Recommendations based on Summer Islandby Kristin Hannah

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  1. Magic Hour

    by Kristin Hannah
    A woman's journey of self-discovery and healing, finding strength and courage to confront her past.

    Dr. Julia Cates was one of the country's preeminent child psychiatrists until a shocking tragedy ruined her career. Retreating to her small western Washington hometown, Julia meets an extraordinary ... (Goodreads)

  2. Home Again

    by Kristin Hannah
    A woman returns to her hometown to confront her past and heal her broken heart, finding unexpected love and forgiveness along the way.

    Madelaine Hillyard is a world-famous heart surgeon at the top of her game. Her personal life is far less successful. A loving but overworked single mom, she is constantly at odds with her teenage ... (Goodreads)

  3. Confess

    by Colleen Hoover
    Auburn Reed falls in love with an artist named Owen Gentry, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    Auburn Reed is determined to rebuild her shattered life and she has no room for mistakes. But when she walks into a Dallas art studio in search of a job, she doesn’t expect to become deeply attracted ... (Goodreads)

  4. Chasing Fireflies

    by Charles Martin
    A grieving widower finds hope and new purpose in a small Southern town.

    They have one summer to find what was lost long ago., ,"Never settle for less than the truth," she told him,., But when you don't even know your real name, the truth gets a little complicated. It can ... (Goodreads)

  5. Six Years

    by Harlan Coben
    A man's search for the truth of his lost love, uncovering secrets of a mysterious past.

    Six years have passed since Jake Fisher watched Natalie, the love of his life, marry another man. Six years of hiding a broken heart by throwing himself into his career as a college professor. Six ... (Goodreads)

  6. Left Neglected

    by Lisa Genova
    A woman's struggle to find balance and acceptance after suffering a traumatic brain injury.

    Sarah Nickerson is like any other career-driven supermom in Welmont, the affluent Boston suburb where she leads a hectic but charmed life with her husband Bob, faithful nanny, and three children - ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Lake House

    by Kate Morton
    A woman's search for answers to the mystery of her mother's disappearance, uncovering secrets of a long-lost family.

    An abandoned house... June 1933, and sixteen-year-old Alice Edevane is preparing for her family's Midsummer Eve party at their country home, Loeanneth. But by the time midnight strikes and fireworks ... (Goodreads)

  8. One True Loves

    by Taylor Jenkins Reid
    A woman's journey of love, facing unexpected choices between her past and present.

    In her twenties, Emma Blair marries her high school sweetheart, Jesse. They build a life for themselves, far away from the expectations of their parents and the people of their hometown in ... (Goodreads)

  9. Still Me

    by Jojo Moyes
    Louisa Clark moves to New York City to start a new life and faces challenges that test her identity and relationships.

    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, a new book featuring her iconic heroine of, Me Before You, and, After You, Louisa Clark. Louisa Clark arrives in New York ready to start a ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Likeness

    by Tana French
    A murder investigation reveals secrets of a young woman's past, threatening her present.

    The story follows the efforts of detective Cassie Maddox to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of Lexie Madison, a young woman who is her doppelgänger . , The dead woman not only ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Summer Nights

    by Susan Mallery
    A heartwarming story of two people finding love in a small town during summer.

    Horse whisperer Shane Stryker is done with passion. This time around, he's determined to meet someone who will be content with the quiet life of a rancher's wife. And the fiery, pint-size redhead who ... (Goodreads)

  12. Lilac Girls

    by Martha Hall Kelly
    A story of three women's lives, intertwined by World War II, and their remarkable courage.

    Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this powerful debut novel reveals an incredible story of love, redemption, and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades. On the eve of a ... (Goodreads)

  13. Only His

    by Susan Mallery
    A woman falls for a man who is still grieving his late wife. She must navigate his emotional baggage to find love.

    Wedding bells are ringing in Fool's Gold, but not for Nevada Hendrix. Her triplet sisters are engaged, and even her mother has a more active love life than she does. Determined to make a fresh start, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Summer Days

    by Susan Mallery
    Three women navigate love and life in a small town during the summer. A heartwarming story of friendship, family, and second chances.

    Locked in an unexpected land dispute, Rafe Stryker is trapped in the one place he vowed never to return to—the Castle Ranch in Fool's Gold, California. He made millions facing ruthless adversaries in ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Forgotten Garden

    by Kate Morton
    A woman's quest to uncover the secrets of her family's past, leading to a mysterious garden.

    At Nell's joyous 21st birthday party her world falls apart when her father tells her she was adopted as a 4-year-old in 1913, seemingly abandoned on an Australian wharf and unable to remember her ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Red Mountain

    by Boo Walker
    A man returns to his hometown in the mountains of Georgia to confront his past and find redemption.

    ***A Pulpwood Queens Book Club Selection How well do we really know each other? Red Mountain in eastern Washington is home to a community of eccentrics. Otis Till, the area's visionary winemaker, has ... (Goodreads)

  17. The First Husband

    by Laura Dave
    Annie's life is turned upside down when her ex-husband reappears on the eve of her wedding to a new man.

    A savvy, page-turning novel about a woman torn between her husband and the man she thought she'd marry. Annie Adams is days away from her thirty-second birthday and thinks she has finally found some ... (Goodreads)

  18. Hello, Sunshine

    by Laura Dave
    Celebrity chef Sunshine Mackenzie's perfect life is upended when her secrets are exposed. She must rebuild her career and relationships from scratch.

    Sunshine Mackenzie has it all…until her secrets come to light. Sunshine Mackenzie is living the dream—she’s a culinary star with millions of fans, a line of #1 bestselling cookbooks, and a devoted ... (Goodreads)

  19. Rocky Mountain Heat

    by Vivian Arend
    A cowboy romance novel set in the Rocky Mountains, where a rancher falls for his best friend's sister.

    An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found, here,. Sometimes love is right there for the taking. Responsible oldest of six brothers, Blake Coleman knows his desire for the sweet ... (Goodreads)

  20. Private: Oz

    by James Patterson
    Jack Morgan investigates a murder in the world of Oz entertainment, uncovering dark secrets and corruption.

    In previous Private novels James Patterson billed Private as the world's most exclusive detective agency. Private opens a new office in Sydney, Australia . A party is thrown as the business opens, ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Isle of Palms

    by Dorothea Benton Frank
    A woman escapes to her family's beach house on the Isle of Palms after a devastating divorce, finding healing and love in unexpected places.

    Anna Lutz Abbot considers herself independent and happy, until one steamy summer when she must find a way to deal with the secrets of her unpredictable family-and her past. ... (Goodreads)

  22. Before We Were Yours

    by Lisa Wingate
    Family torn apart is reunited across generations, revealing a powerful tale of resilience and hope.

    Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the ... (Goodreads)

  23. When You Dare

    by Lori Foster
    A former soldier turned bodyguard must protect a woman from her dangerous ex. As they grow closer, secrets are revealed and danger escalates.

    The tougher they are, the harder they fall… Professional mercenary Dare Macintosh lives by one hard and fast rule: business should never be personal. If a cause appeals to him and the price is right, ... (Goodreads)

  24. Dirty Rowdy Thing

    by Christina Lauren
    A steamy romance between a free-spirited woman and a commitment-phobic man, set in the world of competitive fishing.

    From the New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Bastard , Beautiful Stranger , and Beautiful Player , Book Two of the brand-new Wild Seasons series that started with Sweet Filthy Boy —a story ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Alaskan Holiday

    by Debbie Macomber
    A heartwarming romance set in the Alaskan wilderness, where a city girl falls in love with a rugged bush pilot.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER ,•, Debbie Macomber brings us to the Alaskan wilderness for a magical Christmas tale about finding love where it’s least expected.,“Picture-perfect . . . this charmer will ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Hornet's Nest

    by Patricia Cornwell
    A small town in North Carolina is rocked by a series of murders, and the investigation uncovers dark secrets and corruption.

    Deputy Chief Virginia West likes and respects her boss, Hammer, but with an increasing number of visiting businessmen being murdered in her city by a maniac with a penchant for painting his victims ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Devil's Punchbowl

    by Greg Iles
    A lawyer uncovers a dark secret in a small Mississippi town, leading to a dangerous investigation and a fight for justice.

    From New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles comes his most electrifying thriller yet. The Devil's Punchbowl reveals a world of depravity, sex, violence, and the corruption of a Southern town. As ... (Goodreads)

  28. Here's to Us

    by Elin Hilderbrand
    Three women, ex-wives of a famous chef, gather on Nantucket to scatter his ashes and confront their past.

    Three romantic rivals in one crowded house equals plenty of room for jealousy in this surprising and heartwarming story from, New York Times, bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand. Laurel Thorpe, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. A Summer Affair

    by Elin Hilderbrand
    A married woman has an affair with a carpenter while her husband is away. She must decide between her family and her newfound love.

    She's the perfect wife and mother—and he's the perfect temptation in this "perfect summer cocktail of sex, sun, and scandal" (,Kirkus Reviews)., Claire has a problem with setting limits. All her life ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Spying in High Heels

    by Gemma Halliday
    Fashionista Maddie Springer becomes an amateur detective to clear her best friend's name in a murder case.

    L.A. shoe designer, Maddie Springer, lives her life by three rules: Fashion. Fashion. Fashion. But when she stumbles upon the work of a brutal killer, her life takes an unexpected turn from Manolos ... (Goodreads)