If you’ve read the authors previous release, On Fire Island you will recognize some of the characters here which was a pleasant surprise for me! Though connected you can still read this one on its own too though just fyi. I loved the setup with each section of this following Addison over seven summer weeks as a lively and colorful cast of characters rents out the guesthouse her aunt left her in her will. The estrangement added a level of depth and complexity to the otherwise fluffy beach read and opened up a bunch of emotional issues for Addison. The characters, both and main and secondary were all such a delight and charmed me almost as much as the setting did. This is ideal summertime reading, it has basically everything you would want in a seasonal read, there’s romance, drama, laughs and a dreamy setting.

A woman inherits a beach house, along with a series of weekend guests, while butting heads with the irritable (and irritatingly handsome) man next door. I loved Jane's last work On Fire Island, and this book picks up in the same community even with some of the same characters, etc. You don't have to read the last book to enjoy this one, but it definitely helps. I loved that we learned more about the aunt Addison never got to know, through her friends and lovers who came to stay at the guest houses throughout the summer. I stayed for the blossom enemies-to-lovers romance between Addison and her neighbor Ben. I enjoyed that Addison refound her love of art through her Aunt's in-home studio and found this closeness to her through her aunt's passion. The quirky small-town side characters were prime additions to the story keeping the gossip and charm of the town alive. Note this book does deal a lot with grief following death which was hard for me. Because of that, I felt the story started off a little slow, but soon after I found myself not being able to put this story down.

Thanks to the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review. This book releases 6/4

Seven Summer Weekends was marketed as a romance novel, but in my opinion, it was more Women's Lit with a romance subplot.

I liked Addison and all of the interesting characters she encounters along the way, but the romance was secondary and the story overall struggled to keep my attention.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for my first ever ARC book!! I had first heard of Seven Summer Weekends through an author whose work I enjoy so I had a good feeling I’d enjoy this one and the book did not disappoint. The characters are likable, relatable, and even the side characters have a level of depth that makes them feel real.

I liked that the formatting was broken down by each week/weekend and paralleled visiting guests. My only complaint is at times the pacing seemed uneven, or that significant time had passed in just a few paragraphs but that did not negative impact my reading experience. Seven Summer Weekends is the perfect summertime read that drew me in right from the start.

Loved all of the characters. This is a great Summer read. I loved the lessons that were taught throughout the book. I’ve never read anything by this author, but I really enjoyed the style of writing.
Very easy to envision.

3.5 - I was immediately pulled into this story, which starts off quickly with Addison losing her job unexpectedly and inheriting a beach house from an estranged aunt. The scenery immediately transports you to the island. I love that while Addison is living at the house, and figuring out next steps, she has a variety of interesting visitors over the eight weekends. The secondary characters were so fun, and I loved that the author wrote a backstory for each of them so we got to know them a little before they arrived.

This book is dense and covers a lot of topics about grief, family trauma, self discovery, and how we handle transitional periods in our life.

I do feel like this book was far more contemporary fiction and less romance than was promised. The romance is a sub plot that really doesn’t take off until the last 40%. I was also most interested in Kizzy’s story than that of the FMC, and it felt a little slow in the middle for me.

Seven Summer Weekends really got me with that cute cover, the story sounded so cute. I did not know this was a follow up to a previous novel. It can read as a standalone but I would've liked to know that prior. It was a good novel but it just did not hold my attention as much as I wanted it to. I didn't find myself wanting to go back to it or being excited to read it.

Seven Summer Weekends, which follows Addison Irwin, on her way to being the youngest art director at her agency when a silly mistake instantly makes her jobless and questioning all her life choices. Which is when an inheritance from an estranged aunt finds her. Now Addie has seven weeks on Fire Island to figure out what to do with her inheritance while discovering her passions, both old and new.

I finished Seven Summer Weekends with a warm and fuzzy feeling. I found that the book sucked me in quickly, as I wanted to know more about Addie’s mysterious aunt and then about her, at first, equally mysterious crush. This is definitely a love story, but also a journey of self discovery for Addie. Addie’s soul searching after having her life upended is pretty relatable, in my opinion. And I loved that in Seven Summer Weekends, we are reminded it is never too late to start over, to not be afraid of taking chances and that love can find us at the most unexpected time. I also enjoyed how the story was told through multiple POVs, with Addie learning about her aunt through visits from her aunt’s closest friends and at the same time discovering things about herself thanks to the help of those same visitors. Finally, Jane Rosen's love of Fire Island shines through in her work and I finished Seven Summer Weekends with a desire to visit (my boyfriend will tell you that if a book makes me want to visit the location or try new food as a result than this is high praise from me 😂)

If you are looking for a heart warming summer romance then I definitely recommend Seven Summer Weekends.

Addison is expecting a very well deserved promotion announcement when she makes a mistake that leaves her on the unemployment line instead. A mistake that also lands her on page 6. While she waits for the drama to die down, she decides to head to Fire Island to the house she recently inherited from her Aunt whom she hasn’t seen since she was a child. Once there, she is met by the real estate agent that wants to sell the house to the highest bidder, the neighbor that wants to buy it from her, and her aunts friends she had booked to come stay in the guest house that summer. Addison doesn’t know what to do…will the Summer of Addison help her figure it out?

Ahh we are back on fire island and our crew is better than ever! When I picked this one up I didn’t realize it would be the same cast of characters, and I cant even tell you how excited I was to catch back up with everyone! That said, this book is more about Addison and how she handles inheriting her Aunts house, as well as trying to find herself after losing her job. I will say as soon as she started to chat IN ZOOM with a coworker about the meeting I cringed and said NO out loud. You never chat on zoom! You text each other on the side! Once Addison got to the island, I loved the guests that Glicky had planned to show up and teach Addison lessons not only about her aunt but also about herself. This book was the perfect follow up to On Fire Island and I highly recommend it!

A heartwarming novel about second chances.

Addison Irwin is a career driven woman who finds herself unemployed after mistakenly posting a comment about her boss during a Zoom meeting. While trying to figure out the next step, she learns that she has inherited a beach house on Fire Island from her estranged Aunt Gicky. Debating rather to keep or sell the property, Addison heads to the island, where she soon discovers she also inherited a list of guests along with a handsome, grumpy neighbor for the next seven weekends.

I really enjoyed this novel. I loved the calming atmospheric feel of Fire Island and the character driven narrative. Addison was very relatable. I loved the journey she goes through during her time on the island and the close relationships she builds with the community and her guests. Through her encounters, not only do we get a glimpse into her aunt’s life, but Addison’s own growth and self-discovery. There is also romance in this novel. In the beginning there was a lot of miscommunications, which I was not a fan of. However, as the story progressed and misunderstandings were resolved, I ended up really loving the growth and vulnerability of our two main characters and how they helped each other find love again.

Overall, it is a beautiful story about taking chances, finding one’s passion, and embracing new possibilities. Definitely would recommend.

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

RATING: 2.5 ⭐️ (rounded up)

From the stunning watercolor cover to the whole premise of this novel, I was so excited to read this ARC. Unfortunately, it was not for me in the end.

I really loved the characters and the idea of going through seven summer weekends as they navigate loss, love, growing up in a sense, rekindling passions, etc. However, what made it difficult to read, was the writing style. Instead of leading into different pieces of the story it was written more as a play-by-play or a bedtime story.

I know Jane has a wonderful fanbase of readers who appreciate her stories and writing and I can’t wait for them to love on it, but unfortunately for me that wasn’t the case.

NOTE: This is a follow-up to her previous novel On Fire Island, which I didn’t know until the end, so this can be safely read as a standalone.

Thank you NetGalley, Jane L. Rosen, and Berkley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

After committing a HUGE Zoom faux pas, Addison finds herself without a job and without direction. Shortly thereafter, she receives news that she had inherited her estranged Aunt Gicky's home on Fire Island, Addison heads there to regroup, but she finds a lot more than just a house. Who knew a mistake would lead her to finding happiness.

I joined team Rosen right after finishing my first book by her. I found her characters delightful, her storytelling full of charm, wit, and warmth, and her books always left me happier than they found me. When I added this book to the TBR, it was based solely on my adoration of the author. You will never understand how excited I was when I started reading and realized that we were going back to the world of On Fire Island.

On Fire Island was bound to deliver some heartbreak regardless of the other elements present. It was about a husband and community grieving the loss of a woman who died way too young. There was warmth and humor and hope in that tale, but I still wondered about Ben, the husband. Apparently, Rosen knew I needed this book, and she gifted it to us readers. What a treat! It was so lovely to be back in Bay Beach, catching up with old friends while accompanying Addison on her summer of self discovery.

I have been blathering on about On Fire Island, but I believe this book can be read on its own. There is enough background woven into the story, so you will never feel lost. And as much as I loved the romantic elements and Ben's part in this story, I did feel that Addison was the star.

Addison had been plugging away at a job that would never love her back, and regardless of how it happened, she now had the time and space to find her happy. Being in Gicky's house allowed her to get to know the aunt she hardly remembered, but she also had weekend visitors who helped her learn even more. What a beautiful thing that her aunt was helping Addison from the great beyond. She had arranged so many things from her deathbed which all contributed to Addison finally finding her anchor and her path to happiness.

Overall, this was a beautiful story about new beginnings, love, family, friendship, and being true to yourself. It was told with humor and warmth which a stellar ending that had me brimming with joy.

The softest DNF known to man at thirty (ish) perecnt

The premise was interesting and we jumped right into in the plot which set it up to be an engaging read . The prose was gut wrenching and atmospheric. I felt like I was right in that small beach town , inhaling the salt air with the main character . I wished we had a little more time with each visitor (up until the point at which I read).

Unfortunately , I just haven't been reaching for this due to the MANY reading slumps I've been in and so continuing at this stage would be a disservice to the book and my personal enjoyment I get from reading . I will definitely re-visit this story on audio upon release!

This was like a breath of fresh air after reading several dark stories lately! Addison and Ben are great - first they fight and then they fall for each other. I love characters who are smart about their lives and who they love. I also love that Ben is a writer and Addison rekindles her passion and art talent.

Thanks to the publisher and #netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC!

Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen is the perfect light summer read. I was instantly drawn in by the easily likeable characters and the author's attention to details. The friendships and bonds formed between the characters were so real. I enjoyed the setting of this book and the plot very much! Overall, I think this book was a joy to read and others will enjoy it also. I will recommend to friends also.

This book has me in a summer mood and I really enjoyed it. I can my patrons checking this book out all summer long!

Addison, not Addy makes one misstep and the career she has building her whole life blows up in her face. Fortunately, she recieves a notification that an aunt, estranged from her family, has left her a house on Fire Island! With no job tying her down, Addison takes off for the beach. She learns that she will be hosting 7 different renters for the small cottage on the property and she meets each one as she packs up the property and tries to determine her next steps.

This sweet story is just lovely. Each guest knew Addison's aunt better than she and she slowly learns to love her Aunt and the house that she left. Join Addison in the adventure of a lifetime at one of the best beaches of the world! #berkley #sevensummerweekends #janelrosen

I just finished this lovely read. I really enjoyed Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen @janelrosen This was a quick and fluffy read. I would highly recommend adding to your tbr for the summer.
I loved reading about Allison getting to know and understand her Aunt and her story. The banter between Allison and Ben was funny. Ben was hilarious and quick with his witty comebacks.

In this enjoyable summer-themed book, main character Addison gets fired from her fancy advertising job - then finds out the aunt she hasn’t seen since she was little because her family was estranged from her has died and left Addison her house on Fire Island. Initially planning to sell it, she decides to stay for the summer and over the course of the seven summer weekends (and weeks) of the title, she finds herself changing, including opening up to the possibility of romance!

This was another winner from Jane L Rosen - I just love all of her books. This one surprised me because it’s really kind of a sequel to her last book, On Fire Island, which is not mentioned at all in the publisher blurb. Yes, Addison is a brand new character so you could theoretically read it as a stand-alone - but potential love interest Ben is the widower of On Fire Island narrator Julia, and other familiar characters make an appearance as well. So, while you could definitely read it on its own, it definitely is more enjoyable and I think would have more emotional impact if you read it second.

Anyway, I laughed and I cried, enjoyed the romance, enjoyed the quirky side characters, and loved how the summer beach setting took me away on some dreary cold and rainy days!

Seven Summer Weekends
by Jane L. Rosen
Pub Date: June 4, 2024
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
A woman inherits a beach house, along with a series of weekend guests, while butting heads with the irritable (and irritatingly handsome) man next door, in this sparkling new escape from Jane L. Rosen.
One of my new favorite authors:
The cast of characters that arrive each of the seven weekends help her to understand her aunt more. She hadn’t seen her aunt since she was a child but remembered her fondly. Her parents had a falling out with this aunt that Addison never understood.
Between the setting of Fire Island and the lovable characters, this book was a perfect summer escape on a cold winter day!

I highly recommend this one!