I fell in love with “The Summer House” and am now a huge Lauren Denton fan! The quirky characters made the storyline but my favorites were Rawlins and Rose. To watch Rose’s tough exterior soften with every chapter had me cheering her on all the way to the last page. If you want a fun, Summer, beach read I recommend this novel.

THE SUMMER HOUSE by LAUREN K DENTON is a charming romance novel which I can really recommend as a most enjoyable read.
It is amazing what a good hairdo can mean, and when Lily moves into the charming little village of Safe Harbour as their new hairdresser, life changes, not only for Lily, but also for the rather strange assortment of elderly residents. She brings with her her mother's talent and charm, making a trip to the salon really enjoyable.
Rose is the owner of the village and is strict with her rules and regulations, and also very bitter about things in her past, which makes her unhappy and unfriendly. Lily, on the other hand, is ready to embrace life again after all she has gone through. With no family and not much money, she really wants to make a go of her new job.
It is a story about second chances, about helping others to find the joy they have lost over the years, and of the importance of family and of belonging in a community in which you really feel at home.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.