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  • The Summer Getaway

  • Written by: Susan Mallery
  • Narrated by: Tanya Eby
  • Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)

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Written by: Susan Mallery
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Publisher's Summary

AN INSTANT BESTSELLER!

"The perfect escape for readers wanting to get away."—
Booklist

"The Summer Getaway is a reflective and moving tale of family ties."—
New York Journal of Books

One woman takes the vacation of a lifetime in this poignant and heartwarming story about the threads that hold a family together from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.

Single mom Robyn Caldwell needs a new plan for her future.  She has always put her family first.  Now, with her kids grown, she yearns for a change. But what can she do when her daughter has become the most demanding bride ever, her son won’t even consider college, her best friend is on the brink of marital disaster and her ex is making a monumentally bad decision that could ruin everything?

Take a vacation, of course. Press reset. When her great-aunt Lillian invites her to Santa Barbara for the summer, Robyn hops on the first plane to sunny California.

But it’s hard to get away when you’re the heart of the family. One by one, everyone she loves follows her across the country. Somehow, their baggage doesn’t feel as heavy in the sun-drenched, mishmash mansion. The more time Robyn spends with free-spirited Lillian, the more possibilities she sees—for dreams, love, family. She can have everything she ever wanted, if only she can muster the courage to take a chance on herself.

Don't miss The Happiness Plan, a new novel coming from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery where three women experience hope, heartache, and the power of friendship as they search for true happiness!

©2022 Susan Mallery (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

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Excellent

Susan Mallory never fails to entertain. Totally enjoyable read. Already looking forward to her next one.

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Terrible.

I gave myself a headache from rolling my eyes throughout this book.
The narrator wasn’t great, I found her annoying.

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Great Book

I enjoyed listening to this book and cute little life story. it was well written and performed.

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  • JoAnn
  • 2022-04-08

Might be my last Susan Mallery

I usually enjoy Susan Mallery books. I usually give them 100+% for story, romance, characters. I loved the characters in this book. But it went way beyond romance, not just too much sex but too graphic, I’d rather imagine it than have step by step details - takes the fun out of it.

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  • Vera L.
  • 2022-03-29

Good Story

Too much graphic sex. It seemed to be be just thrown in because it was expected. I don’t remember such graphic sex scenes in her other books. I loved the story.

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  • Brook Sevcik
  • 2022-06-20

Too many swear words

I enjoyed the story and characters but too many cuss words for my taste.

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  • Lpd
  • 2022-07-20

Boring and juvenile

Story is boring and predictable. Narrator reads way too fast, very monotone and has a nasally voice.

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  • Tracy Wetjen
  • 2022-06-09

Predictable

I didn’t mind listening to this book, but there are no surprises. Easy read a little tough to get through to the end.

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  • DEJOHN030
  • 2023-02-27

Shiny Happy People

Just ok Everyone is going through life alter changes but with “I’m going to fix myself”gusto. Of course they have a rich old and dying aunt leaving them a house and millions so they have plenty of time to “eat pray love” their way to a happy ending.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2023-02-26

Liked story, hated narration

I really enjoyed the setting, characters, and story. Sadly I had my first experience of having the book ruined for me by the narrator. Robotic, over-pronounced, nasal, and fast. It was not enjoyable to be told this story by this narrator. It was so uncomfortable I almost returned the book which I’ve never thought to do. I’ll look for other books by this writer but avoid this narrator, ugh. It was that bad

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2023-01-27

Loved it

I really enjoyed this book! I highly recommend it. I even laughed out loud a few times.

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  • Buddy's Mom
  • 2023-01-09

Loved The Summer Getaway

This was such a great book! Wonderful characters and a lovely story! I recommend it very highly!

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  • Nekharpa
  • 2022-10-11

Really enjoy the speaker

I appreciate her voice and am amazed at the different qualities she presents. I also enjoyed the story. While the kids were self-absorbed initially, they learned from their experiences.