The Sutton Book Club Series by Katie Winters

Newly widowed Rebecca reunites with the father who once abandoned her. As summer unfolds, she finds herself back in the dreamy world of Nantucket Island -- facing a past she thought she'd outrun years ago.Rebecca is the estimable chef of Bar Harbor Brasserie, which she owns with the love of her life, Fred. One night, as the governor of Maine dines at one of their tables, a heinous snowstorm pushes Fred's car off the road— and Rebecca suddenly finds herself a widowed mother of three... moreNewly widowed Rebecca reunites with the father who once abandoned her. As summer unfolds, she finds herself back in the dreamy world of Nantucket Island -- facing a past she thought she'd outrun years ago.Rebecca is the estimable chef of Bar Harbor Brasserie, which she owns with the love of her life, Fred. One night, as the governor of Maine dines at one of their tables, a heinous snowstorm pushes Fred's car off the road— and Rebecca suddenly finds herself a widowed mother of three.As Rebecca reels from the death of her husband, a ghost from her past emerges to remind her of all she lost so many years ago. Her father, Victor Sutton, is a family therapist who has helped numerous struggling families get through dark times.Rebecca isn't keen to forgive him though, and Victor doesn't ask for it. He does explain, however, that Rebecca's mother, Esme, recently lost her second husband to a heart attack. She's alone in Nantucket and she needs help.Lost in the wake of her husband's death and the sale of her restaurant, Rebecca follows her father back to Nantucket to check on Esme. The only problem is she is nowhere to be found.Soon after their arrival, Rebecca and her father learn that The Sutton Book Club is struggling financially, and the mystery of her mother seems to grow more ominous by the day. On top of that, Rebecca is not sure how to face her past, nor how to ask her sisters to come home and help.The Sutton Book Club is a safe haven for all veterans. This was ensured by Grandpa Thomas, who was a World War II veteran himself and understood the complexities of life post-battle. Through their search for Esmé, Rebecca and Victor encounter Doug, another World War II veteran, who reveals secrets from Grandpa Thomas's past that could save The Sutton Book Club and ultimately bring the entire Sutton family back together again for the first time— if they learn how to forgive. less

A Sutton daughter flees Savannah, a monstrous husband, and his sexist family. But when she returns to Nantucket, she learns that the past is not done with her yet -- and that a long-lost love may not have forgotten about her, either.Bethany Sutton is one of the most sought-after surgeons across the east coast. Her expertise has brought hundreds of patients back to good health. But, despite her intellect and hard work, her husband and his family don't respect her. The reason is clear... moreA Sutton daughter flees Savannah, a monstrous husband, and his sexist family. But when she returns to Nantucket, she learns that the past is not done with her yet -- and that a long-lost love may not have forgotten about her, either.Bethany Sutton is one of the most sought-after surgeons across the east coast. Her expertise has brought hundreds of patients back to good health. But, despite her intellect and hard work, her husband and his family don't respect her. The reason is clear. Men are meant to be surgeons, not women. How dare she take their place?Bethany's husband is a surgeon, too. He comes from a long line of Savannah surgeons, all of whom expected him to carry on the family name in the medical field. The only he's not a very good surgeon. And when he makes yet another mistake on the operating table, he cuts Bethany out of his life -- and forces her to analyze the dynamics of their relationship and the sexism in his family.Does she really want to raise her children around these people?When Bethany returns to Nantucket with her three children in tow, an old friend contacts her out of the blue, totally upending her already topsy-turvy life.Rod is a social worker, with a daughter and a grandson he adores more than anything. He knows Bethany is the only person in the world who can save his family -- but he also knows that he was tremendously cruel to her in the past. He hopes she can forgive him just enough. He needs her to open her heart to him. He needs her help.Dive into book two of The Sutton Book Club series, which digs into the heart and soul of the Sutton family, the power of truth and love, and the complex nature of human relationships. less

Come and join the bubbly cast of characters coming this summer. An unfolding family drama of heartache, longing, friendship, and secrets on the island of Nantucket.A Blink of Time is book three of the Sutton Book Club series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island.

Come and join the bubbly cast of characters coming this fall. An unfolding family drama of heartache, longing, friendship, and secrets on the island of Nantucket.

Come and join the bubbly cast of characters coming this summer. An unfolding family drama of heartache, longing, friendship, and secrets on the island of Nantucket.Willow in the Wind is book five of the Sutton Book Club series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island.

Come and join the bubbly cast of characters coming this summer. An unfolding family drama of heartache, longing, friendship, and secrets on the island of Nantucket.Against the Current is book six of The Sutton Book Club series, a heart-wrenching yet hopeful family drama that unfolds between the glittering shores of Nantucket Island.

A miracle pregnancy. A fractured father-daughter bond. A single moment that threatens to unravel everything.At forty-two, Valerie Sutton has finally found calm after the storm. Reunited with her husband Alex, expecting the baby she thought she'd never have, and leaving behind the chaos of her past, she’s ready to embrace a more hopeful future... moreA miracle pregnancy. A fractured father-daughter bond. A single moment that threatens to unravel everything.At forty-two, Valerie Sutton has finally found calm after the storm. Reunited with her husband Alex, expecting the baby she thought she'd never have, and leaving behind the chaos of her past, she’s ready to embrace a more hopeful future.With cautious optimism, Valerie begins collaborating with her father, Victor Sutton—a world-renowned psychiatrist known for helping others—on a long-awaited book about healing after trauma. It's meant to be their shared redemption story. Around them, Valerie's mother Esme and the rest of the family begin building the foundation for a new beginning.For a moment, they can all breathe. They celebrate the holidays. They find joy. But peace doesn’t come easily in the Sutton family. Beneath Victor’s public persona lies a man still unable to confront the emotional wreckage he helped create. Unspoken pain bubbles back to the surface, pushing Valerie and Victor’s already-tenuous relationship to its limits. As Valerie grapples with the uncertainty of motherhood, Victor must face something he’s never dared to admit: his need for help and the role he’s played in breaking the people he loves.Then, on a harrowing June night, a violent car crash shatters everything. Valerie’s life—and the life of her unborn child—hang in the balance.It's a stirring, emotional novel about the courage it takes to forgive, the strength required to start over, and the unbreakable ties that can survive even the darkest of seasons. For Valerie and Victor, the question isn’t just whether they can heal—but whether they’re brave enough to try.Dive into book seven of The Sutton Book Club series, which digs into the heart and soul of the Sutton family, the power of truth and love, and the complex nature of human relationships. less