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Marcia K. (Willoughby, OH)

Songs of Summer
A refreshing read about discovering family and self. What could possibly go wrong when a thirty year old music shop owner decides she might want to meet her birth mother.? Maggie Mae , a young woman who loves music and lives thru song in all aspects of her life, is on a quest to find her birth mother with help from Jason, her fiancé and a cast of characters that will make your heart sing.

Songs of Summer was a joyful homage to days past thru the references to music which could easily have been a rom-com musical! While the ending was known early on the way to it was paved in a wonderful dance. It was also very comforting to have the early story set in Chagrin Falls, Ohio….where I have visited often!

Barbara B. (Harlingen, TX)

Songs of Summer
This is a delightful book, not a boring page in it. Maggie May has always known she was adopted. She is 30 years old when she and Jason, her childhood forever friend, decided to search for her birth mother, Beatrix has not spoken to her sister for 30 years.

Matt and Dylan are both 30 years old, friends from childhood. They are wondering if there relationship will change now that his mother is marrying her father.
Sounds chaotic I know, but this author skillfully weaves these characters.

A surprise for literature today this book has an ending, actually solves all the issues and relationships. The frequent references to song lyrics almost makes the book feel like a musical.

Sylvia T. (Rancho Mirage, CA)

Songs of Summer
Songs of Summer is a heartwarming and captivating novel. The story follows Maggie May Wheeler, an adoptee who embarks on a journey to find her birth mother on Fire Island.

Jane Rosen skillfully weaves together themes of love, identity, and second chances against the backdrop of a magical summer setting. The novel expertly balances humor and emotional depth, creating a perfect beach read that resonates long after the last page.

With its blend of romance, family drama, and self-discovery, Songs of Summer is a delightful escape for fans of women's fiction. The author's talent for crafting relatable characters and intricate plotlines shines through, making this novel a must-read.

Hannah L. (Plymouth, MA)

If you like Elin Hilderbrand Novels, I recommend reading!
This book surprised me in how quickly I was invested in Maggie's story so it was a quick read and very enjoyable. Songs of Summer is written from multiple perspectives which drives the plot forward and allows for more interesting character development since you know things before the other characters do. I loved that the chapter titles are named after songs which is very fitting based on the title. Songs of Summer takes place in Fire Island so I recommend reading if you want to escape to somewhere warm!

Karen R. (Columbus, OH)

Heartwarming story
Maggie found out she was adopted when she was in elementary school, but was in such a loving family, she had no interest in finding her birth mother. Both of her parents, who were older, died by the time Maggie was only 30. This wonderful novel is about Maggie's search for her birth mother. It was a delight, I finished in one day. Loved getting to go on this journey with Maggie. Highly recommend.

Alex M. (Woodland, CA)

Heartwarming and charming read!
Songs of Summer centers on Maggie's journey to meet her birth mother after her parents pass away. She discovers that her birth mother is spending time on Fire Island, and takes the chance to try to meet her. At a crossroads with her new fiancé (but long time best friend) Jason, Maggie also realizes that what brought her comfort in the past may not make her happy in the future.

This was a heartwarming and fun read, and I loved exploring Fire Island through the eyes of the book's characters. Maggie is the owner of her parents' old record store, and music is a big part of her life. As such, I enjoyed how song titles were woven into the story and tied to each big part of Maggie's journey toward self-discovery. Though the ending was predictable, it was quite sweet and comforting. This was an enjoyable beach read!

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