The Summer Retreat by Sheila RobertsMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Review to follow
I received a digital copy of this book (ARC) in exchange for an unbiased review from NetGalley and MIRA books.
The Summer Retreat(Moonlight Harbor #3) by Shiela Roberts
April 23, 2019
Mira Publishing
Fiction, beach read
Rating: 3/5
I received a digital ARC copy of this book from Mira and NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
This is the third book in a series. I read the first two before reading this book to put it in context although they could easily stand alone. The books are light beach reads which unfortunately felt weighed down by too many characters.
I enjoyed the first book but the following books seemed to be weighed down with many characters. The description and history of the characters were informative but not entirely necessary to plot and resolution. Maybe this was intentional to set the pace for upcoming books in the series.
Overall, a delightful, easy read with a lot of Christian undertones and nods to other women’s literature authors. This book centers mostly on Celeste Jones, who decides to move to Moonlight Harbor Inn for respite. Jenna Jones, her sister, had worked hard renovating the Driftwood Inn, which has been in the family for years.
I had read the first two books so I was prepared when this book started with a focus on Celeste. It didn’t feel organic in flow from the ending of the previous book. I was anticipating each novel to build off the other which they did but also provide insight into next book.
Of course, it is difficult for me to provide a review of this book as a stand alone since I’ve read the other books. The storyline is clever and the romantic subplots humorous. I felt it lacked a strong framework moving forward to support the additions to the series.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2775864073
Book 1: Welcome to Moonlight Harbor
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2775868731
Book 2: Winter at the Beach
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2775871175
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