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One Greek Summer
by Kate Frost
Do you like character driven novels? How about one set on a Greek island? Are you a Mamma Mia fan? Remember it was filmed in part on Skopelos? Well, this sweet romance is about Harlow Sands and she, too, is on location on this island in the Aegean Sea to film ‘One Greek Summer.’ There are many references to Mamma Mia, too, so you’ll be wanting to grab your old ABBA soundtrack!
The amazing cover art grabbed my attention, but the sweet romance and the relationship dynamics kept me interested. In fact, the character relationships are the driving force of this novel. Don’t get me wrong, the food and the setting were spectacular, but the author has put a little something extra into these authentic characters. We see Harlow’s relationship with herself, with those she meets on the island, with those on the film crew, with her mother, with her father and his new family, with her ex-boyfriend, with her new boyfriend, and with people she meets on location. Each of these relationships change over time, creating unique relationship dynamics. Linking Frost’s characters together is the simple fact that they all need something from each other.
What makes Harlow so relatable is that she faces many of the issues her readers face. She’s an open book, allowing readers to get involved with what’s happening and this connection with the protagonist adds to the value of Frost’s story. Harlow comes to Skopelos frustrated with the direction of her career and with her overbearing mother, Maeve Fennimore-Bell, a Hollywood producer. Many of us know the struggle too well; trying to keep others happy while trying to be true to ourselves. The sunshine, the magic of the olive grove and the welcoming islanders all work their charm on Harlow and enable her to see exactly what path she needs to take.
Adonis is the perfect impact character. In addition to his obvious attraction to Harlow, he gently shows her how important family is and how important it is to follow one’s dreams.
I loved this quick, easy and enjoyable escapist read where I was quickly immersed in a world with no masks, no vaccine passports and I could forget about the cold, rainy weather. I’d eagerly read another novel by Kate Frost.
I was gifted this advance copy by Kate Frost, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
The amazing cover art grabbed my attention, but the sweet romance and the relationship dynamics kept me interested. In fact, the character relationships are the driving force of this novel. Don’t get me wrong, the food and the setting were spectacular, but the author has put a little something extra into these authentic characters. We see Harlow’s relationship with herself, with those she meets on the island, with those on the film crew, with her mother, with her father and his new family, with her ex-boyfriend, with her new boyfriend, and with people she meets on location. Each of these relationships change over time, creating unique relationship dynamics. Linking Frost’s characters together is the simple fact that they all need something from each other.
What makes Harlow so relatable is that she faces many of the issues her readers face. She’s an open book, allowing readers to get involved with what’s happening and this connection with the protagonist adds to the value of Frost’s story. Harlow comes to Skopelos frustrated with the direction of her career and with her overbearing mother, Maeve Fennimore-Bell, a Hollywood producer. Many of us know the struggle too well; trying to keep others happy while trying to be true to ourselves. The sunshine, the magic of the olive grove and the welcoming islanders all work their charm on Harlow and enable her to see exactly what path she needs to take.
Adonis is the perfect impact character. In addition to his obvious attraction to Harlow, he gently shows her how important family is and how important it is to follow one’s dreams.
I loved this quick, easy and enjoyable escapist read where I was quickly immersed in a world with no masks, no vaccine passports and I could forget about the cold, rainy weather. I’d eagerly read another novel by Kate Frost.
I was gifted this advance copy by Kate Frost, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.