Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages: 8

This summer, escape to the Seaside Cottages in the Scottish isles with this delightful mother-daughter story about second chances in love, life, and home renovations, byNew York Timesbestselling author Jenny Colgan. EVERYONE IS SEARCHING FOR THEIR PERFECT HOUSE. BUT HOME IS REALLY WHERE THE HEART IS... Janey Carterhas a lot to be grateful fora home by the sea in the Scottish isles, a job that sheloves, two kids who have successfully launched, and a network of kind and supportive friends. But since her husband left, her confidence has taken a nosedive. And then, out of the blue, her thirty-year-old daughter Essie announces shes moving back home. Janey loves Essie dearly, but she was never the easiest to live with, and Janie has been enjoying the empty nest life. Yes,Essie Carterhas just lost her job, cant afford her rent in Edinburgh, and her boyfriend isnt ready to commit. She hates to admit defeat and isnt wild about moving back to the remote island community where she was raised. But maybe the sea air will clear her head? No sooner is Essie back under her mothers roof than an unusual opportunity pops up: the shabby and unloved Seaside Cottages next door come up for sale. Janey has some experience renovating the islands famous stone fishermans cottages, Essie needs something to do, and they could both use a little Air BB income to warm their pockets. Mother and daughter slowly bond over the shared challenge, which delivers some much-needed revelations for Essie, and offers Janey a surprise second chance at love as well. If I could live in a Jenny Colgan novel, I'd be happy forever. bestselling author Jill Mansell