A Novel Summer

 

A trio of friends in a special place for all of them- Provincetown in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.  The story centers around a town bookshop.  Colleen  runs the bookshop handed down from her parents.  Her parents want to sell the bookshop and Colleen is taking this summer to try to increase business and keep it open.  Shelby returns to Provincetown for the summer after being fired from her job in New York City.  Her new novel is out, but it is offensive to friends and family back in Ptown, notably her best friend, Hunter.  She returns for a book signing and stays for a while since she is unemployed.  Hunter's family has a fabulous home in Provincetown and completes the trio of best friends.  She is looking for meaning and purpose  in life and ends up working for a local publisher.  All three best friends are tied to the book industry!  The story is their connection, their love interests and what is meaningful in life.

I just love Jamie Brenner's books and this one is no exception.  Her descriptions of the town, the relationship among the friends and the obstacles they overcome are wonderful.  Don't miss this beach read!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Tangled Up In You

 

Ren grew up in an unusual situation- off the grid with parents who trusted no one.  Why?  She is home schooled, mostly self-taught.  She pleads with her parents to college, even though she is 24 years old, and secures a scholarship.  Fitz is a star student trying to escape his past.  Even though Ren is very focused on her studies, an assignment in her immunology class changes the course of her life.  She and Fitz take a trip to visit significant others in their lives and this trip changes the course of their futures.  Wow!  The secrets that are uncovered!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  

The Summer Pact

 

This book is about 4 close friends who come together 10 years later. My how their lives have changed! College was a time that cemented their friendships. But, a tragedy changes the course of their lives. Lainey is from California and has realized her dream of becoming an actress. Tyson is a young black man who is a scholar, an attorney by default. Hannah is getting married, that is, until she discovers the truth about her fiancé' which creates much upheaval.
The weeks they spend together resolves many issues in their lives and creates others. The relationships between the 4 main characters in this book makes this novel. The reader feels like you could just jump into a conversation with them. This is a great summer beach read, or a read for the lazy days of summer.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.