Just by looking at the cover you get a sense of how this book will pan out. I lovely romance, set in idyllic surroundings....... I was not disappointed. This novel had it all. Great summer read.

Oh how disappointing it is to be drawn into what sounds like a perfect, escapist story, by the publisher’s blurb and then be so disappointed. The characters never came to life and I disliked Anna in particular, and could not get interested in her. I found her self absorbed and curiously insensitive to cultural differences and family loyalties. The story meandered and took ages to lead anywhere. Having visited Santorini several times, I was ready to be taken there and was sadly disappointed. The author did not create a viable picture of that wonderful island for me. The book needed a good edit and I’m afraid I got bored very quickly trying to wade through it. Goodreads September 24 2019

This was really well done. I got it from NetGalley complimentary. I liked the Greek characters. I didn’t love Anna but I could relate to her and liked her growth as a character. I really liked the plot and especially how the story ended. It went really nicely together

I was so excited to get an early review copy for this fantastic looking book. How beautiful is the cover. A perfect read to remind us of Summer.
With a failed relationship which is entangled with her career and a complicated relationship with her mother Anna needs a break and when an opportunity arrives to go to Santorini she decides to go. After a little reluctance at being there and not at all sure where life is going the beautiful scenery and warm summer rays might be reaching right into her very heart and pulling her into a new direction. Perhaps a certain hot Greek man might have something to do with it to.
Samantha Parks draws you into Anna's story and has you wondering whats going to happen throughout. This was an easy page turner I was hooked and loved it. I cannot wait for more from Samantha.

2,5 Stars

I solely read this book because I was on vacation on a small Greek island (albeit Kos, not Santorini) at the time. For this purpose - reading it while letting the Greek sun warming your skin and having the soft lapping of the waves as background music - it was ok. But sadly not much more.

The story was in various places illogical (Why did the father never tried to contact his daughters directly, as soon as they were old enough, for instance?), the love story seemed to me rather forced (Just because they are both single and at the same age they have to be madly in love? - And by the way, why was Nikos single to begin with if he is such a perfect guy?), Elena was telling Anna one day she should keep her hands off of Nikos if she is returning to NYC anyway, and the next day she is biting her head of for not returning Nikos feelings for her!, and Anna was by the end really getting on my nerves with her constant crying. The ex showing up for 10 minutes really did it for me then, that was just ridiculous, especially for the reason he came - absolut unrealistic!

I liked the parts about fixing up the little house, and where the author describes the little island in the Aegean Sea. Also, Anna's profession as a photographer was an interesting angle. The rest was just only ok, and the 'family secret' promised on the blurb isn't even one.

I have to admit, the cover of this story is what drew me in, initially. This is a wonderful story. This is the first book i've read by this author, and I can't wait to read another one.

The story of Anna, in Santorini to work on the house left to her and her sister by their father. They haven't seen him for years, but now it seems that all she thought she knew about her father was not the truth.
As she works on the hosue and makes new friends, will she end up staying, especially when Nikos becomes more than a friend?

Great book in a great setting.

Charming and authentically written, with well described locations, excellently detailed characters, with human ups and downs. I loved it from start to finish!! There were no perfect characters, they were filled with flaws and were open to change, love, new friendships and letting go of the past. Plus it was set in Santorini, Greece! Opa!

I would like to thank the author/publisher/Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This was a really fun summer story! I loved that it had all the typical romantic elements without being too cheesy. Overall, a very enjoyable read.

I’ve read a few reviews about this book and they said it was a good beach book. I agree but the beach I want to go to is the one in the book. Anna was a bit predicable and so was her mother Grace. You knew right off the bat something was wrong with the whole Father cheated story and her boss was also predictable. Nickos was a great good guy bad guy. I really want to travel now and I don’t mean to New York or where every the hippie sister is living. Never did understand her whole role in the book.

I wasn't sure whether I would like this as it's not my usual type of read but I really liked it

Sometimes Anna annoyed me a bit as she held back from Nikos but I suppose she was worried about getting involved. Nikos is lovely and she was lucky to find him on that paradise island of Santorini. The summer house sounded wonderful and when it was finished, I would love to stay there.

I have never there to Santorini but the beautiful description of the island made me want to book a flight there now!

A truly relaxing summer read. I had not heard of Samantha Parks before but will definitely keep me eyes open for more of her books.

Thank you Net galley for sending me this copy

A delightful charming tale
The writing style is good and easy to follow
The characters are likeable and easy to relate to
This is a heartwarming engaging read. A perfect summer read

The Summer House is a very well written romance. Loved the plot and the Greek setting. I will definitely be reading more of this author’s books. Thanks to the publisher for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

What's not to fall in love with in Santorini? Parks does a great job of setting the scene and surroundings in this lovely and heartfelt story.

Anna travels to the home of her absentee and deadbeat now deceased father to sort out the inheritance he left for Anna and her sister. A summer house, which is attached to the boundaries of the land of her grandparents. The houses and the people are unequivocally connected like invisible cords. Threads that are drawn through love and bonds.

As she discovers her love for the place and the people she also discovers some hard home truths about the tattered and destructive marriage of her parents. How she and her sister became the victims of their right fighting.

Parental alienation is a controversial topic, but also one that is getting more attention in the last few years. It destroys lives, childhoods and families. The majority of the time those relationships can't be fixed or salvaged. Luckily some manage to adjust and leave the past behind them to move forward with newly defined relationships.

This story shows the destruction, the pain and the gaping emotional holes that are the result of parental alienation. It's a beautiful emotional tale about love, coming to terms with the past and unresolved issues, and finding peace and happiness.

It's a romance, women's fiction and a charming contemporary read. Parks draws readers in with the essence of the people, the country, the food and the culture. Then in equal measures she mixes it together with the more tempered attitude of Brits abroad. The result is an enticing story, the perfect read for any time and in any place.

Such a sweet romance. The setting is gorgeous and so vivid, the characters are beautifully written, and the romance felt so natural and believable.. A definite beach read. Thank you Samantha Parks for this delightful book!

Who wouldn’t love Santorini, an idyllic location, beautiful beaches and scenery and that’s what you get with this novel!! Samantha Parks has written her debut novel really well and the story has depth to it too.

You meet Anna whom had inherited a summer house from her late father, will she go and have the adventure and change of a lifetime? It was lovely to read the relationships she makes along the way!

A perfect beach or pool read, easy reading and throughly enjoyed!!

Thanks Netgalley for the early read

Perfect chick lit! I loved the premise and the characters were well developed! I recommend this for anyone looking for a light and fun read!

Sunshine in Santorini awaits when Anna inherits a summer house from her father. Anna is hiding from various unpleasant aspects of her life - will moving to this beautiful Greek island be the lifeline that she needs? A sweet romance and a glorious Summer holiday read - from your armchair or otherwise.

Excellent plot, well-developed characters, well written and it grabs you from the start. If you read romance stories or are looking for something light and heart-warming to read, I would definitely recommend this one.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC

Wow, what an amazing debut book. Samantha Parks’s writing style had me gripped from the very first page.
Her descriptions brought Santorini to life and I could picture the Summer House she’d inherited from her late father.
Anna had hopes and dreams and I was desperate for them to come to fruition on the beautiful island of Santorini.
Nikos was a hardworking Greek who adored her late father.
Marcus was her Boss, and lover.
A real page turner, you won’t be disappointed.