Girls of Summer by Nancy Thayer

Nancy Thayer is another author who writes about life in Nantucket and has become a favourite of mine. In her latest book, Girls of Summer, she tells the story of three women. Lisa is a divorced woman and single mother who has been without a man in her life since her husband left her many years ago. After Lisa experiences a structural issue in her heritage home, she hires Mack as the contractor needed to renovate her home. Mack is a widower who also has been alone for many years. The attraction felt between the two is instant.

Lisa is surprised when her two children arrive home for the summer. Theo has returned from the west coast in order to heal from a surfing injury. Juliet has returned from Cambridge following a recent break up. Mack’s daughter Beth is also home after completing college. Beth and Theo have had a long-standing mutual attraction.

Will the six characters in this book find what they’re looking for in Nantucket?

I enjoyed this book, however it is not my favourite from this author. It just felt a little too predictable for me and unrealistic at times. For example, after a storm hits Nantucket and one character nearly dies by drowning and shortly thereafter she joins the other five in walking over to a local restaurant for dinner. Perhaps staying home to rest or being taken to a doctor for a once over might have been more in line with what I would expect. Having said that, the story is sweet and a feel good type of book. The characters were all likeable and the story flowed.

I used an Audible credit for this audiobook. Kate Rudd, as the narrator of this book,  gives a good performance.

My rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️?/5.