368 pages Publisher Sourcebooks Landmark Publication date June 9, 2026
ABOUT THE BOOK
Nantucket is the perfect place for a new beginning.
Claire Shipman never imagined she’d be the single mom of a teenager, going through a contentious divorce, and unexpectedly pregnant. On the bright side, at least she’s on Nantucket, where she grew up, and where her mother and grandmother welcome her home with open arms.
For years, Claire lived an enviable Manhattan lifestyle. Until her ex had a marriage-ending affair and also lost his job and all their money. Claire’s high school friends invite her to their book club and an off-hand joke that she could sell one of her Hermes bags sparks a business idea.
Her friend’s brother, Cody, is a furniture builder with a spare storefront. He’s initially skeptical about the prospects of a “used handbag shop”.
But Claire is determined. With the support of Lily, her mother, grandmother, old friends and new, she begins to build a true second chance at a new life.
MY THOUGHTS
This is my second read by the author; I discovered her last year when I read her Christmas book.
I also appreciate it being a clean read a well.
The book is warm, you feel a happy, good feeling while reading it and surely want to recommend it to a friend.
It’s a story of family and friends. I loved seeing the support the family gave to each other as they all lead similar yet different lives. A wife starting over in her late thirties getting a divorce and expecting a baby is not how she expected to find herself. A multigenerational read of strong women and I loved seeing how they are in each other’s lives and so supportive of each other. Even though the parents are divorcing I was happy to see the father is still there for his daughter strong as ever and wants to continue a relationship with her. I see the author has an extensive backlist for me to dive into and I look forward to it.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book
All opinions expressed are my own.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Pamela M. Kelley is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of women’s fiction, family sagas, and suspense. Readers often describe her books as feel-good reads with people you’d want as friends.
She lives in a historic seaside town near Cape Cod and just south of Boston. She has always been an avid reader of women’s fiction, romance, mysteries, thrillers and cook books. There’s also a good chance you might get hungry when you read her books as she is a foodie, and occasionally shares a recipe or two.
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Thank you!
~Pam
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