Books like The Island House by Nancy Thayer
Courtney Thayer’s heart has long been drawn to Nantucket’s charm, where she escaped the Midwest each summer since college. Now a well‑established university professor, she finds herself at a crossroads: the tranquility of island life, the familiarity of her hometown, and the pull of two very different men. Facing an unforeseen turn of events, Courtney must decide what she truly wants and chart a new course for her future.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Nancy Thayer
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