This was such a nice easy read! It is perfect for the summer and reading on the beach - with its beach town setting and fun breezy vibes. I love the friendships in this book as much as the romance and it was just a nice positive read. Second chance romance is always a favorite of mine as well. I will say it was a little slow at times since it is very character driven and not as plot driven which you have to be in the mood for but if you are I found it great! Will be adding to our library for sure for the summer.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced digital copy. I really enjoyed A Novel Summer. What’s not to love about a beach town and a bookstore?! It was a little slow to start, but did pick up. I liked how the characters each grew by the end of the book and having their own points of view.

This one wasn't my favorite from Jamie, but I still am a diehard fan. I won't leave less than 4 star reviews and she still has my heart. I look forward to her next one! This one just wasn't my favorite.

Expecting warmth upon celebrating her new bestseller, Shelby faces the cold shoulders of betrayed friends in A Novel Summer by Jamie Brenner. Former college friends, now leading separate lives, reunite in a summer filled with transformation, and growth. Shelby reluctantly manages her friend's bookstore, Land's End, attempting to mend past wrongs. Lost in the shelves of romance and classics, she navigates redemption, inching closer to regaining trust. Yet, as her manuscript deadline looms, the choice between personal success and a second chance at love and belonging intensifies. Jamie Brenner works her magic once more, captivating me from the very first page.

4.5 stars
Where better to spend a cold, snowy day than in Provincetown with Hunter, Colleen, and Shelby- three women who've been friends since college but haven't seen each other in a while as their lives took them in different directions? I loved watching them reconnect, change, and grow throughout the summer. Once again, Jamie Brenner wrote a book that hooked me from page one. Make room in your beach bag for this one!

Nice book with some very good characters, very very character focused. Would recommend quite a bit. Thanks for the arc!

The perfect book to read on a beach vacation! I love to read about second chance romances! Can’t wait to hopefully read more by this author !

This was a very sweet story that I flew through. I love stories about friendships and change. This also had me looking up information about traveling to Cape Cod! Great beach read.