Summer at the Cape by RaeAnne Thayne

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Book Description

As the older sibling to identical twins Violet and Lily, Cami Porter was always the odd sister out. The divide grew even wider when their parents split up--while the twins stayed in Cape Sanctuary with their free-spirited mother, Rosemary, fourteen-year-old Cami moved to LA with her attorney father. Nearly twenty years later, when Cami gets the terrible news that Lily has drowned saving a child’s life, her mother begs her to return home to help untangle the complicated estate issues her sister left behind.

Navigating their own strained relationship, Cami readjusts to the family and community she hasn’t known for decades, including the neighbor who stands in the way of her late sister’s dream, while Violet grieves the loss of her twin and struggles to figure out who she is now, without her other half, as the little girl Lily saved pulls her back into the orbit of the man she once loved.

About RaeAnne Thayne

RaeAnne Thayne is a New York Times, #1 Publishers Weekly and USA Today bestselling author of more than fifty books. Her books have won many honors, including seven RITA nominations from Romance Writers of America, an RT Book Reviews career achievement award and the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence. She has also been named a Romance Pioneer from RT Book Reviews. Her stories have been described as “poignant and sweet,” with “beautiful, honest storytelling (that) goes straight to the heart.” She finds inspiration from the beautiful northern Utah mountains, where she lives with her family.

My Thoughts

I loved this story.

I think my love of it stemmed from understanding Cami in a way most may not as the sibling who lived with the other parent. Growing up in a family of divorced parents the relationship with your siblings who were raised by the other parent changes. I connected with Cami.

As for this story, it's truly about family, forgiveness, heartbreak, and learning who you are when your life is turned upside down. The author did a wonderful job creating the many layers of family, siblings, parents, and the bond they share when all else is gone. 

I also fell in love with the scenery that came to life through the author's words. As a Florid a girl I loved the setting of this story. It felt like home to me. 

This story was sp good and I enjoyed getting to know this family and watch how they dealt with grief, love and being a family after the loss of someone so close. I definitely recommend grabbing a copy to enjoy.