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This book had me cracking up, and tearing up a few times. It was an emotional roller coaster, a ride that I definitely enjoyed taking and I am already looking forward to Mallory’ next.

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Susan Mallery has written another great book that I could not put down. Summer is a sixteen year old girl who has a great heart and cares about others. Summer steps in when her Dad is sent to prison and her stepmother, who has a toddler, is pregnant and is homeless needs help. She talks her mother Erica into taking Allison and Jackson into their home. Erica and Allison barely knew each other at the time and the only thing they had in common was Peter. Allison had heard horrible things about Erica from Peter and she soon discovered that they were all lies. The two women become friends and Allison receives unbelievable support from Erica, who is a successful business woman. A lesson learned from Erica is women need to protect their assets and fortunately, Erica had done that and Peter walked away with nothing. Otherwise, she would not have been able to help Allison. I highly recommend this book for ages teens to adults. There are many lessons to be learned for all age groups.

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When tragedy strikes, we can wallow in adversity or find a path to succeed. .Erica and Allison ban together for the love of Summer. The teen is committed to helping Allison and stepbrother after her father is taken to jail. While only sixteen, she makes it her mission to solve their financial problems by enlisting Erica to allow Summer's stepfamily to move into their home.

Erica and Allison form an unlikely friendship each possessing a strength the other lacks. Erica is a leader and always appears under control yet she's afraid to trust men. Allison greatest gift is her love for people but she needs stability Erica affords. Full of charm, wit and the novel depicts the lengths people will go to help others. Readers will become an honorary family member while reading #FortheLoveofSummer.

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Allison's life is suddenly upended when she finds her bank accounts frozen and her husband jailed. Her stepdaughter, Summer, and her husband's ex-wife, Erica, become involved and invested in Allison's life as she is balancing life with a toddler, a baby on the way, and a husband with many legal troubles. Allison and Erica have very different backgrounds and lives, but the common thread of the Summer, and their husband/ex-husband finds them brought together whether they like it or not.

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I enjoyed this book but I didn’t think I was going to. The idea of your ex husband’s wife moving in with you was a hard thing to imagine. But I couldn’t put the book down waiting to see what happened next. A very satisfying read and a wonderful ending. Loved it.

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This talented author has written a unique story...an ex and the new wife...the daughter...did I mention the new wife? Yes...that is correct. This realistic fiction moves quickly with characters who just keep going on. Despite the heartache and sometimes tragedy, these women make the best of a poor situation...whew...this is a difficult book to put down because of the story line...what will happen next? Is this really happening? The protagonist is trying to help the new love interest of her ex...really? No kidding...sit back and enjoy. Thanks Netgalley.

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Erica a single mother who has built a thriving business doesn’t know what is happening to her when her daughter Summer insists she goes to talk to her x husbands new wife Allison who has a toddler and is 6 months pregnant to help her when Peter the x lands in prison for money laundering. Peter leaves Allison in a huge predicament in that she has absolutely no money a part time job and they have to move out of their rental house because it’s been sold. Summer is more than a 16 year old girl and has so much compassion and empathy for her stepmother and her brother. She totally insists her mother take Allison into their house and together they all overcome their differences.
What a fantastic story and I’m thankful that NetGalley gave me ARC to read and review.

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I enjoyed this book. It was really good. It was heartfelt and romantic. I couldn't see myself being friends with my ex husband's wife. I would probably do it if tis situation occurred and my daughter asked me to. The ending was better than I expected. I'm grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.

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