WOW WOW WOW!!! Elin Hilderbrand has done it again! I will admit that this book is slightly different compared to others that I have read by her, BUT this is also probably my favorite book to date. This book is reminiscent of the movie "Same Time, Next Year". One summer weekend Mallory Blessing and Jake McCloud finally meet in person, thanks to Mallory's brother, Cooper. Prior to this weekend, Mallory has talked to Jake on three occasions and has developed a crush. Upon meeting Mallory and Jake instantly realize the uncontrollable passion and love for each other, but also recognize they are in different parts of their lives. Therefore, Jake makes the promise to visit Mallory every year (no matter what), on Labor Day weekend, so they can recreate their first weekend together.

From there the story continues with each chapter being a new year. Elin bounces back and forth each chapter from focusing on the relevant events in Mallory's life that year leading up to the summer meeting, and Jake's life. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED how each chapter started with the year and what people were talking about each year. This little piece helped transport me back into that time and remind me what was important in the world that year.

The question is... will Mallory and Jake be able to keep their promise of spending time together each Labor Day weekend? For when they say their goodbyes each year, their lives continue- work, relationships, friendships, and family. Will one of these things be the catalyst to their ending- or will they be able to see it through?

I’m still unsure about this one which is very shocking and an unpopular opinion so far. I’m struggling here because I really enjoyed the overall plot but there were a lot of things I hated// disagreed with. I felt like majority of the chapters weren’t even about the yearly anticipated “Labor Day weekend” which really disappointed me. Also, I felt It was almost overly descriptive and I would skim more than half the chapters. I can totally see this being a movie but as a book It wasn’t one of my favorites. I did cry so I’m going to give It 4 stars.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC

Good character development. Liked how most were good and bad - very human. Enjoyed the historic references at the beginning of each chapter which provided sense of time and place. A great beach read with the right amount of escapism.

This is a great read for the summer, on par with her previous summer beach releases. During a summer where travel is limited, this is a great read for your own kiddie pool in the backyard.

Summer arrives with a new Hilderbrand novel. This book has arrived at just the right time. As a fan of the old movie Same Time Next Year, this has a similar story line. Young man and woman meet in Nantucket, while at the time both are single yet living in different places, a serious of events find them alone and drawn to each other. When other things change they agree to meet the same weekend each year and for 3 days each year they love each other, recreating some of their original weekend and forgetting the rest of the world. 28 Summers is a long time, and as you can imagine much in their lives change. I loved Mallory and Jake, and this book is just fabulous! Five stars for great story, and really great character development and pure escapist reading.

I love Elin and I loved this book! I loved that it used politics and current events while also maintaining being a beach read that was entirely entertaining. The only qualm I have with any book about a "same time next year" concept is why don't the two people just be together?!

Hildrebrand does it again!! She manages to create an unconventional love story that spans decades with a cast of characters that I would love to hang out with at a dinner party! This is the perfect poolside or quarantine read for my demographic.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Some of Ms. HIlderbrand's books have been misses for me but this one was a real hit! We are about the same age and appear to have children of similar ages also, The flashbacks over the years resonated so much - so much I had forgotten. Many events that seemed like yesterday and I did such a double take when I looked at the dates that they corresponded to- really made me realize how sometimes the days drag but the years fly by. The parts where the college drop off happened literally brought me to ugly tears as we are approaching this day (hopefully with covid) with my own daughter. I did find the relationship between Jake and Ursula really puzzling She was an extremely smart person but truly unlikeable in all of her interpersonal relationships- just did not understand the connection at all. I enjoyed the beautiful descriptions of Nantucket Island. I have never been but always finish her books hoping that I will make it there one day. I think this is always where her books shine the most. You take almost taste the colors and smell the appetizing food. As a fellow foodie I always appreciate the way the food is almost like another character. Really enjoyed this read- I felt that there was little more depth to this book than just a a summer beach read but then I feel that fiction by women is sometimes dismissed in that way. There is a lot more in this book and I enjoyed every minute.

Thank you to NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy of this high coveted book!

This was a fast read and so interesting the way she lists what is happening during each year. I flew through this book. I do don’t like it as much as her Winter series but it’s just because I like family sagas more. Romance isn’t my favorite, however, I would recommend this book! Thank you Netgalley for the privilege of reading this.

The quintessential Hilderbrand summer reading book. Mallory and Jake meet one summer on Nantucket and despite their mutual attraction, each goes on to live their own separate lives, meeting only once a year for 28 summers. If you like Hilderbrand or summer books set in summery places, this one is for you

Thank you to NetGalley and Hatchette Book Group for providing me with the digital ARC of 28 Summers in exchange for an honest review. I was really looking forward to reading Elin Hilderbrand’s newest summer romance. Disappointingly, it was only ok for me. I thought the cast of characters lacked moral compass. Jake is portrayed as a “good guy,” but honestly is just using Mallory for his yearly transgressions. Mallory is ok with getting involved with other men, but can’t totally commit because she loves Jake. How in love can you be when, in 28 Years, you’ve only seen (and communicated with) the person a total of 84 days?? Plus that ending, ugh.

Have you ever seen the movie "Same Time Next Year"? Picture that you meet the person of your dreams, but you can't stay together as a couple. You decide to meet up with each other at the same time and place each year. The book opens in 202o, but then goes back in time for the past 28 years.

Meet the two main characters, Jack and Mallory, It's their love story and told by a narrator who updates us on their life at the beginning of each chapter. There are characters that will annoy you, but I really just wanted to live the summer in Nantucket with Jack and Mallory. This is a lighthearted story that is a great book to get your mind off of everything by the pool. It took me away to the beach and let me dream for awhile.

I would recommend this book to my friends, and I was given this book for my honest review.

This was Elin’s best! I’ve read all of her pieces, and she’s the queen of the beach read. There’s no fluff. It’s raw, interesting, thought provoking, and an instant page turner!! Elin never disappoints!

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I was very excited to read this book but I am afraid I will have an unpopular opinion. I think when you have such a grand audience its important to wonder how you can influence your readers, it almost made it seem like the situation yearly was ok, no matter what. Elin is a great writer. I love how easy her writing is to read. It was the content and the cheating that actually made me sick to my stomach. I had to stop reading. So I didn't finish. I hope she writes a book from her that is not focused on cheating. This book would have been beautiful if there was another reason like distance that kept them away not other people.

Hilderbrand takes us through 28 summers and the love affair of Mallory and Jake. Flawed, yet caring characters. The plot seems implausible, but it draws you in and keeps you wanting to know how it turns out. I did find myself feeling sorry for Mallory, even though she was a strong lead character.

My first Elin Hinderbrand novel, and it did not disappoint! I was immediately cheering for Mal and Jake, even though you wanted them to just get together already! The story was engaging and I wanted to know what happened each year. I enjoyed the yearly recap each year, reminding the readers what was happening in the world during that time. I also enjoyed how each year was not just all about the summer, but about what was happening in each of the characters' lives. Really enjoyed! Wanted Ursula to take a hike, but overall I loved this book!

I loved it.. This was my first Elin Hilderbrand book and I enjoyed it. I saw Same Time Next Year when it came out so I enjoyed the homage to that film. I am always frustrated when people who should be together are not but this book almost challenged that idea. Mal and Jake kept their love in a bubble but that didn’t make it less real.

I started this book a bit apprehensive. I just wasn’t sure I liked the whole concept. But by the time I finished I think this may be my FAVORITE Elin Hilderbrand book- which is saying a LOT because I am a big fan.

The way she weaves in the things happening in the world in each of these 28 summers while also telling a beautiful story was amazing. I couldn’t put it down.

I think I’m one of a few people who can’t get into Elim’s books. The premise sounded great to me and I was super excited but I just couldn’t love it. I feel like the few books of her I have read are all very similar.