Three estranged sisters meet at a seaside inn to celebrate their mother’s 60th birthday. The oldest is struggling with a rocky marriage. Another is at a crossroads after being fired from her job. None of them are prepared for the secrets that are about to be revealed. As one shocking truth after another comes to light, the sisters will forget their differences and come together as a family. The Bloom sisters have forgotten the rapport they once shared. Iris is exhausted from raising four kids and has turned into a controlling woman with an acid tongue. Hyacinth, the academic, faces a void after losing the job she worked hard for. Neither can understand the other’s choices in life but they agree on something. Poppy, their youngest sister, needs to stop gallivanting around the world and get serious about her life goals. Mary Bloom has a big surprise in store for her daughters but she can barely get a word in. Saddened by the constant bickering, she decides to remain a silent spectator. Meanwhile, innkeepers Pete and Zadie are doing their best to make their guests feel welcome, plying them with delicious seafood and desserts. As the sisters face one shock after another, they will bond like never before, finally realizing what matters most in life: family. If you like stories about strong women, family life, beach settings and yummy food with a dash of intrigue, you will love The Sisters Bloom. *Contains yummy recipes from the Rising Tides Inn. Previously published as Wicked Summer