Thistle Island Novel Series by Mia Kent

A message in a bottle. A small-town mystery. And a summer where life takes an unexpected turn.Robyn Wright isn’t merely knocking on the door to middle age—she’s hammering on it with both fists.And to make matters worse? Her boyfriend of more than a decade won’t seal the deal. Her former dream job is now barely paying the bills. Her eighty-year-old father is getting married again…to a woman young enough to be Robyn’s daughter.Summer is approaching. And so is the time for a change... moreA message in a bottle. A small-town mystery. And a summer where life takes an unexpected turn.Robyn Wright isn’t merely knocking on the door to middle age—she’s hammering on it with both fists.And to make matters worse? Her boyfriend of more than a decade won’t seal the deal. Her former dream job is now barely paying the bills. Her eighty-year-old father is getting married again…to a woman young enough to be Robyn’s daughter.Summer is approaching. And so is the time for a change.When Robyn takes a part-time job as the companion to an elderly woman who lives in a beautiful harbor house on a small island off the North Carolina coast, she’s expecting a few months of solitude and a chance to reset…until a walk on the beach uncovers a message in a bottle and a decades-long mystery that Robyn feels compelled to solve. And in unraveling the story of the lost lovers from so long ago, she might just uncover a few surprises about herself along the way.Sink your toes into the golden-sand beaches of Thistle Island, where strangers are friends, sunshine is plentiful, and the ocean is always just a few steps away. This feel-good small-town women’s fiction series is perfect for readers of all ages. less

From the ashes of war emerges a hero, and a tale of bravery eighty years in the making…A young boy and his mother in mourning. A handsome fighter pilot who arrives on their doorstep. And a story of heroism and sacrifice that helped change the course of history... moreFrom the ashes of war emerges a hero, and a tale of bravery eighty years in the making…A young boy and his mother in mourning. A handsome fighter pilot who arrives on their doorstep. And a story of heroism and sacrifice that helped change the course of history.After a summer spent searching for answers, Helen, Robyn, and the rest of the Thistle Island community will finally learn what happened to the man who never made it home, the man who captured a young nurse’s heart and held on to it for a lifetime.Eight decades later, John Sullivan has been found. Join them in hearing his story.Sink your toes into the golden-sand beaches of Thistle Island, where strangers are friends, sunshine is plentiful, and the ocean is always just a few steps away. This feel-good small-town women’s fiction series is perfect for readers of all ages.Author's note: This is a continuing series that follows the lives of the residents of Thistle Island throughout multiple books that are best read in order. less

The only thing harder than learning to love… is learning when to say goodbye.For over two decades, Owen Kennedy has tried to make Brooke Nelson see the truth: that she loves him, and always has. As the years ticked on, he lost hope for their happily ever after, and now finds himself at a crossroads. Should he stay on Thistle Island and learn to live without her… or is it finally time to move on?For Levi Graham, the subject of love couldn’t be more painful... moreThe only thing harder than learning to love… is learning when to say goodbye.For over two decades, Owen Kennedy has tried to make Brooke Nelson see the truth: that she loves him, and always has. As the years ticked on, he lost hope for their happily ever after, and now finds himself at a crossroads. Should he stay on Thistle Island and learn to live without her… or is it finally time to move on?For Levi Graham, the subject of love couldn’t be more painful. Widowed at a young age, and left to raise a newborn daughter entirely on his own, he walled himself off from the rest of the world to protect himself—and his little girl—from further heartache. Now, he’s opening himself up to the possibility of love at last, but can he overcome his past and welcome the future that’s his for the taking?Sink your toes into the golden-sand beaches of Thistle Island, where strangers are friends, sunshine is plentiful, and the ocean is always just a few steps away. This feel-good small-town women’s fiction series is perfect for readers of all ages.Author's note: This is a continuing series that follows the lives of the residents of Thistle Island throughout multiple books that are best read in order. less