Back Bay Books
A Summer Affair
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The perfect wife and mother finds the perfect temptation in this "perfect summer cocktail of sex, sun, and scandal" (Kirkus Reviews).
Claire has a problem with setting limits. All her life she has taken on every responsibility, assumed every burden, granted every request. Claire wants it all--and in the eyes of her friends, she has it: a devoted husband, four beautiful children, even a successful career as an artist. So when she agrees to chair the committee for Nantucket's social event of the year, she knows she can handle it. Claire can handle anything.
But when planning the gala propels her into the orbit of billionaire Lock Dixon, unexpected sparks begin to fly. Lock insists on working closely with Claire--often over a bottle of wine--and before long she can't ignore the subtle touches and lingering looks. To her surprise, she can't ignore how they make her feel, either. Claire finds the gala, her life, and herself spinning out of control.
A Summer Affair captures the love, loss, and limbo of an illicit romance and unchecked passion as it takes us on a brave and breathless journey into the heart of one modern woman.
"Think you know where this is going? Think again. Hilderbrand is way too smart to give away the whole story in her title." --Elisabeth Egan, New York Times
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780316018616
EAN:
9780316018616
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
432
Authors:
Elin Hilderbrand
Publisher:
Back Bay Books
Published Date: 2009-01-06
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Ahhhh complicated adult life. People being people. Love and passion of various life stages…. irst love, forever love, and accidental love. Great read. Thoroughly enjoyed.
I truly like this author but this book was very shallow and I was unable to engage or feel anything for ANY of the characters.
I’ve read several of Elin Hilderbrand’s book, and this one is not at the top of my list of favs. The story was fine, but all of the characters were pretty annoying and some of them just didn’t ring true. And I didn’t get the ending at all; seems like it was a decision just to wrap the book up quickly. But as always, Nantucket itself is the main character, and the author makes it sound like a dream. Maybe someday I’ll get there!
Great novel! As a working Mimi related to this story. I found it funny, sad, and with a clear message! Life is what matters most!
Another five star book by elin hilderbramd. The story is great and the characters keep you interested in what is happening to them. Fantastic.
