The Shell Collector by Nancy Naigle is a touching and moving story about love, loss and second chances.
Amanda Whittier struggles after the loss of her Marine husband two years ago. She moves to Whelk's Island North Carolina to start her life afresh. With plans to start her own business, she buys a run down cottage on the beach. She soon finds her neighbor, Maeve Lindsay, has experienced loss herself. Maeve collects shells on her walk every morning, and befriends Amanda's young children.
Paul, a long time friend of the Whittier's, meets up with Amanda after a beach run. Hailey, Amanda's young daughter, runs to him thinking he is her father. A surprise all around, but Paul always cared for Amanda, and wants to be back in her life.
This is such a beautiful story of how friendship can help mend hearts and move forward. I loved Maeve and how she opened her heart and her home as Amanda clings to the past. Maeve's relationship with Tug, the cafe owner, is sweet. And The Wife is an added fun aspect to the story.
I've read several of Miss Naigle's books and have always come away satisfied. But have some tissues available for this beautiful heartfelt story. Definitely a *5* star novel.
Waterbrook/Multnomah Publishing and NetGalley.com provided an e-copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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