Great Summer Read While On the Cape
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This is the first novel I've read about Cape Cod (and I've read quite a few) that really captures the essence of the people who live there and the importance of the land/sea to its inhabitants. It's beautifully written and suspenseful. I'm not sure that I loved the ending, thus the four star rather than five star review, but nevertheless it was an enjoyable read.
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First, thank you to LibraryThing (William Morrow Publications) for an advanced copy of this paperback book for my enjoyment and review.  If you like a true summer,
in-the- beach-bag, chik-lit book  this is truly your read.  Most people love summer stories about Cape Cod and the Hamptons, and this book will not disappoint.  It is the story of Katy Doyle who moves from Oregon to the Hamptons to spend the summer in a little cottage of a friend (George) of hers, who promises to leave her alone and let her settle in.  She and her 8 year old son are attracted to many things about the Hamptons, so of course there is romance and fun involved.  Enjoy, and put into your beach bag now!!
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I really enjoyed Ghost Fleet. It's perfect summer beach read!  I highly recommend it.
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I read this book while a guest at Cape Cod and found it to be delightful.  It is light and humerous and, with the exception of pages devoted specifically to Cape Cod, can apply to guests and their hosts in any vacation area.
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I'm a huge Elgin Hilderbrandt fan. I have read all of her books and always look forward to the next one.
What I liked about this one is that it took place on the two islands. Gave readers an insight into the differences between the two. I haven't been to either island but I have been to Cape Cod and loved it. The other two islands are on my bucket list. Thanks to Elin's writings.
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I really enjoyed this book.  It was engaging and compelling - a good read. The protagonist and her partner are interesting and keep it from getting bogged down with the violence of the subject matter.  If you're looking for a fun summertime read, I highly recommend it.
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This is a great summer read with substance. I found myself liking and disliking both sisters and loved the familiarity of the islands.
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Just looking at the cover, I knew I would have to read this book. I love trees and an islandin Mainemakes me think of Cape Cod. Too close to home to miss.

Katherine Hall Page is a prolific writer, with many body books. How have I not heard of her before?

The Birches on Sanpere Island had been handed down through the generations. This also makes me think of Cape Cod, where cottages are passed down. There are so many things that remind me of the Cape, that I felt right at home. Like the boat parade and the Fourth of July celebrations. Out on the water, I too would be bundled up as if it is winter. The mornings can start out chilly, so layering is a wise move. Katherine draws such vivid pictures with her words, I am able to see as if I am there.

Sophies Aunt Priscilla, the owner of The Birches, is dead and Sophies mom had sent her there to find out who would inherit The Birches?

The family descends on The Birches like a flock of vultures, as the neighbors watch. The population is uder 3,000, so everyone knows everyones business. I think this will get very ugly. Will it read as true crime? We will see.

It doesnt take long fo the sniping, sucking up and maneuvering begins. It is at times like these that you find out what people are made of. It brings out the best and worst of the characters. They run the gamut, from lawyers to hippies to snobs and yuppies. Some of the characters are loving and giving, helping out because its needed and they can. Others spend their time ordering people around like servants and insinuating themselves into conversations and situations without being invited. They are aggressive, selfish, narcissists.

Sophie is a lawyer and a hopeless romantic. Kendall is a lawyer too. The immediate attraction is a recipe for romance, don't you think? I love that they eat out everywhere, from five star restaurants to the local dive.

Faith and Tom are staying at the Pines while there house is being renovated. Tom is a minister and Faith was raised in the lifestyle, though it seems now dead bodies seek her out.

I know Faith is the crime investigator and the series is names after her, but Sophie was the one who became most important to me.

Faith and Sophie  I feel something special will come of their meeting.

A predictable story, but very character driven for you people lovers out there. A glimpse into the characters lives, from the innocent children to the conniving and greedy adults. There are so many suspects, though one stands out.

Secrets can get you killed. Vermin can lurk right under your nose, justifying their actions, feeling a sense of entitlement, with no remorse. Actions tell a lot about a person.

A wonderful summer mystery, so be sure to add it to your reading list.

I received this book in return for an honest review.
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Very entertaining "whodunnit" with some surprising plot twists and outcome. I loved the setting in Cape Town, South Africa. A very good read.
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What a lovely read for summer vacations.  If you've ever wondered about relocating to another country with your family, this is a great way to experience the adventure and the upheaval.  It's funny, tender and very real all at the same time.  I really enjoyed this.  Good twists and really makes you think about what we value in life.
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This is a great Summer time read: it grabs the reader from the beginning and introduces a slew of interesting characters while taking them through an intriguing situation. It makes you ask yourself what you might do under similar circumstances. I gave it 4 versus 5 stars just because I wished the end hadn't been so neatly tied up - I prefer a more messy 'real life' ending perhaps. I did love the author's thorough character building: I felt I knew these people and understood their feelings, reactions and motivations.
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Perfect summer reading - interesting twist at the end. I loved the main character and her daughter. I also cared about the the other characters. Lots of twists and turns.
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Any James Patterson fan will enjoy this fun, quick read.  Great summertime book to lay on the beach and enjoy.
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Told with great energy and a fast-paced, almost goofball, plot, this is a good beach read, especislly if your beach happens to be in coastal Carolina. Ms. Frank loosely weaves her story around three 50-ish women and their growing friendship, based upon their fondness and admiration for a fourth woman, Kathy Harper, who recently died of cancer. The author also touches on some more serious issues about aging, senior living situations, and greedy relatives. If you can overlook some gaping holes in logic revolving around the "mystery" of Kathy Harper's evil landlady, you can enjoy the witty, rapid-fire dialogue and atmospheric descriptions of Charlestoon snd Isle of Palms. I generally enjoy Ms. Frank's novels for her characters who seem like they'd be such fun to meet over a genteel libation and a piece of pie while lazing on a Lowcountry front porch. But in addition to the logical problems around the landlady's malfeasance, I also thought the author spent way too much time gnashing her teeth about the legalization of marijuana in Colorado. Plus was it really neccesary for every one of the female characters to have to find her true happiness in the arms of a man? Ms. Frank's female characters are fun enough and strong enough to stand on their own two feet!
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Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

Ella has lived in Manchester for the majority of her life but she still remembers those summers in Appledore. Every year she would spend 2 weeks in Appledore with her aunt and cousin. Ella loved those two weeks she was young and carefree but when she was 12 years old she had her last summer in Appledore. Her mum and Aunt Sophia had fallen out many years before but that summer something triggered the end of those visits.

Fast forward and Ella is about to face a summer alone. Divorced with 2 teenage children about to embark on their own summer adventures Ella is hitting rock bottom. When Ella is informed she has a portion of the family business in her aunt's will she assumes it's a share in the family Ice Cream Caf. She's a little disappointed when she finds out its actually the van and not the caf.

This story follows Ella as she embarks on a summer of self discovery. I really enjoyed seeing Ella dig deep and find the strength and courage to try new things. The ice creams sounded dreamy and Ben wasn't half bad either.

Ella's mum Roberta is actually hilarious. With her sexting and inappropriate tweeting there's never a dull moment when Roberta's around. There were many times when I was literally laughing out loud at Roberta and her antics.

I did guess the big family secret quite early on but this didn't ruin the story at all. This is a perfect summer read that will make you long for ice cream on the seafront.
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Riversong is the perfect Summer read. I had trouble putting the book down while on vacation. I would definitely recommend this book.
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Loved it! I know Cape Town well, and the book brought memories back for me. The characters are well-developed, the plot has many twists and turns, and I couldn't put it down. I would recommend this book for the lover of a good mystery.