Nancy Thayer has been one of my most favorite authors since her very first book, and in Summer Light On Nantucket she has really upped her game. Nancy's writing flows so smoothly and sucks you in from the very first word. Her attention to details such as the smell of the sea breeze, the warmth of the sand, the sound of the gulls, makes the reader feel as though they are actually on the Island and are a part of the scene. Though I have never been to Nantucket, Nancy makes me feel like I'm a yearly summer visitor.

In Summer Light On Nantucket we meet the Benedict Family.. Blythe, our main character is a divorced mom of four. For most of the year she resides in Boston raising her children and substitute teaching. Her ex-husband Bob lives nearby with his new love interest Teri. Once summer hits, it's off to Nantucket to spend the entire summer season in the house left to her by her grandmother. Also residing on the Island is Celeste, her ex- mother in law turned dear friend. The story takes us back to Blythe's first love Aaden, whom she never got over, to the present day. As Blythe navigates the days and the antics of her children, she is stunned to come face to face with her old, true love Aaden. She realizes she never got over him, but is there a future for them now, or is her future with a new man, Nick, she was introduced to this summer.

The writing, as always flows seamlessly and the pages turn quickly. The characters are all likeable and it's so easy to get caught up in each of their dramas. This book is an absolute must read and will be great tossed into your beachbag and read by the shore.

I was so honored by Netgalley, Ballantine Books, and Nancy Thayer to be able to receive an advanced copy to read and review. Thank you!

I have enjoyed every book by Nancy Thayer that I have read, and I’ve read many. However, this one grabbed my heart from the very beginning, and I could hardly put it down. It’s a beautiful, sometimes complicated story about family.
Blythe, a divorced mother of four and a middle school teacher, has been divorced for three years and is content with her life. Each summer, she and her children go to Nantucket to live in the house her grandmother left her. Although Blythe loved her ex-husband, she never quite got over her first high school crush, Aeden, who left right after they graduated. He went to college in Ireland and joined his family’s business there after graduation. Blythe never saw him or heard from him again—until that summer in Nantucket, when old memories and feelings resurfaced for both of them.
This summer proves to be filled with family drama. Three of her children are teenagers, and the oldest has invited her boyfriend, adding another layer of teenage conflict. Celeste, Blythe’s former mother-in-law, grandmother to her children, and a dear friend, is experiencing some serious health issues. An island friend introduces Blythe to Nick, a handsome widower who is also a teacher. The friendship that forms between Blythe and Nick creates further confusion regarding her renewed feelings for Aeden.
Amidst the family drama, Blythe’s conflicted emotions for Aeden and Nick, she finds herself entangled in a serious situation between her ex-husband and his girlfriend, all stemming from a secret Blythe knows.
Nancy Thayer has crafted an intriguing, relatable, and lovable cast of characters. The setting of beautiful Nantucket adds extra appeal to this heartfelt story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.

Summer on Nantucket is a novel that will leave you thinking about your own family ties, first loves, and the moments in life that shape who we are. It’s a tender and beautifully written reminder that sometimes, even when life feels like it’s spinning out of control, the love of family and the possibility of second chances can make it all worthwhile. If you’re looking for a book that will pull at your heartstrings while making you smile, this one’s for you.

Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer is a nice, easy paced beach read about Blithe.Benedict, a divorced mother of four, heading with her children to Nantucket for the summer. Although she wasn't looking for love, she found it on island when she meets Nick, a good looking man staying with friends, and Aaden, her high school boyfriend who she thought she'd spend her life with. There were several times I wanted to shake her and tell her to take a chance and live a little! There was some drama with the children and ex husband, but very little. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine for the opportunity to read Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer.

Spending time on Nancy Thayer's Nantucket is one of m favorite places to be. Her latest, once again, gives us this perfect setting with characters we care about.

This talented and gifted author has, again, written a page turner. The realistic characters keep the story moving quickly. This author does not disappoint. The title is intriguing...the story is intriguing...the characters come alive on the pages as real people. One might wonder if he/she is a neighbor or that person in the grocery store...grab a cup of herbal tea...curl up in a comfy chair...spend an afternoon on Nantucket. Thanks Netgalley.