Erika Montgomery

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s for a digital advance reader's copy. All comments and opinions are my own.

Somehow, I overlooked this book when I first received a copy and have just read it now. I urge you not to put off reading this well-written, feel-good story about food, family, and romance.

The novel alternates between two timelines – 1948 and 1999, and three generations of women: Cora (grandmother), Heddy (daughter/mother) and Mickey (granddaughter). The story revolves around Cora’s remodeled kitchen (including a cutting-edge island) in 1948 on Martha’s Vineyard and Mickey’s highly acclaimed new restaurant in Baltimore in 1999.

As another reader said, this is “a beautiful love letter to cooking” and a collection of recipes at the back of the book would have been perfect. In addition to all the delectably described dishes, the writing often skillfully referred to food in similes, analogies, and metaphors.

I read Montgomery’s "A Summer to Remember" when it came out in 2021 and now with this one, Montgomery has become an author I will automatically put on my TBR list.… (plus d'informations)

Mickey has been a chef her whole life. She learned at her grandmother, Cora’s, side. She now owns a fabulous restaurant that gets great reviews. But Mickey’s management has not been on par and now the restaurant is failing. She is too chicken to tell her boyfriend/chef. So she takes her mother, Hedy, up on the offer to head to their beach house for her grandmother’s wedding. But this is a time full of change. Mickey is not sure she is up to all these challenges. And when her boyfriend shows up, she knows it’s time to fess up and come clean.

Even though Mickey is lying through her teeth via omission, I really enjoyed her. She knows she has got to do something about her situation. Then there is Cora and Hedy. They clash when they are together but as the story begins to unfold there is a lot that needs to be said and these two begin to heal some old wounds.

This story is full of family secrets and great characters. And I just love the setting of this beach house and all the drama! And how these ladies come together to help each other adds so much charm! Add in the romances for all three ladies and you have a delicious escape.

Need a sweet, romance for the poolside…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.… (plus d'informations)

What an absolute surprise this book was reader friends! Grab Our Place On The Island, your best sunnies, a cool drink, a floppy hat, and settle into a comfortable chair in the shade! This is the weekend read you’re packing on your next vacay…or your backyard/park/pool! ☀️ I loved multigenerational, immersive romance with a touch of mystery set at Martha’s Vineyard. It’s the perfect summer read to take you away, even if you’re not on the water.

Mickey worked hard her entire life to make her dream of running and owning a restaurant come true. Working side by side with her partner and boyfriend Wes seemed a perfect fit. Somewhere something went wrong and now she’s no longer in the kitchen, and behind on the bills. She’s delayed telling him, not wanting to spoil the glowing reviews being published. Before she can she receives a call from her mother, Hedy. Her grandmother, Cora is getting married in SIX days at their family home, Beech House.

Told from multiple points of view, and going back in time, we learn the complicated history of these three women. This is the story of how people make sacrifices within their relationships, about social hierarchy, and the cost of choosing not to adhere to those norms. It’s the story of women connected by their love of cooking and food, a common language deeply rooted in a home and place, the salt, and earth. It’s about reconnecting, second chances, at any age.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press @stmartinspress Erika Montgomery @erikamontgomeryauthor and Netgalley @Netgalley for the advanced copy.… (plus d'informations)

Our Place on the Island by Erika Montgomery
Like description of this story as winter is just starting here with the snow falling, nice time to read about summer places.
Starts out when Mickey is at her restaurant with her loving chef and she's notified that her grandmother is remarrying. She is up to her ears with bills and running the business and things are not going well.
She escapes to the island where we find her mother and grandmother. Story goes back in time over the years so you can understand why and how things happen in present day.
Love the cooking, tips about smelly fish and how to get rid of that before cooking *PRICELESS*, mention of her favorite author friends in acknowledgments, the island itself, island living and the cooking, redisgn of kitchen and how it all plays out at the end.
With so much turmoil it's any wonder the family moves on, sells house and calls it a day...
Descriptions of food, smells, atmosphere, sounds all come to the forefront for me as i am RIGHT there with them in the kitchen or walking on dewy grass at night...
Can't wait to read more from this author. So captivating.
Love multi generation of women and their effect on the island as they go through many stages over their lifetime. Beautiful ending, never saw it coming out like it did. Ends with acknowledgments and about the author.
Received this review copy from St. Martin's Press St. Martin's Griffin via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
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