Shoulder Season
Follow 19 year old Sherry Taylor, Lake Geneva’s newest Playboy Bunny through her first day as a bunny and through her next 40 years. So much takes place and it’s quite a ride. Sherry lives through weigh ins, living with mean (and nice) bunnies, sex, drugs, a love triangle, and you’ll have to pick up this book on July 6th, 2021 when it releases to find out how a death gets thrown in the mix.

This was my first book by Christina Clancy. I really enjoyed it! The characters were likable and their stories were believable. I got frustrated with Sherry a few times for decisions she made along her path to discovery, but I was rooting for her to find her way too. I did not see that twist at the end coming! I liked how this book ended overall. The narration was great on audio for my fellow audio book lovers. Make sure to pick up this book when it releases!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to access an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review!

Sherri Taylor spent most of her high school years caring for her sick mother. When she died Sherri had no idea what the future would hold. College wasn’t an option so when her best friend announced she was going to interview at the Playboy Resort in nearby Lake Geneva, Sherri went with her on a whim. That interview set the course for her life. Sherri’s story is that of a small town girl moving into a fast paced life style. Bunny culture was a world apart from the first 18 years of her life. A naive, innocent and trusting girl, newly orphaned, finds a new family with her co-workers and staff at the resort. Shoulder Season is a look back at the devil-may-care early 1980s. It’s a coming-of-age story that kept me turning the pages. I loved the local Wisconsin mentions as well as pop-culture references. I appreciate that Christina Clancy neatly wrapped up her story with a where-are-they-now ending.

Narrator Karissa Vacker did a fabulous job with the narration – especially the perfect pronunciation of the names of various Wisconsin towns! I’ve listened to several books narrated by Vacker and, as with Shoulder Season, her performance is always top notch.

I really enjoyed Shoulder Season.
Sherri navigates Wisconsin, alone in a small town in the 1980s, trying to figure out her life!
This book shows what its like finding romance, trying to be independent, and finding your own life! While dealing with heartbreak and being alone!

WoW!!!! This story tore me apart but at the same time was full of hope!
The writing was so well done. And I couldn't have enjoyed this book anymore than I already did!
This book shows a brave woman making brave decisions! I was rooting for her every step of the way!

The narrator just simply amazing! It flowed beautifully and a breeze to listen to!

Thank You NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this amazing story!

The story was honest to a fault. It revealed all the raw energy of a insecure, struggling young girl. This girl will grow and be hurt and hurt people in return. And life will still go on. It had all the nuances of someone not finding happiness. But that’s what life is all about, isn’t it? We don’t see the best things that are right in front of us. We’re not happy in the moment, because we are chasing a fictional thing.
This made me feel sad and sick. Scared and crazy. I even had to take a break from it. I felt so many things. But mostly I was shocked about the ending! Wow!!
This isn’t a happy light story, but a realistic one.
This was my second book by Christina Clancy and she can really write a colorful story. I highly recommend listening to this for anyone who loves realistic fiction. This audiobook was narrated by Karissa Vacker and she was great!
Thanks to Macmillan Audio via Netgalley.