Another epic story from Denise Hunter. The characters and their story were so real that they felt like old friends. This is what I have come to enjoy about Denise and her storytelling. If you prefer what could be real versus mushy gushy with no real story behind it, this story is for you.

I received an advanced reader’s copy from Thomas Nelson and Netgalley. Opinions are my own.

This book has quite the emotional and surprising plot twists! Hunter is a master at carefully and sparingly dropping hints, and even when she did, I didn’t figure out the implications! There’s lots of swoony romance, fun at the beach and the carnival, cute kids, and more. I didn’t want to stop reading to go to bed, and could easily have stayed up all night reading this book.

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This book was a quick read, taking just a few hours, but it packed a powerful emotional punch. In a short span, the author takes readers on a journey through grief, betrayal, love, and loss. I was particularly moved by the way the love story unfolds amid the heartache, creating a beautiful balance. The twist at the end caught me completely off guard, tying everything together perfectly. With its heartwarming and tasteful storytelling, this closed-door romance deserves to be a Hallmark movie.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book is written by a talented popular author, a favorite. Family and friends come together to grieve a beloved husband and are wanting closure.
The husband’s brother lives his widow but trials happen. Red herrings kept me guessing and often,
hoping. Was her husband really dead? Is the mystery man her loved one? Questions waiting for answers. Enjoy.
Thanks Netgalley.

The Summer of You and Me was the second book by Denise Hunter that I’ve read. I loved it as much as her previous book.

THE SUMMER OF YOU AND ME by DENISE HUNTER is a most enjoyable romance novel with interesting characters and a clever story, with many twists and turns.
Maggie Reynolds and her four year old daughter Zoey are on holiday in Seabrook, North Carolina, a place which is full of bittersweet memories of her late husband, Ethan, the love of her life. Her best friend Erin, Ethan’s sister and his younger brother Josh live there, and, together with his parents Becky and Brad, they are planning to scatter his ashes on the fifth anniversary of his death, when the unthinkable happens! While at the fair Maggie sees Ethan’s double in the distance. Did the army make a mistake - could her husband possibly still be alive? Maggie and Josh set out to find the truth without involving the rest of the Reynolds family……
There is so much more to the strory as the author takes us through her characters’ emotions and relationships, but I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you.
I cannot recommend this lovely novel highly enough.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.