Summer on Lilac Island

Name: Summer on Lilac Island
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Lindsay MacMillan
ISBN: 9781400348091

Author: Lindsay MacMillan

Narrator: Kira Fixx

Unabridged: 14 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper Muse

Published: 07/01/2025

Categories: Fiction, Women, Humorous, Family Life, Friendship

Synopsis

A witty and heartwarming escape about mothers and daughters, small-town dating, and the surprising ways we find our way home.When Gigi Jenkins finds herself broke, unemployed, and out of options, she has no choice but to return to Mackinac Island, the horse-and-buggy hometown she swore she'd left behind forever.Living under the same roof with her meddling, divorced mother, Eloise, feels like a recipe for disaster--especially when Eloise hatches a scheme to set Gigi up with the island's charming new doctor.Determined to call her mother's bluff, Gigi agrees to the date on one condition: she gets to play matchmaker for Eloise in return.What begins as a battle of wills spirals into a summer of small-town antics, unexpected sparks, and plot twists neither woman saw coming.But the greatest love story of the summer isn't about romance--it's about the bond between mother and daughter. Through late-night date debriefs, outfit consultations, and learning to laugh (and forgive), Gigi and Eloise begin to bridge years of misunderstanding, moving from adversaries to confidantes.With Lindsay MacMillan's signature wit and warmth, Summer on Lilac Island is a joyful, tender tale of second chances, new beginnings, and the countless forms love can take.

About Lindsay MacMillan

Lindsay MacMillan is an author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur. A Dartmouth graduate and four-time TEDx speaker, she left her role as a vice president at Goldman Sachs to follow her passion for writing. This is her third published book and her debut women’s fiction novel. Visit her online at lindsaymacmillancreative.com

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sheila on June 26, 2025

I received a free copy of, Summer on Lilac Island, by Lindsay MacMillan, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Mackinac Island is a beautiful area, there are no cars allowed, horses, and bicycles, are how people get around. Gigi is back home, on Mackinac Island, and not......more

Goodreads review by Gigi on July 13, 2025

As an only child, I’ve always been a bit envious of sibling relationships. Summer on Lilac Island was filled with such beautiful interactions between sisters and mothers and mothers of mothers and daughters and even some surprise characters, that I felt truly invested in this tiny island filled with......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth of Silver's Reviews on June 23, 2025

FULL REVIEW WILL BE ON JULY 31. Gigi Jenkins had to come home to the place she couldn't wait to get away from. She didn't know how it would work being with her mother since they really didn't get along. How does it all turn out? Find out everything in this heartwarming book with great characters and set......more

Goodreads review by Jill on June 08, 2025

SUMMER ON LILAC ISLAND By Lindsay MacMillan Read by: Kira Fixx 3.5 stars When I saw that this book was set on the idyllic Mackinac Island, I instantly knew I wanted to give it a listen. We’ve been staying on the island during the summer with our grandsons for many years. We’re all enchanted by the islan......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on June 30, 2025

3.5 I enjoyed this mother-daughter story set on Mackinac Island, Michigan that had some romance, some reconciliation, secrets and more as the two women embark on journeys of self-discovery over the course of one life-changing summer. This was good on audio and perfect for fans of authors like Sarah......more

Quotes

'Ditch your car on the mainland and hop the ferry to Mackinac Island with Lindsay MacMillan's charming new novel in your tote. With sparkling dialogue and an endearing cast of characters, SUMMER ON LILAC ISLAND will have you pining for some freshly made fudge, a scoop of lilac ice cream, and a stay in the Grand Hotel. And perhaps you'll meet some locals as delightful as the ones on the pages of this perfect summer read.' Susan Coll, USA TODAY bestselling author

'Fans of Debbie Macomber may also enjoy this appealing story of falling in love on a small island.' Booklist

'MacMillan (DOUBLE-DECKER DREAMS) spins a delightful multigenerational tale of a restless young woman's return to idyllic Mackinac Island, Mich . . . MacMillan's well-drawn characters and winsome scene-setting save the day. Readers are in for a treat.' Publishers Weekly

'SUMMER ON LILAC ISLAND is a such a pleasure to read--to live in--watching Gigi, her family, and her friends (not to mention a few handsome men) learn to trust and love one another as they discover what lies deep and true in their hearts during a summer on Mackinac Island.' Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of SUMMER LIGHT ON NANTUCKET