A Seashell Cottage Book
Description
Jill Conroy is tricked by her sister into becoming the housekeeper and cook for the summer at Seashell Cottage where Greg Campbell and his nephew, Brody, have been hired to do maintenance projects on the house. Annoyed at first, Jill soon realizes how wonderful it is to be away from her home in New York and the memories of her deceased, emotionally abusive husband.
Soon the magic of the beach heals Jill enough for her to decide to move to Florida permanently to make a new life for herself. Her part-time work at a summer camp and the promise of a new job as a third-grade teacher in the fall make it seem as if her future is set. But a visit from her sister, followed by her mother, reveals secrets that surprise them all. Jill learns to accept the idea of love not only from Brody but from his daughter, Kacy, as the summer brings even more surprises
Details
- Title A Summer of Surprises
My Thoughts
Though I was excited to read a light summer book, this ended up being much more than that. Not only did this have a beautiful cover, but it also had a nice story to go with it.
The characters were unique and the plot was more in-depth than I first imagined it might be. It managed to bring out issues that several characters needed to address and work through.
Though the story felt somewhat predictable, what it had to offer in the way of character development kept my interest level up. Plus, it was well written. For those reasons, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book.
It’s fun, and it’s very enjoyable.
A Summer of Surprises is more than a love story, it delves into relationships, divorce, children, and so much more.
What Concerned Me
A small concern is that certain aspects felt predictable.
What I Liked Best
The character development probably impressed me the most. In a day when family relationships can be very complicated, situations in the book were handled honestly and in a believable manner.
Then when you complicate life with divorce and children, this too felt like it was portrayed honestly.
My thanks to NetGalley and Judith Keim for the ARC and the ability to post my honest opinion of the book.
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About the Author
Judith Keim enjoyed her childhood and young-adult years in Elmira, New York, and now makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their two dachshunds, Winston and Wally, and other members of her family.
While growing up, she was drawn to the idea of writing stories from a young age. Books were always present, being read, ready to go back to the library, or about to be discovered. All in her family shared information from the books in general conversation, giving them a wealth of knowledge and vivid imaginations.
A hybrid author who both has a publisher and self-publishes, Ms. Keim writes heart-warming novels about women who face unexpected challenges, meet them with strength, and find love and happiness along the way. Her best-selling books are based, in part, on many of the places she’s lived or visited and on the interesting people she’s met, creating believable characters and realistic settings her many loyal readers love. Ms. Keim loves to hear from her readers and appreciates their enthusiasm for her stories.
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