Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Waiting on Wednesday: The Summer of Chasing Mermaids

This is a weekly meme hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine.  "Waiting on Wednesday" spotlights upcoming releases that I'm eagerly anticipating.

The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler
Pub. Date: June 2015


Goodreads says, "The youngest of six talented sisters, Elyse d’Abreau was destined for stardom—until a boating accident took everything from her. Now, the most beautiful singer in Tobago can’t sing. She can’t even speak. Seeking quiet solitude, Elyse accepts a friend’s invitation to Atargatis Cove. Named for the mythical first mermaid, the Oregon seaside town is everything Elyse’s home in the Caribbean isn’t: An ocean too cold for swimming, parties too tame for singing, and people too polite to pry—except for one. Christian Kane is a notorious playboy—insolent, arrogant, and completely charming. He’s also the only person in Atargatis Cove who doesn’t treat Elyse like a glass statue. He challenges her to express herself, and he admires the way she treats his younger brother Sebastian, who believes Elyse is the legendary mermaid come to life.  When Christian needs a first mate for the Cove’s high-stakes Pirate Regatta, Elyse reluctantly stows her fear of the sea and climbs aboard. The ocean isn’t the only thing making waves, though—swept up in Christian’s seductive tide and entranced by the Cove’s charms, Elyse begins to wonder if a life of solitude isn’t what she needs. But changing course again means facing her past. It means finding her inner voice. And scariest of all, it means opening her heart to a boy who’s best known for breaking them."
It's never too early to start planning my summer reading for 2015, right? I really enjoyed Twenty Boy Summer, so I am excited to check out Sarah Ockler's next summertime novel. 

12 comments:

  1. I think this sounds really good. I like the idea of a contemporary Little Mermaid. Next summer seems a long way off especially with fall almost here and the long winter after that...

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    1. Me too! I know…I am in denial still. I can't even think about the fact that summer is ending. Thanks for visiting, Christina!

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  2. I'm so excited for this one! It's so close, yet so, so far away!

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    1. I know, right?! At least it's something for me to look forward to….always thinking about my next beach read! Thanks for visiting, Bonnie!

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  3. Sounds like that'll be a perfect summer read for next year!

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    1. I know, right?! And I love that she has unruly, curly hair! :) Thanks for visiting, Juju.

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  5. That's an adorable cover :)

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