A charming and emotional standalone grumpy/sunshine romance set during a Nantucket summer. Lili needs Wren's help to complete her father's research and save her family's reputation--but working together leads to more discoveries than either of them bargained for.
Lili Gardner hasn’t been back to Nantucket, her dad’s favorite place, since her parents divorced six years ago. But Dad passed away recently, leaving her a house on the island and an unsolved mystery about a maligned Gardner ancestor. Lili is determined to finish his life’s work, and convinces her mom and sister to spend the summer in Nantucket with her while she looks for answers, and for a connection to her dad.
Wren McCleave has a passion for history, but his father refuses to showcase anything real in their tourist trap of a “museum.” So when Lili asks Wren for help with her research, Wren can’t resist the opportunity to throw himself into something real, even if he dislikes tourists on principle.
Lili and Wren only have a summer to find out the truth about Lili’s ancestor. But the most surprising truths they uncover aren’t about the distant past, but about themselves right here in the present, and about what they want out of the future.
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Another outstanding story by Abigail Johnson.
Once again, I’m at a loss for words on how this book affected me. I wish that I could give this book more than five stars; it deserves so much more. I have been reading Abigail’s books for years now, and I feel like I shouldn’t be surprised, but once again, she has crafted another story that I cannot stop thinking about. Lili and Wren’s story was so beautifully written that I found myself lost in it for hours, staying up later than I should have. I love books where you feel a connection with most of the characters. If You Were Here was one of those stories.
I love that the story takes place in Nantucket, and although I have never been there, I have read a few books in that setting, and I feel as if I have. I liked the way Abigail described Nantucket in the book; I found myself visualizing myself there while reading it. I was as invested in the Island’s history as Wren and Lilli were; you could tell that the author had done outstanding research. Like Lilli and Wren, I was curious to see what they would discover. One of my favorite aspects of this book was that it was part romance and part mystery.
Another favorite aspect of this book is that, as a reader, you find yourself connecting with almost every character, even minor characters, stand out. I adored Eryn, Tate, and Goldie. I also liked the fact that Wren and Lilli bonded over what they both loved, history. I feel like I could keep talking about this book, but I don’t want to give too much away; you’ll have to find out for yourself. I would highly recommend this book. I have a feeling that I will revisit this story in the future.
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