Dear Reader,
I just stumbled on some early reviews of my next book, For the Love of Summer, and my scalp is literally tingling because the raves are just so incredible! Check out these 5-star reviews.
“This book should come with a warning. You won't be able to put it down. If I had had to work today I would have been calling in sick, just so I could finish the book.” – Patricia S, bookseller
“This was one of my favorite books, if not my favorite by Susan Mallery! I loved everything about it. The storyline was so unique, and the characters were all likeable. I could not put this down. Definitely will recommend !!!” – Sarah G, librarian
“I loved everything about this emotional and uplifting story! This is what fascinated me most about this unique storyline! Co-existing with your ex-husband's new wife and her son is unheard of but I can understand why Erica would agree to her daughter's heartfelt request.” – Lisa H
“The friendship that develops between the two women is inspiring and ultimately leads to some unexpected changes in more than several lives. It’s a wonderfully empowering story.” – Jane W
“Wow, Susan Mallery's latest novel, For the Love of Summer is a total 5++ star novel. As a huge fan of Susan, I must say that this book has surpassed all my expectations and has become my all-time favorite.” – Christin W
EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK
Here’s a sneak peek exclusively for members of my mailing list, of a key scene in the book. In this scene, Erica’s daughter Summer is worried about her stepmom, Allison.
“Allison is so scared,” Summer said. “Mom, we need to do something to help her.”
“We talked about this. Let’s wait until we know more.”
“But she’s broke and pregnant. There’s no internet anymore—she canceled that. What about when Bethany’s born? How is she going to do that, on her own? What about Jackson?”
All good questions, Erica thought. “She’ll figure it out. She’s not a twenty-year-old with no life experience. She’s what? Thirty-four, thirty-five? She has resources.”
“Not financial ones. Mom, why aren’t you taking this seriously?”
“I am. I’m sorry Allison and your father are dealing with this, but it will get straightened out. By now your dad has a lawyer and—”
Summer’s mouth twisted. “He doesn’t. She told me. I think it’s because there’s no money. How is he supposed to pay?”
“We talked about this before. The lawyer will be paid when the money’s released. It’s fine.”
“It’s not.” Summer pushed back from the table and stood. “It’s not fine. Stop saying that. What about the move?”
“What move?”
“The landlord is selling their house. They were going to pick a place this weekend, but now Dad’s in jail and there’s no money. How is Allison supposed to rent another house or even an apartment? Mom, she’s pregnant!”
Erica did her best not to react. Having to move in the middle of all this did make the situation worse. She felt a small twinge of pity for the other woman. In a matter of days her entire life had gone to crap.
“She has friends or maybe family who can help.” At least she assumed Allison did. Honestly, Erica didn’t know that much about the woman. There was no reason to—she wasn’t one of those sick people who stayed friends with an ex.
“I’m her family,” Summer shouted. “I’m her family. She’s my stepmom and Jackson is my brother. You’ve always said it was our responsibility to take care of those we love. I love them and we have to help!”
The flinch was involuntary. Erica knew her daughter cared about Allison, but the knowledge was nowhere near the same as a shouted declaration. Her first instinct was to say the other woman was nothing to her, but she knew that would be problematic. No matter how Summer’s words stung, she had to react in an understanding and thoughtful manner. The important person here was her daughter.
PREORDER FOR THE LOVE OF SUMMER TODAY!
Preorders are hugely impactful, so if you’re excited to read For the Love of Summer, I hope you’ll think about placing your preorder today. That will send a message to booksellers and to my publisher that readers are excited to read this book. That, in turn, will mean that the booksellers will order more copies to have on-hand so that new readers can discover it.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes an unforgettable tale about finding friendship with the unlikeliest person…
As the owner of Twisted, Seattle’s best salons, Erica knows that the sharpest cuts come from the people we love. She’s terrified that she’s losing her teen daughter to her “other” family. Summer disdains Erica’s career as shallow, and she's growing close to her stepmom, Allison.
All it takes to blow up Allison’s happy life is one collect call. From prison. Her beloved husband, Peter, has been arrested, leaving Allison pregnant, scared and alone with a toddler, with no money for rent or, hey, food. Her stepdaughter ferrets out the truth and rushes to the last person Allison wants to ask for help—her husband’s battle-ax ex.
Erica would do anything for Summer, even take in the woman her daughter loves like a second mom and her adorable son. Allison feels intimidated by Erica’s strength and success. Erica would never let herself become so dependent on a man. But the more time they spend together, the more Allison realizes what Erica truly needs is a friend. Can two women who married the same man move beyond their complicated past and rethink what it means to be family?
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