This summer Rosa Capoletti is about to rediscover the pleasures of love and laughter, food and wine, friendship and romance…

With a little determination and a lot of charm, Rosa Capoletti took a run-down pizza joint and turned it into an award-winning restaurant that has been "best place to propose" three years in a row. For Rosa, though, there has been no real romance since her love affair with Alexander Montgomery ended without explanation a decade ago. But guess who's just come back to town?

Reunited at the beach house where the first fell in love, Rosa and Alexander discover that the secrets of the past are not what they seem. Now, with all that she wants right in front of her, Rosa searches for happiness with the man who once broke her heart–and learns that in love, as in life, there are second chances.

Summer by the Sea is a captivating novel by Susan Wiggs that takes readers on a journey of love, loss, and new beginnings. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque seaside town, this paperback book is perfect for anyone looking for a heartwarming and emotional read. With its beautifully written narrative and engaging characters, Summer by the Sea is a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction and romance.