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The Summer Cottage
The Summer Cottage | Viola Shipman
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Advance Praise for THE SUMMER COTTAGE Every now and then a new voice in fiction arrives to completely charm, entertain and remind us what matters. Viola Shipman is that voice and The Summer Cottage is that absolutely irresistible and necessary novel. New York Times Bestselling Author Dorothea Benton Frank From the bestselling author of The Charm Bracelet and The Recipe Box comes the perfect summer escape about the restorative power of family tradition, small-town community and the feel of sand between your toes Adie Lou Krugers ex never understood her affection for what her parents called their Cozy Cottage, the charming, ramshackle summer homecomplete with its own set of rules for relaxingthat shes inherited on Lake Michigan. But despite the fact shes facing a broken marriage and empty nest, and middle age is looming in the distance, memories of happy childhoods on the beach give her reason for hope. Shes determined not to let her husbands affair with a grad student reduce her to a clich, or to waste one more minute in a career she doesnt love, so it becomes clear what Adie Lou must do: rebuild her life and restore her cottage shingle by shingle, on her terms. But converting the beloved, weather-beaten structure into a bed-and-breakfast isnt quite the efficient home-reno experience shes seen on TV. Pushback from Saugatucks contentious preservation society, costly surprises and demanding guests were not part of the plan. But as the cottage comes back to life, Adie Lou does, too, finding support in unexpected places and a new love story on the horizon. One cottage rule at a time, Adie Lou reclaims her own strength, history and joy by rediscovering the magic in every sunset and sandcastle.
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SilversReviews
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Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#SUMMERSPECIAL
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks

TODAY‘S PROMPT: HAMMOCK

CHICK LIT - ROMANCE

Her family's cottage about to be sold?

Adie Lou couldn‘t do it...The Summer Cottage had too many memories.

If you need a positive, uplifting read, THE SUMMER COTTAGE should be your next read.

It is a huge, emotional hug....LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/3hjfevt6

Eggs I do enjoy Viola Shipman 💕 8mo
SilversReviews @Eggs They are always so good. Thanks for your comment. 8mo
Octoberwoman This was my first Shipman book and I quite enjoyed it. 8mo
SilversReviews @Octoberwoman So happy you found his books. Another favorite is The Edge of Summer. Also The Recipe Box. Enjoy his others when you read them. Thanks for your comment. 8mo
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CaitZ
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Today was cool and rainy, so I sat all day and finished this. Newly divorced and looking for a change, Adie Lou returns to the cottage she inherited from her parents in Saugatuck, MI. As she starts to covert it into an inn, she reconnects with the important things in her life. I love Viola Shipman's books!! It gets all the stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My first book finished for #JoysOfJune and my #BookSpin book for June. @Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks

Andrew65 This sounds an excellent read. Well done 👏👏👏 10mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 10mo
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marleed
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There‘s no mystery here and only a hint of a budding romance, but i found something charming and satisfying in this book. Newly divorced, empty nested, and orphaned -if we can say that of a 40+ woman, Adie Lou has the opportunity to press reset on her life and find the thing that gives her joy. ↓

marleed Also, this was a mistake read. I pulled the book (right) off my shelves and planned to settle in. I had reason to be on the highway for a bit and decided to start with the audio. I got home, settled into chapter 6 and thought- boy, I must have been daydreaming in the car. Woops. Wrong book - look at the titles and these covers though! 2y
Ruthiella 😂Funny mix up! 2y
slategreyskies Oh, that is funny!! 🤣 2y
marleed @Ruthiella @slategreyskies And the console of my car displayed a large image of the cover. It cracked me up! 2y
UwannaPublishme 😁😁😁 2y
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SilversReviews
The Summer Cottage | Viola Shipman
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Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#JULY JAM
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks

Today‘s Prompt: HAMMOCK DAY

Her family's cottage about to be sold?

If you need a positive, uplifting read, THE SUMMER COTTAGE should be your next read.  

It is a huge, emotional hug....LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book - https://tinyurl.com/y2d2tuna

@viola_shipman

Eggs Well done 👍🏼 2y
SilversReviews @Eggs Thanks. ♥️ 2y
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SilversReviews
The Summer Cottage | Viola Shipman
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Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#JULYJOURNEYS
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks

Today‘s Prompt: HAMMOCK DAY

Her family's cottage about to be sold?

If you need a positive, uplifting read, THE SUMMER COTTAGE should be your next read.

It is a huge, emotional hug....LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/aynfbzt4

Eggs I want to be there in the hammock...📚🤗 3y
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CindiB
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I just couldn‘t go on with this book. Almost made it half way. The plot - divorced women starts life again rescuing her family cottage and turning it into a b n b. I just didn‘t care. The writing and dialogue is stilted or gooey. 1/5

SilversReviews I LOVED this book. 3y
CindiB That‘s the beauty of a book isn‘t it @SilversReviews . 3y
SilversReviews @CindiB It is the beauty of a book. 3y
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Sills
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Such a huge Viola Shipman fan when I want to read a tender story about simple people with a special unique quality. I've read all 4 novels and the 5th novel has just been released. I'll be reading that one also👍
@JoanehSmith
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tpixie Did I tell you about the Viola Shipman book event? 4y
Sills @tpixie no you didn't do tell😁 4y
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Bethgarvinloflin1
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So good for a Summer beach read!!!! Happy feel good book

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TheBookgeekFrau
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I love Viola Shipman's books - and this was no exception. The stories attached to family history are always such fun to explore.

Nute Agreed! 4y
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TheBookgeekFrau
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I'm freezing and I miss sitting outside; so I'll read about summer and pretend I'm there

cherinium I would also love to sit outside. Missing my front porch time. 4y
TheBookgeekFrau @cherinium There's nothing like front porch time 4y
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amiekreger
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A great summer read that takes place in Michigan.

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Brewychock48
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This book was so beautiful. I loved the characters, so much feeling put into them.
The story was very interesting, beautiful.
A great summer, beach read. I highly recommend this book.

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MindyK59
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I loved this book! It was the perfect summer read for me. I have never read a book by this author before but I look forward to reading the others. I highly recommend this enjoyable story.

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Areader2
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My new pool and reading spot!

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SilversReviews
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A summer MUST read!!

Her family's cottage about to be sold?

Adie Lou couldn‘t do it...The Summer Cottage had too many memories.

If you need a positive, uplifting read, THE SUMMER COTTAGE should be your next read.

It is a huge, emotional hug....LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book. 5/5

FULL REVIEW HERE: http://tinyurl.com/y5b3obgj

tammysue I enjoyed this one too! Great review Elizabeth! 💞 5y
SilversReviews @whatshesreadingnow Thank you. ♥️ Have you read the author‘s other books? 5y
tammysue No. I‘ll pick up her next new release for sure and may read The Recipe Box. It sounds pretty good. 5y
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SilversReviews @whatshesreadingnow The books are all good, but THE RECIPE BOX was my favorite before THE SUMMER COTTAGE. 😊 5y
tammysue It‘s nice finding an author you really enjoy! And that‘s good to know, thanks! ;) 5y
SilversReviews @whatshesreadingnow I do enjoy this author's books. 5y
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SilversReviews
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FULL REVIEW WILL BE ON JUNE 27.

The writing and story line made me want to jump into the pages and to be at the cottage so I could be part of the love and warmth the characters had for each other, the cozy feel of the small town, and the love Adie Lou had for THE SUMMER COTTAGE.

If you need a positive, uplifting read, THE SUMMER COTTAGE should be your next read.

It is a huge, emotional hug....LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book. 5/5

Crazeedi Happy birthday! I dont have an address or I would have sent you a card! I hope you have a wonderful day 5y
Crazeedi Oh and thanks for another book for my stack! 5y
ValerieAndBooks Loved this book, too! Loaned it to my mom while she was here visiting 😊 5y
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SilversReviews @Crazeedi Thank you...such a sweet thought. 5y
SilversReviews @Crazeedi You DO need to add this book to the stack...it is so positive. Thanks for commenting. 5y
SilversReviews @ValerieAndBooks Have you read his other books? They are so good also. Thanks for commenting. 5y
ValerieAndBooks I have not, but definitely plan to now 😊! 5y
SilversReviews @ValerieAndBooks I think you will love them. Thanks for commenting back. 5y
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What are YOU reading?

I am reading and loving THE SUMMER COTTAGE by Viola Shipman.

@viola_shipman
#graydonhouse
#graydonhousebooks

Elizabeth2 Blowback by Brad Thor. I think I‘ll finish it this weekend. 🙂 5y
DebReads4fun A Single Light by Tosca Lee 5y
SilversReviews @Elizabeth2 Great...thanks for sharing and commenting. 5y
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SilversReviews @DebReads4fun Hope you are enjoying it. Thanks for commenting and sharing. 5y
k.reads.5 I finished A Woman Is No Man (excellent) and am starting The Night Before by Wendy Walker! 5y
SilversReviews @pl.2886 I don‘t know A Woman Is No Man, but I have read The Night Before and enjoyed it. I hope you enjoy it too. Thanks for commenting and for sharing your reads. 5y
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ValerieAndBooks
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I enjoyed this funny and touching story about a divorced mother of a college kid who decides to convert her Lake Michigan family cottage into a B&B (and, yes, finds love again). Its locale brought back memories of vacations “Up North” — and some were at B&Bs— when we used to live in Michigan.

I was surprised this author is actually a pen name for Wade Rouse.

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ValerieAndBooks
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Reading by the pool 😎

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ValerieAndBooks
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Wow! I won this summer reads prize pack sponsored by the publisher Graydon House. Looking forward to spending time by our pool with these. Just wish it‘d warm up for real! I‘m thinking I‘ll probably read the tagged book first. Your thoughts/recommendations?

TheSpineView Congrats! 5y
BarbaraBB You won all these books? Incredible! Lucky you! 5y
Reggie Woohoo!!! 5y
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Graciouswarriorprincess Congratulations 5y
Jas16 🙌🏽 5y
Suet624 That's awesome!!! Congrats.
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LeahBergen Wow! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 5y
MicheleinPhilly Amazing! And we‘re finally getting sun today! 5y
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TheHeartlandBookFairy
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The very best books are those into which you can completely disappear as the world around you fades away and your existence is entirely within the pages of the book! And when something finally pulls you out of the magical rabbit hole into which you have fallen down, it is like a rude awakening to find yourself back in your own reality and not in the lovely place you've been visiting. And you can't wait to go back. (More in comments)

TheHeartlandBookFairy This is why people read books in one sitting! Viola Shipman's The Summer Cottage is one of those magical books! I have thoroughly enjoyed each of VS's previous books but this one is the Grand slam winner. Reading about a town with which I am very familiar is always a wonderful trait but this look would have been a ⭐ book for me even without that. The beauty of the writing, the intimacy of the story, the wisdom in the life lessons! 5y
TheHeartlandBookFairy And the shear genius of including the Barbie in one "scene" ???? I love this book so much (I want to go back and reread it already!)!!! 5y
RaimeyGallant Great pic! 5y
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