One Lucky Summer

This was a fun feel good story with likeable characters, and who doesn't enjoy a treasure hunt around a huge estate by the sea? I'll be looking for more novels by Jenny Oliver.

I wasn't entirely sure how I felt about this read until about halfway through, but it was when I realized that I had started to root for the characters to find love and happiness that I knew I had it bad for this sweet, silly book. It's everything you want an escapist beach read to be, bringing a smile to your face & warm fuzzies to your heart! The protagonist, Ruben de Lacy, is written as somewhat of an anti-hero and although I was truly annoyed with him for much of the book, I ended up loving the way in which he finds his feet & owns up to his shortcomings, despite his best attempts to preserve his "ladies-man-about-town" persona. Jenny Oliver does a beautiful job of writing these characters, striking the balance between relatable, flawed and genuinely likable, and telling a story that deals with the way that shared past events have affected and continue to affect this group of people.

Thank you to HQ for the ARC to read and review.

One Lucky Summer by Jenny Oliver is indeed lucky on several fronts for the characters in this book.
Two are lucky for second chances. Two are lucky they reconnected and cleared the air. One is lucky she didn’t give up. All are lucky to work together to find a treasure.

Best character development in a novel I’ve read in a long time. A very enjoyable story of two sisters and their boy next door.

Three childhood friends, now grown and jaded. A feisty aunt who enjoys manly eye candy and gold lamé. A Shakespeare-quoting tween who’s wise beyond her years. One very determined aspiring house cat. And a treasure hunt that brings them all together. Will they find the treasure, or something else long since buried?

One Lucky Summer explores the bonds that keep us together alongside old wounds that threaten to force us apart. It’s a summer adventure with plenty of laughs, family drama, romance, and such an endearing cast of characters. Definitely one to add to your summer TBR!

Many thanks to NetGalley and HQ for the complimentary advance copy of this work!

This is a perfect beach read or add for your staycation TBR stack. Charming and light, but with enough character depth and evolution and strong sense of place to make it meaningful. One Lucky Summer also weaves together friendship, romance, a fun treasure hunt, and a cat. This one checks all the boxes for a sweet summer story.

This book wasn’t quite what I expected but I still loved it!

I really thought there would be more mystery/focus on the treasure hunt but I found it focused a lot more on the relationships!

I adore the cover and it grabbed my attention!

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really fun book. And the characters were very likable, which sadly doesn't not happen often enough in books.

Quite interesting read that I really enjoyed. Amazing plot that grips your attention and keeps it till the very last page. It's perfect for someone looking for a light, breezy read on holiday. The romance, comedy, drama, and everything else is bound to make this read a memorable one.

One Lucky Summer by Jenny Oliver is a fantastic read that deserves a solid four stars! I have to say, it surprised me with its depth.

While it's centered around a treasure hunt that brings friends and family together, it also delves into the darker and more fun sides of the characters' childhood pasts.

What really stood out to me was the character development. As the story unfolds, you can clearly see how the characters evolve from the beginning to the end. It's heartwarming to witness their acknowledgment of the past, coupled with those enlightening moments. Personally, I felt a strong connection with all the characters, but Dolly's transformation was a real highlight for me. Her tough attitude added an extra layer of fun to the story.

One Lucky Summer offers a delightful blend of romance, coming of age, friendships, and mystery all rolled into one. If you're in the mood for a light summer read, you'll find that it goes way beyond your expectations.