I thoroughly enjoyed enjoyed being back on Nantucket again. It's slowly becoming one of my favorite places to visit.
Mackinac will always be my favorite.
Anyways, wonderful characters and a relaxing story that I didn't want to end.
I really loved the family bonds. Family is everything.
Blythe is a lucky lady. I really enjoyed in getting to her and her teenage kids lol. Typical teens. To me, they're what made this story.
My heart ached for her mother in law though because of her health and all.
Sure, life isn't easy but surrounded by those who love and support you should make it easier.
I really loved this story to the fullest. It made my heart feel full and satisfied.
5 stars for a well written and realistic story of, family and 2nd chances and an awesome vacation on Nantucket
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

Unfortunately, I was not able to get into this book. I read the first 30% and decided to set it down. I was hoping to find a new Nantucket author to follow. I hope others enjoy it!

Thank you very much to NetGalley and Ballantine for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Nancy Thayer, the queen of beach reads, delivers again with a 4.5 ⭐️ read with “Summer Light on Nantucket”!

Blythe was an incredible character—her approach to mothering was both heartwarming and a little nerve-wracking (I couldn’t help but worry about her kids roaming the island unaccompanied!). But the way they got to experience freedom, adventure, and real-life lessons while still having heartfelt moments with their mom was so endearing.

I loved the “coming of age again” element, the family dynamics, and the depth of emotions woven into the story. The mother-in-law, the new guy, the kids—I adored them all. The only one I struggled with was Aaden. I wanted to love him, but when the second chance romance entered the picture, I was all in!

A wonderful summer read that blends warmth, humor, and personal growth in the perfect way.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine books for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

A touching novel about parenthood, first love, family bonds, and rekindled relationships.

I have enjoyed every book that I have read by Nancy Thayer and look forward to returning to Nantucket if only through arm chair travel. Nancy’s writing pulls you in from the very first page. Her descriptions of the island makes you feel like a longtime visitor.

Blythe Benedict, a divorced mother of four and a middle school teacher is content with her life. Each summer Blythe and her children head to Nantucket and live in the house her grandmother left her. But this summer proves to be much more than she bargained for. Her ex-mother-in-law who resides on the island is facing health issues., her ex-husband is hiding a secret from his new girlfriend, and an unexpected old love reappears. Along with teenage angst and the possibility of a new love, Blythe has her hands full. But with the love and support of family Blythe knows she can handle whatever life throws at her.

With relatable characters and challenging family dynamics Summer Light makes the perfect beach read.

Thank you to Netgalley and Ballantine for the arc I received in exchange for my honest opinion.

I just love reading books on Nantucket and so far Nancy Thayer is my favorite.
Whenever I read a Nantucket book I feel like I'm on vacation.

As always, the book is wonderful. She puts you right on the island with love and of course family drama.
I really enjoyed it. The characters were great and I loved her mother in law.... I mean ex mother in law.

I would 100% recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for giving me a chance at reading an advance copy in exchange for a honest review.

4.5 stars rounded up!

As a fan of the Nantucket setting (introduced through Hilderbrand’s books) I was drawn toward this beach read. I enjoyed the family drama, the familiar settings and the perspective of a divorced woman, Blythe, in her 40s as she navigates the opportunity to love again. I found some parts to be a little repetitive, but all conflicts seemed to get resolved for a hopeful ending. Additionally, Thayer earns an honorable mention for including an unexpected, but always welcome, Taylor Swift reference.
Overall, this was an easy, enjoyable beach read that has me wanting to plan a trip to Nantucket. Definitely a book to grab for your summer trip to the beach.

Oh Nancy.... you never disappoint. I loved this book! A quick, relaxing read full of family drama and relationships.
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC. This will be on everyone's summer TBR list.

Loved reading this book and author. I love romance and mysteries. This book left me wondering about true love. I hope you enjoy it too.

Blythe, a divorced mother of four, lives on Nantucket for the summers. Her children are growing older and doing their own thing, so she’s a little bit lost, should she take a full time teaching job, should she try for romance again with the two men who are interested in her? A story of family relationships , second chances and new beginnings.

Nancy Thayer's latest book, Summer Light on Nantucket, is a dive into the life of a mother as her children get older and her purpose in life shifts. Following the inner thoughts of the main character, Blythe, a divorced mother of 4, this book considers important questions about a woman's identity and the search for love after a divorce. It reminded me a lot of the book Sandwich, but on a much lighter level. For me, as a married mother of a young girl, I felt that I could not fully relate to Blythe as much, especially from the start since she had so much privilege of being able to spend her summers on Nantucket at a house that she inherited. There was also something to me that just made Blythe a little unlikeable as a character as she pined for her high school boyfriend who clearly would not prioritize her in his own life. In the end, I loved reading a book centered on the dreamy island of Nantucket and think it will make a great summer read for fans of Nancy Thayer and those yearning for more Nantucket in the vacuum left this summer without a new Hilderbrand release. 3.5 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thanks you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC! Reading this book made me so excited for summer, and as someone who grew up going to Cape Cod, I felt a lot of nostalgia with this book. However, I thought, overall, it was a little too drawn out with storylines that never really went anywhere. I did think the characters were really well-presented and we got to know each of them well. The only exception I think would be Teddy, I wish we had learned a little more about him. I think maybe I wasn't the right audience for this book, as the premise is about a woman in her 40s navigating divorce, new love, and a summer with her teenaged children. However, I did enjoy reading it and it was a fun, light-hearted read that will be a perfect summer beach read!

Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer was an okay read. She’s one of my favorite authors. This book, however, was too drawn out with not enough of a story line. There were too many insignificant details. All that said, I loved each character, except for one. I enjoyed Celeste the most b
I would recommend this book to anyone that loves Nacy Thayer novels. It’s also a good beach read.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. Reading a Nancy Thayer novel during a snowstorm makes me yearn for summer. This felt like a little different read for me. First we have Blythe, a divorced mother of 4, navigating a summer on Nantucket with her children. Their summer guest is her eldest's boyfriend which takes Blythe back to her first love. Bob, her ex, has moved on to a woman her children like. Blythe maintains a great relationship with her former mother in law, Celeste. Nothing is ever simple and there is definitely drama - family, sibling, new love and a health scare. So well written that I couldn't put it down. Nancy Thayer has hit it out of the park once again!

I love everything Nancy Thayer writes and this was no exception. Drew me in right from page one and I couldn’t read fast enough because I wanted to know what would happen to this family. I loved the characters, the family dynamics, and the relationships between them. Make room in your beach bag for this one this summer.

I enjoyed reading this book by Nancy Thayer as I have all of her books. Blythe is a divorced mother of four and the family spends the summer on Nantucket in the home she inherited. Celeste is her former mother-in-law, and they still have a loving relationship spending time together when they are there for the summer. With three teenagers and a younger daughter, there is a lot of drama and constant action. Blythe is friendly with her ex and his girlfriend, but they are each keeping a secret from one another. Celeste has some health issues that are concerning, but she is also enjoying spending time with her new friend Roland. A fantastic read! I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

When I envision the “Summer Light on Nantucket” I see the Steamship Authority ferry docking with hopeful visitors yearning for sun, sand and relaxation. I imagine myself on the deck of my summer rental (only in my dreams), watching the sunrise over another glorious day. I love to walk on the beach at sunset, so I guess I should add that to my summer wishlist, too. Nancy Thayer gives us all of this plus emotional family drama, the beauty and magic of the island, and the excitement of starting over and having the world at your fingertips.

Blythe Benedict doesn’t have to wish for anything because she spends every summer on Nantucket with her four children. As they have gotten older, Blythe has allowed them more freedom which has given her time to seek out new interests, spend time with summer friends, and possibly fall in love again. She never could have imagined that her high school boyfriend would appear on the island like a freak storm on a sunny day. Aaden may have broken her heart all those years ago but she “had never stopped loving him,’ and was shocked when all her memories rushed to the surface as she gazed into his eyes. I fell in love with how deeply Aaden still felt about Blythe and what he would do to win her back. This was all too much for Blythe but she couldn’t shake the feeling that fate had brought Aaden back to her so she could love again. Aaden wasn’t the only summer visitor who caught Blythe’s eye and she soon realized that she had a big decision to make, while also dealing with her children, her mother-in-law and her ex-husband. It’s just another perfect summer on Nantucket and Blythe wasn’t about to let anyone get in the way of her happiness!!

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

Loved this latest book from Nancy Thayer, one of my favorite authors. A summer story set in Nantucket, where Blythe's live comes full circle. A fun cast of Blythe's family and also her ex's, makes for an uplifting story.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

First off, I want to say I love Nancy Thayer. Will make an awesome beach reads pool reeds, summer reads. She also writes about nantucket so it's definitely on my bucket list to go there. In Thayer's latest telling about a summer on nantucket, we have bly, who is a few years removed from her divorce from her four kids (preteen/teen years) dad, she is off to spend her summer in her nantucket house that she was left by her grandmother.Her ex mother in law also lives on the beach, and they have remained great friends on her first night there, she happens to run into her first love who abandoned her for his family business. She also meets a new man, courtesy of her bestie, who she's also attracted to I understand what's- there is a lot of different storylines with the kids, her mother-in-law and the ex-husband and his new girlfriend. It's a very, very good summer read, awesome for the beach., awesome for the pool Thayer does it again! Highly recommend

Thank you, net galley for an arc.in exchange for an honest review

Nancy Thayer out did herself. Summer Light on Nantucket is one of her best books. I loved getting to know Blythe and her 4 kids. I enjoyed seeing how her summer evolved - seeing how she navigated an old love and a new one. Blythe handled motherhood like no other. I wish the story would have not ended. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. And thank you Nancy Thayer for an excellent story!