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Secrets in Summer
Secrets in Summer | Nancy Thayer
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The queen of beach books (The Star-Ledger) returns to the shores of Nantucket in a novel about one memorable summer when flirtations flourish, family dramas play out, and scandalous secrets surface. Memorial Day weekend means that seasonal visitors have descended on the glamorous island of Nantucket. For year-round resident Darcy Cotterill, it means late-night stargazing in the backyard of the beautiful house she grew up in and inherited from her beloved grandmother. It s also Darcy s chance to hit the beach and meet her new summertime neighbors. But the last person the thirty-year-old librarian expects to see staying next door is her ex-husband, Boyz, along with his wife, Autumn, and stepdaughter, Willow. Darcy must also navigate the highs and lows of a new romantic relationship with local carpenter Nash Forester even as she becomes smitten with handsome vacationer Clive Rush, a musicologist in town to write a book and visit family. And she finds herself pulled into the concerns of Boyz, Autumn, a charming elderly neighbor, and an at-risk teen. As the season nears its end, Darcy must decide her next move: retreating to the comforts of her steady and secure island life, or risking it all for a chance at true happiness. Praise for Nancy Thayer The Island House A touching story about friendship, family, and the uncertainty of love. Bustle Quick-paced, thoroughly engaging, and heartwarming. The Insatiable Reader The Guest Cottage A sweet book with romance, laughter, and love after loss . . . Thayer knows her Nantucket history, and it shines in this book. RT Book Reviews It s a pleasant escape to a state of mind in which rebuilding a life is as simple as pitching an umbrella and spreading out a towel. Kirkus Reviews Nantucket Sisters Thayer obviously knows her Nantucket, and the strong sense of place makes this the perfect escapist book for the summer, particularly for fans of Elin Hilderbrand. Booklist Thayer keeps readers on the edge of their seats with her dramatic story spanning the girls childhood to adulthood. This wonderful beach read packs a punch. Library Journal"
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Octoberwoman
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Darcy is a likable character, her ex is as smarmy as they come but his stepdaughter is sweet, elderly summer neighbor Mimi is delightful, I had mixed feelings about Mimi's grandson, Clive, and I loved maybe boyfriend Nash.

Most of the story and writing were engaging, but the exposition where the narrative went into Darcy's past, and then the last wrap-it-all-up chapter were a bit dry and rote, but overall it was quite enjoyable.

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Octoberwoman
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I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it (some I‘ve had so long I don‘t even remember why!) Feel free to join in!

#ABookADay2023

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Geemom1118
Secrets in Summer | Nancy Thayer
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After sobbing my eyes out last night finishing a book I really need a book with a love story. And can we just look at that beach background. I need warmer days so I can sit on the beach and listen to the waves crashing.

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Butterfinger
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Thanks for the tag @Mynameisacolour @MoonWitch94 #ThoughtfulThursday

1. I love fresh green beans with potatoes and a little fatback with fried squash.

2. Tagged

3. I've seen dolphins, but not whales.

MoonWitch94 Thanks for playing 🍉☺️⛵️ 4y
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Butterfinger
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Mehso-so

Covers many bingo cells #SummerFunBingo
- summer in title
- summer sport (lots of swimming)
- read outside
- read near water
- set at beach

@4thhouseontheleft @StayCurious

I didn't like Darcy's interests. Either they were too conceited, arrogant, or demanding and controlling. The evolving friendships of women of varying ages interested me more than the romance. I'd read more of Thayer's.

We spent the past week in Southport.

Catherine_Willoughby Can we tick off multiple squares if one book covers multiple topics? 4y
Butterfinger @Catherine_Willoughby you can on Summer Fun Bingo 4y
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aliasNayNay
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I love a good summer read. I read this captivating story in one sitting...unputdownable! Grab a glass of sweet tea, get comfy on the porch swing and settle in with this book!

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vlwelser
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Pickpick

This one was pretty cute. Definitely a fun beach read.

#MountTBR #ARC

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GypsyKat
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Mehso-so

I feel generous calling this book “so-so.” It was such a weird combination of melodramatic, and completely mundane. There was almost no plot to speak of, and the whole book just felt extremely superficial. With no depth and a barely there story, I probably wouldn‘t recommend this one. It did have a Nantucket setting though, so that was something. 2 1/2 stars.

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GypsyKat
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I‘ve been listening to this audiobook and working nonstop. So far I have one topiary mostly finished, and I‘m finally sitting down to take a break before I fall over. 🤪 #AudioCrafting

Bookcation74 That is awesome!! 💕 6y
Craftylikefox Love it!! 💕 6y
LibrarianRyan Very pretty. 6y
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Nerdgirl_Ms_Sorrells now that‘s lovely 🌼🍀🌺🌿🌸 6y
tracey38 It's so pretty, I love it. 6y
GypsyKat @Bookcation74 @Craftylikefox @LibrarianRyan @Nerdgirl_Ms_Sorrells @tracey38 @CouronneDhiver Thank you! ❤️ I may tweak it a little bit once I see what I have leftover from the wreath, but it‘s mostly done. 😊 6y
Leftcoastzen Lovely! 6y
Mollyanna Beautiful! 6y
Itchyfeetreader This is super impressive ! 6y
Mdargusch Wow! I have loved watching your progress on this! 6y
GypsyKat @Leftcoastzen @Mollyanna @Itchyfeetreader @Mdargusch Thank you! ❤️ I‘ve just about finished the second one now and I‘m about to start on the wreath. 😊 6y
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GypsyKat
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I‘ve got the wooden bases built inside the planters, now I can start adding greenery and flowers to the topiaries. 😊 🛠 #AudioCrafting #AudioBuilding

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️ 6y
Wife I love audiobook man with a hammer 🔨! 6y
GypsyKat @Wife Haha! Thanks! 😊 6y
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GypsyKat
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I‘m starting this audiobook today. It‘s summer, and hot as hell today, so I‘m staying inside where it‘s cool and working on my projects. 😊

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GypsyKat
Secrets in Summer | Nancy Thayer
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This time of year, I love a beachy novel, so naturally I had to grab this one. 🏖

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imabusybee
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Still playing catch up.

Bostonmomx2 I read this last year, it was okay. 7y
imabusybee @Bostonmomx2 Good to know. Thanks 😁 7y
tammysue I agree with @Bostonmomx2 7y
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TheHeartlandBookFairy
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I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook of secrets in the summer! I always enjoy Nancy Thayer's books and this one was no exception 😊

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tammysue
Secrets in Summer | Nancy Thayer
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Mehso-so

Nancy Thayer's newest novel is about main character Darcy, a young divorcee and librarian who's inherited her grandmothers home on Nantucket. A light, quick read (and next to last on my summer reading stack)👌🏻
#secretsinsummer #nancythayer

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Judybskt
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Mehso-so

Not her best effort. I've read some of her other books and enjoyed them much more. My main issue was that the young, 30 year old main character talked and acted like she was 50.

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Judybskt
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She's 30 and she talks and acts like she is 50 throughout the entire book!

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HeatherBlue
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And so the battle continues between book and cat...

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Lydiamansel
Secrets in Summer | Nancy Thayer
Mehso-so

Good beach read

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Bostonmomx2
Secrets in Summer | Nancy Thayer
Mehso-so

Dang it. Again Nancy Thayer delivers another just okay summer read. I liked it but it was nothing special and romance felt very stiff and disjointed and kinda weird.

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Bostonmomx2
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I was scheduled to work today but ran out of work early, came outside to start a new book to find partly cloudy skies with a small hint of thunderstorms brewing. So typical of this weekend in the Sierras.

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Bookaddict
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A delightful beach read! Thayer truly knows Nantucket. After reading this novel, I desperately wanted to plan a trip there. Darcy, a young divorcée, lives in the house she inherited from her grandmother. Her ex-husband and his new wife rent the house behind hers (cue all the drama!) and next door has new renters as well as a few doors down who both end up capturing her heart. This book is about the beauty of unexpected friendships and moving on.