The Summer of You and Me, Denise Hunter
The Summer of You and Me, Denise Hunter
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The Summer of You and Me

Author: Denise Hunter

Narrator: Kim Churchill

Unabridged: 9 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 04/22/2025

Synopsis

Maggie Reynolds is finally ready for love again—until the past shows up in the form of someone who may or may not be the late husband she thought she'd lost.Five years after her husband's death, Maggie is finally ready to let go of him and the dreams she had for their future. A summer at Seabrook, where she and Ethan first became childhood sweethearts, seems the perfect time and place to find closure. Plus, she gets to spend time with his family, the Reynoldses, whom she loves like her own.Unbeknownst to Maggie, her brother-in-law, Josh Reynolds, has been in love with her since they first met all those years ago. But his brother ultimately won Maggie's heart, and Josh's unrequited love has ruined all his relationships. If Maggie is ready to move on, then Josh is ready to lay it all on the line and come clean about his true feelings for her.But his plans soon get put on hold when, shortly after Maggie returns to Seabrook, she runs into a man who could pass for Ethan's twin. But he disappears into the amusement park crowd before she can confront him.The event rattles Maggie, stirs up impossible questions, and sends Josh and her on a quest to discover the man's true identity. But their search ends up raising more questions than answers—and soon Maggie isn't sure she wants those answers after all.

About Denise Hunter

Denise Hunter is the internationally published, bestselling author of more than forty books, three of which have been adapted into original Hallmark Channel movies. She has won the Holt Medallion Award, the Reader’s Choice Award, the Carol Award, the Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist. When Denise isn’t orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking chai lattes, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana, where she and her husband raised three boys and are now enjoying an empty nest and four beautiful grandchildren. Follow Denise at DeniseHunterBooks.com; Facebook: @AuthorDeniseHunter; X: @DeniseAHunter; Instagram: @deniseahunter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on April 10, 2025

This one gets five shiny, Summer stars from me. 😎 Up until I read this upcoming release, I had only picked up one Denise Hunter book. To be honest, I was a bit underwhelmed. Not long ago I saw this one available in audio on NetGalley. Here I am just four days later -- already done. I would turn it on......more

Goodreads review by Gloria on April 12, 2025

The Summer of You and Me is an emotional roller coaster of a story that ran the gamut of feelings. Maggie and her in-laws are to spread her deceased military husband's ashes over the ocean this summer. But when someone who could be his doppelgänger is at the beachside carnival, things are upended fo......more

Goodreads review by Karren on May 15, 2025

Maggie Reynolds husband passed away five years ago, it’s time for her to accept he’s gone and move forward. Maggie and her four year old daughter Zoey plan to spend the summer at Seabrook, where she and Ethan first met and fell in love. Josh Reynolds is Maggie's brother-in-law and he and his sister......more

Goodreads review by Anisa on March 23, 2025

First 5 star read of the year! Wow, at first I was put off by the relationship dynamic of the MMC & FMC but the storyline was so good I was able to look past it. The FMC was married to the MMC brother who has passed away some years back making the love interests former in-laws. The story also had so......more

Goodreads review by KellyJ1028 on January 21, 2025

Each time I read a book by Denise Hunter, I am never disappointed. Her writing style is something that resonates with me completely. This is a cute Christian romance story with some mystery & intrigue woven in. I think it is different than her other books but in such a good way . Maggie is a widow &......more

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'Denise Hunter made me cry again. Wow--what a breathtaking, heart-tugging story! THE SUMMER OF YOU AND ME has so many great surprises, twists, and turns that my head is reeling and I could not stop reading. You will not be sorry you read this book.' Hannah Alexander, author of THE HALLOWED HALLS OF A WOMAN WORTH KNOWING and ONE STRONG MAN

'Hunter's (BEFORE WE WERE US) latest is a charming romance with a little bit of mystery that will warm readers' hearts.' Library Journal

'Hunter's latest is a healing and empowering journey of love. Told in Hunter's classic style, THE SUMMER OF YOU AND ME will stay with readers long after the end.' Rachel Hauck, New York Times bestselling author

'Poignant and powerful, THE SUMMER OF YOU AND ME is an exquisite 'out-of-the-box' romance that will rack your mind and ratchet your pulse! The amazing Denise Hunter has done it again with a truly riveting read that's short on sleep but long on hope.' Julie Lessman, award-winning author of The Daughters of Boston, Winds of Change, and Isle of Hope series

'Readers in the mood for a sweet second-chance romance with a twist will be delighted.' Publishers Weekly

'This story pulled at my heartstrings from the first chapter right through to the last. I longed for Maggie and Josh to find their happily-ever-after, despite the emotional rollercoaster they were on. Denise Hunter has written a beautiful story filled with the complexities that come with loving others, especially members of our own families.' Robin Lee Hatcher, Christy Award–winning author of WISHING FOR MISTLETOE and TO CAPTURE A MOUNTAIN MAN

'Yummy romance with a dash of mystery, this friends-to-lovers novel, THE SUMMER OF YOU AND ME, is wonderful! Hunter's deft hand mixes grief with new beginnings to make a delicious read that has Hallmark movie written all over it. Highly recommend!' Colleen Coble, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author

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