Secrets of the Lost Summer, Carla Neggers
Secrets of the Lost Summer, Carla Neggers
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Secrets of the Lost Summer

Author: Carla Neggers

Narrator: Susan Boyce

Unabridged: 10 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/31/2012

Synopsis

A wave of hope carries Olivia Frost back to her small New England hometown nestled in the beautiful Swift River Valley. She’s transforming a historic home into an idyllic getaway. Picturesque and perfect, if only the absentee owner will fix up the eyesore next door …Dylan McCaffrey’s ramshackle house in an inheritance he never counted on. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure he can’t resist—any more than he can resist his new neighbor. Against this breathtaking landscape, Dylan and Olivia pursue love-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped in a love story—past and present.

About Carla Neggers

Carla Neggers is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than sixty contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. Her notable works include the New York Times bestseller Cider Brook. She is a founding member of the New England chapter of Romance Writers of America and has served as vice president of International Thriller Writers.

About Susan Boyce

Susan Boyce is the award-winning narrator of over 140 audiobooks. She performs in variety theater, is one half of the song-and-dance team of Jones & Boyce, and holds a degree in theater and biology. She can be heard in phone trees, in computer games, and as the voice of the pink “Care Bear.” She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, and summers in Greenville, Maine.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jonetta on February 20, 2016

Olivia Frost was a successful graphic designer working for a top design firm in Boston...until she was professionally betrayed by her best friend. Olivia decides to move back to her hometown of Knights Bridge and turn the period home she recently purchased into a destination travel location. Dylan M......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on May 25, 2012

Oliva Frost returns to her hometown in New England next to the Quabbin Reservoir to heal after being stabbed in the back by a "friend". Prior to moving she was at the top of her career as a graphic designer. She helped a her friend Marilyn, out of a slump in her career and Marilyn's a rising star. T......more

Goodreads review by Amy on January 24, 2012

Two extremely interesting plotlines are melded together in this latest ‘gift’ from Carla Neggers. A story taking place in the late 1930’s - just before the start of World War II - intermingles perfectly with a story of Olivia Frost, a graphic designer living in present day Boston. After some serious......more

Goodreads review by Asheley T. on October 19, 2019

I'd call this a romance-lite/mystery-lite. After a big betrayal, Olivia relocates from an established career in Boston to her very small hometown in rural Massachusetts. She plans to start up a new business on her beautiful waterfront property, but the abandoned property beside of hers is an eyesore......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on June 20, 2012

Reviewed for Speaking of Audiobooks column on AAR. [URL not allowed] 2.5 stars Grade C Narrated by Susan Boyce I haven’t read Carla Neggers before but it’s my understanding that she usually writes romantic suspense. I admit that’s what I thought I’d be getting with Secrets of a Lost......more

Quotes

“Neggers spins a tale of stolen jewels, long-lost love, and other secrets in this engaging contemporary romance…Lovely descriptions of the countryside add plenty of New England charm.” Publishers Weekly

“Negger’s lush descriptions of a New England winter turning to spring serve as a lovely metaphor for Olivia and Dylan’s growing romance. This heartwarming tale is full of fascinating secondary characters and enhanced by plot threads involving the long-term effects of a flood valley, a search for stolen jewels, and long-ago passion.” Booklist (starred review)

“A wealth of appealing, totally relatable characters (including well-matched protagonists), long-hidden secrets, and a lost treasure provide some delightful, heartfelt surprises in this cleverly plotted, well-researched, and beautifully described tale that rewards readers with an intriguing mystery as well as a deliciously satisfying romance.” Library Journal

“Susan Boyce lends a clear and expressive voice as narrator. She deftly moves from one main character to the other, bringing the nuances of their personalities to life in her dramatizations…Boyce’s adroit handling of pace and timing makes an intriguing plot even more seductive.” AudioFile

“Neggers captures readers’ attention with her usual flair and brilliance and gives us a romance, a mystery, and a lesson in history. She also presents breathtaking views of a real New England past and present, characters who stay with us long after we close the book, and more than the one romance. Her story will engage readers all the way through.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)

Awards

  • USA Today bestseller
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