The Wash Ashores - by Hannah McKinnon (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

With only one summer to turn things around, one woman finds herself fighting to hold together the one place that's always felt like home with the people who have become like family, in this summery novel from USA TODAY bestselling author of The Sandy Page Bookshop.

Thirty-year-old Holly has inherited the historic Cranberry Inn on Cape Cod from her grandmother, Francine. Only Francine is not dead. At least not yet. And she's not fully convinced the Cranberry Inn is the right fit for Holly; despite its rich maritime history, the Victorian beauty is showing its age and it's so much work. Besides, she has an offer from a developer that she's not sure she can turn down.

Unsure what to do, Francine decides she cannot let Holly take over without a dry run summer. As Francine tries to sequester herself to the sidelines, Holly finally has the chance to prove herself. And time is of essence because this summer they are hosting the Suttons, a prominent New York family of a famed social media influencer who expect no less than perfection for their only daughter's summer nuptials. A move that Holly is convinced will boost the inn's revenue and steer it back on track.

If that weren't enough, Ben is back. Ben's family has summered in the house across the cove from the Cranberry Inn since Holly and Ben were kids. Like her, he's starting his own family business: an oyster farm just up the shore. Only Holly hasn't seen Ben since he shocked her with news of his engagement to another woman several years ago. The way they left things was like a conversation unfinished, and one that Ben seems interested in revisiting.

With a wedding looming and a bride hedging and a staff feeling adrift, can Holly pull everyone together to ensure that the beloved Cranberry Inn will survive another summer?

Review Quotes

Praise for THE DARLINGS

Praise for THE SUMMER CLUB

"THE SUMMER CLUB is the star of the summer, a quick, enjoyable read about a father and daughter and a posh golf club that we all might want to join, if we didn't know the truth. I couldn't put the book down, and the ending had me surprised and moved to tears."--Nancy Thayer, New York Times Best-selling author of The Summer We Started Over

"A perfect beach read! I loved it"--Pamela Kelley, USA Today bestselling author of THE RESTAURANT

"Hannah McKinnon returns with her latest juicy, unputdownable read about an exclusive New England enclave--and a summer that will change everything. With unforgettable characters and pitch-perfect prose, THE SUMMER CLUB cements McKinnon's auto-buy status on to-be-read lists everywhere. Don't miss this delectable summer treat that is as enjoyable as, well, a day at the beach!"--Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of A HAPPIER LIFE

"In the vein of J. Courtney Sullivan, Erin Hilderbrand, and Jennifer Close, and contrasting picturesque coastal perfection with the messiness of real life, this multigenerational saga sets familial obligations against the freedom of new opportunities, all wrapped up in a heartwarming bow."-- "Booklist"

"Part delectable family drama, part testament to the various ways in which love blooms, Hannah McKinnon's THE DARLINGS is an absolute treasure of a novel . . . Slip this one in your beach bag and share a copy with a friend."--Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of THE WEDDING VEIL

"Put on your summer whites and tuck Hannah McKinnon's THE SUMMER CLUB into your beach bag. It's an irresistible journey of friendship, rivalry, love, and self-discovery in one of the freshest, most picturesque settings I've read in a long time. As secrets surface and hearts are laid bare, THE SUMMER CLUB reminds us of the transformative power of connection and the joy of embracing life's unexpected twists and turns."--Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author of WELCOME TO BEACH TOWN

"Readers of Susan Mallery will thoroughly enjoy this family drama."-- "Library Journal"

"Vivid and transporting--THE DARLINGS will sweep you off to Cape Cod, where an explosive secret threatens to fracture a close-knit family . . . Fans of Elin Hilderbrand will find a new favorite author in Hannah McKinnon. Compulsively readable and infused with warmth, THE DARLINGS is a perfect summer read."--Kerry Kletter, author of EAST COAST GIRLS

About the Author

Hannah McKinnon is the author of several acclaimed novels, including The Lake Season, Mystic Summer, The Summer House, Sailing Lessons, The View from Here, Message in the Sand, The Darlings, The Summer Club, and The Sandy Page Bookshop. She graduated from Connecticut College and the University of South Australia. She lives in Connecticut, with her family, a flock of chickens, and two raggedy rescue dogs.