The Buchanan sisters share everything—including their inherited Juniper Inn. But when their mother won’t let go of a decades-long feud with their Aunt Sassy to attend the inn’s grand re-opening, the sisters decide a family reunion is long overdue.

Youngest sister Rose is determined to put together an extravagant celebration. Only she needs to convince a certain surly hardware store owner to help finish the inn’s renovations.

After a heartbreaking end to her marriage, Dahlia and her kids are just starting to rebuild their lives. Dahlia’s even considering opening herself up to love again, but will that upset the stability she’s worked so hard to give her children?

Sassy McGrath has never stopped missing her sister, Lillian, and though they’ve both been too stubborn to reconcile, some shocking news might finally change everything. As family bonds are tested, will these two very different generations of women find the strength to believe in themselves and each other?

This story is continued from Home for the Holidays, follows the same three sisters and the inn they are restoring. Each sister has her own journey, and this book gives a lot of attention to Rose, Dahlia (and her kids) and the relationship between their mom and Aunt Sassy. As the sisters plan the final touches of the renovations and the grand re-opening celebration, they also face the rift that has kept the older generation from being on speaking terms for years.

The multigenerational aspects really shone through in this book (where the first book was more about the sisters reconnecting with each other). Aunt Sassy lives up to her name and brings a fun light to the town. I loved (and found myself heartbroken) with the choices that led to the rift between the elder sisters.

This was a super sweet story, which after reading the first book is exactly what I was banking on. All the characters are dealing with very different situations and as narration jumps between them, the focus remains on each woman. As each of these books progresses I have fallen in love with this family and their stories and enjoy each new addition.