Blog Tour: Review of The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery

 

Susan Mallery

Harlequin
On Sale Date: March 15, 2022
9781335479990
Hardcover
$27.99 USD, $34.99 CAD
416 pages
 
Robyn Caldwell’s family is driving her crazy. There’s Harlow, her daughter, who’s engaged to a man she’s only known a short time and is rapidly turning into bridezilla. And her son, Austin, who would rather work with his dad’s family charter boating business than go to college. Her friend, Mindy, who’s playing with fire by contemplating an affair with her tennis instructor. And let’s not forget her ex-husband whose bad behavior has just crossed the line yet again.
 
Robin needs some time to catch her breath and figure out what her next step should be. So when her beloved aunt Lillian asks her to come to Santa Barbara for an overdue visit, Robyn jumps at the chance. Her aunt Lillian is working on settling her affairs and a distant relative is staying with her that stands to inherit the house. Trouble is the last thing Robyn needs, but she refuses to let her aunt be taken advantage of.
 
While staying in her aunt’s beautiful, quirky mansion and spending time in the Santa Barbara sunshine with the woman who’s like a mother to her, Robyn will see herself—and the people she loves most—with a bit more clarity. And it will push her to take chances she hadn’t dreamed of before.
 
But life has a funny way of following you wherever you go. What began as an escape soon becomes an unforgettable adventure…and Robyn is ready to dive in, feet first.

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My thoughts:

The Summer Getaway is a slow burn family drama with a splash of romance in it.  I'll admit to not loving the characters in the book at first.  Robyn's daughter Harlow was an entitled and self-involved princess who needed a reality check.  Her ex-husband was a real piece of work and needed to grow up. Don't get me started on her friend Mindy and her very poor choices. I couldn't fault Robyn for running away to her aunt's house for a break from the drama.  Harlow ended up having the best and by far the biggest growth over the length of the book.  I'm not sure Cord really learned anything.  

I did love Robyn and how she finally realized what she wanted out of life.  Her romance with Mason was sweet and I was so rooting for them.  I also loved her relationship with her son, Austin.  He was a great character and reminded me a lot of my own son.  The ending was perfect and left me with a warm feeling for almost everyone (Not you Cord).  I definitely recommend this one.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

SUSAN MALLERY is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of novels about the relationships that define women's lives—family, friendship and romance. Library Journal says, “Mallery is the master of blending emotionally believable characters in realistic situations," and readers seem to agree—forty million copies of her books have been sold worldwide. Her warm, humorous stories make the world a happier place to live.
 
Susan grew up in California and now lives in Seattle with her husband. She's passionate about animal welfare, especially that of the two Ragdoll cats and adorable poodle who think of her as Mom.
 
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Author website: https://www.susanmallery.com/