Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books
Genre: Romance
Source: Atria/Emily Bestler Books ( Netgalley )

Goodreads: The return of a prodigal daughter to her sleepy Cape Cod town brings the community together in this heartwarming all-new beach read from the acclaimed author of the “absolute treasure of a novel” (Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author) The Darlings.

After her publishing career and engagement fell apart in Boston, Leah Powell has no choice but to return to her sleepy coastal hometown on Cape Cod. Feeling lost and discouraged, she stumbles upon a once prominent historic sea captain’s home that now looks as dilapidated as she feels. Suddenly inspired, Leah decides to transform it into a bookstore and café she will call The Sandy Page.

Luke Nicholson, a life-long local and contractor, remembers Leah even if she doesn’t remember him. Intrigued by her return and her project, he agrees to help her bring the old captain’s house back to life. As they work together, The Sandy Page slowly becomes the town’s go-to gathering spot for locals, tourists, and anyone who is feeling adrift during this long, sweet summer. It’s a home for second chances. But will it be enough for Leah and Luke?

Ope’s Opinion: This is in the romance genre and there are a few romances in the story, but it is so much more than that. It has wonderful characters who care about each other and grow together. The setting is a bookshop at the beach – there is nothing better than that!

The romances are clean ( which is good ), they move at a great pace, and they finish the way you would like them to end.

Hannah McKinnon has written a few good books and you can add this one to the list. I still have some of her books to read and look forward to what she writes next.