I think 2nd Chance romances might be my favorite trope right now. I loved Sam and Wyatt as kids and as adults. Sam was set to get married to Jack who was perfect on paper.

This one is about figuring yourself out and what you want plus being brave enough to do it.

Thank you to the author and publisher for an e-ARC of Same Time Next Summer. This was a cute 3 star read for me. It started out a little slow, and the ending was a little predictable but it was definitely a cute summer read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for this eARC.

I just adore Annabel Monaghan’s characters. I cannot even appropriately describe the nostalgic joy Sam and Wyatt brought me.

This book, for me, is the best version of second chance romance. It is kind and open, it is working through hurt and honest, it is recognizing that knowing who you are is most important.

Absolutely phenomenal.

I absolutely loved the time I spent with Same Time Next Summer. I gulped it down in the space of a single afternoon, savoring the dual stories of Sam and Wes' falling-in-love. There is chemistry and romance and regret and mystery, and Annabel Monaghan handles it all very deftly.

There are a few moments where characters seem to miss things that are very obvious, but the way the story centers on the characters means that this feels understandable and nuanced. I would have also loved more of Wes' present-day perspective, because Sam isn't the only one going on a big interior journey. This would have enriched a lovely book even further.

I highly recommend Same Time Next Summer for anyone looking for a great summer read. Take this one to the beach—you won't regret it!

Thank you to Putnam and NetGalley for providing me with a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Cute read about a girl connecting with her
First love. Going back to the place that she avoided to plan her current wedding. She finds herself being drawn back to her first love. Will she stay with her current fiancé or go back to the person that knows her best?

I really enjoyed Annabel Monaghan's Nora Goes Off Script but I liked Same Time Next Summer even more!

I picked this one up at a time when my reading was a bit slumpy and it was exactly what I needed. I sat down to read and the next thing I know I was halfway through the book after what felt like five minutes of reading! (My kids watched a bit too much screen time that day but I have no regrets).

This story is so nostalgic for the joy of childhood, Summer and the magic that comes from both of those things! I found myself falling quickly for Sam and Wyatt's story and I could not stop reading! It felt like the perfect amount of back story woven in with the current story. I really could not get enough!

Annabel Monaghan has quickly turned into an auto read author for me I enjoy what she writes so much!

Thank you to Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I wanted to love this one but I think the second chance trope is rarely done right. We live too much in the past and the what if’s just take over the story. The development was just too slow and we all knew how it was going to end. I cannot get over the fact that Sam didn’t google Wyatt in all the years since they were together. 12 years and not one google search??? Ugh. I’m sorry but everyone does google searches…especially on the “could have been” boy. I think this will be a fun one to read during the summer but it cannot hold up to Nora Goes Off Script.

I just adored this story! From young love to confusion, to rejection ,to heartbreak, to healing, to rediscovering self identity and yes, to being vulnerable again.

It was truly a journey for Wyatt and Sam. I love the setting! A summer home on Long Island where two young people meet and experience many emotions throughout their lives! I was hooked instantly within the first five to six pages of the book. Yes, although a bit predictable, it was a great story of a second chance romance.

I also enjoyed Annabel's Morgan writing that has a good balance of humor. With the dual Point of Views in the book, we get a better understanding of Sam and Wyatt feelings, how they act, and also how they fell apart..

I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of second chance romance and also excellent character development. I am looking forward to the author's next novel!

Many thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity in exchange for an honest review.

I was really excited to read this after enjoying Monaghan’s last book but I just could get into this one.

This is a personal preference but I really hate reading a romance when one of the characters is still with someone else and we’re just told all the reasons why he’s not “the one”. It’s too hard to get invested in the actual one and just sort of drives me crazy. I had the same issue with The Layover.

For this reason I had to DNF but if this doesn’t bother you than give it a try bc her writing is breezy and perfect for summer

Same Time Next Summer is a second-chance-at-love romance with a summery feel. It reminded me of Sleepless in Seattle, with a main character engaged to a dull guy while pining away for another one. (The situation is not terrible as love triangles go.) I've seen another reviewer compare it to The Summer I Turned Pretty, and I can totally see that.

The setting is a summer beach town, there is a strong emphasis on family, and a past/present storyline that shows the origins of this star-crossed couple.

Perfect for those who want a summery romance!

This book is the perfect read for a relaxing summery evening with some outdoor reading and a fruity drink … this book set on Long Island and it is giving all the summery beach vacation vibes - reading on the porch, barbecues, late nights, swimming in the ocean, boat trips, seaweed … the setting is dreamy and the second chance romance flows effortlessly and genuinely - this is a joy to read !

I loved this book so much and I didn’t want it to end… Sam and her fiancée, Jack, are headed to Long Island, the scene of all Sam’s magical childhood summers until the one summer that everything went wrong and she stopped going back with her family. With a setup like that, you know it’s going to be a juicy read, and this didn’t disappoint. Of course all Sam’s best-laid plans to live her life on the straight and narrow — work in HR, live in a perfectly decorated grey-toned apartment, adhere to her dermatologist fiancée’s careful exercise and activity plans, don’t get too much sun (or have too much fun) — fall apart as soon as she gets to the beach. And of course Wyatt, her first love, the one who disappeared and broke her heart ,is waiting for her in his family’s house next door. The story is told in alternating chapters about the past, watching Sam & Wyatt grow up together over a series of summers until that final summer; and the present, as Sam plans her wedding to Jack and starts to wonder if the life she’s chosen for herself is the one she really wants. I loved watching this unfold, and while at times Wyatt really irked me (I don’t think he’s quite as amazing as everyone else does, and I think he could use some therapy to help him be a better friend/boyfriend), the romance was undeniably sweet. An absolutely perfect summer read.

I love Annabel Monaghan's characters. Sam Holloway And Wyatt Pope. This book is a perfect summer read! Definitely can’t wait for more from this author.

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This is the summer novel that I didn't even know that I needed! Highly recommended by @annissabookishjoy once again, I just loved this second chance romance (who and I reading another romance?!) set in Long Island.

I loved the connections between these characters and the back and forth timelines that brought us to the beginning of Sam and Wyatt's relationship and how they got to where they are today. It felt so real and intimate and brought back all the nostalgia of how falling in love evolves into something so much greater and wonderfully unexpected.

In a nutshell: Sam returns to LI to check out a possible wedding venue - she's engaged to Jack, and they are seemingly a perfect match. But all of her teenage memories come flooding back, and then, there's Wyatt - unexpectedly right where they left each other over a decade ago. What caused their sad breakup, and did they ever really get over each other? Sam will have to face the past in order to decide what her future holds.

I just bought Nora Goes Off Script because I am now a huge fan!
4.5 stars!

I loved this book! I can totally see it being the book of summer 2023. I really enjoyed the dual timeline, the character development, and teenage beach romance turned adult romance, and the lovable side characters!

Great read! I am pleasantly surprised by Annabel Monaghan's books. I like that they are still romance and women's fiction, but there's an extra layer to it.

Thank you to Putnam Books and NetGalley for the advanced read of Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan.

This is such a perfect summer read! I totally understand why this is being named a best book of summer.

Sam’s life is seemingly on track. She is engaged, has a good job, and has worked hard to get over her first love, Wyatt. But everything starts to unravel when she returns to her family’s Long Island beach house and Wyatt is there. Her Wyatt.

From the beach setting to the first love romance. From the entwined family dynamics to the difficult self discovery. This book is a true beach read, but with complexities that leave you feeling for the characters and hoping for that HEA.

I really enjoyed the is book and recommend adding it to your summer reads list!

Same Time Next Summer was a perfect summer read! I really loved everything about it! Sam and her fiance Jack go to Long Island to check out a wedding venue her parents suggested. They stay with her parents where Sam spent every summer while she was growing up. To her surprise her first love Wyatt is also there and happens to be their neighbor. With so many memories coming back about her childhood Sam starts to question everything about her life and her upcoming marriage. Just loved these characters and how the story made me feel like I was at the beach myself! Highly recommend!

Automatic buy for me from Annabel Monaghan going forward… automatic 5 star read. This is going to be the book of the summer.

Title: An Average Rating for "Same Time Next Summer" by Annabel Monaghan

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review:
"Same Time Next Summer" by Annabel Monaghan offers an enjoyable reading experience with its charming storytelling and relatable characters. The narrative follows two individuals who reunite every summer to reflect on their lives and the changes that have occurred. While the book succeeds in capturing the essence of summer and evoking a sense of nostalgia, there is one notable aspect that could have been improved.

One aspect worth mentioning is the character development of the male protagonist. Although the story primarily revolves around the female lead, it would have been intriguing to witness more growth and transformation in the male character. Exploring his experiences and personal journey would have added depth to the overall narrative and strengthened the connection between the two protagonists.

Overall, "Same Time Next Summer" is a pleasant read that beautifully captures the essence of summer and the complexities of human relationships. While it falls slightly short in terms of the male character's development, the book still manages to deliver a heartwarming story that resonates with readers.