This is the perfect summer beach/pool read! I rate it 5 out of 5 stars! It definitely reminds me of “Every Summer After”, but honestly I loved this one more! I love this author, and she always delivers! Read this book, you won’t regret it!

"Same Time Next Summer" is a delightfully warm, light beach read.
A classic case of an engaged woman who encounters an old love, the lead character Sam visit her old beach house to appease her parents' wish that she get married there, rather than the upscale downtown spot she and her doctor fiancé, Jack, have chosen. When they arrive, she's horrified to discover that her old love Wyatt, the one who broke her heart, is at his home next door, seemingly not have moved forward from his high school work in a garage while spending his off time messing around on a guitar.
Sam is surprised that her feelings for Wyatt rapidly create ambivalence about her fiancé, who she sees with new eyes. After all, does it really seem like Jack sees the real Sam, or do they stay together because Sam consistently capitulates in the name of feeling safe?
A cast of quirky and engaging characters, a lovely setting, and the dream of true love combine to create a story that's hard to put down.

Perfection. I love Annabel Monaghan’s books so much. I’m in. I’m a lifer. Perfect swoony summer read.

I wanted to give this author another try because so many enjoy it. Something about the storytelling just doesn’t make me feel a part of the story emotionally. I think third person pov combined with a telling vs showing style of writing. As a reader I just feel removed from the feelings. The plot is a great one for summer though.

I absolutely LOVED Nora Goes Off Script and was so excited for Same Time Next Summer. I did enjoy it, but it was not quite what I was hoping for. I think my expectations were a bit too high. However, it's still a great read and one that should definitely be on your TBR!

3.75 stars

This read like The Summer I Turned Pretty for grownups, and I mean that as the highest of compliments. Big-hearted and joyful, even in sad moments, I absolutely could not put this down. It transported you right to the beach, with all the crashing waves, salt air, and ocean breezes playing vividly in your mind. This book deals Annabelle Monaghan as an auto-buy author for me.

Thank you NetGalley for ARC in exchange for review.

Same Time Next Summer was not an earth shattering read. Nor was it a cheesy bodice ripper. But it was a cute summer romance where young loves meet again in their 30s.

It's not hard to find the familiar formula here. You won't be surprised at the ending. But it's summer and this book is literally a summer read. Characters were cute - though it's hard to believe one of the main character's relationships was not based on any depth. If anything, I gained more insight from Sam's work life than anything else.

Recommend for a quick, light romance.

i was enchanted at first, by the ocean setting, by the characters of sam and her family - but it was just a little obvious a few chapters in how things were going to play out. i wasn't compelled to find out if i was right.

p.s. thanks to #netgalley for the ARC.

The perfect summer ready; while there was nothing original in the story the way Monaghan writes the story keeps the reader engaged. It came together a little too easily at the end, but on a beautiful summer day, it was a fun read.

Oh my goodness, I loved this book! The perfect summer read of second chance loves and finding yourself again. I absolutely loved the seaside setting and I never wanted it to end!

I absolutely adored this one. I loved the characters and love a good second chance romance. I can’t wait to recommend it.

Sam returns to her family on the coast to consider wedding venues with her fiancé and runs into her high school love Wyatt around every turn. As she spends time with adult Wyatt she begins to question the choices she’s made in her life and if she should get married.
I loved Monaghans previous novel, Nora Goes Off Script, but this one didn’t work as well for me. The relationship between Sam and Wyatt felt rushed and superficial and I didn’t think was built enough to justify Sam upending her life. It was cute enough, maybe I had just been reading so much other rom-commy stuff thst this one didn’t quite hit. I would definitely read more from Monaghan!
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and author for this ARC!

I liked this one! I wish there would have been more of a backstory for how they met and it was a little unbelievable for it being 10 years later. It did keep my interest and I would recommend this.

Let’s discuss my top beach read recommendation for 2023, Same Time Next Summer. I swear, reading this book felt exactly like a day at the beach, where you throw your hair in a messy bun, slap on some sunscreen, and spend all day in your swimsuit. Yes, the plot is as predictable as a Hallmark movie, (girl returns from the big city with a hotshot fiancé, and runs into her childhood love) but the writing is so beautiful that it really elevates it to the next level. I’ve read this one twice now, and both times I’ve absolutely loved it. The setting is summer personified, the characters are charming, and the love story is very sweet.

(My one caveat is that I think the book sends a confusing/negative message about therapy. It isn’t a major plot point, but felt weird and unresolved to me. Therapy is great, and unlike the character in this book, I encourage you take time to find the therapist who is the right fit for you!)

Same Time Next Summer is a sweet second chance romance and a perfect beach read.

I do wish it had the same humor and character depth as the author's last release, Nora Goes Off Script. This book definitely has heart, but it's not a summer standout for me.

I still recommend it for romance fans, especially as a vacation read!

Annabel Monaghan's sophomore book is now ranked right up there with her debut. She is turning out to be a force to reckon with in the romance world. I loved this & I love her.

While I didn’t love this one like I did Nora Goes Off Script (if you haven’t read this yet, do it!), it was still a cute and fun romance to have in my ears. This was great on audio, with two of my favorite narrators of romance – Dan Bittner and Brittany Pressley.

So this plot has been used been a lot -- woman returns back to childhood summer home on the water and encounters the great love of her adolescent years. I feel like I've read this type of book several times but I still really like it. Same Time Next Summer keeps you captivated with likable characters and a beautiful setting.

The queen of cute summer reads, I’m not big on romantic book but Annabel writing is always an amazing joy. Couldn’t put it down! Highly recommend

This is my first time reading a book by Annabel Monaghan, and it will NOT be my last. This was such a cute, emotional summer romance book. I was very invested in Sam and Wyatt's relationship, and second chance romances are my favorite trope. So adorable.

I loved the setting, especially as I read this one while at the beach. Sam's character development was realistic and relatable. I loved how Wyatt pushed her to be herself. My only critique was the ending. To me, it felt a bit rushed, and I was hoping for an epilogue to get a bit more resolution.

I listened to this on audio, and the narration was phenomenal!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.