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Summer on the Island
Summer on the Island: A Novel | Brenda Novak
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"Welcome spring with the newest treat from Brenda Novak. This is the book her fans, old and new, have been waiting for. A big, tantalizing read!"Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times bestselling author A summer of healing, friendship, loveand a secret that could change everything. After the death of her US senator father, Marlow Madsen travels to the small island off the coast of Florida where she spent summers growing up to help her mother settle the family estate. For Marlow, the trip is a chance to reconnect after too long apart. Its also the perfect escape to help her feel grounded againone shes happy to share with friends Aida and Claire, who are hoping to hit reset on their lives, too. A leisurely beachfront summer promises the trio of women the opportunity to take deep healing breaths and explore new paths. But when her fathers will reveals an earth-shattering secret that tarnishes his impeccable reputation and everything she thought she knew about her family, Marlow finds herself questioning her entire childhoodand aspects of her future. Fortunately, her friends, and the most unlikely love interest she could imagine, prove that happiness can be found no matter whatas long as the right people are by your side.
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TamTracy
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Great beach read with enough substance to keep you interested. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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lanecannon
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Panpan

This book started off as a fun summer beach read but got a little too weird and "ick" for me.

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Lizwarnerpdx
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Definitely a beach read. While some of the plot twists were obvious to the reader, the story was entertaining. Maybe a little light on character development etc. but a fun read.

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TheHeartlandBookFairy
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Summer on the island by Brenda Novak is a standalone book and a perfect start to your summer reading season! Marlow heads home to a small island off the coast of Florida to help her mother settle the family estate after her beloved father's death. A prestigious US Senator, wonderful supportive husband, and adoring dad... Marlow misses her father terribly.
She invites 2 friends, Aida and Claire, to join her for the...(cont in comments)

TheHeartlandBookFairy summer. Both are in serious need of a reset and this seems like the perfect time and place to do so. What what could go wrong in such an idealic setting? All is not as it seems, and Marlow questions everything she thought she knew. The past is re written and will determine the future. Can Marlow, Aida, and Claire The past is re written and will determine the future. Can Marlow, Aida, and Claire overcome their pasts? These 3 friends support one another unconditionally as they each find a way to move into their futures. 2y
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“Author Brenda Novak's newest standalone novel about friendship, family and the ties that bind and challenge us follows three friends as they escape to a coastal Florida town for the summer.”

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