Summer at Firefly Beach by Jenny Hale

From Goodreads

A totally gorgeous, feel-good summer story from the bestselling author of The Summer House. 

You’ll smile, sob, and be swept off your feet with this unforgettable beach romance…

Hallie Flynn’s favorite place in the world is her great Aunt Clara’s beautiful beachside house, with its inviting wraparound porch and enchanting views across the sparkling turquoise ocean. For Hallie, going to Firefly Beach, filled with magical childhood memories, feels like coming home. But all that is about to change…

In one moment Hallie’s world is turned upside down. She’s left broken-hearted when her adored Aunt Clara passes away.

As always, Aunt Clara has thought of everything. In her last letter she included the bucket list Hallie wrote when she was twelve-years-old—and Clara’s final wish is for her to complete it. For once, Hallie decides not to hesitate. Stepping away from her dead-end job and predictable schedule, she embraces Aunt Clara’s words.

Spending the summer at Firefly Beach, Hallie encounters old friends and begins to remember the things that matter most to her. All the time her childhood friend Ben Murray is there, supporting her every step of the way. But following the bucket list isn’t an easy journey. And if that wasn’t all, a run in with wealthy Gavin Wilson, a newcomer to Firefly Beach, leaves her questioning her future, and facing something buried deep in her heart which she’d rather not admit to.

Will Hallie be able to complete the list and change her life? Or will the secret she’s been keeping destroy her new beginning—and the chance to fall in love?

An emotional, gripping page-turner about family secrets, re-discovering who you are, and the magic of finding true love. Perfect for fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Nancy Thayer and Susan Mallery. 

My thoughts

Spoiler alert ~ Tissues are needed.

My thanks to the Publishers via NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review. I gave this a 5/5 stars or 10/10 for making me cry.

Jenny Hale is quite a prolific author of romances set in America, her well written stories are character driven and draw the reader into the lives of the characters and their world.

This was a joy to read, I ran the whole gamut of emotions in equal measure whilst reading this story. 

Hallie is a little lost after losing her great Aunt Clara. Hallie is given a letter from great Aunt Clara that includes a bucket list that she had written when she was younger. As Hallie tries to complete the list and realises that there are decisions that she needs to make about her future and what it is that she actually wants from life. Her childhood friend Ben is there helping her to fulfil some of the bucket list. As secrets that she had kept hidden are brought to light, will she get her happy ever after or not?

Grab a copy of this and settle back to be immersed into the lives of the characters residing near Firefly Beach.