As always with a Mansell book, there is a large cast of characters and in this novel most are keeping secrets. Fortunately, the secrets are not of the "I've done something terrible" kind. I really liked Kit and Lainey's friendship and the way the family they work for were so kind and welcoming. ( )

A good story, but rather too many people and story lines to keep track of. ( )

Reliable Jill Mansell, in a setting she's used a few times now. You know what you're getting, which is a large part of the appeal for me. I liked the set-up, though thought that some of the issues were treated a bit superficially.

This book was my first Mansell I've read. Although it was a light read, it handled sensitive issues well, such autism, homosexuality, identifying birth parents, teenage angst, etc. well. I would have liked to go deeper into some of the storylines and descriptions of the beautiful places. Thanks to #netgalley and Sourcebooks for the advanced copy.

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What a wonderful romance (actually numerous romances) that incorporates family life and drama realistically. Perfect to put in your bag and take with you to the beach this summer… or to read in your backyard with a drink of choice!

Besides a bunch of romances (will they/won’t they, old love, and lost love) there is a gregarious and grumpy Hollywood actor learning to love others besides himself, a person realizing they are gay and the support system they find, a widow wanting to find someone to share their life with, a driven woman wanting to find a partner and realizing she’s strong enough to have a family on her own, teenagers dealing with secrets, a son dealing with his mother and his past, and a family that finds bonds with those that don’t share their blood. I think I covered all the storylines, but I may have missed a couple.

This was such a fantastic book that tied all the storylines together in an organic way. Almost all of the characters are likeable (except for the ones that aren’t supposed to be) and I know I would enjoy getting to know them if they were real people. This is the first book that I’ve read by Jill Mansell, but when I’m looking for a sweet romance with characters that make me believe in the good of people, I will be reading more of her books. ( )