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Unlikely family and unexpected friendship come together in New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand's newest novel set against the sun and sand of island life. 'The queen of the summer novel' (People)

Laurel Thorpe, Belinda Rowe and Scarlett Oliver share only two things in common: a love for the man they all married, celebrity chef Deacon Thorpe, and a passionate dislike of one another.

When Deacon shockingly takes his own life, the women must come together in order to see out his final wish: to have his whole dysfunctional family - wives, children and all - return to his favourite place on earth, the idyllic eastern bluff of Nantucket.

But with everyone under one roof, putting differences aside will be no simple feat. Each wants to claim a special place in Deacon's life. And yet, as certain secrets are revealed and confidences shared, improbable bonds will begin to form, as this unlikely family says goodbye to the man they loved.

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PRAISE FOR HERE'S TO US:

"Beautiful people, dysfunctional families and Nantucket: That's Hilderbrand territory, and it wouldn't be summer without a visit...[Here's to Us is] just the thing for a day by the sea."
―Kim Hubbard, People

"It must be summer: Hilderbrand is back with a new beach read."
―Jocelyn McClurg, USA Today

"The must read that will be in everyone's beach bag this summer."
―Brenda Janowitz, Popsugar

"The queen of the summer beach read...keeps the title with another light-as-air Nantucket-centered tome."
―New York Post

"No one captures the flavor and experience of a summer place--the outdoor showers, the seafood, the sand in the floorboards--like Hilderbrand."
―Kirkus

"Hilderbrand is a master when it comes to writing the quintessential summer read and her offering this summer, Here's to Us, is no exception."
―Laurie Higgins, Wicked Local.com

"The book immediately draws you in with its scenic descriptions of the island and the Page Six-worthy life of a famous rock star chef. A comfy beach chair and Here's to Us is the perfect recipe for a delectable reading experience."
―Bronwyn Miller, BookReporter

"The perfect summer read...Fans of delectable summer reads and romances with a touch of tragedy will love this latest Hilderbrand novel, a perfect companion for a sunny summer morning and a bowl of something sweet."
―Tara Sonin, B&N Reads

"Queen of the summer beach read."
―Lambeth Hochwald, Parade

"The bestselling author of The Rumor pens yet another must-pack beach read--this time about forgiveness, unlikely friendships and the experiences that unite us."
―Ava Baccari, Hello Canada

"Here's to Us will spice up your vacation...You won't be able to put the pages down as the lies, tears, accusations and drama pile up in this crowded cottage."
―YourTango.com

"An absolutely addictive read...written with such exquisite attention to detail, you'll practically smell the salt air and feel the sand beneath your feet."
―Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press

About the Author

Elin Hilderbrand first discovered the magic of Nantucket in July 1993. Her recipe for a happy island life includes running, writing at the beach, picnics at Eel Point with her three children, and singing "Home, Sweet Home" at the Club Car piano bar. Here's to Us is her seventeenth novel.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B016IOF362
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder & Stoughton (June 16, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 16, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3179 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 417 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,183,754 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #5,454 in Women's Literary Fiction
- #18,749 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction
- #19,535 in Contemporary Women's Fiction

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Elin Hilderbrand first discovered the magic of Nantucket in July 1993. Her recipe for a happy island life includes running, writing at the beach, picnics at Eel Point with her three children, and singing "Home, Sweet Home" at the Club Car piano bar. Here's to Us is her seventeenth novel.

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A wonderful read.

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023

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Elon writes wonderful and quick reads. Love the way she changes chapters and characters.

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2018

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Everyone cheats seem to be the moral of this story. Although, we also have grief, anger, pettiness, forgiveness, and closure.

Here's to Us is the story of three women who have all loved one man. Deacon Thorpe has died at the age of 53. He was a famous chef celebrity who was a great father but a terrible husband.

Let's talk about his three wives and their children:

Wife #1: Laurel. Laurel was his first wife. She meet Deacon when they were in high school. She fell for him and his loneliness. She thought she could make him happy and for a while they were happy. They have one son together, Hayes. Hayes is currently hooked on heroin but no one knows it.

Wife #2: Belinda Rowe. Belinda is a famous Hollywood actress. One look at Deacon and she wants him. She's a lonely person too and she can recognize it in him as well. After getting married, Belinda tried to get pregnant to no avail. They share one adopted daughter, Angie. Angie's currently dating a married man. She was also the child who spent more time with Deacon since she's also a chef and she worked at Deacon's restaurant.

Wife #3: Scarlett Oliver. Scarlett was a fresh debutante from the south when she met Deacon. Scarlett was Angie's nanny (yes, a horrible cliche) and she wanted Deacon while he was married to Belinda. They shared a daughter, Ellery Thorpe who's still a kid.

Now that Deacon is dead, his best friend, Buck will meet all the wives at the home that at some point they all shared with Deacon, American Paradise on Hoicks Hollow Road in Nantucket Island. As you can imagine, the wives don't get along and all three under the same roof can mean nothing but trouble. To make matters worse, Deacon was in trouble financially and in a few days, they will lose the house that meant so much to him - and surprisingly to them too.

The death of Deacon forces the women to spend time together. They will try to stay civil with each other. However, old resentments are brought back to life and secrets always find a way to surface in the worst possible way.

My favorite character was Laurel. She was the nicest wife. She had always loved Deacon. She had been there when he needed someone by his side. Belinda had a lot of issues. She was an unhappy woman but she cared for her adoptive daughter Angie although she had a terrible way of showing it. I couldn't warm up to Scarlett. She was self-centered, deceitful and superfluous.

Now to the things that bothered me.

I thought Laurel had more sense than to settle for Buck. Just because she was getting older, didn't mean that she needed to be with Buck. What Buck let Belinda do was not a small thing. I for one didn't agree with Laurel letting him get away with it, no matter that he could wear a pink shirt with whales on his shorts.

Like father like daughter. Angie spent her time complaining about her mother, Belinda, and her shortcomings but she wasn't any better. She was currently sleeping with Joel, a married man.

Don't get me started on Hayes. He loved his heroine and spent all his time high as a kite. He was present in body only.

Here's to Us is an emotional story that made an impact. Despite having issues with some of the characters as a whole, I really enjoyed this story. I love how Elin finished this book. I thought it was a great way to end it.

Cliffhanger: No

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Easy read

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023

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Interesting story good beach read

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The Housewives of Nantucket

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2016

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I have reviewed Elin Hilderbrand books before and have often remarked that "I love to hate her writing". This is because I get caught up with her super preppy Nantucket characters and their storylines, even if I deplore their lifestyles. All in all, however, her books are well-suited for summer beach reads and tend to put the reader in the mood for lobster, swimming, and bungalow living. So when I heard that her new book, "Here's to Us" was out, I ordered it first thing. I even put down another book I was reading to get right into that "Nantucket mood". Unfortunately, I was greatly disappointed by the shallow characters, the dark side of their lives including blatant adultery and drug use, and the fact that they really weren't that interesting. In a way, the three wives could have been on any one of the Housewives shows and were just as vapid. I disliked each one of them, from the first wife, Laurel, who at 53 was an impossibly gorgeous, make-up free blonde with her high school figure and sweet social work nature to Scarlett, the pampered Southern debutante, who openly cheats with her high school boyfriend and spends money like it's water. And then there's the setting - about 1/3 Nantucket, 1/3 NYC, and 1/3 Kentucky. Say what? If I wanted to read about the various streets in Manhattan during my carefree summer, I wouldn't turn to an Elin Hilderbrand book! Missing was the cheery summer laid-back feeling of prior books, and instead we had to hear about the financial waste of spoiled spendthrifts who care very little about their fellow human beings. I was so bored with the plot line, that I started imagining that the character, Laurel, was really Elin Hilderbrand which then started me musing if Elin Hildebrand perhaps now lives part time in Manhattan and wanted to give kudos to the restaurants where she goes. Anyway, I'm giving the book 3 stars because (of all things) I'm anxious to try Deacon's 4 recipes at my next summer party. Maybe if I host a party with these recipes, I'll get that wonderful, salty air summer vacation feeling that was seriously lacking in this book.

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Nina Bible

A Great Read

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023

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This book is very well written with interesting characters. The culinary world described is on point. Family dynamics are complicated and loving. I highly recommend this book to readers who are fans of Ms Hilderbrand.

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Susan Withers

My favorite author!!!!

Reviewed in Canada on November 10, 2023

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Great read. I highly recommend

Charlie

Absolutely fabulous as usual from Erin Hilderbrand. Great story, great characters.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2023

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Love, love, love this author...always a brilliant story with amazingly defined characters. Funny, clever, sad, with marvellous attention to details of surroundings, food, etc. Always hooks me in and I can't put her books down....don't know how she does it every time...

S. Fan

Good story but not true to life and not one ...

Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2016

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A few too many characters and not very believable. Good story but not true to life and not one most people could identify with.

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Tracey B.

Love Elin Hilderbrand

Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2020

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Shipped quickly. Great quality and a great read.

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Mrs. J. Ford

... read every book elin has written she is a brilliant writer and sets her books on Nantucket just makes ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2016

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Have read every book elin has written she is a brilliant writer and sets her books on Nantucket just makes you want to go there this book is a fabulous read fantastic storyline a real page turner how she does it when battling with breast cancer I can't imagine

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