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Other People’s Summers by Sarah Morgan @sarahmorganwrites @thatbritishactress @harlequinbooks #OtherPeoplesSummers
September 4, 2025 6:00 am
the setup…
Milly Beckett thought she had it all. She was happily married and mother to a wonderful daughter. She also loved her job helping to run an exclusive resort of lakeside cabins, the family business. Then everything fell apart when her husband left her for another woman and her best friend in life ghosted her. It’s now been years since she’s heard from Natalie, an internationally famous actress, and suddenly she receives an urgent message from her asking for help. Milly is still hurt from being abandoned but agrees to allow her to stay with her while she weathers the storm from a scandal.
the heart of the story…
Milly and Natalie struggle to connect with each other as one is still hurt and the other is consumed with guilt for having caused that pain. Their issues aren’t petty but the stuff of real life as Natalie fears losing her friend forever and Milly is scared to trust again. Add to that a difficult ex-husband with a new (and younger) wife and a teenaged daughter who’s grappling with her own issues and you have a meaty story balanced with some romantic elements and multigenerational characters.
the narration…
Henrietta Meire delivered a lovely performance, finding the right balance between being lighthearted and sobering. I enjoyed her storytelling.
the bottom line…
I was looking for a realistic story involving mature characters that had some depth and this met my expectations. The issues were relevant and the paths to resolution rocky and authentic. The romantic elements may have been idealistic but it was what I needed. This was a timely story of two friends who lost their way and managed to find each other and themselves in that journey.
Book Info
- Release Date: May 6, 2025
- Narrator: Henrietta Meire
- Audio Length: 10 hours, 16 minutes
- Publisher: Harlequin Audio
(Thanks to Harlequin Audio and NetGalley for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
Posted by Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Categories: Audiobook, Contemporary Fiction
Tags: 2025 Audiobook Challenge, Reviews
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By 2025 Audiobook Challenge @caffeinatedreviewer.com @caffeinatedreviewer @jentwimom.bsky.social @jen_twimom #2025AudiobookChallenge – Blue Mood Café on September 4, 2025 at 6:54 am
Sounds like a good listen, Jo!
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By nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog on September 4, 2025 at 9:32 am
Very much a comfort read, Nicki💜
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By Jonetta | Blue Mood Café on September 4, 2025 at 10:24 am
God to know this one worked for you. Lots of character growth it seems.
Anne – Books of My Heart
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By Northwoman on September 4, 2025 at 10:55 am
Thanks, Anne💜 Very much so.
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By Jonetta | Blue Mood Café on September 4, 2025 at 12:49 pm
This sounds lovely. I’m going to see if my library has it!
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By Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies on September 5, 2025 at 10:47 am
It really is, Lisa💜
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By Jonetta | Blue Mood Café on September 5, 2025 at 4:02 pm
I loved this one, too! Sarah Morgan writes the dreamiest settings with wonderful characters!
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By Rachel @Waves of Fiction on September 5, 2025 at 3:40 pm
I love her writing style💜
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By Jonetta | Blue Mood Café on September 5, 2025 at 4:03 pm
Fab review! I’ve been curious about this one, so I’m glad you enjoyed it. Some of her books have worked better for me than others, but I like the sound of this premise. xx
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By Yvonne (It's All About Books) on September 6, 2025 at 8:39 am
Thanks, Yvo💜 It’s more about life issues and the romance is light.
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By Jonetta | Blue Mood Café on September 6, 2025 at 10:41 am
Always a bonus!
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By Yvonne (It's All About Books) on September 11, 2025 at 8:04 pm