The Summer of You and Me

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Pub Date Apr 22 2025 | Archive Date May 23 2025

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Maggie Reynolds is finally ready for love again—until the past shows up in the form of someone who may or may not be the late husband she thought she'd lost.

Five years after her husband's death, Maggie is finally ready to let go of him and the dreams she had for their future. A summer at Seabrook, where she and Ethan first became childhood sweethearts, seems the perfect time and place to find closure. Plus, she gets to spend time with his family, the Reynoldses, whom she loves like her own.

Unbeknownst to Maggie, her brother-in-law, Josh Reynolds, has been in love with her since they first met all those years ago. But his brother ultimately won Maggie's heart, and Josh's unrequited love has ruined all his relationships. If Maggie is ready to move on, then Josh is ready to lay it all on the line and come clean about his true feelings for her.

But his plans soon get put on hold when, shortly after Maggie returns to Seabrook, she runs into a man who could pass for Ethan's twin. But he disappears into the amusement park crowd before she can confront him.

The event rattles Maggie, stirs up impossible questions, and sends Josh and her on a quest to discover the man's true identity. But their search ends up raising more questions than answers—and soon Maggie isn't sure she wants those answers after all.

Maggie Reynolds is finally ready for love again—until the past shows up in the form of someone who may or may not be the late husband she thought she'd lost.

Five years after her husband's death...


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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.

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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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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.

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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.
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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.

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When Maggie's husband dies in combat her life is turned upside for her and her infant daughter. Will she ever be able to heal from her grief of losing her high school sweetheart. It isn't until a few years after his passing she is at the carnival with her daughter she spots her husband. she thinks she must be going crazy and in an instant he is gone. Could he still be alive? Maggie spends the summer trying to find answers and finally healing from the past. I loved Before we were us so when I saw this new book I was so excited and it did not disappoint!

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five years after her husband's death Maggie returns to Seabrook, North Carolina to find closure. she doesn't realize her brother in law has been in love with her for years. will they have a happy ending?

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Denise Hunter, this book was absolutely darling! I can not get over how precious it was. I loved the main characters and the sweet moments they shared. I had all the feels, and couldn't put it down, but also didn't want it to end! Highly recommend any book by Denise Hunter.

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Another Denise Hunter 5 star book for me! I loved this sweet story, the raw and flawed characters with normal fears and hesitations. I loved that Denise didn't push characters together unrealistically, but showed an accurate picture of a slow burn, friends to lovers, and where therapy can be needed amongst all that for a strong foundation. The mystery guy and how that plot works out and wasn't predictable was an added touch- I could not put this book down!

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Really enjoyed reading this book. I was unable to put it down. The family issues covered were so true to life and much I have experienced. A real encouragement to keep walking forward step by step.

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I absolutely loved this book! It was so good, I stayed up late to finish it! I just had to know how it ended! There were so many twists and turns, no wonder Maggie was confused when she saw her deceased husband’s doppelgänger in the crowd at the NC amusement park! Her husband’s brother, Josh, her supporting friend for so long, helps in the search for the mysterious man. There are so many questions and surprises along the way! I never figured it out! There is mystery, grief, angst, faith, romance and so much more! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for the complimentary ARC of this e-book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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