The Sandy Page Bookshop by Hannah McKinnon – a Review

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Description:
After her publishing career and engagement fell apart in Boston, Leah Powell has no choice but to return to her sleepy coastal hometown on Cape Cod. Feeling lost and discouraged, she stumbles upon a once prominent historic sea captain’s home that now looks as dilapidated as she feels. Suddenly inspired, Leah decides to transform it into a bookstore and café she will call The Sandy Page.

Luke Nicholson, a life-long local and contractor, remembers Leah even if she doesn’t remember him. Intrigued by her return and her project, he agrees to help her bring the old captain’s house back to life. As they work together, The Sandy Page slowly becomes the town’s go-to gathering spot for locals, tourists, and anyone who is feeling adrift during this long, sweet summer. It’s a home for second chances. But will it be enough for Leah and Luke?

Review:

The Sandy Page Bookshop by Hannah McKinnon was a sweet heartwarming beach read.  We meet Leah Powell, who returns to her hometown of Chatham, MA.; have lost her job in publishing and dumped by her fiancé.  During her walk-through town, she stumbles upon an old abandoned Captain’s House, which is in disarray; the house calls to her, as she dreams to open a bookstore. 

Leah decides to rehab the place, and name it The Sandy Page; she has help from Brad, a student spending the summer at the cape, as well as Luke, a friend of her brother, who is a talented craftsman.  Also, Leah hires Lucy, a high school student, who loves working with Leah; who also hides that her sister is in rehab from a serious accident. A short time later, Eudora, a local widow and retired high school counselor, decides to help Leah; she is seriously trying to get past her anxiety due to her husband’s death.

The bookstore brings all of these people together, providing comfort and support for each of them.  Together they come up with ideas to expand the bookstore, which in other rooms, include knitting, book-club, and a café. The Sandy Page slowly becomes the town’s go to spot for locals and tourists; and getting to know each of the character’s POV.

Luke found himself very attracted to Leah, always helping her fix everything in the bookshop, as well as building different rooms for expansion. Leah also finds herself attracted to Luke, but she slowly backs away, since she is determined to concentrate on the shop. She did feel that she did not really have time for fun and flirting. Leah was happy with her co-workers, met new friends, connected to old friends, which was turning out to be a wonderful chapter in her life.

The Sandy Page Bookshop was a sweet, emotional, heartwarming romance that had a bit of everything.  The Sandy Page Bookshop was very well written by Hannah McKinnon. I really enjoyed this feel-good story, as it had my attention throughout. I suggest you read this book, as it was a great read.

Reviewed by Barb

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