I normally avoid reading the back-cover blurbs to steer clear of spoilers, but I made an exception for The Summer of You and Me by Denise Hunter. Based on that, I thought I had an idea of how the story might unfold. While it is a sweet romance with heartwarming family dynamics and a thread of mystery, the story took turns I wasn’t expecting—and I’m still not quite sure how I feel about that.
Josh and Maggie’s relationship had a gentle sweetness to it, but I struggled with how their connection developed, which pulled me out of the story at times. Without getting into spoiler territory, I’ll just say that certain plot points tied up a little too neatly for my taste. I found myself wishing for a bit more of the realistic messiness that life often brings.
That said, I truly enjoyed Zoey’s character and her relationships with both Josh and Maggie—she brought warmth and dimension to the story.
While The Summer of You and Me wasn’t quite what I was expecting, I’m likely in the minority. If you’re looking for a tender romance with a touch of mystery and a satisfying wrap-up, this might be the right book for you.
*I purchased this book. The faith thread is minimal. 3 stars.
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.
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