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erinmp's review
This review covers all of the books in the Willow Lake series. First off, great marketing ploy to offer the first for free on the Kindle. Worked lie a charm on me and I got hooked and bought the rest. Smart move.
I'm really into series books this year for some reason. These light reads fit in perfectly and while they got a bit tedious at some points, I mostly enjoyed reading about the lives and community of Willow Lake. I really really REALLY want to visit Camp Kioga. Just wish it were a real place...
The main problem I had with these books was a pretty big one, in my opinion. There are numerous inconsistencies. It starts off in the second book, The Winter Lodge. Jenny's middle name is different . Then, throughout the rest of the series, little facts would differ from one story to the next. I can't remember which book it is at the moment, but there was one story that was different at the end of the book from the beginning. I understand that when writing a long series some stories may accidentally change, or change to fit the current story, especially when writing other books in between. But I don't find this to be acceptable. I remember one story of a first meeting, or encounter or some sort, that was different in a later book and it was obvious that the current story fit the current storyline better. But with just a slight tweak, it could have remained true to the original telling and not compromise the story. I don't exactly blame Wiggs, but her editors should be ashamed of themselves.
I'm really into series books this year for some reason. These light reads fit in perfectly and while they got a bit tedious at some points, I mostly enjoyed reading about the lives and community of Willow Lake. I really really REALLY want to visit Camp Kioga. Just wish it were a real place...
The main problem I had with these books was a pretty big one, in my opinion. There are numerous inconsistencies. It starts off in the second book, The Winter Lodge. Jenny's middle name is different . Then, throughout the rest of the series, little facts would differ from one story to the next. I can't remember which book it is at the moment, but there was one story that was different at the end of the book from the beginning. I understand that when writing a long series some stories may accidentally change, or change to fit the current story, especially when writing other books in between. But I don't find this to be acceptable. I remember one story of a first meeting, or encounter or some sort, that was different in a later book and it was obvious that the current story fit the current storyline better. But with just a slight tweak, it could have remained true to the original telling and not compromise the story. I don't exactly blame Wiggs, but her editors should be ashamed of themselves.
misscandice's review
3.0
A free on Kindle book that I really enjoyed. I'm not really into romance books but I cared about the characters and the story-line kept me entertained.
dmwmtgal's review against another edition
3.0
http://imaromancereader.blogspot.com/2006/09/summer-at-willow-lake.html
adammm's review against another edition
4.0
I've been reading a lot of books in this genre lately, so I thought I knew what I was getting into when I started this book. Fortunately, I was underestimating this book. It goes back and forth between related (and unrelated) characters in the present, the early 90s, and the late 70s, and everything is tied up nicely in the end. Every plot line is completed satisfactorily with room left open to continue in many different directions. I'm curious to see if other books in the series will feature a similar writing style or tone, the resulting atmosphere in this case being a unique fit for the story. A very good book!
purrfectpages's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. Although the story centered around a main character or two, enough supporting characters are introduced to entice the reader into exploring their stories as well. This is the first in a series and the only one I currently own, but I'd like to read more by this writer.
laden_bookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
So this was a pleasant but ultimately forgettable read- enough so that I had to read a couple of other reviews to remember the plot. It takes place at a former summer camp, which made for a good vacation/beach read. Pleasant and quick romance with a not-greatly-disguised mystery 'twist'.
khughesreads's review against another edition
1.0
I only read this book because it was free for Kindle and I needed a break from Anna Karenina. Short
+ free = why not? Everything about it was obvious.
+ free = why not? Everything about it was obvious.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS
"Olivia Bellamy has traded her trendy Manhattan life for a summer renovating her family's crumbling holiday resort. Tempted by the hazy, nostalgic memories of summers past - childhood innocence and the romance and rivalries of her teens - it's the perfect place to flee after her broken engagement. But what began as an escape may just be a new beginning...As Olivia uncovers secrets buried thick with dust, one by one her family return, their lives as frayed at the edges as the resort." (From Amazon)
I enjoyed this contemporary romance set in a small town. Not just a romance it is about a town, resort and the people living there.
"Olivia Bellamy has traded her trendy Manhattan life for a summer renovating her family's crumbling holiday resort. Tempted by the hazy, nostalgic memories of summers past - childhood innocence and the romance and rivalries of her teens - it's the perfect place to flee after her broken engagement. But what began as an escape may just be a new beginning...As Olivia uncovers secrets buried thick with dust, one by one her family return, their lives as frayed at the edges as the resort." (From Amazon)
I enjoyed this contemporary romance set in a small town. Not just a romance it is about a town, resort and the people living there.
whaney's review
3.0
A nice ending, a decent read. Characters weren't well developed , nor could I connect/relate to them.