I really connected with the family of this story. Ms. Blasberg has written a very touching story of a family that spans over several generations, and focuses on Becca, whose secret shapes the whole family. ( )

This is the story of Eden, a family and their home. Becca has become the caretaker of the family memories. But time always passes and family secrets are revealed. The birth of a new baby brings hope for the future. ( )

An amazing and inruiguing story. The writing and the way the story unfolds is beautiful. Deals with family and secrets, the perfect mix. The perfect summer read. Would definitely recommend. ( )

While on summer vacation, I was thrilled to make a small dent in my ever growing TBR by reading nine books, all of which were good (amazing in and of itself because I tend to be a picky reader). My two favorites BY FAR were Eden and Party Girls Die in Pearls by Plum Sykes, two very different but equally fabulous reads. Eden combines a beautiful setting with well-drawn and complex characters and a superb plot. As the book opens, Becca, the family matriarch, has learned that the beach house (Eden) where she has spent every summer for decades will have to be sold. She gathers her entire family together to celebrate the 4th of July and attempt to find a way to keep Eden in the family. The story unfolds across generations and time periods as both Eden’s and numerous family members’ stories and secrets are revealed. I truly loved this book and cannot say enough good things about it. I was so sad when it ended but thought the ending was perfect. I was also please that the author included a family tree at the front of the book because there are a lot of characters, and it was so helpful to flip to it early on when I was having trouble keeping everyone straight. Eden has definitely secured a spot in my best reads of 2017 list, and I have been recommending it to everyone I know. ( )

Becca Meister has spent all of her summers living at her family’s estate in Rhode Island. The property is named “Eden” and has been owned by her
family through multiple generations. Now in her 70’s, Becca is the current owner along with her two brothers. Her secure life becomes unhinged after her husband's death . She finds out that he has mismanaged their retirement funds and she can no longer support the upkeep on the house. She is forced to reach out to her family for help.

Fearing that this could be her last summer in Eden, she invites her children along with her brothers and extended family to celebrate July 4th. With the entire clan present, she hopes to secure a future for Eden. Becca decides that it's also time to reveal some Meister family secrets that originated in the house.

The mystery unfolds with Eden as a common thread that keeps the family connected. Throughout the highs and lows of each individual story, love and family prevails. I enjoyed reading this family saga by Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg. ( )