What an amazing and wonderful read. The characters came from all over the place in how they started to fit together in the puzzle of their life. I enjoyed everyone coming back to town and making it better than it was before. I would recommend this to all my friends.

A perfectly light read for the times we are in.

Sometimes you need to read something light - and now could never be a more appropriate time to reach for a mindless read. With the uncertainty circulating amidst us and the stress that has been settling in, a vacation or poolside read is perfect. A vacation from the mind is what we need, especially when most of us are cooped up everyday. Thayer is definitely one of those "go-to" authors I will reach for in a pinch. Whenever I'm stressed or feeling blue I like to read Thayer. She immediately gets me out of my bubble or out of whatever I'm worrying about.

This is a tale of relationships, secrets, and love-lost and love-won. I would have appreciated more character development as well as more history on the characters. Other than that, it was a fine read. I'll be recommending to both readers and customers.

This is the first book I've read by Nancy Thayer. I know she's a popular author in the summer romance/beach reads genre. In normal times, I'd have criticized the novel's utter lack of conflict - it's a nice story where things work out in a lovely way for pretty much everyone. But I read this in the second week of quarantine due to a global pandemic. And for that set of circumstances? This book was exactly what was needed.

A high point of the story is the female characters - they are interesting, likable, and I was rooting for them. They were people I'd like to be friends with. This is a cozy read for when you need to be reminded that love is possible, people can be good, and the story isn't over. The plot moves quickly, there are interesting tidbits of information about life on Nantucket and what it's like to live there year-round, and each of the characters has a nice developmental arc. Thayer is my new go-to author for when I need a pick-me-up.

Lisa grew up on Nantucket big is her happy place. When college and marriage take her on another path , she return to Nantucket. Having to start over at the age of fifty six is not something she wants to do.
I enjoyed this book I love Nantucket books and I’m ready for summer

This book has me ready for summer to arrive! I loved Girls of Summer, just as I love all of Nancy Thayer's books. Nantucket is such a magical setting for summer romance novels. I loved getting to know Lisa, Juliet, and Theo, and need more of these characters!

Feel-good story based in picturesque Nantucket. New relationships, new life paths, and and new family adventures.

4. 5 stars Feels like summer is here when I read a Nancy Thayer book and this one was no exception. Nantucket was a perfect spot to spend during the Covid 19 quarantine. Loved the relationships between Lisa, her children, Mack and Beth, and Ryder.. This book just begs for a sequel.

Nancy Thayer always creates characters that could be your friend or next door neighbor. They’re extremely real and relatable, as are the plots she writes. Lisa Hayley raised her two children by herself, making them the center of her world. Now they’re out in the world, she’s on her own, until she meets carpenter, Mack Whitney. Her children decide to come home to Nantucket and they’re worried Mack will end up hurting their mother as he’s ten years younger. They’re soon embroiled in their own romances, and all three have to figure out where their relationships are heading.
My only negative comment is the title. Girls of Summer is okay, but really doesn’t fit. I think another title would have been better.

In this story of second chances, single mom Lisa has sent her two children off to college and decides it’s time to renovate her old house. Local contractor, Mark Whitney, who’s handsome and ten year her junior, agrees to do the work. It’s not long before sparks between to fly between the two single parents, despite the age difference. Lisa’s children, however, are worried that Mack will break their mom’s heart and hope that a summer spent with her in Nantucket will help break Mack’s spell on Lisa. Instead, Juliet and Theo end up with summer romances of their own. Light hearted and enjoyable, this book did a good job taking my mind off the craziness going on in the world right now

A perfect summer read for those who enjoy atmospheric romance and a happily ever after ending. Nancy Thayer continues her tradition of using Nantucket as a backdrop for contemporary, romantic plots featuring mothers, daughters, and their partners.