This wasn’t quite for me. Cute but not enough and didn’t quite catch me emotionally. I just never got into it fully. Maybe it was me and my current mood.

I really enjoyed the light fluffy romance this book offered. This was a first time author for me and no regrets here.

The mixture of drama and the quite calming setting left me reading without a single break and was a welcome book between darker reads for myself. The author offers a lot of depth amongst the pages and the characters within.

If you’re looking for something fun, soft and summery this is your book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

This was so much better than her book On Fire Island. This is one time when I am glad I gave an author another chance. These characters were relatable, fun to follow and had a good story line. I enjoyed Addison's friends and their relationships. They were honest with her, even though they each had different opinions.

I did feel like Jane Rosen was trying to sell On Fire Island throughout this book. She kept referring to it and talking about it.

Depending on the story line, I may read another Jane L. Rosen.

this book definitely made me think of summer. I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the setting and the characters. This was a nice, light romance.

I really enjoyed this book, especially how it connects to On Fire Island! The cast of characters was fantastic, and even though it’s linked to her other work, it can easily be read as a standalone. The mix of family drama and the beach setting made for such a fun, engaging read. Perfect for anyone looking for a summer escape with a bit of depth! I ended up reading this book in one day, once you start, you won’t want to put it down. I recommend checking it out!

Jane L. Rosen is an auto-read author for me, but somehow I haven't gotten to On Fire Island. This one is a follow-up to that book, so I was nervous once I realized it was related that I would be missing out. On the contrary, I loved it as a stand-alone, and it just makes me want to get On Fire Island started.

I loved the self-discovery Addison went through from learning how amazing dogs can be, to allowing flexibility into her life, and even the possibility of love. I loved the side characters. Quirky towns are always a big plus in my book, add in the quirky house guests, and it made it elevated it even higher.

Miscommunication is generally a trope that turns me off, but the way it was incorporated into this one actually worked well for me.

I definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a summer read that'll make you laugh and maybe tear up a bit as well.

Huge thank you to
@berkleypub @berittalksbooks @thephdivabooks @dg_reads and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
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I loved the concept of this book! After Addison loses her job she feels as if she hit rock bottom, but her luck is turning around. She soon finds out that she inherited her estranged aunt’s house on Fire Island. Addison doesn’t necessarily want to keep the house. She could sell and buy something in New York, but she keeps an open mind for the summer before she makes her decision.
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For seven summer weekends(hence, the title!) she receives visitors, each offering up more information about her aunt. She learns about the aunt she barely knew from these visitors. Not only is she learning about her aunt but she’s also falling in love with the neighbor who just happens to be Ben from the book On Fire Island! I really enjoyed this one!
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I have enjoyed everything Rosen has written and this did not disappoint at all. I read this is a Sunday and it was the perfect summer read. Pick this up if you want a nice summer treat or escape.

Earlier this summer I read Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen as part of a #berkleybuddyread. I have read and enjoyed several books by this author and this one was no exception.

In this book, Addison loses her job at an advertising agency after a huge Zoom chat fail on a full company meaning. Shortly after, she is informed that she inherited a beach house from her Aunt Gicky. So, with no job to hold her back, she moves to Fire Island for the summer to manage the weekend guests. She intends on selling the home and finding a new job by the end of the summer, but a handsome next door neighbor may change her plans.

Overall, I highly enjoyed this book and I loved the characters. I really related to the fact that Addison worked for an advertising agency (since that’s where I work, but in PR not as a creative). I also loved her neighbor and love interest, Ben. I liked their meet cute and how they helped each other throughout the book. I also thought all of her weekend guests were a lot of fun and they all helped lher learn about herself and what she wanted in life.

Jane L. Rosen writes some of the best books I have read. She writes grief in such a beautiful way and gives the characters so much meaning to their lives. I adored this story and loved getting to know Ben better as the story went on. I can't wait for more books by her! As a Long Island girl who spent time on Fire Island, her books always bring me back to those moments of having fun and being carefree. I love the way her books are Jewish, funny and so meaningful!

Thank you Berkley Pub for the free book! #BerkleyPartner #Berkley

This one was really tender and the ending had me crying (in a good way). Also once you learn the importance of the cover….TEARS.
Addison inherits her aunt’s place after her passing, which is conveniently timed with when Addison loses her job in a rather public way. Turns out her aunt unofficially also left the house to the neighbor; a hot, broody author.
Thus ensues a summer of angst, misunderstanding, but also love, healing, and different levels of second chances.
Our MMC Ben is still reeling from his wife’s death and seems to have not learned how to appropriately move on. But Addison changes that as she gives him a second chance at love.
Though we never meet Aunt Gicky for obvious reasons, I love the character she was portrayed as and the legacy she left behind; basically pulling strings from beyond the grave lol

This was a sweet and charming book of summer love, friendship, and finding yourself. I adored the setting and the descriptions of Fire Island and the characters. Addison inherited her aunt’s beach and every weekend she gets a new visitor from her aunt’s past. With every visitor Addison learns more about her aunt and about herself. It’s a delightful read and the perfect summer escape.

I just finished the perfect summer read featuring Addison, who inherits her aunt’s Fire Island home. While deciding her next steps, she encounters plenty of locals, visitors—and yes, the brooding guy next door. One of the characters from the author’s last book plays a big role in this one, bringing familiar faces and heartwarming continuity. ❤️ It’s a standalone, but having those connections made me love it even more! This novel strikes the perfect balance between light and fun with just the right amount of emotional depth.

This is exactly the kind of book I like to read in the summer. A family connection, secrets from the past, a romance in a great setting. I didn’t grow up with a beach vacation house and I doubt there is anyone in my family to inherit from, but I always dream about it and the beautiful boy next door when I read a beach read like this.

I connected with Addison from the start. I’ve never done quite her work damage but I have sent an email or two to the wrong person. As she heads to Fire Island to decide what to do about her inherited house, I knew she would find a connection to the house and the island. I loved the idea of the eccentric houseguests and how they provided that tether to the aunt she didn’t really know. I wish what started out strong for these guests and what they could teach Addison would have continued consistently through the book, I did appreciate that part of the book.

It took some time for me to warm up to Ben but I loved his dog from the start. I often have a gripe with enemies to lovers as the enemies are too over the top mean, but this one hit that note right for me. I saw their disagreement as believable but it wasn’t so much that the switch was unbelievable.

I read and loved On Fire Island even though I might still be a little bitter about it making me sob. This one was less heartbreaking and felt totally different but also a little the same. I liked the connection with On Fire Island but will admit it took me a little while for it to click. Since I mentioned the connection, I should also mention this one might mean a little more if you’ve read them both, this also works as a stand alone.

This one has a little more to it than the cover suggested, but I’d still classify it as a great choice for a summer read. A rootable romance with a little more to it to grab you.

When we meet Addison Irwin she is on the cusp of creating a massive career related faux pas. But things start looking up when she (conveniently) learns she’s inherited a distant aunt’s property on Fire Island. Newly jobless, Addison is in no position to question the why. Instead she makes the journey to her island inheritance to contemplate her next move.

While there, Addison chats up the locals and invites old friends to come visit. But it is the handsome yet ornery next door neighbor, Ben that really gets under her skin. As her friends point out, there’s a fine line between love and hate, and the more she gets to know Ben, the more murky things get. Before long only one thing is certain, this summer is set to be one to remember.

Seven Summer Weekends is a classic beach read from romance author, Jane Rosen. A sequel of sorts, I didn’t know this going in- her previous novel devoted to Ben’s journey. While technically this could be read as a standalone, I sort of wished I had read On Fire Island first and wonder if it would have made this book a more immersive experience. Instead I found the shifting focus between Addison finding herself, Addison finding love, and her friends finding their way to the island a bit more than was necessary. That said I wonder if there will be future installments devoted to the side characters, and Fire Island, Rosen’s clear true love.

When Addison inherits her aunt's beach house, the timing could not be better. She has just lost her job due to a silly mistake, and now is seeking her new direction in life. The beach house reflects her aunt's artistic and eclectic style, including an art studio to which Addison is immediately drawn. She meets her enigmatic neighbor, to whom she is simultaneously attracted and also repelled. Through a series of weekend visitors, Addison gets to know the real story of her aunt's life, and in doing so she reinvents herself.

This is an enemies to friends to loves romantic comedy. I liked the artistic side to Addison and was glad she reconnected with her true self. This was a fun beach read, but I wished the story had omitted the epilogue and afterwards. Readers should be aware of some sexual content.

I received this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. These opinions are entirely my own.

Addison’s life changes the moment she finds out her estranged aunt left her a beach house. At first, she thinks she would never want a beach house on a sleepy, little island. But when Addison suddenly gets fired from her job, she realizes a summer at the beach may be just what she needs. Little did she know that her Aunt Gicky has arranged more than just the house for her. With an excellent cast of characters, Seven Summer Weekends is a great summer read. Romance, betrayal, friendship, misunderstandings, and family help make this book a heartwarming story about people looking for another chance at love and life.

Thank you to the NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

After getting fired from her job, Addison inherits a house on Fire Island from her deceased aunt and she decides to go there while figuring out her next steps. While she decides her career path, she also has to decide whether to sell this house or keep it. She hasn't seen her aunt since she was a child and she feels as though she's getting to know her while sorting through her things in the house.

I enjoyed this book! It had a good balance of being a light romance, which is perfect for summer, but also had some more emotions and depth sprinkled in. I must admit that this book was a little on the corny side for me, I still liked it but my eyeballs definitely did go "okayyyyy" a few times. I liked Jake as a love interest (and his dog of course!) but I did think they fell a little fast, it very a little insta-love to me. I wanted more depth there! I also thought there was so much build up to the terrible thing that happened between Addison's aunt and parents, but then it was revealed what the fight was over and felt pretty glossed over. It was such a stupid thing! I thought that could have been explored further or at the very least Addison could have called out her parents' behavior. I enjoyed the growth in Addison and Jake and was definitely rooting for them in the end.

I also had no idea going in that this was a follow up to Rosen's prior book, On Fire Island. That book was referenced a lot (in the sense that the MMC wrote it) and I really think I would have enjoyed this book more had I read that one first, because my attachment to Fire Island/some of the characters would have been stronger. I think these two books should be listed as linked/a series on sites such as Goodreads. This could be a me issue and I still liked the book, I just think I would have liked it more!

Also last thing - whoever designed this book cover should design every book color. It's gorgeous!

3.5 rounded up!