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Narrated by:
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Tanya Eby
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Written by:
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Susan Mallery
About this listen
*AN INSTANT BESTSELLER!*
"The perfect escape for readers wanting to get away."—Booklist
One woman takes the vacation of a lifetime in this poignant and heartwarming story about the threads that hold a family together from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.
Single mom Robyn Caldwell needs a new plan for her future. She has always put her family first. Now, with her kids grown, she yearns for a change. But what can she do when her daughter has become the most demanding bride ever, her son won’t even consider college, her best friend is on the brink of marital disaster and her ex is making a monumentally bad decision that could ruin everything?
Take a vacation, of course. Press reset. When her great-aunt Lillian invites her to Santa Barbara for the summer, Robyn hops on the first plane to sunny California.
But it’s hard to get away when you’re the heart of the family. One by one, everyone she loves follows her across the country. Somehow, their baggage doesn’t feel as heavy in the sun-drenched, mishmash mansion. The more time Robyn spends with free-spirited Lillian, the more possibilities she sees—for dreams, love, family. She can have everything she ever wanted, if only she can muster the courage to take a chance on herself.
Don't miss #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's latest masterpiece, For the Love of Summer, a captivating story that weaves together the complexities of family, friendship, and unexpected bonds.
Discover more from Susan Mallery:
- For the Love of Summer - Coming June 2024!
- The Summer Book Club
- The Sister Effect
- The Boardwalk Bookshop
- The Summer Getaway
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- Solange Keller
- 2022-05-24
Excellent
Susan Mallory never fails to entertain. Totally enjoyable read. Already looking forward to her next one.
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- Monika Dabrowska
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Great Book
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- Tamara Gervais
- 2023-05-31
Terrible.
I gave myself a headache from rolling my eyes throughout this book.
The narrator wasn’t great, I found her annoying.
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