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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 love.

＂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 Secret

When 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