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3.8 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Maggie’s husband Ethan died 5 years ago in combat. Maggie has returned to the town where she met him for the first time since his death, for some closure & to visit with his family. While at the carnival with their daughter, she spots a man that looks just like her late husband. Could it be him? She teams up with his brother Josh to find out who this mystery man is & along the way they develop feelings for one another.
This book was a bit slow, especially at the beginning, but it ended up being a decent read. It had a little romance & a little bit of a mystery element to it. It was refreshing to read a clean romance book (I need one of those every now & then lol). Overall it was ok & I would recommend to someone looking for a cute summer read. As far as the “mystery” element, it was completely different from what I was expecting & I did find some of the plot twists a little weird.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This is the story of Maggie and her young daughter who are still trying to recover from the death of her husband. Her brother in law Josh has been her rock all along. When Maggie sees someone who looks just like her husband, her world is overturned and she is left with many questions. Was her whole marriage a lie? She and Josh are on a mission this summer to figure it all out. This is a great easy read and I finished it in 2 days. There were a few twists that I didn't see coming and that made it even more enjoyable. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. This was my first book by this author and I'd love to read more of her work.
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
The mysterious man that looks like Maggie's dead husband is the twist that keeps this book moving.
I loved how Josh would drop everything to be there for Maggie and I loved how they worked together to find the mystery man and figure out why he looked like her late husband.
This book kept me guessing until the end. I liked the evolution of fthe mystery with a side of romance. This was kind of a quiet romance. Josh is just the ultimate guy that does everything he can for the woman he loves.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
I loved how Josh would drop everything to be there for Maggie and I loved how they worked together to find the mystery man and figure out why he looked like her late husband.
This book kept me guessing until the end. I liked the evolution of fthe mystery with a side of romance. This was kind of a quiet romance. Josh is just the ultimate guy that does everything he can for the woman he loves.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Divorce
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
This was my first Denise Hunter read and I will definitely read more of her books. This is a story of love, loss, family and so much more. Maggie lost her first husband, Ethan, and she has never really gotten over him. She comes back to her summer home and spends time with Ethan's family and his younger brother. Josh is in love with her and has always been. (I really enjoyed reading the characters that were brought to life in this book.) They end up with a mystery to solve and the last 25% of the book unravels this mystery with a huge twist. Will Maggie and Josh end up living their happily ever after? Will she let go of Ethan? Add this to your TBR as it would make a great beach read!
Thank you Net Galley, Denise Hunter and Thomas Nelson Publishing for the opportunity to preview this novel. The opinions shared are my own.
The Summer of You and Me is expected to be released April 22, 2025.
Thank you Net Galley, Denise Hunter and Thomas Nelson Publishing for the opportunity to preview this novel. The opinions shared are my own.
The Summer of You and Me is expected to be released April 22, 2025.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was completely engrossed in this story of family and friendship, lost and found, loss and love.
It's a unique story line and I couldn't figure it out until Denise's story unfolded the truth before my eyes. I loved every moment of reading this lovely romance. Update to add that the audio recording narrated by Kim Churchill is stellar.
Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
It's a unique story line and I couldn't figure it out until Denise's story unfolded the truth before my eyes. I loved every moment of reading this lovely romance. Update to add that the audio recording narrated by Kim Churchill is stellar.
Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Each time I read a book by Denise Hunter, I am never disappointed. Her writing style is something that resonates with me completely. This is a cute Christian romance story with some mystery & intrigue woven in. I think it is different than her other books but in such a
good way . Maggie is a widow & mom, coming to terms with her husband’s death. It has been 5 yrs since Ethan was killed during a war. Maggie and her daughter return to Seabrook, the place where she grew up & fell in love with Ethan. While visiting her in laws, she goes to a fair in town, she sees a man that looks just like her late husband. As her and Josh ( Ethan’s brother) start investigating he confesses his feelings to her , he has always had a crush on her. The characters were written with such emotion and depth , and had flaws like the rest of us, which made it that much more relatable.
This book had a little bit of everything.. mystery, love, family dynamics, healing and personal growth. I loved this story and it may be my new favorite.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
good way . Maggie is a widow & mom, coming to terms with her husband’s death. It has been 5 yrs since Ethan was killed during a war. Maggie and her daughter return to Seabrook, the place where she grew up & fell in love with Ethan. While visiting her in laws, she goes to a fair in town, she sees a man that looks just like her late husband. As her and Josh ( Ethan’s brother) start investigating he confesses his feelings to her , he has always had a crush on her. The characters were written with such emotion and depth , and had flaws like the rest of us, which made it that much more relatable.
This book had a little bit of everything.. mystery, love, family dynamics, healing and personal growth. I loved this story and it may be my new favorite.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
lighthearted
slow-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Maggie was widowed 5 years ago. She finally feels ready to date again when she see someone in a crowd that looks just like her husband. With the help of her brother in law, Josh, who has always secretly been in love with her, she searches for the stranger and hopes to get answers that will help her heal.
This story had potential but somewhere in the slow start, it went haywire. New characters were added but none were ever well developed. Weird assumptions were made throughout the story and the love connection was blah. The mystery of it all fell flat.
Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC in return for my honest review.
This story had potential but somewhere in the slow start, it went haywire. New characters were added but none were ever well developed. Weird assumptions were made throughout the story and the love connection was blah. The mystery of it all fell flat.
Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC in return for my honest review.
I’m mixed on this book. On one hand, I felt it was so respectful of the complex situations it navigated, the ending tied things up nicely without feeling rushed or random, and I appreciated the cast of supporting characters having their own depth. On the other hand, it felt a bit slow paced and I found it hard to get really invested for about 75% of the book.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Denise Hunter sure does know how to write a great book and The Summer of You and Me was no exception. This book showed just how important it is to be surrounded by people who love you. People who will pick you up and be there for when you need it through life’s ups and downs. Every single character was written so well. It was full of heart, some drama, and had a little bit of mystery, too. I loved reading this story so much!!
Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction for the advanced copy via NetGalley. All opinions expressed above are my own.