First, thank you to Canary Street Press, NetGalley and Sarah Morgan for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Summer Swap is the 2nd book I have read from Sarah Morgan and I definitely will not be stopping there. Her story are cozy, sweet, dynamic, and pull at your heart strings in all the right ways.

I was intrigued from the first chapter and Lily's plight. A girl who was in medical school and gave up everything to do things her way. To be an artist and to follow her own path. And how beautifully that is interwoven with the most delicate string connecting Cecilia, always seen as the "wife" of a famous artist and never for herself as a person. They collide together at Dune cottage and the story or secrets, hurt, and healing come through at every interval.

It is a great, clam, easy summer read. I highly recommend.

Such a fun story! It reminded me of Elin Hilderbrand but better. I loved the multiple POVs. The only thing I didn’t really like was lily and how she was so anti-love in the beginning. Also her and Todd just randomly happened to love each other out of the blue.

I really enjoyed this. I liked the different POV and how they all came together as the story moved on.



I received an advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

This was my first Sarah Morgan book and I really enjoyed it! It makes for a perfect summer beach read and I had a longing to visit Cape Cod after finishing the book.

The story follows three women: Cecilia, who just lost her husband and goes to her Cape Cod cottage to escape her family. Lily, who is hired by the management company to clean the cottage and who befriends Cecilia. Kristen, Cecilia's daughter, who is grieving the loss of her father and doesn't understand why her mother isn't also.

I absolutely loved this heartwarming story of three women who at different points in their lives finally decide to live for themselves. They've each felt the pressure to meet the expectations of others and to fulfill their roles and the wishes of others. Their stress, anxiety and need to be free spoke to me.

There's no crazy plot or reveal at the end. It's a beautiful book about family, found family, friendships, love, second chances, and finding one's self.

Contemporary little romance with some grief and drama mixed in. Cute read, definitely worth reading.

This summer three women of different generations connected by family/friendship are at a crossroads and have to decide: do they take the road they know is best, but could be hard or take the easier one.? This story of secrets, grief, and courage to make life changing decisions is told in each of the main characters voices. Enjoyable and hard to put down as you get involved in each of their lives. Another good one from a favorite author.

This book was so good, I loved it right from the start! I’m a big fan of Sarah Morgan’s books, I find that I always enjoy reading them. This book was the perfect combo of family drama and second chance romance. All taking place at a beach location! It’s honestly the perfect book to read this summer. This book features three different women and their stories who are all interconnected. The characters are so real and relatable, which I loved. I highly recommend checking this book out!

Thank you Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow!! This book was such a refreshing summer read. I loved the plot and all of the characters. The book has all the feels of summer and the ocean.

I really enjoyed the characters in this book! They were all so like-able and well developed.
This book was very heart-warming and I enjoyed the story progression throughout.
Loved the ending, a great feel-good book to crack open this summer!

Love, love, loved this book! Sarah Morgan is anew to me author. Half way through this book I went to Amazon and added some others books of hers to my cart!
Special thanks to NetGalley for advanced access to the book.

The Summer Swap by Sarah Morgan was such a beautiful story that spans generations, grief, found family, and love. I really enjoyed this story despite this being my first ever read from Sarah Morgan. I loved how the characters lives, grief, and troubles interconnected with one another to bring about a story that shows despite all challenges, love - whether it be through found family, lovers, or friends, does in fact heal.

This is a great summer read!

I love a good family drama, especially in the summertime. There’s something about the messiness of these domestic stories that makes them so endearing. Summer Swap by Sarah Morgan checks all my boxes for a great summer read. Location: beachfront cottage? Check. Generational family drama? Check. Family bonds that grow stronger with time? Check.

The story is told from three women's points of view. Cecelia Lapthorne, the widow of famous artist Cameron Lapthorne, feels suffocated by the life she has known and needs space to think. Lily feels suffocated by her parents' expectations for her to become a doctor. And Kristen feels suffocated by loneliness in her marriage to a renowned surgeon who can’t seem to make time for his family.

This is one of those books where the setting feels like a character. Dune Cottage, situated on Cape Cod and nestled in the dunes, is a healing place. You will enjoy the sea breezes, the sunshine soaking through the windows, and the muted seafoam green that colors the story.

Summer Swap was a breath of fresh air.

I absolutely loved this book! I thought the storyline was simple and so sweet. At first I was a little bit turned off on the fact that there were 3 narrators because it can be hard to keep track but everything was tied together at the end. This is a great beach read and for anyone who wants something fast and good. I finished it in 1 sitting at the pool.

Art. Expectations. Disappointment. Decisions. Second chances.

The Summer Swap is a heartwarming tale set in Cape Cod. The story follows two women, Cecilia and Lily, who form a surprising friendship while confronting their pasts and looking ahead to the future.

Morgan balances themes of self-discovery, healing, and the hope of going after old dreams. This book took me through all the emotions, one minute I was laughing and the next I was in tears.

If you’re looking for a book about personal growth, healing and courage - I suggest you pick this one up immediately!

I have been a fan of Sarah Morgan for quite some time now, and I know that every time I pick up one of her books I am going to laugh, cry, and wish I was on a beach. The Summer Swap fulfilled all of those things once again and I loved this multi-generational family story! It took me a minute to figure out who everyone was to each other, but once I got the hang of it, I was set, and I got lost in the drama, secrets, disappointments, and laughter. There are a handful of viewpoints which is standard for one of her books, and I loved the way they all came together and built off each other. I felt instantly transported to Cape Cod, and this was the epitome of a beach read in every way.

I still generally prefer a full cast for audiobooks with multiple viewpoints, but I thought Dara Rosenberg did a superb job with the audio and bringing the various characters/viewpoints to life. I purchased a copy on Libro.fm, and I definitely plan to revisit it at some point since it was just that good. I also highly enjoyed the art/artist aspect of the storyline, and it brought about some shocking revelations that I wasn’t expecting. I loved the blend of humor along with an air of mystery and the romance that was brought by more than one set of characters. The Summer Swap is a beautiful tale of healing and second chances that I would recommend to any women’s fiction and contemporary romance reader!

Ohhhh this one was so fun! The Summer Swap is quite literally the perfect summery read that follows women across three generations (even though one of the three women isn't related), but the stories entertain BEAUTIFULLY. I loved reading this story. It tackled many tough conversations, what it means to take control of your own life, setting boundaries, finding yourself, love after loss, and womanhood. This is my second read by Sarah Morgan, and her novels just have a way of whisking you away and I really appreciate that.

Highly recommend The Summer Swap if you are in the mood for a wonderful woman's fiction/romance book.

Thank you NetGalley!

I had never read anything from Sarah Morgan but what a surprise! This is an easy read and even though is emotional, it’s also enjoyable. The POV from different characters is something I really enjoy. This is the perfect summer reading. I will take a look at others Sarah Morgan books. Thank you Net Gallery and Harlequin Trade Publishing

Just now seeing the cover, and wow!! It’s exactly how I pictured the cottage. This book has it all- family drama, romance, mystery, and a little hgtv thrown in there. It was so cozy, and a really quick read. My only comment is I felt like some of the characters fell too fast, and was a bit “hallmark cheesy” but overall I loved it

Sarah Morgan has become a new favorite of mine. She writes these places, so you want to be there with these characters. I loved the bond Cecelia and Lily form. I like that they found things in common, in their love of art. And how they both helped each other move forward in their lives.

Thanks NetGalley for a review copy of this book.

Cape Cod is one of my favorite places on earth and I always love when books take place there. In the Summer Swap by @sarahmorganwrites, two women use the vacation destination as a break from their regular lives and escape.

Cecilia doesn’t even know she still owns the Dune Cottage after her husband passes away. Her family doesn’t know about it either and she runs away from her 75th birthday party to get some solitude. But when she arrives, she doesn’t expect Lily to be there. Lily has been hired as a housekeeper and caretaker, but when she realized no one ever came to stay, she started living there. Cecilia offers Lily an option to continue as a housekeeper in exchange for housing.

Cecilia and Lily bond over their love of art and Cecilia helps her with her career. Cecilia’s grandson comes to check on his grandmother and also happens to be Lily’s long time crush. They also strike up their old friendship and a romance blossoms. There’s also a plot about Cecilia’s daughter Kristen, but the other two women were much more interesting.

This was a cute multigenerational novel that would be perfect to read in the sun with some lemonade. It has a lot of emotion, but lots of lighter moments too. Thank you @htpbooks @htp_hive @canarystreetpress for my gifted ebook. The Summer Swap is out now.