A big-hearted novel about mother–daughter relationships, small-town drama, and finding the courage to start again—with the help of the ocean, the salt air, and the women who have always been by your side.
Intrigued? Read on to discover the synopsis and an excerpt from Nantucket Second Chances by Pamela Kelley, which releases on June 9th 2026.
Nantucket is the perfect place for a new beginning.
Claire Shipman never imagined she’d be the single mom of a teenager, going through a contentious divorce, and unexpectedly pregnant. On the bright side, at least she’s on Nantucket, where she grew up, and where her mother and grandmother welcome her home with open arms.
For years, Claire lived an enviable Manhattan lifestyle. Until her ex had a marriage-ending affair and also lost his job and all their money. Claire’s high school friends invite her to their book club and an off-hand joke that she could sell one of her Hermes bags sparks a business idea.
Her friend’s brother, Cody, is a furniture builder with a spare storefront. He’s initially skeptical about the prospects of a “used handbag shop”.
But Claire is determined. With the support of Lily, her mother, grandmother, old friends and new, she begins to build a true second chance at a new life.
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