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adenise47's review against another edition
5.0
I did enjoy this book and I did finish it in one day. But saying that, it was a little slow to me in spots. I would still recommend this book because overall it was a good book.
msnyderk's review against another edition
4.0
So, I’m thinking this is my favorite of Susan Mallory’s books. Loved the relationship between twin sisters Sunshine and Margot. Loved the different insecurities each carried and how they played out. Margot’s career was really unique and Alec’s home being a former monastery was just cool. I loved all the scenes there and his old manuscripts. The way the relationships played out for each woman were so well written and totally believable. Bianca was such a fun character as well, she was like a breath of fresh air. I loved all the scenes she was in. Just a great read!
88ashleymae88's review against another edition
5.0
I laughed and I cried with this book. And I was sad when I was finished. Susan does such an amazing job at establishing a rapport with each character. You feel like you know them. It's all so palpable.
justjoel's review against another edition
2.0
Just okay.
I guess if you're looking for a summer romance book, you could do worse. I was just looking for something to listen to on audio and randomly chose a book that the library had available.
This deals with fraternal twins who were abandoned by their mother when they were toddlers, and raised by their great-grandma who ran a charm school and dreamed of turning out a Miss America winner.
One twin has a long history of putting her life on hold and running off when her ex shows up, and the other had a habit of dropping everything and running off with any man who shows more than a passing interest and asks her to go somewhere else with him. Here, they've both resolved to be different, and both find themselves in a live-in work environment that tests their resolutions.
I enjoyed one twin's story far more than the other twin's, so it felt a bit uneven at times. Overall, I'm not sorry I read it, but I won't go out of my way to read more from the author.
2 out of 5 stars.
I guess if you're looking for a summer romance book, you could do worse. I was just looking for something to listen to on audio and randomly chose a book that the library had available.
This deals with fraternal twins who were abandoned by their mother when they were toddlers, and raised by their great-grandma who ran a charm school and dreamed of turning out a Miss America winner.
One twin has a long history of putting her life on hold and running off when her ex shows up, and the other had a habit of dropping everything and running off with any man who shows more than a passing interest and asks her to go somewhere else with him. Here, they've both resolved to be different, and both find themselves in a live-in work environment that tests their resolutions.
I enjoyed one twin's story far more than the other twin's, so it felt a bit uneven at times. Overall, I'm not sorry I read it, but I won't go out of my way to read more from the author.
2 out of 5 stars.
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
(free review copy) Ahhhh, a super sweet and satisfying story that I just devoured in one day. Susan Mallery has been hit or miss for me lately but this one of of my favorites of hers! It actually has some pretty steamy romance scenes and the sister protagonists are just so original and empowered - I loved them. I also loved how original the entire storyline was - sometimes I feel like I’ve read every story on earth already, but this one was refreshingly different in the world of gentle romance ❤️
alliepeduto's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this! It was the perfect lighthearted summer romance, and much needed after some heavier books. It was cute and fun, and it featured supportive sisters, which is one of my favorite plot points since family drama is overrated. It’s not going to win any book awards, and that’s precisely why I liked it.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
3.0
RATING: 3 STARS
2019; Mira/HQN/HarperCollins
Two sisters, Margot and Sunshine, are doing well with their careers (etiquette coach and nanny), but are unlucky in love. As the sisters both start with new clients, they find themselves falling for the new men in their lives. This was a cute light story.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss and NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2019; Mira/HQN/HarperCollins
Two sisters, Margot and Sunshine, are doing well with their careers (etiquette coach and nanny), but are unlucky in love. As the sisters both start with new clients, they find themselves falling for the new men in their lives. This was a cute light story.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss and NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
katekate_reads_'s review against another edition
2.0
The Summer of Sunshine and Margot is a book with a great premise that ultimately didn’t work for me. Sunshine and Margot are fraternal twins who are opposites in many ways - but both believe they are doomed when it comes to finding love.
What I liked:
I enjoyed the premise and learning about their jobs - especially Margot who helps people understand etiquette and cultural norms in other places.
I also liked that the setup gave us 2 love stories in one book - we could see each sister finding love.
What I didn’t like:
The way safe sex was handled in this book. One couple has sex with no protection and no discussion. Later it’s implied that another character should have used a condom because the woman he had sex with was “ah, friendly with many men.” First - no need to slut shame a single adult woman because you know she had sex with two men. Second - that’s not the only time a condom should be used.
The pacing. In many places the pacing felt waaaay off. Both sex scenes felt really rushed and awkward and weird. Sunshine and Declan fought their feelings for each other, had phone sex once while he was away, he came back and immediately declared that he loved her and asked her to marry him. What???? They haven’t even kissed yet. Also - Sunshine has been saying she always rushes into situations with men and isn’t doing that anymore. Why the rush??
I would suggest passing on this book. Thank you very much to Harlequin Publicity Team for the free review copy in exchange for my honest review.
What I liked:
I enjoyed the premise and learning about their jobs - especially Margot who helps people understand etiquette and cultural norms in other places.
I also liked that the setup gave us 2 love stories in one book - we could see each sister finding love.
What I didn’t like:
The way safe sex was handled in this book. One couple has sex with no protection and no discussion. Later it’s implied that another character should have used a condom because the woman he had sex with was “ah, friendly with many men.” First - no need to slut shame a single adult woman because you know she had sex with two men. Second - that’s not the only time a condom should be used.
The pacing. In many places the pacing felt waaaay off. Both sex scenes felt really rushed and awkward and weird. Sunshine and Declan fought their feelings for each other, had phone sex once while he was away, he came back and immediately declared that he loved her and asked her to marry him. What???? They haven’t even kissed yet. Also - Sunshine has been saying she always rushes into situations with men and isn’t doing that anymore. Why the rush??
I would suggest passing on this book. Thank you very much to Harlequin Publicity Team for the free review copy in exchange for my honest review.
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
The Summer of Sunshine & Margot by Susan Mallery is an absolutely charming novel of new beginnings, family and love.
Thirty-one year old Margot Baxter is looking forward to her newest assignment working with impulsive, quirky former actress Bianca. Margot is an etiquette coach who is tasked with helping Bianca temper her behavior so as not to harm her fiancé's career as a diplomat. Bianca insists Margot stay with her during their lessons which is not normally an issue. However, Bianca is temporarily living with her son Alec Mcnichol who prefers the quiet life. Initially keeping to herself, Margot is surprised when she and Alec form an easygoing friendship that eventually turns into an unexpected attraction. Alec fears turning into his chaotic mother so how will he react when he has few troubling instances of out of character behavior as his relationship with Margot becomes more serious? And is Margot finally free of the one man from her past whose infrequent interruptions of her life have spelled troubled for her after she makes impulsive choices?
Margot's fraternal twin sister Sunshine is determined to break free of her self-destructive behavior. She has a long history of making impetuous decisions and she is resolute as she holds firm to her commitment to change her life. She is loving her latest position as a nanny for eight year old Connor. However, her college class is not going as smoothly as Sunshine hoped. She is also fighting an strong attraction to her boss, widower Declan Dubois. Will Sunshine trust her instincts once she realizes that she is falling for Declan and that he has feelings for her too?
The Summer of Sunshine & Margot is an endearing novel with a marvelous cast of winsome characters. Margot and Sunshine are extremely close and they have worked hard to overcome their residual issues from their mother's abandonment. Alec is a delightful blend of nerdy and sexy and although he loves his mother, he does not share her propensity for creating turmoil. Declan is still attempting to heal from the events that preceded his wife's death but he is also surprisingly ready to move forward. Young Connor is a bright and loving child and his interactions with Sunshine are an absolute joy.
Susan Mallery newest release is an engaging feel-good story that will delight and captivate readers of the genre.
Thirty-one year old Margot Baxter is looking forward to her newest assignment working with impulsive, quirky former actress Bianca. Margot is an etiquette coach who is tasked with helping Bianca temper her behavior so as not to harm her fiancé's career as a diplomat. Bianca insists Margot stay with her during their lessons which is not normally an issue. However, Bianca is temporarily living with her son Alec Mcnichol who prefers the quiet life. Initially keeping to herself, Margot is surprised when she and Alec form an easygoing friendship that eventually turns into an unexpected attraction. Alec fears turning into his chaotic mother so how will he react when he has few troubling instances of out of character behavior as his relationship with Margot becomes more serious? And is Margot finally free of the one man from her past whose infrequent interruptions of her life have spelled troubled for her after she makes impulsive choices?
Margot's fraternal twin sister Sunshine is determined to break free of her self-destructive behavior. She has a long history of making impetuous decisions and she is resolute as she holds firm to her commitment to change her life. She is loving her latest position as a nanny for eight year old Connor. However, her college class is not going as smoothly as Sunshine hoped. She is also fighting an strong attraction to her boss, widower Declan Dubois. Will Sunshine trust her instincts once she realizes that she is falling for Declan and that he has feelings for her too?
The Summer of Sunshine & Margot is an endearing novel with a marvelous cast of winsome characters. Margot and Sunshine are extremely close and they have worked hard to overcome their residual issues from their mother's abandonment. Alec is a delightful blend of nerdy and sexy and although he loves his mother, he does not share her propensity for creating turmoil. Declan is still attempting to heal from the events that preceded his wife's death but he is also surprisingly ready to move forward. Young Connor is a bright and loving child and his interactions with Sunshine are an absolute joy.
Susan Mallery newest release is an engaging feel-good story that will delight and captivate readers of the genre.
jmcfaddy's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Net Galley for giving me a copy of this book. I loved it! The story of the two twin sisters was uplifting. The fact that they were so different in personalities, their lives had taken on such different paths and those chose such different types of men proves that even if you are a twin you are still distinctly different. Ms. Mallery has written a book which entertains and makes you laugh out loud. The antics these two sisters get into is quite amusing yet at the same time is very thought provoking. I applaud the way she took Sunshine through her "complete life change" with the struggles that come with it and she comes out the other side a stronger and more confident person. The same can be said about Margot to a degree. It was nice that Margot could kick her useless boyfriend to the curb and finally find someone that appreciated her. Very enjoyable book and a great summer read!!!!