The Summer Swap.

 

 

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Cecilia Lapthorne always vowed she’d never go back to Dune Cottage. So no one is more surprised than Cecilia to find herself escaping her seventy-fifth birthday party to return to the remote Cape Cod cottage—a place filled with memories. Some are good—especially memories of the early days with her husband, volatile artist Cameron. But then there are the memories she has revealed to no one. 

After dropping out of medical school, aspiring artist Lily is cleaning houses on the Cape to get by, guilt-ridden for disappointing her parents. Unoccupied for years, Dune Cottage seems the perfect place to hide away and lick her wounds—until Cecilia unexpectedly arrives. Despite an awkward beginning, Lily accepts Cecilia’s invitation to stay on as her guest, and a flicker of kinship ignites. 

Then Todd, Cecilia’s grandson—and Lily’s unrequited crush—shows up, sending a shock wave through their unlikely friendship. Will Lily find the courage to live the life she wants? Can Cecilia finally let go of the past to find a new future? Because as surely as the tide erases past footprints, this summer is offering both Cecilia and Lily the chance to swap old dreams for new…

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I love this author. 

The Summer Swap is my third book by the author, and so far, my favorite. I absolutely loved everything about this book! I loved most of the characters, even the ones that I felt I shouldn’t like. I felt a connection to every single character. When I started reading the book, I felt myself getting transformed into Cape Cod, along with Cecilia and Lily. The description in The Summer Swap was phenomenal, I could smell and see the ocean and picture myself in Dune Cottage. Even though I’ve read the author before, I was prepared for how much this book would affect me. 

The Summer Swap was a very character drive story; dealing with relationships, family, marriage. Each character deals with their own uncertainties about life. When I first started reading the book, I wasn’t sure how I felt about Kristen, and I wasn’t fond of how she treated her mother. As the story progressed, I came to understand her and feel for her. I began to wonder whether there was still a chance for Kristen and her mother to repair their strained relationship. Lily, I loved her from the start, and I loved the unlikely relationship that she formed with Cecilia. Considering what she was dealing with, she needed someone like her. 

I loved the way Morgan portrayed each character and how their stories came together. Cecillia, Lily, and Kristen all went through so much, and I hoped that they would find their way. The Summer Swap was an emotional story at times, but it was also heartwarming, which had me smile. You will find yourself going through a range of emotions while reading this book. I didn’t finish it that long ago, and I still cannot get the story out of my mind. I’m so glad that my friend chose this book for our buddy read. I’m even more eager to check out her other books after this one.