The Summer House by Lauren K. Denton is an Adult Women’s Fiction story of loss, discovery, and friendship.
“Sometimes it takes losing everything to find yourself again.
Lily Bishop wakes up one morning to find a good-bye note and divorce papers from her husband on the kitchen counter. Having moved to Alabama for his job only weeks before, Lily is devastated, but a flyer at the grocery store for a hair stylist position in a local retirement community provides a refuge while she contemplates her next steps.
Rose Carrigan built the small retirement village of Safe Harbor years ago—just before her husband ran off with his assistant. Now she runs a tight ship, making sure the residents follow her strict rules. Rose keeps everyone at arm’s length, including her own family. But when Lily shows up asking for a job and a place to live, Rose’s cold exterior begins to thaw.
Lily and Rose form an unlikely friendship, and Lily’s salon soon becomes the place where residents share town gossip, as well as a few secrets. Lily soon finds herself drawn to Rose’s nephew, Rawlins—a single dad and shrimper who’s had some practice at starting over—and one of the residents may be carrying a torch for Rose as well.
Neither Lily nor Rose is where she expected to be, but the summer makes them both wonder if there’s more to life and love than what they’ve experienced so far. The Summer House weaves Lauren K. Denton’s inviting Southern charm around a woman’s journey to find herself.
“The perfect summer read! You’ll feel the sun, taste the salt, and linger with new friends—you won’t want to leave.” —Katherine Reay, bestselling author of The Printed Letter Bookshopand Dear Mr. Knightley”
If you are looking for a book that is both emotional and empowering, this story will bring you on that journey. For fans of women’s fiction and clean romances, this one will bring you through a calm, charming, feel good, community.
Books like these are a great way to cleanse yourself from those hard-to-read, epic fantasies which I tend to gravitate towards. The characters and small-town setting create that classic beach-read feel that we love to binge during the summer.
I gave this one a solid 4 out of 5 stars and would recommend it for readers who want a down-to-earth read.
Published: 2 June 2020
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Adult Women’s Fiction
Pages: 352
How I Read It: ARC from TLC Book Tours
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from TLC Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. All of my reviews contain my honest opinions only and are not influenced in any way.*
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I am trying to get on a down to earth kick because I need to reset my brain. You know when you read too much of one genre and get on overload? That’s where I’m at and this sounds like the perfect book to get me going in a different direction. Thank you for being on this tour! Sara @ TLC Book Tours
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