Mayhaven is a very traditional country club tucked along a huge lake in Massachusetts. Ned Birch's involvement with the Club began when he was quite young. His stern, emotionally unavailable father would sneak him onto the Club's golf before members began arriving. From that time, Ned's love of the game of golf and loyalty to the Club emerged in response to it being the only attention his father gave him.

As an adult with a family of his own, Ned has worked his way up the ranks to become general manager and able to offer his family opportunities usually only enjoyed by the very elite.

This summer, things were "off" from the start. A new family moved next door, a loud, brash, new-money family whose backyard parties excluded him while keeping him up all night. His daughter, Darcy, abruptly quit the golf team from which she was being scouted for lucrative opportunities without explanation. Ned's wife, who is gaining a reputation as an excellent realtor, feels ignored and hurt when the family fails to show up for a celebration event in her honor at her workplace.

I completely concur with other reviewers who name this book as a read alike for fans of Elin Hilderbrand or Jennifer Weiner. This is a beach read at its finest with all the angsts: family, society, coming of age, aging, and friendships.

I liked it. It was a fast read, smooth writing, a great story. Sad at times, but a story that happens all too often. These were real people, with real issues living real life. The setting was also great. I don't really understand the low ratings at all!

I can't recommend it enough! I really enjoyed this book, I couldn't put it down, I finished it in a couple of days!

I read The Summer Club a while back and I did not get around to reviewing this book. This book did not stick with me. It tackles several difficult issues and family drama. Maybe this was not the season in my life were this book resonated with me. Hopefully, others will enjoy this book.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

The Summer Club was not quite what I was expecting. I was expecting something more along the lines of Elin Hilderbrand, but I didn't find it quite as attention keeping or summer-feeling, must read on a beach, as Elin's books. I did enjoy the story, it just wasn't as breezy a summer read as I was hoping for.

I enjoyed the charming setting of this book and the dynamics of the characters’ relationships. The plot was a bit predictable but did tackle some deeper issues and was an enjoyable read.
Many thanks to Atria and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Summer Club
This novel about a golf country club , the families who belong there and the manager who works there is at best a quick beach read or even more a young adult novel.
Darcy, who was the best golfer in the Junior League at the club is the manager’s daughter. One day she suddenly quits golf without any explanation. It takes the whole book to find out the reason why. While the reader waits for the reveal, there are teen age crushes, under age drinking, family drama, jealousies, enough to fill a soap opera plot.
There are some plot lines which are started , but not followed through and the end is pretty predictable. Overall, three stars at best.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley, opinions are my own.

This novel was an okay read. This multi-POV novel centers around Flick, a boy who has just moved to the area with his mother and stepfather, and two members of the Birch family as they navigate their relationships with the Mayhaven Country Club.

There were so many points of view and side stories that it was hard to keep up with who was doing what and when. I liked the neurodivergent representation in Darcy's brother, but found that it wasn't always a realistic portrayal. Overall, I wanted to like this novel, but I felt that the execution fell flat and that there was no flow between scenes/issues. The characters weren't well developed and the plot felt predictable (as in I had a feeling that one of the important plot points that happened was going to happen in the early pages).

The Summer Club by Hannah McKinnon is a solid summer read for those who long to be in New England.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.

I received a free copy of, The Summer Club, by Hannah McKinnon, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book is in Massachusetts, at exclusive Mayhaven beach club. Darcy is not having the best summer, along with Flick, whos family has moved from New York, to Massachusetts. I did not care for this book, it was not a light summer read at all.

This novel explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the complexities of family dynamics. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque summer retreat, the story follows a group of women who come together to reconnect and reflect on their lives. McKinnon's writing is both engaging and evocative, capturing the essence of summer and the emotional journeys of her characters. Readers will appreciate the relatable struggles and triumphs faced by the protagonists, making it a perfect summer read for anyone seeking a blend of nostalgia, humor, and heartfelt moments.

An easy beach read set in New England’s elite beach club. Lots of drama and family dynamics - a glimpse into the world of the privileged. Interesting and compelling read.

This was an easy and enjoyable read - summertime in New England, rich and excusive beach club and club members that deal with different issues and struggles. It read more like an young adult and I got some Dirty Dancing vibes from it. Fun summer read!

Thank you Atria Books and the author for a free ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Net Galley and Atria Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This was a relatively easy and enjoyable read. The story mostly kept my interest throughout the book, but tracked too many meaningless characters. Also while the author created storylines with a heavier subject matter, they were handled in a slightly more lighthearted manner. Overall this was a good book, not great, but an easy enough read.

Not my favorite from this author. It was slow moving, and was just an okay read for me. It was predictable and the characters didn't have much depth.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy. This book is about fitting in, eliteness of country club life, and loyalty. I enjoyed the buildup, but felt the ending was real quick. It seemed like a predictable situation.

The cover of The Summer Club is what initially got my attention and Hannah is an author I truly adore. I enjoyed the multiple POVs. This is a fast read and one I would definitely recommend.

Thank you to Atria for the digital copy to review.

This was not a ‘light’ summer beach read but I did not mind. I thought the author did a great job with this one and the subject matter and overall this was one I enjoyed.

A fast read but not my favorite by Hannah McKinnon. There is not a lot of major character development. It wasn’t a book that will stick with me.