Sheepish - Paperback

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Warm, witty, and full of Vineyard charm (plus an adorable lamb), Sheepish is a sea-breezy story of friendship, reinvention, and the messy, beautiful work of finding yourself-and lo ve."Bell has done it again with a delicious Martha's Vineyard love story ... it will transport you to the Island no matter where you are! Toss it in your beach bag and enjoy the escape" -- Julia Spiro, bestselling author of Such a Good Mom, Full, and Someone Else's SecretWhen tech-savvy Aly Bennett loses her job in San Francisco, she does what any self-respecting millennial in crisis would do-she hops a plane to Martha's Vineyard. Comforted by her childhood best friend, Aly trades Wi-Fi for ocean waves, laptops for lambs, and the hustle of city life for something slower, gentler, and unexpectedly real.As the Island works its magic, Aly crosses paths with Whit Dias, a local fisherman with a bruised and wary heart. The attraction is unexpected and undeniable. Aly begins to imagine a future that isn't driven by apps and ambition, until the tug of her old life-and the secrets she's kept hidden-threaten to undo everything.Join Aly, Whit, and an endearing cast of Vineyard characters in a heartwarming, sea-swept tale of friendship, forgiveness, and finding love where you least expect it.Praise for Sheepish: "A sun-kissed beach-read set on the magical island of Martha's Vineyard, where baby lambs frolic in the salty sea air and lovers seem destined to misunderstand each other." --Elizabeth Shick, author of The Golden Land, Winner of the AWP Prize for the Novel"Comical and tenderhearted, T. Elizabeth Bell's Sheepish is a charming portrait of two best friends, their summer on the Vineyard, and the surprising places they find love and purpose. You won't want to go home." --Brooke Lea Foster, bestselling author of All the Summers in Between"A clash of class. A summer romance. A second chance. Friends, family, lovers, and sheep careen and collide on the Vineyard in T. Elizabeth's Bell's delightfully sweet and sexy new novel." --Kate Feiffer, author of Morning Pages"The perfect literary rom-com, rich with Vineyard charm and unforgettable characters." --Elisa Speranza, author of The Italian Prisoner"A delightful romp in both the quiet off-season and the lively summer months, Sheepish will have you craving a steaming bowl of chowder, a hot lobster roll, and a scenic drive up-island while you cheer on Aly as she navigates the winding path of love-and finds herself in the process." --Emily Cavanagh, author of Her Guilty Secret"Set against the stunning backdrop of Martha's Vineyard, Sheepish is a lighthearted, beautifully drawn story of friendship, identity, and the quiet magic of starting over." --Dianne C. Braley, award-winning author of The Silence in the Sound and The Summer Before Show more