The Beachside Inn (Marigold Island Book 1)

The Beachside Inn (Marigold Island Book 1)

by Fiona Baker

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4.4 stars from 11,309 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You're drawn to stories about female friendship and second chances, especially after hardship.
  • You love cosy small-town settings with quirky locals and community spirit.
  • You want a feel-good read that balances real grief with genuine hope and humour.

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  • You prefer high-stakes conflict or morally grey characters over straightforward, likeable protagonists.
  • You're looking for romance as the primary plot driver rather than a subplot alongside self-discovery.
  • You find earnest, uplifting narratives heavy-handed rather than cathartic.

About this book

Lydia Walker and Angela Collins both seek a fresh start on Marigold Island, a charming New England town. Lydia, widowed at thirty-eight after her husband's death from cancer, struggles to move forward despite support from her teenage daughter Holly and friends. She feels stuck, uncertain how to fulfill her husband's final wish that she do something that scares her. Angela appears to have an ideal life with a young son, loving husband, and successful career—until she discovers her husband's infidelity. Both women travel to Marigold Island, drawn by its white sand beaches and their own happy childhood memories there. When they reconnect, they conceive an ambitious plan: to purchase the historic Beachside Inn, renovate it, and reopen it as a business. Their venture brings encounters with a gruff landscaper, plumbing problems, former acquaintances, and competition from a larger hotel. The story follows whether Lydia and Angela will achieve the second chances they seek or face obstacles that derail their dreams before they begin. Set in a fictional island town near Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, the novel explores themes of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.

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Currently 4.4★ from 11,309 reviews

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