Summer Island: A captivating and tender novel from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Women

From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Women and The Nightingale, Summer Island is a poignant and tender exploration of the complicated bond between a mother and daughter. Kristin Hannah masterfully weaves a story of estrangement, buried secrets, and the search for forgiveness, earning praise from literary voices like Taylor Jenkins Reid and Delia Owens. This standalone novel cements her reputation as one of the great storytellers of our time, offering a deeply emotional journey into what it means to heal a fractured family.

Set against the evocative backdrop of a beloved old house on the water, Summer Island immerses readers in a world of childhood memories, first love, and the wounds that never fully disappear. When a scandal brings famous advice columnist Nora Bridge and her comedian daughter Ruby back to the island that once held so much joy, both must confront the past that shattered them. This women's fiction gem blends heartbreak with hope, making it an ideal read for anyone who cherishes immersive, character-driven family dramas.