The Five-Star Weekend By Elin Hilderbrand (2023)

From the acclaimed author of The Hotel Nantucket comes a poignant tale by #1 New York Times bestselling author, Hollis Shaw. Hollis, a renowned food blogger with a seemingly perfect life, faces tragedy when her husband, Matthew, dies in a car accident after a heated argument. The fractures in her idyllic existence—strained marriage and complex ties with her daughter, Caroline—widen.

Seeking solace and connection, Hollis conceives the idea of a "Five-Star Weekend" on Nantucket, inviting friends from different life stages. However, the weekend doesn't unfold as expected. Tensions arise as old feelings resurface when Hollis's first love, Jack Finigan, joins, orchestrated by Tatum, her childhood friend's husband. Meanwhile, the dynamics between Tatum and Dru-Ann, Hollis's UNC Chapel Hill friend, become strained due to Dru-Ann's professional predicament. Brooke, Hollis's friend from their thirties, grapples with her husband's inappropriate workplace relationship, and an enigmatic stranger named Gigi, who reached out through Hollis's blog, brings her own secrets and grace.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Nantucket, The Five-Star Weekend is an unexpected and enthralling tale of friendship, love, and self-discovery. As the weekend unfolds, Hollis and her friends navigate a myriad of emotions, unveiling the complexities of relationships and the unexpected twists of life.

The story promises a unique and memorable weekend that challenges preconceived notions and explores the resilience of friendship and the discovery of one's true self. 📚❤️