I have to come to love all that is Nancy Thayer, this is no exception. This book has it all, some suspense, some love, some humor. I enjoyed reading this and found it hard to put down

Divorced Blythe lives in Boston and works as a teacher during the summer she heads to Nantucket with her 4 kids to live in the house her grandmother left her. Blythe has never gotten over her first love/crush Aaden. He left right after graduation for Ireland to attend college and work in the family business, Blythe never seen him again. That is until that summer on Nantucket. An island friend also 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 Aaden. Blythe has conflicted emotions for Aaden and Nick, she finds herself in a serious situation between her ex-husband and his girlfriend, all from a secret Blythe knows.

Blythe is also facing a decision about her future. Should she turn her part-time career as a substitute middle school teacher into a full-time occupation. Blythe must decide if she can juggle family, work, and a romantic relationship.

A fun light hearted read filled with family drama and relationships

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

This is a delightful story about a family. Blythe has brought her children for their usual summer stay on Nantucket. The story revolves around the family, Blythe has reached a point in her life when she feels the need for a change. Her children all have different personalities and she is trying to be the best Mother she can. I loved the family dynamics in this book, even when they are not at their best. Most of the characters were likable and I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

I love Nancy Thayer's books and this one was no different. It was easy to start and caught your attention right away. Without any spoilers, it's a great story of a mom trying to juggle everything while still finding her own joy. It's a great warm weather read that puts you right into vacation mode. Loved it! Thank you for the ARC!

I absolutely loved this whole family, Blythe was so passionate and an amazing FMC. Loved the Nantucker summer setting, great details by Nancy Thayer! Thank you for the early read Net Galley!

A sweet summer read. It was a little too light for me. I kept waiting for the story to pick up. Overall, a good read though. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the early read.

Nancy Thayer, the queen of beach reads, delivers again with a 4 🌟read with “Summer Light on Nantucket”!

The characters were likeable. Summer on Nantucket is incredible. The freedom the kids got to have, adventure, and real-life lessons while still having heartfelt moments with their mom was so endearing.

A wonderful summer read that blends warmth, humor, and personal growth in the perfect way. Thanks NetGalley for an arc.

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!