Summer on the Island
Summer on the Island is the perfect binge read to lose yourself in. It is full of drama, romance, secrets, and family dynamics. The best part is that it is also a mini vacation to the coast of beautiful Florida!
Y’all know I’m a huge fan of contemporary family drama, and Novak has the ability to perfectly balance difficult family and personal topics with sensitivity while sucking the reader in with humor, mystery and the in this story’s case, the bonds between mother and daughter. Then, add in a cast of relatable and supportive friends with their own secrets and it all makes for a fast-paced and compelling story that will have you flying through the pages.
Oh…I can’t forget to mention the perfectly delicious and steamy, open door, enemies to lover’s romance in this book! Loved it!!
Overall, this is a wonderful story about second chances and forgiveness. It will tug at your heart strings and leave you hoping for a sequel, because you don’t want to let any of the character go.
Thank you, Mira and Uplit Books for this gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.
Synopsis: A summer of healing, friendship, love…and a secret that could change everything.
After the death of her US senator father, Marlow Madsen travels to the small island off the coast of Florida where she spent summers growing up to help her mother settle the family estate. For Marlow, the trip is a chance to reconnect after too long apart. It’s also the perfect escape to help her feel grounded again — one she’s happy to share with friends Aida and Claire, who are hoping to hit reset on their lives, too.
A leisurely beachfront summer promises the trio of women the opportunity to take deep healing breaths and explore new paths. But when her father’s will reveals an earth-shattering secret that tarnishes his impeccable reputation and everything she thought she knew about her family, Marlow finds herself questioning her entire childhood — and aspects of her future. Fortunately, her friends, and the most unlikely love interest she could imagine, prove that happiness can be found no matter what — as long as the right people are by your side.
