Zoey, while clearing out the attic, opens a carved trunk and smiles as she picks up a small, leather-bound diary hidden inside, feeling curious as she leafs through the pages, realizing this will change everything. Zoey's happiest childhood memories are of her great-aunt Ivy's rickety cottage on Dune Island, where she would snuggle up with hot chocolate and listen to Ivy's captivating stories about being married to a sea captain. Now, heartbroken from a recent breakup, Zoey escapes back to the island, only to be shocked by the sight of her elderly aunt's fading spark. To make matters worse, her cousin, who is next in line to inherit the house, is pushing Ivy to move into a nursing home.

As the family clashes over what's best for Ivy, Zoey is surprised when Nick, a local carpenter and Ivy's neighbor, takes her side. Zoey finds comfort in Nick's warm laugh and sea-blue eyes, and the two grow closer. Together, they make a remarkable discovery in the attic that links the family to the mysterious and reclusive local lighthouse keeper.

Faced with this newfound information, Zoey is torn. Nick is urging her to share the discovery, which could help keep Ivy in the house she has loved her whole life. However, when Zoey learns that Nick and her cousin share a long-standing history, she begins to question whether the man she's developing feelings for truly has Ivy's best interests at heart. Zoey must now make a heartbreaking choice – will dredging up this old secret destroy the peace and happiness of Ivy's final years and tear the family apart for good?

"Aunt Ivy's Cottage" is a stunning and emotional read about old secrets, new love, and the enduring importance of family. It is a perfect fit for fans of authors like Mary Ellen Taylor, Robyn Carr, and Mary Alice Monroe.

Readers have been captivated by this heartwarming story, describing it as "a Hallmark movie in book form" with a "heart-warming and satisfying ending." One reviewer said, "I loved this book and it made my heart super happy! It was just what I needed and I cannot wait to read the other book by this talented storyteller!!!" Others have praised the book's "heightened emotions" and "very relatable" characters, calling it a "fantastic read" that they "couldn't put down." The consensus is clear – "Aunt Ivy's Cottage" is a moving and gripping novel that will grip readers until the very last page.

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