Loved, loved this book. The only other Hilderbrand book I read was Summer of 69 which I really liked but 28 Summers was the perfect summer read. Loved the main characters. Supporting cast was terrific as well. But that ending even though I knew it was coming just destroyed me. There’s nothing Better than a book that will give me a good cry. I hope there is a follow up with the kids in this book.o

Every summer I look forward to the release of another Elin Hilderbrand book. 28 Summers did not disappoint. Finishing her books are always bittersweet because I know I have a long wait ahead to get my next fix (thank goodness for the Winter in Paradise series to tide me over). In some ways, 28 Summers may be one of my favorites of Hilderbrand's. The structure of the novel is much different from those that cam before this which kept the story fresh and interesting. As always, the description of life on the coast and the wonderful character development keep the pages turning quickly (too quickly unfortunately--I finished this in the span of a couple days). Highly recommend 28 Summers to kick off your summer vacation this year!

In this one I didn’t care about the characters not their situations. Usually I find this author shares insight and depth of character but not this one
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28 Summers is a welcome-home, summer hug during this crazy, stressful time. Hilderbrand creates such endearing real-life characters that their memories feel like your own. This book will leave you believing in, and cheering for, true love and forever, .28 Summers is the perfect edition to your beach bag (or couch bag as the case may be) this summer!

Once again, in her 25th novel, Elin Hilderbrand delivers a superb romance/family drama set in Nantucket. Elin has a knack for painting Nantucket in a beautiful, romantic light and developing characters that become your best friends.

Based on the play, Same Time Next Year written by Bernard Slade, our two main characters Mallory and Jake agree to meet up every Labor Day weekend "no matter what" after they fall deeply in love in 1993. This means through marriage, births, deaths. Anything. No matter the cost. No matter what. This becomes a 28 year affair, but only 3 days out of the year. The rest of the year they don't communicate. At all. Sure they have run-ins, they hear about each other through family and friends. But they don't text. They don't call. Until Jake has landed on Nantucket the Friday before every Labor Day weekend and then it's like they've never been apart.

This book explores love at it's deepest levels, friendship, and how it can all be so complicated. But is love really complicated or do we just make it complicated? Every labor day weekend Mallory and Jake show us how simple life and love can really be.

This was really good! I loved Mallory and Jake's story and how it unfolded. I don't know why I was so unprepared to be so sad at the end, but alas, I cried my eyes out. Great book!

28 Summers starts each chapter with defining moments in culture from each year of Mallory Blessing’s 28 Summers in Nantucket. Labor Day weekend is the defining weekend of every year for Mallory and Jake. No matter what, these two meet every year and love each other. This book is full of near misses, disappointments and heartbreak, and even though you may not always agree with them, you root for the characters in this book. Can you really love someone if you only spend 4 days a year with them? Elin Hildebrand allows us to find out the answer to this in another beautiful novel that needs a sequel.

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“It’s like a game of Would You Rather? Would you rather have perfect bliss for only three days or a solid but dull relationship all year long?”⁣
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Jake McCloud and Mallory Blessing have a love affair that’s been going on for 28 years. No, not 28 years, 28 summers. Every Labor Day weekend they meet up on Nantucket and relive their first weekend together. No matter where they are, where their lives have gone, they always meet.⁣
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First off, I love Elin Hilderbrand and this book is no exception. There’s something about the narrator’s voice that always pulls me in. It’s slightly all knowing, sometimes a bit foreshadowing. And I love the way she pulls side characters in.⁣
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Book that span decades always draw me in. We start in 1993 and follow these characters through 2020. By the end, I don’t want to lose them. I feel like I’ve grown and lived right beside them. Along with the years of character growth, we see culture through the decades as well. I love how each chapter starts with cultural references from that year. It’s a fun way to set your perspective for the time period (even if I was just a young kid for many of them).⁣
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Some years we relive their romantic weekend, others we focus on one character or the other. We don’t always see their one weekend and that helped to keep the story moving without getting monotonous.⁣
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If you don’t like books with cheating, obviously this one won’t be for you. But I loved seeing the way their affair shaped their lives, for better or worse. They continue living separately but they always have each other silently shaping the decisions they make. I wanted to shake them at times but I couldn’t stop rooting for their happiness either.⁣

I've heard it's not truly summer time until you've read the latest Elin Hilderbrand book and now I definitely have to agree. I recently read a few of her other titles and they were solid reads, but this one has been my favorite so far! I loved the story and I was not expecting the splash of politics but it was welcomed and loved. My favorite part was the cultural references at the beginning of every chapter/or summer! It really took me back to that year and helped develop the story. This is a PERFECT beach read. Fast, engrossing, and well written. I think this book will do great. Thank you to NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

Same Time, Next Year is the theme of the book as Mallory and Jake have the most unexpected love story. I truly loved all 28 summers that the two had together as their lives took unexpected turns by their love continued to burn year after year. I laughed; I cried; I wanted more of this perfect summer read!

28 Summers is based on the movie Same Time Next Year. The story takes place in Nantucket. Mallory is Cooper’s little sister and Jake is Cooper’s friend from college. Every Labor Day weekend Jake and Mallory meet no matter what is going on in their lives. I loved how each year has a recap of what was going on the world. This book will having you enjoying the romance, make you cry with heartbreak and everything in between. 28 Summers is a great beach read! Thank you to Little, Brown and Company and NetGalley for the ARC. This is my own opinion.

In 28 Summers the popular author explores the ups and downs of love, trust and loyalty in relationships. I like how the beginning of each chapter gives the highlights of that year. The story moved along quickly but lacked much depth. It is a good beach read.

What I enjoy about Elin Hilderbrand’s novels is that she transports the reader to Nantucket through the magic of her words. While this was a love story between Mallory and Jake, it was difficult for me to feel sorry for them. I don’t want to give anything away but I wanted Mallory to be a stronger woman and Jake to follow his heart. Throughout the years, we are witness to many love affairs, marriages, friendships and infidelities which make for a perfect summer read. #28Summers #ElinHilderbrand #NetGalley

Elin Hilderbrand knows how to spin a story. I have read every book she has ever written and was pleasantly surprised by the warmth and honesty portrayed in this book. It outlines the life of one woman as she struggles with love, her career as a teacher and raising her son as a single mom.I really loved how she only gave glimpses of the years. This kept the story moving without weighing down the reader too much. This is a must read.

Four and a half stars! I loved it! It was everything I expect from a Elin Hilderbrand novel. There was love, romance, definitely scandal, heartbreak and loss. It all takes place on the island of Nantucket which is perfect! Throw in some politics and gossip - it’s a juicy one! I look forward to a new Elin book every summer - I hope she doesn’t stop writing for a long tine! Thank you to Netgalley for the E-ARC and to Elin for writing another summer must read!!

No summer is complete without a new book by Elin Hilderbrand! And while this one is a little grittier and twisty-er. It is still the perfect summer read! This book is begging for a beach chair and a cool drink. It's excellent.

If I could give this book more than five stars I would. It is a terrific read and just keeps moving. It was wonderful to see all the characters progress through the years to the extent that they became family. I will warn you that the last few pages are best read with tissues in hand. I could easily have continued reading through another 28 Summers.

I don't remember why I started reading Hildebrand. I remember being a snob about the covers and thinking I was too good for summer chick lit, but this book made me really happy. Perfect quarantine reading.

Hilderbrand never disappoints!

Hilderbrand is known for beachy, fun, summer reads and 28 Summers is NO exception!

If you are looking for a book to escape for a while, this is it. Seeing as the world has come to a halt and vacations have to be put on hold for the moment, this is a great novel to enjoy. It puts you in a perfect head space.

If you've ever watched the film "Same time Next Year" and loved it, than you'll love this too. This book was apparently based on that movie.

Definitely a great book to read. Highly recommended!

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

I don’t typically like novels focused on romance, but Hilderbrand’s books have always been the exception. She writes about Nantucket with such passion that it has made me want to move there myself. This book focused on Jake and Mallory, not a couple, but a “Same Time Next Year” situation - they see one another just once a year, over Labor Day weekend, in Nantucket. I really enjoyed the plot, as well as the bite-sized chapters. I also loved the chapter intros: “What we were talking about this year” - lots of nostalgia!

My only complaints are that first, the book ended too abruptly for me. Second, couldn’t Jake and Mallory have just...been together? I never understood why they wouldn’t just give dating a try. I also didn’t get why Jake stayed with Ursula, who seemed to have no redeeming qualities besides being extremely driven and successful and a decent mother. 4 stars!