Sunrise on Half Moon Bay

About the Book:

Adele and Justine have never been close. Born twenty years apart, Justine was already an adult when Addie was born. The sisters love each other but they don’t really know each other.

When Addie dropped out of university to care for their ailing parents, Justine, a successful lawyer, covered the expenses. It was the best arrangement at the time but now that their parents are gone, the future has changed dramatically for both women.

Addie had great plans for her life but has been worn down by the pressures of being a caregiver and doesn’t know how to live for herself. And Justine’s success has come at a price. Her marriage is falling apart despite her best efforts.

Neither woman knows how to start life over but both realize they can and must support each other the way only sisters can. Together they find the strength to accept their failures and overcome their challenges. Happiness is within reach, if only they have the courage to fight for it.

Set in the stunning coastal town of Half Moon Bay, California, Robyn Carr’s new novel examines the joys of sisterhood and the importance of embracing change.

My Comments:

All of us have times in our lives where things seem to pretty much go on as "normal" and, unfortunately, times when change is forced upon us.  Even when the change ends up being for the better, most of us would rather call the shots than to have situations or other people make us change.

Adele has been living her life for others for her whole adult life. She dropped out of college and moved home to care for sick parents.  Her life hasn't been bad, and she could have chosen to leave, but she didn't.  However, she's never been in a position where she felt she was making career, school or relationship decisions.  Now her parents are gone, and she plans to make plans when she decides what she thinks she wants--yea, she isn't doing a whole lot.  

Her sister, on the other hand, has a full life--a high-flying career, two kids, a husband, etc. Until that implodes.  Now both sisters are trying to put their lives back together which, in part, means deciding what they want--and yes, WHO they want is part of it too.  

As with many of Robyn Carr's books, the characters are the strength of this book and through their eyes we see that even people whose lives appear perfect often have problems the world doesn't see.  I cheered for these sisters as they charted their new lives an believe you will too.

Thanks to the publisher for making a review copy available via NetGalley.  Grade:  B.