The Forever Summer by Jamie Brenner
Summary
The discovery of long-buried secrets brings three generations of women together to Cape Cod for the summer homecoming of a lifetime.
Marin Bishop has always played by the rules, and it's paid off: on the cusp of thirty she has a handsome fiancé, a prestigious Manhattan legal career, and her father’s hard-won admiration. But with one careless mistake at work, Marin suddenly finds herself unemployed and alone. Before she can summon the courage to tell her parents, a young woman appears, claiming to be Marin's half-sister. Seeking answers, Marin agrees to join her on a soul-searching journey to Cape Cod, to meet the family she didn’t even know she had.
As the summer unfolds at her grandmother’s beachside B&B, it becomes clear that her half-sister’s existence is just the first in a series of truths that will shake Marin’s beliefs—in love, and in her own identity—to the core. Filled with shocking revelations, heartfelt romance, and resilient women banding together against the most unexpected twists of fate, The Forever Summer is an emotionally resonant page-turner, and a delicious escape for any season.
Book Setting: Provincetown, MA
Herring Cove Beach: Amelia would bike to Herring Cove beach every morning and would go for a walk
The A-House: Paul, Kelly and Marin leave the “I made it to fifty-five” party to go to A-House. Also where Marin and Kelly go to talk on the Fourth of July
Marine Specialties: Marin and Julien are reunited
Pilgrims First Landing Park: Kip and Blythe meet to discuss Marin’s paternity
Adam’s Pharmacy: Marin picks up a pregnancy test
Coastline Tattoo: Marin and Kelly get tattoos at the same time
Reviews
“Secrets revealed, love lost and found, and the abiding strength of family fill these pages with a particular wisdom and humor. Put up your feet, sip a cocktail, and let Jamie Brenner surprise and delight you with the first great read of summer.”
— Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author
“A captivating tale of family secrets and strong women.”
— People Magazine
“Tuck this soap opera into your beach bag!”
— Good Housekeeping
“An engaging and emotional read with characters who stay with you, this is a good fit for fans of Elin Hilderbrand, beach reads, and women’s stories.”
— Booklist