I've never been to Fire Island, but this book certainly made me want to go. The way Rosen describes the slow way of living there is so appealing, particularly in the summer heat wave we're having now. Addison and Ben's love story was made all the more romantic by the setting.

I also enjoyed the way that Gicky sent multiple people to Addison in order to give her context into Gicky's life, from their perspectives. Meeting the people who knew and loved Gicky was such a touching way for Addison to get to know her estranged Aunt. Though I was sad that because there were so many of those people, that we didn't get enough time to really get to know them. I completely realize that would make the book too long but I still crave that character development!

I liked meeting Ben and Addison's support systems as well. Addison's group of friends were an honest portrayal of female friendship; both holding space for their friend and giving her their honest opinions. In all, this was a touching love story between many people and a very special island.

I did not read On Fire Island and that turned out to be ok. I was able to keep up with the characters but later found out that there were crossovers between these two books. I enjoyed Addison getting to know the inherited home and the rotating cast of visiting characters. All of the characters were well written. This one will be perfect for the beach/pool bag. I am recommending to all readers - particularly those that are venturing out of New Adult choices that want a strong female lead with solid supporting characters. I look forward to what is next from Jane Rosen.

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy.

How did I not realize this is a follow up to On Fire Island? Maybe because Jane Rosen is an auto buy author for me now, so I saw a new book and was like YES I AM READING THIS! So, I was SUPER happy when I realized this continues on with the story of Ben, through the eyes of Addison, his neighbor Gicky's niece.

This book continues with the same summery atmosphere as On Fire Island, but I think it was more streamlined since it mainly focused on Addison and Ben. Addison loses her job in the first chapter, and her life is thrown upside down - but then finds out she inherited her late aunt's house on Fire Island. She's determined she's going to sell it after she gets it all cleaned out, but it's never that easy, is it? She rediscovers her love of art, mainly ceramics, meets some amazing people, and grows so much as a character/person throughout the book.

This is another perfect summer read, and I can't wait for more from this author!

Addison’s journey had some ups and downs. The first down was losing her job in a public way, but that was also an up, IMO. It forced her to take stock of her life and re-evaluate her career and life path. Inheriting her aunt’s cottage on Fire Island was a definite up, and I thought the decision to sell or keep was a no-brainer despite Addison’s indecision in that regard.

There were a lot of fun secondary characters, like Kizzy, one of Addison’s best friends who gets a shock and has a reset of her own. Also, Shep, Addison’s older neighbor and Sally, the sweetheart of a dog! And of course, there was Addison’s gorgeous neighbor, Ben. He’s alternately sweet one minute and surly the next. They had some push and pull. Ben had a sad back story.

Seven Summer Weekends was a delightful cross between romance and women’s fiction. With a vivid backdrop that made me nostalgic for a beachy summer vacation!

"Seven Summer Weekends" is an excellent blend of nostalgia, humor, and emotional depth. It accurately depicts how family dynamics and friendships evolve over time. There are some really funny moments as well. It's a story about how a summer can change a lot and the different ways interactions with both new and old people may affect your life. I recently discovered Jane L. Rosen, and I absolutely like her work! I have to say that I love the cover. After reading the book, you recognize its importance even more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the opportunity to read an advance readers copy of this book.

Unfortunately I just don’t think this book is for me. It is definitely less romance and more women’s fiction, and the plot just seemed dry and too repetitive without anything exciting to stand out. Additionally, the man who is set up to be the love interest was still barely in the book at the 20% mark, and had only had two encounters with the FMC that were not even worth noting, they were so minor. I had a really hard time staying interested or wanting to even read another chapter, and eventually just decided to call it quits. I appreciate the opportunity to read this book given to me by the author, Berkley, and NetGalley.

Seven Summer Weekends
By: Jane L. Rosen
Thank you @berkleypub for my copy of this novel. This story is an excellent book to ease a reader into summer. Addison, our female main character’s journey is a perfect example of the saying, everything happens for a reason. Ben’s, or male main character, is a reminder to never give up on love. Their story between the two is a refreshing and relaxing tale that makes a reader want to escape to an island beach for the day and bask in the sun with someone they love.

DNFing at 21%. I'm confused, I'm bored and I don't really care for the main character. I wanted a cute lit fiction book but this author's writing just isn't doing anything for me.

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𝘼 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙖 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚, 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨, 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 (𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚) 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧.

📍 Read if you like:
• Summer Romances
• Small Town Settings
• Multiple POVs
• Beach Reads

I’m not gonna lie, I had extremely high expectations for this book. Unfortunately, it didn’t hit those expectations…

This cover is absolutely stunning, something about the colors and vibrant style caught my eye. The premise also sounded super intriguing so I decided why not pick it up.

While this book isn’t labeled as being part of a series, it sorta is?! Granted it can be read as a standalone, but I wish I would’ve read the first book before… I would’ve been more prepared and understood some of the characters more.

This book should be labeled as women’s fiction/chick lit as it gave those vibes. It does have romance in between, but oh man, the pacing in this caught me super off guard.

I did love the setting of this island, but the story itself felt super jumpy and all over the place. I can see why others would love this book, but overall, I had such mixed feelings about the story.

Thank you so much NetGalley and Berkley for the review copies in exchange for my honest review!

Looking for the perfect book to toss in your beach bag? Check out "Seven Summer Weekends" by Jane L. Rosen. It's a heartfelt romance that balances grief and light, making it an engaging read.

The story kicks off with Addison getting fired from her job. She decides to spend some time at her late aunt’s home on an island off New York to find herself. I loved seeing the area through her eyes—it’s beautifully described, even though I’ve never been there myself.

"Seven Summer Weekends" is a great mix of nostalgia, humor, and emotional depth. It really captures how friendships and family dynamics change over time. There are also some hilarious moments, like the neighbor’s dog getting into trouble and a case of mistaken identity that had me in stitches. If you’re after a beach read that’s more than just fluff and has some real depth, this book is a must-have.

Tbh I probably shouldn’t have even requested this book from NetGalley because based on the description it’s exactly what I thought it was, and I know I only got 34 pages in but seriously how do you write a book set on Fire Island and not have any gay characters/have it not be a gay romance?? It seems like it’d be cute/I didn’t hate the vibes/it had good atmosphere from the little I read but in Pride Month?? I’m not continuing this as I have way more gay and/or summer books to read this summer.

I didn’t rate this on GR because I didn’t finish it, but I’ll go with 3 stars because that feels appropriate. It’s not for me but I bet other people will enjoy it. Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the digital ARC; all opinions are my own.

3.75/5 - This story pulled me in quickly - I lovedddd the setting. Having never been to Fire Island I could picture the quaint and classic beach town, the wagons lined up, the nosey locals, quieter beaches and ocean views. I also really enjoyed reading about a thirty something career woman who loses her job over a comical mistake, finds herself with a hell of an inheritance from a long estranged aunt, and spends the summer re-evaluating all she knows and dreams.

The supporting cast of characters was wonderful - her friends! and neighbors! - and even though her Aunt Gicky is not living in the story I SO felt her magical, vibrant presence. I also loved the structure and multiple perspectives - so unique and meaningful.

This book definitely wasn’t light, and explores heavier topics through multiple characters and plot points - grief, complex family dynamics, marital struggles, friendship and love among others. I do wish I got a bit more romance, and more details on some side characters and subplots. FWIW, this is technically a sequel to Rosen’s On Fire Island, which is probably worth reading first but the plot on that one is too triggering for me.

Thank you @netgalley, Berkley and Jane Rosen for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! Out now!

This is another perfect summer read from Jane L. Rosen! On Fire Island was one of my favorite books last summer and I was so excited to return and spend more time with some of the quirky characters. Even though the setting is the same, the stories are vastly different so you can definitely read these two books out of order.

Addison’s life is completely upended when she finds herself at the center of a Zoom meeting disaster. Around the same time, she is told she has inherited her estranged Aunt’s home on Fire Island. Anxious to get out of the city, Addison decides to check out the house and get it ready to sell. Of course it can’t be that easy. Aunt Gicky used the guesthouse as a rental and Addison has seven booked weekends of summer before she can truly make a decision. As the guests begin to show up, Addison is shown just how special her aunt was to everyone around her. There is also a brewing romance between Addison and the neighbor. Will Fire Island work its magic on Addison and turn her into a permanent resident or will she sell Gicky’s house and leave everything behind?

This is such an immersive read. Addison is easy to love and the quirky residents of the island truly make the setting and story unique. I encourage you to read both of these books but, like I said, you can easily read them in any order.

If you’re looking for a phenomenal feel-good summer read, look no further! And if you’ve not read On Fire Island, go ahead and add both to your list! You won’t regret it!

Such a perfect summer read and really has me missing living near the ocean. Lakes just aren't the same. I didn't realize this is a follow-up to On Fire Island as it's not listed as a sequel, and now of course I want to go read that one.

This is not a simple fluffy summer read. There's some depth to it, and hard topics. Witty banter with some flirting thrown in. Then you mix in assumptions, misplaced anger, friendships, feeling lost, starting over, falling for someone, the trials of life....and so on. It's a mix of a read, but if you loved her first Fire Island book, then this one will be for you

This is the perfect summer beach rom com, a follow up to “On Fire Island”. Addison Irwin was hoping for a promotion when a joke meant to be private, flashed on Zoom for all to see instead of a private message, resulting in Addison’s firing. At the same time, she discovers her aunt left her a house on Fire Island. Escaping her embarrassment, Addison spends the summer on Fire Island, where her first meeting with her neighbor Ben does not go well. Shep, a character from her previous book, along with Addison’s three friends, are great secondary characters. Recommended for lovers of the genre, especially when done so well. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Seven Summer Weekends is the story of a woman who inherits a beach house from her aunt on Fire Island and in the process must butt heads with the infuriating, but handsome man next door. As the summer progresses, Addison finds herself falling in love with the community on Fire Island and the island itself, and soon she begins to wonder if she could find her place on Fire Island as well.

This will be a very popular book, but it’s not for me. It’s basically an 80s/90s romcom in book form - as the author intended. If I read her note at the end first, I would have known what I was getting into. I liked On Fire Island even though it was a tad too sweet for me - this is more of the romcom

Love lost, love discovered, love never known… You’ll find all three in this book. When ambitious city and laid-back beach life clash, it’s an interesting time for everyone involved. I liked that the supporting characters had their own stories and issues as well. There is a good mix of comedic and heartfelt moments. Really enjoyed the story and the good ending.

I am a huge fan of Jane L. Rosen's work and was beyond excited to read SEVEN SUMMER WEEKENDS to be taken back to Fire Island. I was so happy to be brought back to some of the great characters I met in ON FIRE ISLAND. I love how Jane captured cultural references from today, as well as decades ago. This book definitely made me want to look for a distant aunt but even more so to reflect on life and find the peace, calm and contentment that we all want. Jane has a beautiful way of making us reflect through her stories and characters on how much more we can do to create a life like that on fire island.