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Boardwalk Summer
Boardwalk Summer: A Novel | Meredith Jaeger
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In this new novel from the author of The Dressmakers Dowry, two young women two generations apart discover the joy and heartbreak of following their dreams. Aspiring Hollywood actress Violet makes a shocking choice in 1940, and seventy years later, Mari sets out to discover what happened on that long ago summer. Santa Cruz, Summer 1940: When auburn-haired Violet Harcourt is crowned Miss California on the boardwalk of her hometown, she knows she is one step closer to her cherished dream: a Hollywood screen test. But Violets victory comes with a pricediscord in her seemingly perfect marriageand she grapples with how much more she is willing to pay. Summer 2007: Single mother Marisol Cruz lives with her parents in the charming beach cottage that belonged to her grandfather, Ricardo, once a famed performer on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Drawn to the towns local history and the quaint gazebo where her grandparents danced beneath the stars, Mari sells raffle tickets at the Beach Boardwalk Centennial Celebration, and meets Jason, a California transplant from Chicago. When Mari discovers the obituary of Violet Harcourt, a beauty queen who died too young, she and Jason are sent on a journey together that will uncover her grandfathers lifelong secrethis connection to Violeta story of tragedy and courage that will forever transform them.
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gabriellegabby
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Craving the feeling of lazy beach days and warm breezes? 🌴🌊

Boardwalk Summer is ⭐5-star read that has it all—vivid characters, captivating plot twists, and a storyline that will leave you longing for endless summer nights.☀️

👉📖 Check out the book review and get lost in the magic of summer nights: https://blog.getbookly.com/book-review-boardwalk-summer/

#book #bookreview #Seaside #SongsofSummer #bookstack #summerreading

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Eggs
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rubyslippersreads That cover reminds me of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. 😄 7mo
Eggs @rubyslippersreads Yes, i can see that! Do you just love the swimsuit?!? 7mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So pretty 😍 7mo
Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you 🏖️ 7mo
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Eggs
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Great story with dual timeline - 1940s/2007. A beautiful friendship, an abusive marriage, and 2 young women in Santa Cruz, CA, separated by 60+ years, who want so much more from life than just the ordinary…

Recommended by @SilversReviews
#Pantone2023 @Clwojick
#Swim #SummerSpecial @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

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SilversReviews
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Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#SUMMERSPECIAL
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks
@LitsyEvents
#LitsyEvents

TODAY‘S PROMPT: SUMMER SUN

HISTORICAL FICTION - MYSTERY - ROMANCE

Historical fiction fans, those that enjoy family sagas, and anyone who loves an endearing story about families and their family history will enjoy BOARDWALK SUMMER.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/4tu5ekyb

Eggs Looks like my time period 👍🏼🤗 1y
SilversReviews @Eggs 😊 I think we are from the same time period. 😊 1y
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Danay
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2020 #54

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Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick
Boardwalk Summer: A Novel | Meredith Jaeger
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As a #sagittarius my ruling color is light blue. Here is a stack of books I own in various shades of light blue.
#readyoursign @Meaw_catlady @Clwojick
#bookstack

TheNerdyProfessor These are so soothing to look at! 4y
Meaw_catlady 💙💙💙 4y
Clwojick Sooo pretty 💙 4y
PaperbackPirate 😍💙 4y
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MallenNC
Boardwalk Summer: A Novel | Meredith Jaeger
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Several choices on Goodreads for #UndertheBoardwalk to close out June. The tagged book has the prettiest cover. I hope some folks are enjoying time at the beach, while once again I‘m reading inside! #SongsofSummer

OriginalCyn620 I love that cover too! 5y
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CoffeeNBooks
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OriginalCyn620 Love that cover! ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
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Judybskt
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Not the light read I was expecting. Still enjoyed it. I bought this because of the cover! 🌊🏖🎡

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Judybskt
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I think I like hydrangeas more than peonies. 🌸

wanderinglynn So pretty! 🌸 5y
Liatrek Hydrangeas are my favorite 😍 very pretty pic! 5y
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Judybskt
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Taking a little break from work and starting a new book.

mrozzz Always a good idea 😃 5y
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aliasNayNay
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BOARDWALK SUMMER was filled with history, mystery, and romance, and set in the intriguing and stunning settings of Santa Cruz, and Hollywood. The two main female characters were strong and fabulous, along with wonderful secondary characters. I devoured this book!

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jbhops
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This book. Husband brought it home Thursday. I finished it at 11:58pm that same day. Great transitions, excellent character development and some unexpected surprises.

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Bostonmomx2
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The wait for this book was so worth it. It takes place in Santa Cruz, CA where I spent many, many weeks and months of my life Whole growing up and as an adult. This book took me back to a town that has always felt like home even tho it never officially was. It‘s a really good novel that even someone not from SC will enjoy. Alternating between 1940 and 2007, it follows a beauty page this contestant and her dream of becoming a Hollywood starlet.

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Bostonmomx2
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I‘m so excited to have picked this up from the library today. I‘m setting aside the one on the left (and may not go back - I‘m not liking it much!) and starting Boardwalk Summer today. I spent so much of my growing up years in Santa Cruz and rarely get any books set there.

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BookNAround
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A double narrative, historical California, and a mystery connecting the two story lines, this was an engaging beach read. Full review at http://booknaround.blogspot.com/2018/07/review-boardwalk-summer-by-meredith.html

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LeafingThroughLife
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I was looking for this to be a quick, fun summer read, but I just can‘t seem to get into it. I don‘t find either main character to be very believable, but my biggest problem is the unrealistic dialogue. Between Mari‘s spur of the moment pedantic history lessons, the inevitable love interest calling her “cool and smart,” standing up to a money grubbing mayor being called “icky,” and more, I‘m declaring my independence...from this book.

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Librarylady
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I‘ve got a review of this one coming up later this week on my blog. I love this cover and have heard great things about it. I‘m happy to be sitting in the waiting room at the orthodontist‘s office so I can start reading. #WmMorrow #HarperCollins #TLC Book Tour

SilversReviews It was a great book. Loved it. 6y
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LeafingThroughLife
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Hiding in the AC doing a little summer reading on this roasting hot day!

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Reecaspieces
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🍭🍭🍭 Review is up on my blog. Stop by and say hi! https://reecaspieces.com/2018/06/26/boardwalk-summer-by-meredith-jaeger/

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oddandbookish
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Loved this book! Full review will be up on my blog (oddandbookish.wordpress.com) on Monday.

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SilversReviews
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Mari, Violet, and Ricardo have a connection.

No one knew about the connection until Mari decided to do some research.

Historical fiction fans, those that enjoy family sagas, and anyone who loves an endearing story about families and their family history will enjoy BOARDWALK SUMMER.

https://silversolara.blogspot.com/2018/06/boardwalk-summer-by-meredith-jaeger.ht...

Crazeedi Excellent review! Adding 6y
SilversReviews @Crazeedi Thank you. Enjoy when you read it. 6y
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SilversReviews
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#ManiacMonday
@JoScho
#ColorCollage

Very clever idea....thanks for the fun.

Totally enjoyed Boardwalk Summer....have you read it?

thereadingowlvina Nice pic! 6y
JoScho Great collage! Thanks for playing 💙💙💙 6y
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SilversReviews @JoScho It was fun...thanks for announcing it. 6y
Kaye 🌎💧💦❄️🌎🐟🐬🐳🐳🐟🐠🦋🧢👕👖👔🧢👕👖👔🧞‍♂️ 6y
SilversReviews @Kaye So clever. Thanks. 6y
Kaye Just decorating. 😁 6y
SilversReviews @Kaye 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 6y
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ReadingisMyPassion
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I really enjoyed this book. I did not realize until after I finished the book that its author also wrote “The Dressmaker‘s Dowry” which I really enjoyed.

Everyone is keeping secrets – Violet, Mari, Mari‘s grandfather. Why? Who were they protecting? And who will be harmed when the secrets are revealed?

It is a beautiful story that will linger with you like water lapping at your toes as the tide comes in.

SilversReviews I enjoyed this book too. 6y
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SilversReviews
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Sorry this late.

@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks
@Vkois88

TODAY‘S PROMPT: SUMMER FUN

Boardwalk Summer by Meredith Jaeger

This book has been my most “fun” book read so far and a summery read I truly enjoyed.

And....the publication date is on my birthday!! :)

That is when I will have my review posted.

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JSW
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Shopping for my #bottleandbook swap partner @mariaku21

JoScho What a fun place to shop! 7y
JSW @JoScho I want to send the summer flavor from where I live. 7y
JSW @mariaku21 I‘m not sending a hot dog on a stick FYI. 😂😂 7y
mariaku21 Haha @JSW whatever you send os gping to be awesome... Although i wouldn't mind a hot dog on a stick haha 7y
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Bostonmomx2
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#friyayintro @jesshowbooks

1. Where to start...my husband, my dog, my black thumb who can‘t seem to figure out how to keep plants alive.
2. I don‘t know....laundry detergent? Lol
3. Done - see above.
4. A cooooooooookie 😋
5. @Debiw781 @Marilyn1970

Debiw781 Too funny... I was just tagging you on this 😂😂 7y
Bostonmomx2 @Debiw781 that‘s hilarious! 7y
cobwebmoth Sorry that you have had a rough week, too. 7y
Crazeedi Number 1-try talking or singing to them!😊 7y
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Bostonmomx2
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1. I‘m going to start The Husband Hour by Jamie Brenner today.
2. See the photos and of course there are 100s more!
3. Women‘s fiction
4. @Debiw781 @Marilyn1970

#latenightthoughtswithmisty

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Bostonmomx2
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First time I‘ve ever preordered a book based solely on setting. Luckily the storyline sounds good and reviews are great. Set in Santa Cruz, CA where I spent so much time growing up so I can‘t wait to read this.

Lynnsoprano Only been there once, but it clearly is a special place 😄 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I want this one too!! 7y
Bostonmomx2 @Lynnsoprano for me, absolutely. My grandparents and aunts/uncles lived in SC so a huge part of growing was spent there. Never my address but it always feels like home to me. 7y
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Bostonmomx2 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I think we have very similar tastes for sure! I can‘t wait to get it. 7y
Cinfhen I‘m pretty sure @SilversReviews posted about this book earlier today 😊 7y
Cinfhen It‘s such an awesome cover 😍 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Bostonmomx2 I think so too!!! 💕💗 7y
SilversReviews I'm sure you will love it. ENJOY!! 7y
Bostonmomx2 @Cinfhen I know!!! I wish I was there now. 7y
LizzieChantree Looks like a great read. 7y
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SilversReviews
Boardwalk Summer: A Novel | Meredith Jaeger
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Just finished this book. LOVED IT.

Full review will be on June 19 on my blog.

A beautiful read. If you enjoy family sagas and an endearing story about families and their family history, you will enjoy BOARDWALK SUMMER.

Don‘t miss reading Ms. Jaeger‘s newest gem.

Tissues need too.

Her book THE DRESSMAKER‘S DOWRY was marvelous too.

Cinfhen Nice review! 7y
SilversReviews @Cinfhen Thanks...I tell more in my full review, but that sums it up. BEAUTIFUL!! 7y
Cinfhen I‘m thinking @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks will enjoy this one 7y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Cinfhen yes!! You know me well! Stacked!! 💗💗 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks And that cover!!! ❤️❤️ 7y
SilversReviews @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great cover - Great story line. 7y
Bostonmomx2 Just preordered this today. Santa Cruz is “home” to me even tho I‘ve never technically lived there. Can not wait. 7y
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