Anne of a Different Island

When Anne Gallagher returns to Mackinac Island after her father’s passing, she’s faced with an uncertain future—and the memories of a town and childhood she left behind long ago. After moving to Chicago for college and becoming a teacher, Anne loves her job and the independent life she’s built away from the gossip and expectations she never seemed to live up to. Her mother is loving but distant, never one to coddle, and Anne still yearns for the approval she never received. Meanwhile, Joe has pretty much taken over her father’s business. After years of being mentored by Anne’s dad, this handsome troublemaker is no longer her young-girl crush and, shockingly, has become a responsible adult. Since he’s a few years older, Joe always saw Anne as the kid sister everyone called “The Pest”—the one who trailed behind and drove them crazy—but now he can’t take his eyes off the confident, beautiful woman she’s become. When she finally opens her heart to him, Joe truly sees Anne, and he understands her dreams of success in a way few others do. As Anne’s Chicago boyfriend pressures her to commit, something keeps holding her back, and time in her small hometown has her imagining the future in a whole new light. Weaving the idyllic island life of a young girl with the classic Anne of Green Gables from 1908, this modern twist becomes a coming-of-age story about a woman with choices—text messages, and freedoms women once only dreamed of. An enjoyable remake: well written, with just the right touch of romance, family, and friendship. The perfect combination to start the new year! Releases January 20, 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐