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pattydsf's review against another edition
2.0
Fun romance, I don't usually like contemporary romances, but Wiggs' books are fun reads.
tdgor's review against another edition
2.0
This was good enough to finish reading. Although woefully predictable, the characters acquired a little depth and the writing was (mostly) graceful. Apparently it's the first in a series, which suggests why it was free on amazon.com.
teganbeesebooks's review against another edition
Pretty much skimmed the last 100 pages. I really like Connor. I understand this is the basis for a series, but this is about 200 pages too long. I enjoyed the flashbacks to camp, so that saved it a bit. Full review to come. Read for book club & Reading Romance for grad school.
erinmp's review against another edition
This review covers all of the books in the Willow Lake series. First off, great marketing ploy to offer the first for free on the Kindle. Worked lie a charm on me and I got hooked and bought the rest. Smart move.
I'm really into series books this year for some reason. These light reads fit in perfectly and while they got a bit tedious at some points, I mostly enjoyed reading about the lives and community of Willow Lake. I really really REALLY want to visit Camp Kioga. Just wish it were a real place...
The main problem I had with these books was a pretty big one, in my opinion. There are numerous inconsistencies. It starts off in the second book, The Winter Lodge. Jenny's middle name is different . Then, throughout the rest of the series, little facts would differ from one story to the next. I can't remember which book it is at the moment, but there was one story that was different at the end of the book from the beginning. I understand that when writing a long series some stories may accidentally change, or change to fit the current story, especially when writing other books in between. But I don't find this to be acceptable. I remember one story of a first meeting, or encounter or some sort, that was different in a later book and it was obvious that the current story fit the current storyline better. But with just a slight tweak, it could have remained true to the original telling and not compromise the story. I don't exactly blame Wiggs, but her editors should be ashamed of themselves.
I'm really into series books this year for some reason. These light reads fit in perfectly and while they got a bit tedious at some points, I mostly enjoyed reading about the lives and community of Willow Lake. I really really REALLY want to visit Camp Kioga. Just wish it were a real place...
The main problem I had with these books was a pretty big one, in my opinion. There are numerous inconsistencies. It starts off in the second book, The Winter Lodge. Jenny's middle name is different . Then, throughout the rest of the series, little facts would differ from one story to the next. I can't remember which book it is at the moment, but there was one story that was different at the end of the book from the beginning. I understand that when writing a long series some stories may accidentally change, or change to fit the current story, especially when writing other books in between. But I don't find this to be acceptable. I remember one story of a first meeting, or encounter or some sort, that was different in a later book and it was obvious that the current story fit the current storyline better. But with just a slight tweak, it could have remained true to the original telling and not compromise the story. I don't exactly blame Wiggs, but her editors should be ashamed of themselves.
misscandice's review against another edition
3.0
A free on Kindle book that I really enjoyed. I'm not really into romance books but I cared about the characters and the story-line kept me entertained.
dmwmtgal's review against another edition
3.0
http://imaromancereader.blogspot.com/2006/09/summer-at-willow-lake.html
adammm's review against another edition
4.0
I've been reading a lot of books in this genre lately, so I thought I knew what I was getting into when I started this book. Fortunately, I was underestimating this book. It goes back and forth between related (and unrelated) characters in the present, the early 90s, and the late 70s, and everything is tied up nicely in the end. Every plot line is completed satisfactorily with room left open to continue in many different directions. I'm curious to see if other books in the series will feature a similar writing style or tone, the resulting atmosphere in this case being a unique fit for the story. A very good book!
purrfectpages's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. Although the story centered around a main character or two, enough supporting characters are introduced to entice the reader into exploring their stories as well. This is the first in a series and the only one I currently own, but I'd like to read more by this writer.
laden_bookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
So this was a pleasant but ultimately forgettable read- enough so that I had to read a couple of other reviews to remember the plot. It takes place at a former summer camp, which made for a good vacation/beach read. Pleasant and quick romance with a not-greatly-disguised mystery 'twist'.