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Nantucket Books In Order (Full List)
Nantucket is a series of 4 books by Elin Hilderbrand. The first book published in the series is A Summer Affair in 2008. Here is a complete list of Nantucket books in order.
Last update: October 17, 2026
1. A Summer Affair (2008)
In "A Summer Affair" by Elin Hilderbrand, a married woman finds herself entangled in a forbidden romance during a sun-soaked summer on Nantucket Island, forcing her to confront her desires, loyalty, and the consequences of her choices.
- 📇 416 Pages
- 📝 104,000 - 124,800 Word Count
- ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time
2. The Castaways (2009)
In "The Castaways" by Elin Hilderbrand, a group of close-knit friends, haunted by the tragic loss of one of their own, is forced to confront their inner demons, secrets, and strained relationships while vacationing on a picturesque and isolated island.
- 📇 400 Pages
- 📝 100,000 - 120,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time
3. Perfect Couple (2018)
In "Perfect Couple" by Elin Hilderbrand, a wedding on Nantucket Island takes a dramatic turn when a dead body washes up on the shore, revealing dark secrets and highlighting the fragile marriages within the close-knit community.
- 📇 480 Pages
- 📝 120,000 - 144,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time
4. Swan Song (2024)
"Mary Oliver poem “The Summer Day”: Tell me, what is it you plan to do / with your one wild and precious life?"
In "Swan Song," Elin Hilderbrand sends the Nantucket circle into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. A quiet lead turns dangerous, and the truth is worse than the rumor that started it.
- 📇 384 Pages
- 📝 96,000 - 115,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time