech House on Martha’s Vineyard.

Cora is shown as a young devoted wife who is daunted by her wealthy husband’s friends and lifestyle on the island. Almost unwillingly she finds herself drawn to a local carpenter who renovates her new beloved kitchen sanctuary. Decades later, she has another chance at love.

Foremost a chef, Mickey has made management mistakes with her and her boyfriend chef’s upscale restaurant. She must figure out a way to save both her dream job and her broken trust relationship.

As two families gather to celebrate a momentous event, misunderstandings ensue, surprises (both good and bad) are revealed and new beginnings look to be on the horizon.

This was an average book for me. Fairly predictable and a little too convenient in some of its plot line. However, Cora’s and Mickey’s shared love of cooking (as well as their devotion to each other) bumped it up a bit in my esteem.

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for providing the free early arc of Our Place on the Island for review. The opinions are strictly my own.

Our Place on the Island is the perfect beach read. Set in Martha's Vineyard with sand and beaches in tow.

Cora, the family matriarch is getting remarried.
Hedy, Cora's daughter is struggling with her mother replacing her beloved father.
Mickey, Cora's granddaughter, has always been close to Cora.

Each of the Campbell women have had their struggles and secrets over the years and are working through them in their own way.

Set in dual timelines. I liked reading about Cora's beginnings in the community and her fear of not fitting in. I also would love to see her beloved kitchen island.

All the characters were real to life and the story is totally believable. A great book to read when you need an escape from life and just want to relax and enjoy a heartwarming story.

Thanks to netgalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the arc.

Our Place on the Island is the perfect summer read.

The story takes place over two time lines: 1940' s and 1999'

We meet three generations of women: Mickey (Michelle), Hedy her mum and Cora the matriarch.

Family drama, food recipes that will have you hungry and relationships between mothers and daughters.

This not my usual genre but I found myself lost in the story and thoroughly enjoyed the story

Grab your copy and settle in for a pleasant read.

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press, St Martin's Griffin for a compelling read.

I received a digital ARC from St. Martin’s Griffin in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I truly enjoyed this novel. The story focuses on family, second chances, and new beginnings. I loved the small island feel. Erika Montgomery has quickly become one of my favorite authors for summer reads.

Our Place on the Island was written for summer reading. Taking place in Martha’s Vineyard, the novel takes place in alternating timelines. Readers are introduced us to Cora. As the grandmother of the Campell family, Cora welcomes her daughter and grand-daughter into town for the wedding; she knows this is the moment she’s been waiting for. With all three generations present, Cora knows that it's time to divolude some of the things she’s kept hidden for years. Hedy, Cora’s daughter, can’t quite move on from the death of her husband, nearly three years before. Her own daughter, Mickey is a chef that's taken on more than she can handle at the restaurant and can’t find a way to ask for help. All three women have been successful, but not always true to their own identities. As a wife, a mother and a daughter, I loved the connections that showed up strong in Erika Montgomery’s writing. Our Place on the Island was sweet and endearing, making it a delightful summer read!

A sincere thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Our Place on the Island by Erika Montgomery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐


This lovely story of 3 generations of Campbell's. Cora, Hedy and Michelle (Mick.)
Their story spans over 50 years. You will find love, trying to fit in, gossip, rumors, heartbreak, friendships old and new, lies and second chances. yep its a lot but Erika did a great job writing about their amazing journey of life.

Pre-order your copy today, it releases June 13th. and be ready to fell all the emotions that you will feel while reading it.

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley for my honest rev.

Our Place on the Island was a moving story about three generations of women who gather together at the Grandmother’s large beachside cottage for her upcoming wedding. The story is told in dual timelines – then when Cora is a young newlywed who moves into Beech House in Martha’s Vineyard and now as she is set to marry her second husband.

The characters are all well-developed with interesting backstories. Mickey is Cora’s Granddaughter who shares her Grandmother’s passion for cooking. She is a celebrated chef who has started her own restaurant. The restaurant has recently received rave reviews and business is booming. Mickey dreads telling her family that there is trouble with her business.

Hedy is Mickey’s Mother and is shocked to see her mother remarrying only three years after her father’s death. Hedy’s relationship with Cora is strained and she marvels at the relationship between Mickey and Cora. With a successful business of her own, she hasn’t given much time to relationships since the breakup of her marriage years ago. The groom’s son has caught her interest however.

The story of this family kept me engaged throughout. The author does a great job in describing the beauty of this area’s landscape, and contrasts this to the sometimes pompous style of the area’s residents. I appreciated the romances in the book and the satisfying conclusion.

This is a wonderful summer escape read for those readers who appreciate Women’s Fiction and I highly recommend it.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher, but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

4.5 stars (rounded up to 5)

I received a complimentary copy of this book "Our Place on the Island" and all opinions expressed are my own. A great book for a summer read. I enjoyed the dual timelines and getting to know everyone. I felt like I was right there! But... the ending felt too rushed and predictable. But overall I liked it.

I devoured this book! I literally picked up a knife and a fork and ate it. I am joking, but I wanted to. Our Place on the Island hit every single one of my favorite things. An island setting, delicious descriptions of food, ummmm food, the beach, and characters that will stick with me for a long time. Erika Montgomery whipped up a delectable story that takes place in 1948 and 1999, at the Beech House on Martha's Vineyard. I was swept up and deposited on the beach. The descriptions are tantalizingly good. My mouth watered as the chefs in the family described their food. I could hear the crashing waves, smell the salty brine of the sea air, hear the cry of the gulls, and feel the warmth of the kitchen. All these amazing aspects combined to make one heck of an incredible story.

Mickey should be celebrating. Her restaurant just had an amazing review come out. Instead, she is hiding in her office, dreading the talk she must have with her chef boyfriend, Wes. They are past due on every bill, even though every table is filled, and the food is amazing. She wants to escape from her life and her mother calls her with some unexpected news. Her Grandmother is getting married, wait for it, this weekend! Mickey is floored and heads to the family home. Not knowing what to expect or who her grandmother's fiancé is.

I loved how the book went between 1948 and 1999, giving you a fantastic family story that was not discussed for years. All because one neighbor had a talent for gossip. All three women are a force to be reckoned with. It is filled with love, a hint of mystery, and of course the ebb and flow of family dynamics. Thank you to Erika Montgomery and St. Martin's Griffen for my gifted copy of this savory read.

What an absolute gem of a book! I liked it from the very beginning. I love the way the stories unfolded simultaneously between the grandmother and granddaughter. The author set it up nicely for a sequel and I pray she writes one!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and St. Martin's Griffin for my advance reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

Actually a 4.5. I loved this book, the setting, and everyone in it. Pulled me out of a slump!

Thanks to Netgalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review

Julia Child would give this book a hug if she could, out of sincere appreciation to the cooking. I loved the entire tone of this book, the romance was sweet, the location of Martha’s Vineyard was breathtaking and I felt transported into the story. Highly recommend reading this one anytime you’re taking a beach trip, or if you’re wanting to find yourself on a beach while curled up in a chair in your living room.

A wedding brings three generations of women back to the island, and it's there that they find clarity, peace, and direction.

This was an interesting and beautiful multigenerational story of three women trying to find their place. My romantic heart loved the idea of Cora marrying Max fifty years after her first summer on the island. That summer was presented to me via flashbacks and helped me understand Cora's relationship with Max and the island. He was her lifeline when she was struggling to fit in with the island's wealthy elites while keeping her husband happy. It was a difficult time for her that was made a bit easier with Max's companionship.

Though Cora's personal journey was mostly told via flashbacks, Hedy and Mickey's played out in the present day. I have to say, I was happy that Hedy was able to finally find some peace with those bits of her past she never fully understood. It was an important part of her healing process.

And Mickey's storyline brought me so much joy. She came to the island with the weight of a business and relationship troubles on her shoulders. The island was a happy place for her, so it wasn't surprising that she was able to work through those difficulties there.

The best was seeing these three women rally for each other. As with most families, their relationships were a bit complicated. However, there was love, and it showed in their actions. At the end of this book, I was so hopeful for this family and these women, and it was a pleasure to take this journey with them.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: June 13, 2023
Three generations of Campbell women; Cora, Hedy and Mickey (Michelle) have summered at Beech House, the family-owned estate on Martha’s Vineyard. Although it’s been three years since the women were together, the last time being at the funeral for Cora’s husband (Hedy’s father and Michelle’s beloved grandfather), they all reunite once more for the upcoming nuptials of Cora, the family matriarch. But rumours are swirling because Cora is marrying Max, the handyman who worked on the Beech House kitchen many years ago, and who, it is claimed, Cora had feelings for during her marriage. Hedy faces conflicted feelings about the marriage of her mother after the death of her father, and Mickey, too, is trying to avoid the imminent failure of her new restaurant. While all the women struggle with upcoming changes, they hope an escape to Beech House will give them the courage to move forward.
Erika Montgomery’s newest romantic fiction novel, “Our Place on the Island”, is the perfect summer read. The three female protagonists take turns moderating the story, which also spans two time periods (the 1940s and 1999). The Island is representative of not only the physical geography of the location of Beech House, but also the generous kitchen island built exclusively for Cora, by Max, that inspired Mickey’s culinary career.
Mother-daughter relationships, and all that they entail, are at the forefront of Montgomery’s novel, however it also manages to encapsulate the struggles women faced after the end of the Second World War, while also including snippets on cooking and home renovation. There is something for everyone in “Island”, and readers will not be disappointed. Montgomery’s first novel, “A Summer to Remember” was released in 2021, so “Island” is a long time coming, but it certainly was worth the wait. A light-hearted page-turner, Montgomery’s creative style and deeply beautiful settings offer a delightful escape. “The Island” is the perfect novel to enjoy while sitting outside with the sand in your toes and a cold drink in your hand!

This story is told in two time frames. One is where Cora is married to one man but is attracted to another - the contractor who is renovating Beech House on Martha's Vineyard. The second time period is the present where Cora's husband has passed, and she is set to marry the contractor.

3.5⭐️

I really liked this one but I also have some mixed feelings about it. I liked that we got a POV from all three generations of women, as well as a dual timeline into Cora’s past. Cora’s past was probably the most interesting as you get a look into the struggles working women faced after the war. However I felt that there was some building in the story for a twist that just fell flat. Although I like how it ended, the last 50 pages or so felt rushed.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this eARC!

You’re invited to a wedding, so pack your bags for Beech House, Our Place on the Island, a family estate at Martha's Vineyard. A family drama of three generations of women—Grandmother Cora, daughter Hedy, and granddaughter Mickey, the book is narrated in two in timelines, and the central plot is Grandmother’s second chance romance.
Author Erika Montgomery has written more than a love story. Conflicts and problems arise among the three head-strong and determined women. Put them all in one house, and guess what happens! When faced with difficult life issues, the women are forced to seek each other’s wisdom and support. Within the narrative, the reader sees the complexity of female relationships but also the powerful connection of family.
The writing is smooth and expressive and the prose is powerfully moving. The characters are well-developed, and each of the three women has her own place on center stage. Interwoven are subplots: the connection of the three women to this family beach home and their love of cooking. By the end of the book, I, too, was a member of the family. This novel reminds us that family is what challenges us, what changes us, and often what we need to save us. It's a story of growth, of loss, and of love. A perfect beach read!

Secrets, family, romance, a wedding, and all takes place at Martha’s Vineyard. This was a delightful book and I didn’t want it to end. I savored this story and highly recommend.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.