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andrea_author's review against another edition
5.0
Trish and her son have relocated to Somerset Lake to escape the gossip surrounding her ex-husband's embezzlement and subsequent incarceration. There, she meets Jake, her boss's grandson, who's visiting for the summer to help out with some repairs on his grandmother's property. Trish and Jake distrust each other at first, but working together on the improvements draws them close. Could this temporary arrangement turn into something permanent?
Annie Rains is my go-to author for smart, feel-good reads. Her sweet romances don't shy away from difficult topics. Yet they're always uplifting, with characters who persevere despite adversity. I loved how Jake fought for Trish, and how the community rallied around her when everything started to unravel. If you're looking for a fun beach read or a sweet small-town romance, you can't go wrong with this book.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Annie Rains is my go-to author for smart, feel-good reads. Her sweet romances don't shy away from difficult topics. Yet they're always uplifting, with characters who persevere despite adversity. I loved how Jake fought for Trish, and how the community rallied around her when everything started to unravel. If you're looking for a fun beach read or a sweet small-town romance, you can't go wrong with this book.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
machadofam8's review against another edition
3.0
The Somerset Lake Series, by Annie Rains is a sweet, bright series about life in a small North Carolina town. There are great characters and the series flows well.
This one tackles Moira Green and Mayor Gil. They've known each other since they were kids and while Gil has always had a crush on Moira, Moira has been wary of having any feelings for Gil. She was nearly assaulted by his college roommate and because of that she spent a night in jail after trashing Gil and Felix's apartment.
The town is changing and Moira tries to hold onto the past and keep her mother's bakery, Sweetie's, from closing. Will she run for mayor against Gil? Will she finally give into her feelings for him after all these years? There's a few side plots but the plot moves quickly to it's inevitable HEA end.
I received this ARC from Netgalley and am leaving this review voluntarily.
This one tackles Moira Green and Mayor Gil. They've known each other since they were kids and while Gil has always had a crush on Moira, Moira has been wary of having any feelings for Gil. She was nearly assaulted by his college roommate and because of that she spent a night in jail after trashing Gil and Felix's apartment.
The town is changing and Moira tries to hold onto the past and keep her mother's bakery, Sweetie's, from closing. Will she run for mayor against Gil? Will she finally give into her feelings for him after all these years? There's a few side plots but the plot moves quickly to it's inevitable HEA end.
I received this ARC from Netgalley and am leaving this review voluntarily.
lifeasmrsbaker's review against another edition
5.0
The summer cottage was a fast-paced sweet read about new beginnings. This is not a book that I could personally relate to the story line, but I loved the premise of the book. The storyline is very believable, which I prefer. This is the first in a series so there were lots of characters introduced, which is sometimes hard to follow but I didn't have any issue with this book. Annie Rains did a great job!
Read if you love: beach read, fast paced
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Forever. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Read if you love: beach read, fast paced
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Forever. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
tiggeruo's review against another edition
5.0
I love a a good small town story. I love a good second chance story so this is that story for sure. My heart broke for Trisha she faced a lot and dealt with her ex-husbands bad choices why she held her head high. I loved the group of women friend in the book they all were some of the sweetest and showed that having a good group in of people in your life will get you thought just about anything. Jake was a fixer for sure I didn't feel like he wanted to "fix" Trisha but he did come across sometime as pushy which was annoying. I loved Petey what a sweet kid who was wise beyond his years so fun to read about to. I mean I feel like the cherry on top of this was Mr. S and Vi, to find out why you will have to read this very good book. I flew through it and it just wanted so much more in the end. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
dontmissythesereads's review
5.0
Book #96 read in 2023
Ah, this was the perfect summer read. I loved the characters and the setting. Some parts made me swoon and some made me laugh. I think this may have been my first book by this author, but it definitely won't be the last.
Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Pub) and Netgalley for the complimentary ebook.
Ah, this was the perfect summer read. I loved the characters and the setting. Some parts made me swoon and some made me laugh. I think this may have been my first book by this author, but it definitely won't be the last.
Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Pub) and Netgalley for the complimentary ebook.
cyireadbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Trisha Langly and her son Petey moved to Somerset Lake to get a fresh start. Trisha wanted to detach herself from her former town. A town that left her with only bad memories. At least at Somerset Lake, no one knew of her past and no one would bully her son, Petey.
There at Somerset Lake, Trisha is the property manager and a recent hire by Vi Fletcher, the owner of the Somerset Rental Cottages. In exchange for lodging and a small wage, Trisha has the responsibility for managing the rentals, maintenance, and cleanup of the property and cottages. A great deal until Vi’s grandson, Jake Fletcher makes an appearance. Jake, a lawyer by profession, is there to convince Vi to sell and move to Florida where her family can take care of her. After all, Vi’s properties are in disrepair and deep in the red.
Wary of her predicament, Trisha is guarded in her conduct and conversations with Jake. Because basically, Jake is there to take away any chance for Trisha to start anew. Somewhere in her heart, however, Trisha senses that Jake isn’t as ruthless as he seems. A stir in her chest leaves Trisha with wanting to see more of Jake and to make sense of what she’s feeling.
The Summer Cottage is the first novel in the Somerset Lake series. It has all the charm that a reader would want in a cozy romance — the lakeside setting, a nearby forest, cute beachfront cottages, and a town full of an array of characters.
Both the primary and secondary characters are developed well enough that the reader will literally be able to visualize each character and understand their motives and personalities. You’ll fall in love with some and loathe some others.
The plot is well executed and easily followed. There are enough twists, however, to keep the reader engaged through the entire novel.
Overall, The Summer Cottage is a delightful romance with inviting characters and an endearing storyline worthy of the top shelf in your TBR cart. Five sweet stars.
I received an early copy of the book from Forever (Grand Central Publishing.) The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
There at Somerset Lake, Trisha is the property manager and a recent hire by Vi Fletcher, the owner of the Somerset Rental Cottages. In exchange for lodging and a small wage, Trisha has the responsibility for managing the rentals, maintenance, and cleanup of the property and cottages. A great deal until Vi’s grandson, Jake Fletcher makes an appearance. Jake, a lawyer by profession, is there to convince Vi to sell and move to Florida where her family can take care of her. After all, Vi’s properties are in disrepair and deep in the red.
Wary of her predicament, Trisha is guarded in her conduct and conversations with Jake. Because basically, Jake is there to take away any chance for Trisha to start anew. Somewhere in her heart, however, Trisha senses that Jake isn’t as ruthless as he seems. A stir in her chest leaves Trisha with wanting to see more of Jake and to make sense of what she’s feeling.
The Summer Cottage is the first novel in the Somerset Lake series. It has all the charm that a reader would want in a cozy romance — the lakeside setting, a nearby forest, cute beachfront cottages, and a town full of an array of characters.
Both the primary and secondary characters are developed well enough that the reader will literally be able to visualize each character and understand their motives and personalities. You’ll fall in love with some and loathe some others.
The plot is well executed and easily followed. There are enough twists, however, to keep the reader engaged through the entire novel.
Overall, The Summer Cottage is a delightful romance with inviting characters and an endearing storyline worthy of the top shelf in your TBR cart. Five sweet stars.
I received an early copy of the book from Forever (Grand Central Publishing.) The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
aharper07's review against another edition
3.0
Trisha and her son Petey start over in Somerset Lake after needing a new. Fresh start. She manages the cottage by the lake for an elderly woman. She meets her bosses grandson, Jake whom is there to get his grandma, Vi to sell the cottages.
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This was a quick, summer read. It was not steamy, only a few kissing and hand holding took place. It was sweet. I loved the guy on the beach, but wasn't sure why he was in the story, besides for humor.
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This was a quick, summer read. It was not steamy, only a few kissing and hand holding took place. It was sweet. I loved the guy on the beach, but wasn't sure why he was in the story, besides for humor.
rva_reader's review against another edition
4.0
I read the second book in the series first and loved it so was excited when the publisher contacted me to review the first book in the series. I really enjoyed this romance. It was sweet with a lot of heart.
Trisha and her son are looking to start over after her ex-husband ended up in jail for fraud. They relocate to a new area where she gets a job overseeing cottages that are along a lake, in exchange for free living. The owner, Vi, is a 70+ year old woman who recently had a stroke. When her grandson, Jake, comes to convince her to sell the cottages, he unexpectedly starts a romance with Trisha.
Jake reminded me so much of my husband - takes an interest in lots of new subjects and hobbies and is a pilot, so I loved reading about him! I thought this book had a great plot and was executed well. It was an easy read and great for the summer.
Thanks to Forever Pub for a copy of this book. Opinions are my own.
Trisha and her son are looking to start over after her ex-husband ended up in jail for fraud. They relocate to a new area where she gets a job overseeing cottages that are along a lake, in exchange for free living. The owner, Vi, is a 70+ year old woman who recently had a stroke. When her grandson, Jake, comes to convince her to sell the cottages, he unexpectedly starts a romance with Trisha.
Jake reminded me so much of my husband - takes an interest in lots of new subjects and hobbies and is a pilot, so I loved reading about him! I thought this book had a great plot and was executed well. It was an easy read and great for the summer.
Thanks to Forever Pub for a copy of this book. Opinions are my own.
readwithchey's review against another edition
3.0
Copy provided in exchange for an honest review!
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 for the first novel in Annie Rains’ new series! I really love Annie Rains as a contemporary author and want to thank the publisher for sending me a copy to read and review!
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 for the first novel in Annie Rains’ new series! I really love Annie Rains as a contemporary author and want to thank the publisher for sending me a copy to read and review!