When Kennedy Marshall sets off for a prestigious career in the city, she leaves behind the sunlit shores of North Carolina’s Outer Banks—and runs from a love she believes she can never have. With her sister, Lara, managing their grandmother’s beloved island bookshop, Kennedy feels confident she’s escaped the past. But when Lara is suddenly injured, Kennedy is drawn back into the island’s warm embrace—and bittersweet memories she thought she’d buried forever.
For Wes Armstrong, the Outer Banks is more than home—it’s his anchor. Building a successful family business was supposed to bring stability, but life has been anything but steady since his wife’s passing. Haunted by past regrets and facing a life-changing decision, Wes is determined to make the right choice for his family’s future. Yet Kennedy’s unexpected return stirs up old emotions and mistakes he thought he’d put to rest.
As hidden family secrets surface and long-buried truths come to light, Kennedy and Wes must navigate the delicate tides of forgiveness, second chances, and the unspoken love that still lingers between them. Can they find the courage to rewrite their story and create a new future on the island’s shifting sands?
Perfect for fans of clean, wholesome romance and gentle mysteries, The Island Bookshop is a heartwarming story of love, family, and the enduring power of second chances.
My Thoughts
The Island Bookshop by Roseanna M. White is a delightful diversion. I
like the author’s descriptive writing style which brought the setting and characters
to life. I was surprised by the
historical chapters, but they were a great addition. The letters give the
sisters a glimpse into the past as well as a teentsy mystery. Those chapters added another layer to the story,
and I like how everything tied together. The sister’s strong relationship added
to the story. I loved the sister’s
charming bookstore. I enjoyed the references to some of my favorite childhood
books. The romance was sweet,
especially with it being centered around the bookstore which is brimming with books. I found the authenticating of old books
to be fascinating. Faith is beautifully woven into the story. The Island Bookshop made me want to hop into
my car and head to the Outer Banks.
The Island Bookshop is available from Amazon. The next book in The Island Shop series is The Island Bakeshop which comes out May 19. If you follow Roseanna M. White on Amazon, they will notify you when she has a new book release. Thank you for joining me today.
I will return on Tuesday, May 19 with Chase the Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher. I will be learning how to do create community newsletter this week. They advertised for a couple months looking for someone with Microsoft Word experience. My Mother told me to check it out. I hesitated because I feel that I have enough on my plate. However, it came down to the last month (May is her last month of working on the newsletter) and they still had not found anyone. So, I found myself volunteering. The newsletter is digital and a hard copy (it contains about a dozen pages with articles, calendar of events, advertising, etc.). Wish me luck. I hope that you have brilliant week. Take care and Happy Reading!
The
Avid Reader
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book. I am not required to leave a review. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.
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