Review of “The Summer House” by Lauren K. Denton

Although Lily and her husband of about a year have been struggling, she thinks it’s largely due to his particularly controlling mother. She knows things aren't great, but certainly doesn’t expect to wake up one morning to no coffee, a goodbye note, and divorce papers. It's readily apparent that a) Worth (the husband) has disappeared and does not wish to talk; and b) she needs to rapidly find a new place to live and a way to support herself.

Through a series of fun circumstances (some say chance meetings, others say God arranged…) Lily is hired as the hairstylist for Safe Harbor Village, a retirement community right on the water. Little does she know what the new community, friendships, and sense of renewed purpose will do for healing both her head and heart.

I loved the fun characters and it was inspiring to watch their transformations, especially that of Lily's employer, Rose Carrigan. I honestly want to live in Safe Harbor (not retired, don't care).  I especially enjoyed reading "The Village Vine" segments that popped up periodically.



I was provided a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for my honest review.