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The Summer House

By: Lauren K. Denton
Narrated by: Devon O'day
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It's never too late to start over. The Summer House weaves Lauren K. Denton’s inviting Southern charm around a woman’s journey to find herself in a small beach town - with a little help from the local retirement community.

Lily Bishop wakes up one morning to find a good-bye note and divorce papers from her husband on the kitchen counter. Having just moved to Alabama for his job only weeks before, Lily is devastated. New to town and knowing no one, Lily finds herself in desperate need of a job and a new place to live. When Lily hears that a hair stylist is needed at small retirement community, she decides to apply.

Rose Carrigan built the small retirement village of Safe Harbor years ago - just before her husband ran off with his assistant. Now she runs a tight ship, making sure the residents follow her strict rules. Rose keeps everyone at arm’s length, including her own family. But when Lily shows up asking for a job and a place to live, Rose’s cold exterior begins to thaw.

Lily and Rose form an unlikely friendship, and Lily’s salon soon becomes the place where the colorful residents share town gossip and a few secrets. Lily soon finds herself drawn to Rose’s nephew, Rawlins - a single dad and shrimper who’s had some practice at starting over - and one of the residents may be carrying a torch for Rose as well.

Neither Lily nor Rose is where she expected to be, but the summer makes them both wonder if there’s more to life and love than what they’ve experienced so far.

The Summer House is a:

  • Cozy novel full of charm and heart that’s perfect vacation reading
  • Celebration of new beginnings, friendship, and family
  • Sweet, clean romance set on the Gulf Coast

“The perfect summer read! Situated on the Alabama Gulf Coast, you’ll feel the sun, taste the salt, and linger with new friends - you won’t want to leave. And with lyrical prose and rich characters, The Summer House is a beautifully poignant reminder that we are never too young to find a good place to stand nor too old to start over.” (Katherine Reay, best-selling author of The Printed Letter Bookshop and Dear Mr. Knightley)

©2020 Lauren K. Denton (P)2020 Thomas Nelson
Clean & Wholesome Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Friendship Romance Small Town & Rural Summer Feel-Good Heartfelt
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I finished this book in record time because I just couldn't quit listening. They couldn't have picked a better narrator.

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loved this book. excellent character development. very likeable. you feel like you can envision the characters. it is a feel good story about many of the characters coming to terms with their life choices and moving forward.

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Good story

I like the book and story line. Im not crazy about the narrator, I felt that she made some of the characters sound less intelligent than what the author wanted to Portray

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Easy Summer Listen about New Beginnings

A feel good listen. Sweet, predictable story about new beginnings. I was looking for some "brain candy" and this fit the bill. A few twists and turns, but you knew what was going to happen. Narration was good, at least in my opinion. If you've had a parent live at a retirement village - or if you live at one - you'll get a kick out of the personalities.

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Book was ok

The book was good, but not great. The narrator was enjoyable. I I did not enjoy the way the book ended.

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Slow. Not much of a plot.

The good: it’s clean and sweet. No dark surprises.
The bad: it doesn’t really go anywhere. Very slow pace.

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Pleasant summer read

Well written but predictable story with little drama. I liked it for a change of pace and listened to over a summer road trip.

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I loved the characters and the story. You won't want to stop listening to this story.

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Sweet story but not worth the credit

It’s a sweet story, but there is no surprises or plot twist at all. It was 100% predictable and little to no conflicts what so ever. I just don’t love it when a book doesn’t grab my attention and keep me through the end.

I expected a little more drama from the ex husband or mother in law but nothing.

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loved it

great read.well worth the time to listen. look I ng for part two. take time to enjoy. no regrets.

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