The Shore House

Book excerpt: When the Bennett family arrive at the shore house to spend the summer together, they bring more baggage than just suitcases... When Kaye Bennett, matriarch of the Bennett family, summons her adult children to the shore house, she anticipates a vacation full of nostalgia. It's a chance to relive the carefree joy of summers past: basking in the hot sun, cooling off in the surf and enjoying long, relaxing evenings watching fireflies on the deck. But when Kaye's son and daughter arrive, late and uncooperative, it becomes clear the family desperately need to reconnect. Kaye and her daughter Stacy have been quietly at odds for years and resentment has grown around words unsaid. Faced with spending the summer months in such close quarters, Kaye is determined to remind Stacy of happier times and why she once loved their beautiful beachside home. But both Kaye and Stacy are holding something back... and only when a heart-stopping moment on the beach puts what Stacy most loves at risk are the two women finally able to set free the secrets in their shared past. Will opening up to each other about what's in their hearts allow the Bennett family to finally heal? A story of love, forgiveness and the power of family bonds, The Shore House is a heartfelt summer read. Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Pamela Kelley and Nancy Thayer. What readers are saying about Heidi Hostetter: 'Beautiful. This is a story of hope and faith. Reading this story made me feel good and the ending left me smiling! I can't wait to read more of these wonderful, entertaining and heart-tugging tales! Loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Great book!! I cried, I laughed, and I clapped for these three sisters who found their way. I loved this book!! This is a must read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A wonderful summer read! Heidi weaves a story of family renewal. I could hardly put the book down. The characters are so interesting. Ready hated finishing as I want to know what happens next.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved the characters and the story. The story unfolds with ease and a few surprises thrown in. I can't wait to read more by this author.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This book was a real page-turner... made you want to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Awesome reading! One of those books you want to read just one more page because you have to find out what happens!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars