The Bookstore Wedding

In this captivating short story by bestselling author Alice Hoffman, Isabel Gibson returns to Brinkley’s Island, Maine, reuniting with her sister Sophie and niece Violet as they manage their family bookstore. Despite her blossoming relationship with Johnny Lenox, their repeated attempts to wed are thwarted by unforeseen disasters, leading Isabel to question the fate of their love. As family history resurfaces, she and Sophie must confront their past to shape a brighter future, ultimately exploring what love truly means.