Summer on the Island Brenda Novak

After her father, a US senator, passes away, Marlow Madsen heads to the idyllic island off the coast of Florida where she spent her childhood summers. Alongside her friends Aida and Claire, Marlow aims to support her mother in settling the family estate while seeking solace and connection in familiar surroundings.

The tranquil beachfront setting offers Marlow and her friends a chance to recalibrate their lives and contemplate new directions. However, their plans are upended when Marlow discovers a shocking secret in her father's will, challenging everything she believed about her family and upbringing. As Marlow grapples with this revelation and questions her past and future, she finds unexpected support from her friends and an unlikely romantic interest.

Amidst the turmoil and uncertainty, Marlow learns valuable lessons about resilience, forgiveness, and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals. Despite the upheaval, she discovers that happiness and fulfillment can still be achieved with the love and companionship of the right people by her side. Through this journey of self-discovery and healing, Marlow embraces the possibility of a brighter future, guided by the bonds of friendship and newfound love.