Wedding bells are ringing—and a widowed mother of two hopes the occasion will reunite her daughters in this captivating novel from the  New York Times  bestselling author of  The Island House  and  Secrets in Summer . “A delightful beach-town tale about family relationships and second chances.”— Kirkus Reviews A few years after losing her beloved husband, Alison is doing something she never thought she would do again: getting married. While placing the finishing touches on her summer nuptials, Alison is anxious to introduce her fiancé, David, to her grown daughters: Felicity, a worried married mother of two, and Jane, also married but focused on her career. The sisters have a somewhat distant relationship and Alison hopes that the wedding and the weeks leading up to the ceremony will give the siblings a chance to reconnect, as well as meet and get to know David’s grown children. As the summer progresses, it is anything but smooth sailing. Felicity stumbles upon a terrible secret that could shatter her carefully cultivated world. Jane finds herself under the spell of her soon-to-be stepbrother, Ethan, who is as charming as he is mysterious. And even Alison is surprised (and slightly alarmed) by her new blended family. Revelations, intrigue, resentments—as the Big Day approaches, will the promise of bliss be a bust?        Against the gorgeous backdrop of the sunswept island of Nantucket, Nancy Thayer sets the stage for a walk down the aisle no one will ever forget. Praise for A Nantucket Wedding “[Nancy] Thayer’s latest Nantucket confection does not disappoint. . . . [ A Nantucket Wedding]  is a Nancy Meyers film in book form and should be recommended accordingly.” — Booklist     “Thayer proves once again that she is a master of the perfect beach read. . . .  A Nantucket Wedding  is a compelling drama . . . in an idyllic Nantucket setting. With strong characters with real, relatable problems, fans will no doubt enjoy her latest and want to add it to their reading collection.” — RT Book Reviews “[Nancy] Thayer’s latest Nantucket confection does not disappoint. . . . [ A Nantucket Wedding]  is a Nancy Meyers film in book form and should be recommended accordingly.” — Booklist     “As the chaos in the Gladstone home increases in tandem with summer temperatures, the reader can’t help but wonder if Alison and David’s relationship can survive the heat. A delightful beach-town tale about family relationships and second chances.” — Kirkus Reviews   “Thayer proves once again that she is a master of the perfect beach read. . . . A Nantucket Wedding  is a compelling drama . . . in an idyllic Nantucket setting. With strong characters with real, relatable problems, fans will no doubt enjoy her latest and want to add it to their reading collection.” — RT Book Reviews Praise for Nancy Thayer   Secrets in Summer   “Infused with warmth and heartfelt, tender moments . . . Authentic, endearing characters will keep readers turning the pages.” — RT Book Reviews   “This breezy tale is at once nostalgic and hopeful . . . filled with sweet moments of unlikely female connections.” — Kirkus Reviews   The Island House   “A touching story about friendship, family, and the uncertainty of love.” — Bustle   “Quick-paced, thoroughly engaging, and heartwarming.” —The Insatiable Reader   The Guest Cottage   “It’s a pleasant escape to a state of mind in which rebuilding a life is as simple as pitching an umbrella and spreading out a towel.” — Kirkus Reviews   “A sweet book with romance, laughter, and love after loss . . . Thayer knows her Nantucket history, and it shines in this book.” — RT Book Reviews Nancy Thayer is the New York Times bestselling author of A Nantucket Wedding, Secrets in Summer, The Island House, The Guest Cottage, An Island Christmas, Nantucket Sisters, A Nantucket Christmas, Island Girls, Summer Breeze, Heat Wave, Beachcombers, Summer House, Moon Shell Beach, and The Hot Flash Club . She lives on Nantucket. one Alison had no trouble spotting her younger daughter in the crowd milling around the ferry’s blue luggage racks. Felicity was the one who looked like an 1890s Irish peasant. She wore a flowing skirt undoubtedly made from an Indian bedspread, a lace blouse, a brightly colored shawl, and Birkenstock sandals. And dangling beaded earrings and maybe a dozen multicolored bracelets. And a backpack made out of what looked like corn husks. Even so, she was lovely. Her dark blond hair tumbled down her back and her sweet face was heartbreakingly beautiful. “Mom!” Felicity embraced Alison tightly, swiftly, then drew back and did a little dance. “Can you believe it? Look, Ma, no kids!” Felicity laughed. “I’m awful, aren’t I, but you know I’ve never been away from them for three days. I’m not sure I can walk without holding someone’s hand.” “Hold my hand,” Alison suggested and led her daughter to her SUV. “Do you have luggage on the rack?” “No, I’ve got eve