I loved this book! It's well-written, enjoyable, and a great summer read. Nancy Thayer does a great job of writing in a way that captures the readers attention, and makes you not want to put it down until you're finished! I would highly recommend it!

Nancy Thayer has a knack at writing stories that make you feel all "the feels" and this story does just that! Relatable characters and believable storylines make her books a joy to read.

An honest to goodness, beach read. Nantucket is the setting and Lisa Hawley, is newly divorced and trying to live her best life. Her children are grown and they visit but she is alone, in a house that needs quiet a bit of work. She hires a local contractor to help her with the remodel. Mack Whitney is also a single dad and the two become very close. They start to find reasons to see each other and they talk about everything. Juliet and Theo, Lisa’s children, start to worry about their mom. They don’t want her to get hurt and they also worry Mack is taking up all of Lisa’s time. It usually wouldn’t matter but the kids both head to the island, to escape life. Juliet and Theo have more time than over to watch over their mom. Lisa loves the company but doesn’t like them meddling. As the summer progresses, all the islanders are trying to find themselves. Storms, gossip, new men old flames and jealousy follow the Hawley family. This is a nice easy read. The characters were likable, the story at some points was unrealistic. But over this was a four star read for me. It was quick read and enjoyable. I want to thank Netgalley & Nancy Thayer for my copy of Girls of Summer for an honest review. It was my pleasure to read and review it. This wasn’t my first Thayer novel and it won’t be my last.

So good I read it TWICE! Really enjoyed this tale of a woman finding herself as she enters her second phase of life and how she navigates adult parenting along the way. Really captivating and just an awesome read for summer (especially if you love Nantucket!).

This book is coastal grandmother in its essence! But most Nancy Thayer is ;)

A little slow, but heartwarming and everything you want in a summer read

I normally love Nancy Thayer's books - it always feels like summer starts when one is published but this one was a flop for me. it felt incomplete. I didn't love the characters and the story seemed to bounce around a lot.

This was a fun beach read. I loved the Nantucket setting. The storyline was interesting. I was pulling for all the couples.

A fun (if predictable) beach read. Thayer’s books are formulaic but enjoyable. Characters are a bit jumbled, wish she’d focus more on one general storyline.

My first book by this Author and I was impressed. Enjoyed her writing style, loved the pace of the book, it flowed so well! The characters were written well, memorable and relatable.

A charming beach read from one of my favorite summer authors. Loved the multiple romantic plot lines and found it was all balanced really well

I run hot and cold on Thayer's summer novels. This one was ok, I thought her kids could have been more understanding of the age difference when her mom becomes interested in someone ten years younger.

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book. My reviews can be read on my GoodReads account here: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1335387-kelly

I am a big fan of Nancy Thayer. Girls of Summer is the perfect summer beach read. I feel like I have friends on Nantucket. This a quick read, and one you will glad you picked up. I loved it and highly recommend it!

Lisa Hawley has been living on her own since her children, Juliet and Theo, went off to college and started their own lives. Divorced since the children were small, Lisa has been content with owning a boutique in her beloved hometown of Nantucket. When her historic house threatens to fall in around her, will Mack Whitney fix more than just the hole in her ceiling? Will the rumor mill destroy any chance at happiness for the unlikely pair?

I did not like the pacing of this novel, nor did I really care for the story itself. After everything she went through with her husband, you would think that Lisa would have been able to stand up for herself better. With everyone matching up and pairing off, there really was not much of a story. Considering the richness of the setting, the author did not really do Nantucket justice. Girls of Summer is a beach read, certainly, but not one that I would recommend to other readers.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy of Girls of Summer by NetGalley and the publisher, Ballantine Books. The choice to review this book was my onw.

A fun romance about second chances and taking a first step when you are firmly ensconced in a life alone.

Lisa isn't sure serious dating is the life for her. That is, until she meets Mack. He is ten years her junior but so sexy she can't seem to remember that when she is with him. And with him doing to repairs on her house, avoiding him is not an option. The more time she spends with him, the more the years disappear. They don't seem to matter to him, so why shouldn't she just enjoy herself?

This is an enjoyable, easy to read book reminding you that love and family can be found at any age.


I received an ARC from Ballantine Books through NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book. I am voluntarily submitting this review and am under no obligation to do so.

Fantastic summer read by Nancy Thayer. After an unhappy marriage Lisa Hawley finds herself living her dream life on Nantucket. Dedicated to her boutique and two grown children Lisa hasn't left much time for herself. When Lisa decides to renovate her old victorian house she connects with Mack Whitney and sparks fly.

Fun quick read that’s perfect during this crazy time we’re living or a Summer vacation book. The characters are real. Both the female and male characters are strong, caring, smart and believable. You like them. There’s just enough romance to make it a happy ending book.

Thank you netgalley for allowing me to read this early. I have never read anything by this author so i was excited when I was granted access. I found this to be a quick read and a great escape from reality.

I really enjoyed reading this book - it was a nice break from the reality of where we are now as a society, and the pages turned quickly.

Another wonderful summer beach read by Nancy Thayer.
I received a free copy from the the publisher and Netgalley.