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Slow Burn Summer
by Josie Silver
Thank you Ballantine Books and Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Slow Burn Summer by Josie Silver is a sweet, heartwarming story about second chances, starting over, and finding yourself again. Kate’s newly divorced, her daughter’s off at college, and she’s finally ready to chase the dreams she gave up years ago. But instead of stepping back into acting, she ends up pretending to be the face of a romance novel written by a reclusive author—cue the fun twist.
The book has a cozy, slow-burn vibe with great themes of reinvention, family, and quiet personal growth. There’s also a touch of unexpected romance woven in (think: work + close quarters), which pairs perfectly with the love story she’s promoting.
It’s not a fast-paced read, but it’s heartfelt and feel-good, with characters you’ll want to root for. I give it 3.5 stars, but rounded up for goodreads.
Read this if you like:
• Second chance plots
• Forced proximity with a bookish spin
• Slow-burn romance
• Feel-good stories about fresh starts
Slow Burn Summer by Josie Silver is a sweet, heartwarming story about second chances, starting over, and finding yourself again. Kate’s newly divorced, her daughter’s off at college, and she’s finally ready to chase the dreams she gave up years ago. But instead of stepping back into acting, she ends up pretending to be the face of a romance novel written by a reclusive author—cue the fun twist.
The book has a cozy, slow-burn vibe with great themes of reinvention, family, and quiet personal growth. There’s also a touch of unexpected romance woven in (think: work + close quarters), which pairs perfectly with the love story she’s promoting.
It’s not a fast-paced read, but it’s heartfelt and feel-good, with characters you’ll want to root for. I give it 3.5 stars, but rounded up for goodreads.
Read this if you like:
• Second chance plots
• Forced proximity with a bookish spin
• Slow-burn romance
• Feel-good stories about fresh starts