Rainy Day Sisters

Hartley-by-the-Sea, Book 1

By: Kate Hewitt

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

When Lucy Bagshaw's life in Boston falls apart thanks to a scathing editorial written by her famous artist mother, she accepts her half-sister Juliet's invitation to stay with her in Hartley-by-the-Sea, a charming seaside village in Northern England.

Lucy is expecting quaint cottages and cream teas but instead finds that her sister is an aloof host; the weather is wet, windy, and cold; and her new boss, Alex Kincaid, is a disapproving widower who hired her only as a favor to Juliet.

Despite the invitation she offered, Juliet is startled by the way Lucy catapults into her orderly life. As Juliet faces her own struggles with both her distant mother and her desire for a child, her sister's irrepressible optimism begins to take hold. With the help of quirky villagers, these hesitant rainy-day sisters begin to forge a new understanding and find in each other the love of family that makes all the difference.

©2015 Kate Hewitt (P)2015 Tantor

Critic reviews

"The story manages to touch the heart and pull the reader in." ( RT Book Reviews)

just OK

What did you like best about Rainy Day Sisters? What did you like least?

Lucy

Has Rainy Day Sisters turned you off from other books in this genre?

It has not but this one was just ok. Juliet was a bore!

What three words best describe Rosalyn Landor’s voice?

Character, clear and engaging

Could you see Rainy Day Sisters being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

no

Any additional comments?

Juliet had to much drama and the storyline was stretched.

A Feel Good Story

I really enjoyed this story about two estranged sisters. I love this narrator and once again, she did an excellent job of bringing the characters to life.

Predictable and sappy

I never fully attached to any of the characters. The story line seemed shallow and predictable. All in all, it was a slightly better than mediocre book.

Can’t Go Wrong w/ Rosalyn Landor!

I admit I chose this book because it was narrated by Rosalyn Landor. I admire her work so much that I expected she would make good choices in books - and I was right! This was an intriguing novel of 2 estranged sisters and their narcissistic mother, as well as 2 love story plots. The location was a large part of setting the tone of the novel. The author, Kate Hewitt, made me feel like I was there in the cold blistering winds slogging through muddy fields. I was very satisfied with both the story and the narration. Excellent job!

like a cup of tea

Gentle, sweet, well paced, comforting, and heartwarming. Like settling into a warm bath or having a cup of tea. Really enjoyed this and will listen to it again. Wonderful performance!

pretty good story but I didn't love the narrator

the story was fine had a lot of nice plot twist but I wasn't crazy about the narrator

Good story m if a little slow

This is a good, pleasant story that occasionally gets stall in detail. I sometimes despised the central character for her weak decisions, but the other characters were interesting to follow. Great narrator!

well written and beautiful told.

this story kept my attention every second. powerful story of family that wasn't but became, sort of. Characters are real and with so much personality.
even makes me want to go to Cambria.

Fun love beach read/listen

A great surprise in selecting this book. A story of 2 half sisters with a dysfunctional mom. It’s a story of healing, renewing, finding oneself and family. Fanily that doesn’t need to be blood related

This one had to grow on me, but when it did...

Lucy was just a little too whiney and Juliet, just plain mean but I pressed on and fell in love with both sisters. I chose the book for two reasons: first, the cover... beautiful, second, the setting... it did NOT disappoint. I loved Peter! Not thrilled about the narrator's voice for Alex but he was so loveable, I got through it. Honestly, I loved this book I cried like a baby at the end.