Moon Shell Beach: A Novel

Love a book with a good story. Easy read . Brings me back to one of my favorite, familiar places , Nantucket.

A predictably comforting "beach" read, Moon Shell Beach brings to the reader all the ordinary elements of such a tale--friendship, betrayals, redemption--with the satisfying culmination in romance. Lexi Laney and Clare Hart grew up on Nantucket Island, fast friends who revel in their beach adventures --specifically those involving a unique island haunt, a hidden cove they have named "Moon Shell Beach." When their bond is frayed by serious disagreements, Lexi leaves the island with her new husband, wealthy Ed Hardin. Clare remains behind, engulfed in island life, and opens her own "Sweet Hart" chocolate shop. When Lexi returns many years later, divorced and bereft of any money or comforts (due to a prenuptial agreement), she opens a boutique--right next door to Clare's. She specializes in distinctive items, many of them expensive, and has named her shop "Moon Shell Beach." More resentment arises, as Clare feels that Lexi's name for the shop is another betrayal. She has co-opted something that belonged to both of them. The author brings the story to a satisfying, yet predictable conclusion, with the women forging a new bond and also finding new romance. Thayer's style is easy to delve into, and except for the predictability of the events, it is a satisfying read. One that deserves four stars. Laurel-Rain Snow

Love, love this book! The characters were so beautifully developed, so real. This novel covers a long period of time, from childhood to adulthood, but the transitions were easy to follow. The friendship between to two women was so real as they fell in and out of a close relationship that began when they were young children.

Nancy Thayer is dependable and always writes wonderful stories about life on magical Nantucket!

Beautifully crafted story of love, loss, more love, etc.! The two friends are so real and likeable and fun to know. Ms Thayer has many surprises built in! So get this book and buckle up for the ride, buttercup!

After getting hooked on Nancy Thayer with the Hot Flash Club books, which are laugh out loud funny, with characters that are wel developed and easy to relate to, this was disappointing. The first half of the book reads more like a stale summary to provide the backstory for the second half of the book - written like the author was trying to bring the reader up to speed about what happened before the real meat of it. Except that the back story really was interesting or compelling - and maybe not even necessary. The second half of the story - the real story - is where Ms. Thayer starts to get into her groove, but it's too little, too late. Since I know that this author has it in her to write a truly engaging story, with people I just like 'hanging out with', I'll gladly continue to download and read her other books, but I really can't recommend this one as being representative of her potential.

This was an easy read about the trials of friendship. Two friends throughout the year. Some of the story was predictable, but it had a good premise and was enjoyable. Nice beach read

Not Roderick - Jan - we share our Amazon account. This was a lovely read of friendships and it’s lifetime impact on several lives, of lives intertwined & lives gone sideways and come back around. The only thing missing is the missing epilogue: do Lexi & Tris get together? Is there a child in Lexi’s future? And one in Clare’s & Adam’s? They all deserve their HEA.

Wonderful book about friendship, love, and happiness. Must read it but reserve time because you would not want to put it down!

Brilliant read and arrived quickly from USA

Didn't want it to end.

Great read.