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The Summer Book Club

The Summer Book Club, February 2024
by Susan Mallery

Canary Street Press
Featuring: Laurel; Paris; Cassie
416 pages
ISBN: 1335448667
EAN: 9781335448668
Kindle: B0C46LLYSB
Hardcover / e-Book
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"Glorious story about taking chances."

Fresh Fiction Review

The Summer Book Club
Susan Mallery

Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted February 9, 2024

Women's Fiction Friendship

Okay, I admit it, I am totally smitten with this author. And once starting THE SUMMER BOOK CLUB realize that Susan Mallery and I share a great love of older books. The two main characters Lauren and Paris are part of a town book club. But for the summer version of the club, it seems as if they are the only two participating. Much more robust during the rest of the year. And the book they are reading is Mackenzie’s Mountain. I can’t help but smile. This is one of my favorites written by the amazing Linda Howard. The second book choice was by Jude Deveraux. Excellent choice again. And then LaVryle Spencer. I won’t share anymore. Book lovers are just going to sigh over this journey.
 
There seem to be strong men and women who complement each other. Lauren, Paris, and newcomer Cassie could use a dose of that. Their lives are quite different, but they all share a void in otherwise successful lives. Their stories, past, present, and hopefully happy future are told in THE SUMMER BOOK CLUB. The actual book club seems to be an escape from their everyday lives. A welcome time to spend with friends, talk about a book and then share stories about their own lives. So real, mainstream, and vital.
 
Three women with individual events that had left them with feelings of angst and worry about relationships. Some aspects had been of their own making, but in the end, reasoning wasn’t a factor. Love works with a different body part, the heart. And each held their hearts safely cocooned. Friendship was good. Anything more would certainly lead to heartbreak and none of the trio had the nerve to deal with that again.
 
So when three men are showing interest in the trio their efforts are clearly being blocked. Leads to funny but thoughtful discussions. And here is where Susan Mallery shines. Her characters are thoughtful and real. Consumed with their past failures or doubts the idea of proceeding toward a relationship with any guy that shows interest questions their sanity. Self-doubt is a mighty challenge. It just might wind up a contest to see which if any of these men are up for it.
 
The book club winds up the hub of the group. Book discussions bring to light many true ideas. Just might make the feelings of each member clearer. The question is whether or not these feelings would be graciously accepted or challenged to the point that an about-face is in the future.
 
THE SUMMER BOOK CLUB belongs on the must-read list for fans of Susan Mallery, and I genuinely believe it will win her many new fans. A simple concept expands into something quite glorious. Vintage Susan Mallery.
 
 

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SUMMARY

The rules of summer book club are simple:

  • No sad books 
  • No pressure 
  • Yessssss, wine!


Besties Laurel and Paris are excited to welcome Cassie to the group. This year, the book club is all about fill-your-heart reads, an escape from the chaos of the everyday—running a business, raising a family, juggling a hundred to-dos. Even the dog is demanding (but the bestest boy).

Since Laurel’s divorce, she feels like the Worst Mom Ever. Her skepticism of men may have scarred her vulnerable daughters. Cassie has an unfortunate habit of falling for ridiculous man-boys who dump her once she fixes them. Paris knows good men exist. She’s still reeling after chasing off the only one brave enough—and foolish enough—to marry her.

Inspired by the heroines who risk everything for fulfillment, Laurel, Paris and Cassie begin to take chances—big chances—in life, in love. Facing an unwritten chapter can be terrifying. But it can be exhilarating, too, if only they can find the courage to change.


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