Imagine Summer: A Novel

Description

The New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Beach delights with her latest beach read about two estranged sisters who must decide to face the past or risk history repeating itself. As a child, Skylar Mackenzie's imagination always got her in trouble. Now it's making her a fortune. She owns Imagine That, a toy and bookstore and creativity center in a small Rhode Island beach town where children, and adults, can use their imagination free from judgment. Skye is about to embark on her biggest venture yet, a weekend retreat of family exploration. But it begins to unravel when she finds her estranged half-sister Amy on the doorstep. And Amy's not alone. She's brought Skye's first love, Connor Reid-the boy who broke her heart; the man who could break it again. Amy claims she wants to make amends-but how can Skye trust her It was Amy's lies that drove her from home fifteen years before. Suddenly, Skye's perfectly imagined summer is in jeopardy. Not to mention her perfectly ordered life. Or her beloved town's financial future. With Amy back to her old trouble-making ways, and Connor making Skye wonder what might have been, Skye makes a decision that may cost her everything. Imagine Summer is a story of discovery, trust, and the courage to dream.

Shelley Noble is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Whisper Beach and Beach Colors. Other titles include Stargazey Point, Breakwater Bay, Forever Beach, Lighthouse Beach, and four spin off novellas. A former professional dancer and choreographer, she lives at the Jersey shore and loves to discover new beaches and indulge in her passion for lighthouses and vintage carousels. Shelley is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Women's Fiction Writers Association.

"This heartwarming novel about love, friendship, and family will have Noble's (Tell Me No Lies, 2019) readers looking for more. Share this with fans of Hannah McKinnon and Nancy Thayer." - Booklist "Noble tells the tumultuous story of a daughter caught in the middle of pain and family strife. Readers will appreciate the uplifting end to a complicated, heartrending story of love lost and anger relinquished at last." - Publishers Weekly on Beach Wish "A novel that offers a beautiful setting and a cast of engaging characters . . . a compelling look at what it means to be a family." - Booklist on Beach Wish "Shelley Noble has penned a big, engaging family saga, filled with a memorable ensemble cast, spanning four generations. Noble's expert storytelling, combined with her beautiful writing makes this a novel that keeps you turning pages." - Renee Rosen, author of Windy City Blues, on Lighthouse Beach "A heartfelt and witty celebration of friendship and love, Shelley Noble takes readers on an unforgettable journey as she provides the ultimate beach escape. Lighthouse Beach is the perfect read for summer!" - Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in Havana "Shelley Noble effortlessly balances drama and intrigue in a story that ultimately reveals the love and sacrifice extant in even the most dysfunctional families." - Jamie Beck, author of Worth the Wait, on The Beach at Painter's Cove