The Summer We Mended
Paperback
RomanceGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher: Kimberly Thomas
Published: Oct 14 2025
Pages: 386
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
On the windswept shores of Martha's Vineyard, a grieving artist and a military family find strength, healing, and hope in the bonds of love.
On the serene shores of Martha's Vineyard, Lily has spent a year adrift in grief after the sudden loss of her husband, Daniel. Her once-vibrant pottery studio is shuttered, her laughter silenced, and her days empty. But when her daughter Emma returns home with her lively twins, seeking refuge while her husband, Luke, is deployed overseas, the quiet house begins to stir with life once more.
At Emma's urging, Lily dusts off a forgotten box of unfinished pottery, sparking a reluctant journey back into art and connection. As the summer unfolds, the family navigates joy, fear, and heartbreak - from pottery classes at the farmer's market to the unthinkable news of Luke's disappearance during a mission.
Together, they confront the fragility of life and the resilience of love. Lily finds herself stepping into a new role, not just as a mother but as a source of strength for Emma. And as the tide of grief begins to recede, Lily rediscovers her passion, her purpose, and the courage to embrace hope once again.
Filled with tender moments, quiet resilience, and the healing power of family, The Summer We Mended is a heartfelt contemporary womens fiction story of love, loss, and the bonds that hold us steady through life's storms.
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