The Summer of Lost and Found by Mary Alice Monroe
Pub. Date: May 11, 2021
Goodreads says, "The coming of Spring usually means renewal, but for Linnea Rutledge, Spring 2020 threatens stagnation. Linnea faces another layoff, this time from the aquarium she adores. For her—and her family—finances, emotions, and health teeter at the brink. To complicate matters, her new love interest, Gordon, struggles to return to the Isle of Palms from England. Meanwhile, her old flame, John, turns up from California and is quarantining next door. She tries to ignore him, but when he sends her plaintive notes in the form of paper airplanes, old sparks ignite. When Gordon at last reaches the island, Linnea wonders—is it possible to love two men at the same time? Love in the time of the coronavirus proves challenging, at times humorous, and ever changing. Relationships are redefined, friendships made and broken, and marriages tested. As the weeks turn to months, and another sea turtle season comes to a close, Linnea learns there are more meaningful lessons learned during this summer than opportunities lost, that summer is a time of wonder, and that the exotic lives in our own back yards. In The Summer of Lost and Found, Linnea and the Rutledge family continue to face their challenges with the strength, faith, and commitment that has inspired fans for decades. Mary Alice Monroe once again delves into the complexities of family relationships and brings her signature “sensitive and true” (Dorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author) storytelling to this poignant and timely novel of love, courage, and resilience."
I have really come to enjoy Monroe's novels each summer and I look forward to revisiting the Rutledge family again. What do you guys think? Are you a fan of Mary Alice Monroe's beach reads?
I haven't read any books by her. I have to check them out.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading, Christina!
They are perfect summertime escapes. Thanks for visiting, Joy!
DeleteThe idea of this one being set during the pandemic interests me the most about this one, I think. I haven't read anything by Monroe before, but I do like the sound of this one. I hope you love it when you read it!
ReplyDeleteI agree...it will be interesting to read books set during the pandemic. I hope it isn't too much considering the pandemic is still raging. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteOh, that cover is so dreamy!!
ReplyDeleteIt really is. I'd love to be there now! Thanks for visiting, Angela.
DeleteThis looks like a heart-warming one! I'm not familiar with this author but I'll have to check out some books. I haven't come across a book set during the pandemic until now. I hope you enjoy this~
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a heart-warming one! I'm not familiar with this author but I'll have to check out some books. I haven't come across a book set during the pandemic until now. I hope you enjoy this~
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jae! I'm glad you like the sound of it.
DeleteThis looks like a heart-warming one! I'm not familiar with this author but I'll have to check out some books. I haven't come across a book set during the pandemic until now. I hope you enjoy this~
ReplyDeleteThe cover alone makes me want warm weather. I can't wait for Spring at least!
ReplyDeleteRight? I would love to be transported there. Me too. Thanks for visiting, Barb!
DeleteI have all of her books and she is one of my favorite authors. Always one of my summer reads and I can’t wait!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a good book. I have yet to read books by this author, but it definitely looks like an author I would read. Do you have a favourite by her?
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