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Erin Bennett
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Elin Hilderbrand
About this listen
A "captivating and bittersweet" novel by the number-one New York Times best-selling author of Summer of '69: Their secret love affair has lasted for decades - but this could be the summer that changes everything (People).
When Mallory Blessing's son, Link, receives deathbed instructions from his mother to call a number on a slip of paper in her desk drawer, he's not sure what to expect. But he certainly does not expect Jake McCloud to answer. It's the late spring of 2020 and Jake's wife, Ursula DeGournsey, is the frontrunner in the upcoming Presidential election.
There must be a mistake, Link thinks. How do Mallory and Jake know each other?
Flash back to the sweet summer of 1993: Mallory has just inherited a beachfront cottage on Nantucket from her aunt, and she agrees to host her brother's bachelor party. Cooper's friend from college, Jake McCloud, attends, and Jake and Mallory form a bond that will persevere - through marriage, children, and Ursula's stratospheric political rise - until Mallory learns she's dying.
Based on the classic film Same Time Next Year (which Mallory and Jake watch every summer), 28 Summers explores the agony and romance of a one-weekend-per-year affair and the dramatic ways this relationship complicates and enriches their lives, and the lives of the people they love.
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- Jane Vogel
- 2023-05-12
Perfect!
I loved this book so much that I listened to it twice back to back and cried at the end both times. It probably didn’t help that I listened to the Cat Stevens song a couple times during the story! I wish this could be a movie- the modern version of “Same Time Next Year”.
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- Shannon
- 2020-06-29
Great summer escape read
Such a fun, nostalgic summer read. For a 40 something reader, great trip down memory lane to what was happening year by year for the past 28 years. Nothing heavy. Just an enjoyable listen for a summer escape.
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- Kelly Wilson
- 2020-09-16
Love it!
Will definitely listen to this again. It is a mellow story worth savoring. Highly recommended!
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- CurieuseCricri
- 2022-09-29
All that I needed
Great book well read. At first, I wasn’t sure I would buy this book based on the description. I am so happy I did ! It’s filled with simple joys, sun, beach, friendship, real love in a world where we have to make the most of every day. Thank you Elin !
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- Wendy L Walker
- 2020-07-01
Loved the story.
Good story, and characters. Lived vicariously at the beach through Mallory. Must read, for a summer romance.
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- Alice
- 2023-02-23
WOW!! loved it!!
great book. loved the narrator. one of the best books I've read/listened to in a long time.
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- Donna Hartley
- 2020-08-27
Awesome
What a great book. Unfortunately i had sound quality issues on the last 3 chapters
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- Darla Robinson
- 2023-06-04
A great story
A wonderful story of a mad love affair. Sad ending and sad that Jake couldn’t man-up to leave his wife for his soul mate. Sad that Malerie could not find any other to fill the void. Now…onto book #2
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- RubysMother
- 2023-03-02
Just What I Needed!
Too often i choose books with endless plot twists and surprises…. I chose this book for a gentle relaxing read and it was just that- the characters and the story line were soothing, friendly, easy to follow but combined it was a good story overall. I totally recommend it!
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- Ruth Bradford
- 2020-08-11
Another great book from Elin
Loved it. Narrator was terrific. Great story. Waiting for next one. So enjoy all of Elin"s books.
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