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.

Reviews

"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

"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

"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

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

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

"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

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

"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

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

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