Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which we share excerpts from books…and connect with other bloggers, who do the same.
Let’s begin the celebration by sharing Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and let’s showcase The Friday 56 with Freda’s Voice.
To join in, just grab a book and share the opening lines…along with any thoughts you wish to give us; then turn to page 56 and excerpt anything on the page.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists! What a great way to spend a Friday!
Today’s feature is a recent download: Girls of Summer, by Nancy Thayer.
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Book Beginnings: Remember, Lisa’s mother had often said, it’s good to know where you want to be, but sometimes you have to go in the opposite direction to get there. Lisa knew her mother was right because her mother was, as was her father, a high school teacher full of knowledge and experience.
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Friday 56: “You think there is a right person for everyone?”
Lisa cocked her head, looking at Mack. “I do.”
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Synopsis: Lisa Hawley is perfectly satisfied living on her own. Having fully recovered from a brutal divorce nearly two decades earlier, she has successfully raised her kids, Juliet and Theo, seeing them off to college and beyond. As the owner of a popular boutique on Nantucket, she’s built a fulfilling life for herself on the island where she grew up. With her beloved house in desperate need of repair, Lisa calls on Mack Whitney, a friendly—and very handsome—local contractor and fellow single parent, to do the work. The two begin to grow close, and Lisa is stunned to realize that she might be willing to open up again after all . . . despite the fact that Mack is ten years her junior.
Juliet and Theo worry that Mack will only break their mother’s heart—and they can’t bear to see her hurt again. Both stuck in ruts of their own, they each hope that a summer on Nantucket will provide them with the clarity they’ve been searching for. When handsome entrepreneur Ryder Hastings moves to the island to expand his environmental nonprofit, Juliet, an MIT-educated web designer, feels an immediate attraction, one her rocky love life history pushes her to deny at first. Meanwhile, free spirit Theo finds his California bliss comes to a brutal halt when a surfing injury forces him back to the East Coast. Upon his return, he has eyes only for Mack’s daughter, Beth, to whom he is bound by an unspeakable tragedy from high school. Can they overcome their past?
As the season unfolds, a storm threatens to shatter the peace of the golden island, forcing Lisa, Juliet, and Theo to decide whether their summer romances are destined for something more profound. Nancy Thayer dazzles again in this delightful tale of family, a reminder that sometimes, finding our way back home can bring us unexpected gifts.
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Would you keep reading? I like the sound of this one.
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What a wonderful cover with summer vibes! I also liked the excerpt from page 56 🙂
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I think so, too, Konna; can’t wait to dive in!
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Hi there! Yes, keep reading. Perfect weekend read! It’s nice and warm here in SA today, although summer is still a long way off. But this book does give my summery vibes.
Happy weekend and here’s my Weekend Book Friends
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Thanks for visiting, Mareli, and it is too warm here! But we did have a couple of cooler days this week.
Can’t wait to read this one. Enjoy yours.
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Your book sounds like a fun romance. Light reading for some summer fun. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Thanks, Anne, I am looking forward to this lighter read. Enjoy yours!
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ENJOY!!
Happy Reading!!
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Thanks, Elizabeth, I’m looking forward to it.
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Love the sound of this one! Thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
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Thanks, Ashley, I hope to love it!
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That cover makes me a little upset that I’m stuck at work during a thunderstorm and not swimming in a sunny pool somewhere. xD This sounds like a really good read. Enjoy!
Here’s my Friday post.
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Ah, yes, beachy books do arouse envy, Sammie. Enjoy your reading!
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I love Nancy Thayer’s books so I would definitely keep reading.
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She is an author I have enjoyed for so many years. Thanks for visiting, Yvonne.
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I love both snippets, especially the 56. After being with my hubby since I was a young lady, I tend to agree with it wholeheartedly. 🙂 Happy weekend!
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Yes, Freda, I like to believe in that, too, although sometimes there is a right person for right now…lol.
Enjoy your reading.
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I got my post up late – sorry! I added your link.
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And then I deleted the link I added because you had already put your own up! I spaced it.
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Thanks, Gilion, and I appreciate it.
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Hi Lorraine,
I like the premise, the extracts you shared, and the cover image – so I guess that means it needs to have a place on my TBR shelf!
I don’t read too much contemporary romance, however I have recently found myself changing genres on a more regular basis, rather than become ‘typecast’, so this one sounds great for a quick summer read!
Thanks for sharing and have a peaceful weekend 🙂
Yvonne
xx
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Thanks, Yvonne, I tend to read contemporary books, with the occasional historical nonfiction…and of my book choice, thrillers are usually the go-to genre. Light reads are reserved for times when my moods need lifting.
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