The Island
A mother, her sister and two grown daughters retreat to a remote island cottage off Nantucket for a summer without phones or distractions. Old loves and new ones complicate their getaway. A summer beach novel with romance.
About This Book
The Island is a contemporary romance novel by Elin Hilderbrand, first published in 2011 by Hodder. It runs 416 pages. Readers can expect second chance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Published
- 2011
- Length
- 416 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
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- A mother and her family retreat to a remote Nantucket cottage for a technology-free summer that unearths buried secrets and complicated romantic ties.
- Features Second Chance
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of beach reads and family dramas.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Seeking a respite from their daily lives, a family group travels to a secluded cottage off the coast of Nantucket. Without the tether of phones or external distractions, the women are forced to confront their interpersonal dynamics as old romances resurface and new ones challenge their temporary sanctuary.
Central Conflict
The tension between the desire for a peaceful, secluded summer and the intrusion of complex past and present romantic entanglements among family members.
Setting
A remote island cottage off the coast of Nantucket.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
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About the Author
Elin Hilderbrand
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Hodder
- Published
- 2011
- Length
- 416 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780340919859
- ISBN-10
- 034091985X
The Island: quick answers
- Who wrote The Island?
- The Island was written by Elin Hilderbrand.
- When was The Island published?
- The Island was first published in 2011 by Hodder.
- What genre is The Island?
- The Island is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance.
- How many pages is The Island?
- The Island is 416 pages long.
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