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Summer Longing Kindle Edition

by Jamie Brenner (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 691 ratings
Editors' pick Best Literature & Fiction
When a baby is left on the doorstep of a Cape Cod beach house, an unlikely group of women risks all they hold dear to harbor and protect her in this "touching, nuanced summer yarn" (Publisher's Weekly).

Ruth Cooperman arrives in beautiful beachside Provincetown for her retirement, renting the perfect waterfront cottage while she searches for her forever home. After years of hard work and making peace with life's compromises, Ruth is looking forward to a carefree summer of solitude. But when she finds a baby girl abandoned on her doorstep, Ruth turns to her new neighbors for help and is drawn into the drama of the close-knit community.

The appearance of the mystery baby has an emotional ripple effect through the women in town, including Amelia Cabral, the matriarch who lost her own child decades earlier; Elise Douglas, owner of the tea shop who gave up her dream of becoming a mother; and teenage local Jaci Barros who feels trapped by her parents' expectations. Ruth, caring for a baby for the first time in thirty years, even reaches out to her own estranged daughter, Olivia, summoning her to Provincetown in hopes of a reconciliation.

As summer unfolds and friends and family care for the infant, alliances are made, relationships are tested, and secrets are uncovered. But the unconditional love for a child in need just might bring Ruth and the women of Provincetown exactly what they have been longing for themselves.

With heartfelt storytelling, Summer Longing is Jamie Brenner's eagerly anticipated return to Provincetown; another unforgettable tale about motherhood, friendship, and finding your way home.

"Welcome to the gold standard of summertime escapism."
—Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Summer of '69
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  1. Print length
    385 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Little, Brown and Company
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  5. Publication date
    May 5, 2020
  6. File size
    2.8 MB
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"Brenner's novel about a retiree's second act in Provincetown is a delightful escape wherever you are."―People

"A baby left on a doorstep begins Summer Longing, and the mystery pulls us along by the heartstrings to find out what happens to the endearing, maddening, fascinating families in a dreamy coastal town."―Nancy Thayer, best-selling author of Girls Of Summer

"Jamie Brenner's latest glittering read is her best summer book yet, a combination of page-turning plot and heartfelt human connection that will stay with readers long after the last sunset of the season. With Summer Longing, Jamie Brenner draws a world of hope and second chances that will leave readers wondering, with newfound optimism, what the next chapter might hold for their own lives."―Kristy Woodson Harvey, author of Slightly South of Simple

"Fans of Elin Hilderbrand, beaches, summer, and family are sure to enjoy this perfect-for-your-vacation read."―Booklist

"This touching, nuanced summer yarn delivers the goods."―Publisher's Weekly

"Summer Longing is Jamie Brenner at her best: an emotionally honest story about motherhood, friendship, and belonging."―PopSugar.com

"Lots of summer sun warms this light, charming beach read."―Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Jamie Brenner is the author of the USA Today bestseller The Forever Summer, Drawing Home, and The Wedding Sisters. She lives in New York City and spends her summers visiting the beach towns that inspire her books.

Instagram @jamiebrennerwrites

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XDMJ3T8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown and Company
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 385 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316476836
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 691 ratings

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Jamie Brenner

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Jamie Brenner is the author of THE WEDDING SISTERS, The USA TODAY bestseller THE FOREVER SUMMER, and several other beach books. Jamie's short story "Gold Party" (Blackstone Publishing) is currently in development as a feature film.

After raising two daughters in New York City, Jamie now lives in Bucks County, PA -- the inspiration for her next book THE WEEKEND CRASHERS (November 4, 2025) about a mother-daughter knitting retreat gone awry.

Jamie grew up on the blockbuster novels by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, the gothic horror of Anne Rice, and political thrillers by Nelson DeMille. Her dream novel combines all three.

Follow Jamie on instagram @jamiebrennerwrites

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Customers find this book to be a wonderful summer read with multiple storylines that keep things interesting. They appreciate the depth of the characters.

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Customers find the book to be a wonderful summer read, describing it as beautifully addictive.

"...Drawing Home is another fantastic summer read." Read more

"...a young couple that are Oyster farmers///I thought it would be a sweet read!" Read more

"This book was fine- entertaining enough. But, I couldn’t believe how unrealistic the “fern having the embryos implanted” storyline was...." Read more

"Good read, somewhat predictable but still enjoyed it." Read more

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Customers enjoy the plot of the book, with multiple storylines that keep things interesting.

"...Multiple story lines kept things interesting...." Read more

"...Friends, family, and lots of drama thrown in." Read more

"Realistic characters with a modern day plot. The author painted a great picture of a colorful cast in a great beach location." Read more

"...the depth of the characters... so many sides to each, so many back/side stories for each. Great plot!" Read more

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Customers appreciate the depth of the characters in the book.

"...All very interesting characters in this book - a group of friends anyone would love to have. Add a mystery and it just cannot be put down...." Read more

"Realistic characters with a modern day plot. The author painted a great picture of a colorful cast in a great beach location." Read more

"I loved the depth of the characters... so many sides to each, so many back/side stories for each. Great plot!" Read more

Amazing Summer Read!
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Amazing Summer Read!
This book has the perfect combination of hardship, love, longing, and happiness that we need at this very trying time we are in. Jamie delivers an amazing story, characters that have numerous challenges and depth that makes you keep reading till well into the evening. I found myself connecting to many of the characters on so many levels. Jaci was strong and I commend her for her bravery. Olivia had a tough past to move through but her growth and acceptance is commendable. Ruth really has had a rough path to walk but she is learning to live, laugh and find love again. This book will give you all the feels and have you wanting to know more of their stories in the very near future. I highly recommend picking up a copy today.
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  • KD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Summer Read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2020
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    Wow, I am quickly becoming a huge Jamie Brenner fan. This is my second book of hers to read and both were fabulous. Every time I went to read I felt like I was stepping into this quaint little beach town. Multiple story lines kept things interesting. There was the middle aged woman who rented a summer home at the beach and her trendy daughter has her own story going as well. All very interesting characters in this book - a group of friends anyone would love to have. Add a mystery and it just cannot be put down. I was sad when it ended and will definitely go back and find more books by this author to read. Drawing Home is another fantastic summer read.
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  • Juls L
    4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Beach Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
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    My favorite summer reads always take me to the perfect little beach town somewhere in the north. I adore Jamie Brenner and this book was no exception! Friends, family, and lots of drama thrown in.
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  • Moira Tumas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oyster farmers
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2021
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    I read this book from the library ,my daughter was going on a vacation to Block Island with a young couple that are Oyster farmers///I thought it would be a sweet read!
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  • RBB
    3.0 out of 5 stars Implausible
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020
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    This book was fine- entertaining enough. But, I couldn’t believe how unrealistic the “fern having the embryos implanted” storyline was. Either the author should have k ow, or she should have done some research- you can’t just decide one day that you want embryos implanted, go to the dr, and do it- That takes weeks and weeks and weeks and weeks of appointments, medications, shots- etc. I thought that was a big miss in terms of a situation that could even plausibly take place, and it sort of ruined the story for me.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • J. Testu-Rumsey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very surprised at how much I loved this book. A great summer read!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2021
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    Realistic characters with a modern day plot. The author painted a great picture of a colorful cast in a great beach location.
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  • Iteach4
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
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    Good read, somewhat predictable but still enjoyed it.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2021
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    I loved the depth of the characters... so many sides to each, so many back/side stories for each. Great plot!
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  • Trish Mc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Summer Longing
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020
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    This is a wonderful summer read by Jamie Brenner about family, friends and healing. It’s a five star beach book.
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