Thursday, July 14, 2011

Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews


Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews

I am a pansy for a good, summer beach read. I thought this book sounded like it would be a good read to add to my summer reading list. I was not disappointed.

I read Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews many years ago. I found it very funny and entertaining. When I saw Summer Rental, I knew it would be a book I would want to read.

Three friends, Ellis, Julia and Dorie decide to catch up with each other and rent an old beach house on North Carolina's Outer Banks for a month. When they arrive they find the house is not in the greatest of shape but stick it out there anyway. Ty Bazemore is the hunky guy who lives above the beach house garage. Ty seems to be attracted to Ellis from the get go. All of the characters are at turning points in their lives. Nothing that a month on the beach can't help sort out.

Dorie meets a mysterious woman named Maryn at the local diner who needs a place to stay. She invites Maryn to rent the extra room they have in the beach house. Maryn is not warm and fluffy at all and seems to be hiding a huge secret. She keeps to herself which makes the women even more curious about her.

There is mystery, romance, and friendship along with a bit of suspense and comedy in this book. The story comes together well even though each character seems to be having their own personal crisis. Mary Kay Andrews has a way of writing a book that will make you feel the sand between your toes even when you are not at the beach. Her characters can be serious one minute and hilarious the next. By the time I finished this book I had laughed, cried and at times, was on the edge of my seat. Some would say this book is predictable but I think predictable has it's place in the world. It made for a very satisfying read. This book was like comfort food for me. Pick it up and go on vacation without ever leaving your home!

I received this book for my honest opinion through Amazon Vine.

8 comments:

  1. I love a good beach read too! I'm adding this to my WL!

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  2. I want to read this one. I've heard good things and my mom read it too.

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  3. I think I might enjoy an audio version of this one for a few laughs :) Liked your review Beth.

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  4. Sometimes you just want a book that you can count on to make you laugh and forget about where you are for a while, and this sounds like one to do just that :)

    Any book that makes me feel like I'm at the beach is one I must consider reading!

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  5. Summer is the perfect time for light, uplifting reads like this one! Thanks for the review!

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  6. I always love reading books set at the beach at this time of year - although it makes me wish I was there! Wonder why I don't read them when its 10 below in the middle of winter . . .

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  7. this one sounds like a great summer read. I love the feel of sand between my toes so this one will be worth looking for.

    Happy to hear it was a hit :)

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  8. This sounds really good. I read Deep Dish awhile back but haven't read anything else by this author. Clearly, I'm missing out. :)

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