I was really looking forward to reading this book because I love a good summer romance novel and have fallen in love with Nantucket through novels, however though this book initially pulled me in, it fell a little flat for me overall. I liked the characters and there were plot elements that I really enjoyed, especially the themes of family and Barrett opening her store, however the dialogue and the writing was just not the best to me. A lot of it felt juvenile and disjointed which I found to be almost distracting, and it didn’t feel compelling while I was reading it. It is a shame because from what I’ve seen Nancy Thayer is typically an excellent author, maybe I will try some of her other stuff for a better feel for her writing. It makes me sad to write this because I never like giving negative reviews, but overall wouldn’t be my first recommendation.

Thank you to Nancy, NetGalley, and the publisher for the ARC!!

I loved this story about the Grant family Eddie, Stearns, Barrett and their Dad William. After their mother left them, William packed up his family and moved to Nantucket. . This is a GREAT READ. I think anything I actually tell you would be a spoiler so I am going to tell you that it has happiness and sadness. If you read this author , I feel you will love this book.

I’ve read quite a few books set in Nantucket, but this one has moved into my favorite Nantucket book spot. The characters were so well developed and the main characters were enjoyable to read about. The descriptions of Nantucket made me feel like I was actually there. This was a great vacation read with such a great story. I’d love for the story to continue, maybe even a book for each couple in the story.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the opportunity to read this book prior to publication.

This book was filled with emotions - happy, sad, tired etc, - all wrapped up into a wonderful story. Two sisters reconnect on the island of Nantucket. The characters are very relatable, the plot has it all - friendship, family, love and loss. This is the perfect beach read.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you netgalley for this arc. I have only read a few Nancy Thayer books but I will definitely read more of hers. This was a Nantucket summer read. About two sisters who reconnect after Eddie comes back to Nantucket after being away for 2 years. Family issues arise and very heart wrenching.

Two sisters, Barrett and Eddie, reconnect on the island of Nantucket. Eddie has been working nonstop as a personal assistant to a very popular author in New York city. She hasn't stopped for a vacation in years. When Barrett opens her own gift shop on Nantucket, Eddie uses that as an excuse to take a break. She reconnects with her sister and her father and they all face decisions that will change their lives. I love summer books set on Nantucket, so I jumped at the chance to read this one. I really enjoyed it and recommend it. Thanks to @NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

The Summer We Started Over by Nancy Thayer is a wonderful trip to Nantucket. I am a big fan of her storytelling. I could feel myself being an islander and watching the story play out with her characters. If you need a great summer beach read, The Summer We Started Over is the book for you.

I received a free copy of, The Summer We Started Over, by Nancy Thayer, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Sisters Eddie and Barret are reconnecting this summer in Nantucket. This book has a lot going on, romance, friendship, books, loss, sun. and more. An enjoyable read.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read the great Arc. Nancy Thayer really knows how to pull you in and not let you go until the end. This was a heart wrenching story about the losses a family goes through and hoe they deal with those issues. I definitely recommend this emotional story but with a box of Kleenexes handy.

Loved this book! While keeping within her usual style I thought Thayer did a really great job in bringing together new and different characters. Dinah was great!

In life, everyone has to go off on their own and do their own thing. Learn who they are.
For the very lucky, they find that life is best surrounded by friends and family.
Tragedy, parental abandonment, sisterly love, second chance love. This book has it all! My library patrons will be lining up to read this and I cannot wait to recommend it!

Finding life after loss is difficult, Eddie came back to Nantucket after living in New York as a personal assistant to Dinah Lavender, a famous romance author, to help her sister, Barrett, open her gift shop on Memorial weekend. Things change for many people, here that summer, as they learn things about themselves, about moving on, and can see the person they are becoming. Sometimes, seeing things with a different perspective, can change the way you thought they were.
The summer started out, with the feelings of the past, but as they moved on, and began to change, they saw the people that they each became, and this was the summer they all started over, and it is a journey worth discovering.
I received an ARC from Ballantine Books through NetGalley.

I enjoy Nancy Thayer books. This is a great book set in Nantucket Island
Eddie moved to New York to be assistant to romance novelist Dinah Lavender. Her sister Barrett is opening a shop in Nantucket and needs her help. She goes there and they try to clean their father house out of all the books he has hoarded.
This book is about family, bond between sisters, pursuing dreams and of course love

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Every time I read a book by Nancy Thayer I want to stop what I'm doing and head to Nantucket.

This is a great story about family and sticking together through difficult times. I enjoyed watching everyone "start over" during a summer that brought them all back together. The title is very appropriate! I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley, Nancy Thayer, and Ballantine Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. One of my favorites so far this year. Excellent summer read!!

I enjoy reading Nancy Thayer books. I can always count on her for a great beach read. This story is set in Nantucket. It follows sisters Eddie and Barrett and their lives during the summer. It’s a heartwarming story about hope, starting over and of course romance. A quick easy beach read. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for the E-ARC. This is my own opinion.

I love Nancy Thayer books and this did not disappoint! A touching story of the Grant family, sisters and their father still trying to get their lives together. after some tragedies. A beautiful story of family coming together and supporting each other.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

Nancy Thayer’s novels are always comforting and warm and this one was no different. Sisters Eddie and Barrett have dealt with a lot of loss in their lives, including their mother leaving the family. Eddie has a successful career in Manhattan and Barrett is finally realizing her dream of opening a Nantucket shop. Eddie decides to come spend the summer helping her and also reconnecting with their father. Add in a long ago love and you have a wonderful, heartfelt story of sisters, starting over and healing old wounds.

Nancy Thayer does it again. I could not put this book down. There were so many emotions to feel with this book and you couldn’t help rooting that everyone had a happy, fairytale ending. Definitely can’t wait for Nancy’s next book.

I love these books so, so much. Reading one of Nancy Thayer's novels is like getting a big warm hug. This one had a lot on, and without giving anything away, I will tell you that the ending is kind of sad, kind of sweet, and wholly satisfying, just like life. A perfect read for your summer beach bag.
I would recommend this to others.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine for the ARC!

Eddie lives in New York as assistant to a best selling author. She spends time all over the world and has wonderful possessions. Barrett, her sister, lives in Nantucket with her father. Their mother left them and there is no contact. Eddie returns to Nantucket to help her sister who is opening her gift shop, finally fulfilling her dream. The story is filled with humor, romance and tears. The characters were just terrific and the story flowed beautifully.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.