Barefoot

Three ladies seeking solace and tranquility while on a summer vacation on Nantucket deal with life's obstacles, which range from matrimony, adultery, and the chaos of childbirth to scandal, misfortune, and disease.

On a sweltering June day, three women—laden with young children, awkward straw hats, and evident mental problems—fall onto the tarmac of the Nantucket airport. Vicki is attempting to process the information that she has a significant medical condition. Brenda, her sister, just quit her job after being discovered to have an affair with a student. And finally, after seven unsuccessful in vitro tries, their friend Melanie becomes pregnant—but only after discovering her husband is having an extramarital affair. They've come to Nantucket to get away, bask in the sun, and take in the tranquil atmosphere. But Josh Flynn, twenty-two, walks into the home and into their life.

With a captivating sweep and breadth, Barefoot skillfully intertwines the lives of these four characters, creating a book that is as enjoyable, unforgettable, and poignant as that one ideal summer day.