The Nantucket Restaurant
The Nantucket Restaurant by Pamela Kelley, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated on June 10, 2025, is a 352-page novel that explores the dynamics of family and the challenges of unexpected inheritance. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Nantucket, the story follows three sisters—Mandy, Emma, and Jill O’Toole—who reunite after the passing of their grandmother. They discover they have inherited Mimi’s Place, a popular restaurant, and must navigate their new responsibilities while confronting their individual crossroads in life.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of sisterhood and the intricacies of running a family business. As the sisters work together at the restaurant, they face the realities of its declining finances and the need for a renovation. The close-knit community of Nantucket adds both support and pressure as they strive to make the restaurant a success. This edition offers a glimpse into family life and domestic challenges, making it a fitting choice for those interested in women’s fiction and small-town dynamics.
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For fans of Elin Hilderbrand, USA Today bestselling author Pamela Kelley invites readers to step onto the shores of Nantucket, the perfect backdrop for your summer beach read.
Three sisters, each at her own crossroads in life, inherit a Nantucket restaurant and embrace working together.
Mandy, Emma and Jill O’Toole are as close as three sisters who live hundreds of miles apart can be. They grew up together on Nantucket, but have scattered around the country. When their beloved grandmother passes peacefully in her sleep a week before her ninety-ninth birthday she leaves them quite a surprise. In addition to her Nantucket home, they learn that they’ve inherited Mimi’s Place, one of Nantucket’s most popular year-round restaurants. They had no idea that she was the silent owner of a restaurant, and no idea how they’re going to handle this kind of inheritance.
There is of course, a catch–she left the restaurant equally to Mandy, Emma, and Jill–and also to Paul, the executive chef for the past fifteen years.
And before they can sell, all three women need to work at the restaurant for a period of one year. Now they have to examine their priorities and figure out a way to make it work, all while discovering that Mimi’s Place is in serious need of a facelift. The restaurant hasn’t changed in years, and its finances are declining. Meanwhile, Nantucket is a special place, a tight-knit and insular upscale beach community, both supportive and challenging.
Three sisters, each at a crossroads in her own life, facing the challenges of a surprise inheritance in the close-knit community of Nantucket.
Praise for Pamela Kelley:
“Who doesn’t love a great beach read? Grab your beach chair, umbrella and a cooler full of snacks and enjoy!” –Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author, for The Bookshop by the Bay
“A delightful story about family, friends, and finding our own happiness.” –Jenny Hale, USA Today bestselling author, for The Bookshop by the Bay
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