A Summer to Remember by Erika Montgomery: Book Review

If, like me, you enjoy stories that involve friends and family told in multiple time periods, I’m here to recommend your next read. A Summer to Remember by Erika Montgomery is a poignant story of family, friends and love during the golden age of Hollywood as well as the present. Set in Cape Cod, it is the perfect book to escape to for those of us craving summer weather.

Plot Summary

Frankie Simon is a thirty- year- old woman who sells movie memorabilia in her Hollywood shop that she opened with her late mother. Frankie has never known her father’s identity – her mother would never disclose this information. When a package arrives including a photo of her mother with famous Hollywood celebrities Glory Cartwright and her husband while at a Cape Cod festival the year before Frankie was born, she is highly intrigued. Her mother had never shared with her this part of her life and feels a strong connection to seek out the mysteries of the photo. How did her mother know these celebrities and why was she in Cape Cod that summer? Given the time frame, she’s curious to see whether or not this information may lead her to the identity of her father. Will Frankie gain the knowledge she so desperately is seeking?

Book Review

A Summer to Remember is a beautifully written book. The characters are well developed and likeable. The story unfolds naturally is a series of reflections of the events of the past, interspersed with the current storyline. I felt engaged and connected to these characters. The female friendships established in the book and the discussion on the sacrifices women make for their families was appreciated. I really enjoyed Frankie’s journey to discovering more about her mother’s life during this time.

What I Liked About A Summer to Remember:

The character development
The strength of the female relationships
The nostalgia of the story

Acknowledgments:

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here. A Summer to Remember publishes May 11/21.

My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5.

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Similar Books I’ve Reviewed:

The Vineyard at Painted Moon by Susan Mallery

Friends Like Us by Sarah Mackenzie

The Nantucket Inn by Pamela Kelley

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Rosie Ireland

May 6, 2021 at 7:24 am

This sounds lovely. I love a good book that feels like pure escapism!
Rosie
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 6, 2021 at 7:42 am
  
  Thanks Rosie!
Amanda Kay Oaks

May 6, 2021 at 9:32 am

This sounds like a lovely summer read! Thanks for the review!
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 6, 2021 at 9:35 am
  
  Thanks Amanda!
Alexis Farmer

May 6, 2021 at 9:36 am

This sounds like a great read! Different from what I normally read but would be a nice change of pace 😊
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 6, 2021 at 9:37 am
  
  Thanks Alexis!
Aisha

May 6, 2021 at 9:45 am

Sounds like a great book! 😊
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 6, 2021 at 9:47 am
  
  It is! Thanks Aisha.
Navita Bhatia

May 6, 2021 at 10:42 am

Intrigued to know if Frankie would be able to unfold the mystery. I am looking for some good reads after a hectic month of April. This looks like the one , I would like to grab immediately. Few more days to go!!Thanks for the review.
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 6, 2021 at 11:43 am
  
  Thanks Navita! I hope that you enjoy it.
Karalee Shotola

May 6, 2021 at 10:55 am

This sounds like an interesting book and I’m all for likable characters! I also like that the book focuses on female friendships instead of enemies!
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 6, 2021 at 11:42 am
  
  Thanks Karalee!
Wendy Williams

May 6, 2021 at 1:39 pm

This looks like the perfect book for me. Books about female friendships are my favorite.
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 6, 2021 at 1:40 pm
  
  They’re my favourite as well. Thanks for your comment Wendy.
Charley Allison

May 6, 2021 at 2:28 pm

This sounds like such a great book, I love how it focuses on friendships! I’ll definitely have to purchase it for the summer! Thanks so much for sharing!
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 6, 2021 at 5:25 pm
  
  Thanks Charley! I hope that you enjoy it!
Della Driscoll

May 7, 2021 at 12:09 am

This book sounds wonderful and wholesome and I love the emphasis on female friendships xx
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 7, 2021 at 5:32 am
  
  Thanks Della!
Jenny in Neverland

May 7, 2021 at 2:16 am

This sounds like a lovely book! Especially now in the lead up to Summer. Perfect read for the garden x
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 7, 2021 at 5:33 am
  
  Thanks Jenny! It absolutely is!
I'm All Booked Up

May 7, 2021 at 5:24 am

We love the Cape Cod aspect of the book.
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 7, 2021 at 5:34 am
  
  It’s such a great setting! Thank you both!
Erica @ Blog Life With Erica

May 7, 2021 at 7:16 am

I am all for well developed characters. That is what definitely draws me into a book. I am definitely adding this to my list of books to read.

Thank you for sharing your review.

xo Erica
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 7, 2021 at 7:23 am
  
  Thanks Erica! I hope that you enjoy it!☺️
Lynn

May 7, 2021 at 12:02 pm

This seems like the perfect summer read! I can imagine lying on the beach, sun-kissed, reading this! Thanks for sharing, Jodie x

Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 7, 2021 at 12:07 pm
  
  Thank you Lynn!
thathappyreader

May 8, 2021 at 5:46 am

Thanks Elle!
Faye

May 8, 2021 at 6:30 am

This sounds like a brilliant Summer read! I love the fact that it focuses so strongly on female friendships 🙂 x

https://www.femaleoriginal.com
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 8, 2021 at 6:42 am
  
  Thanks Faye!
Miranda

May 10, 2021 at 7:43 am

I think I know what’s going on my summer reading list!
1. thathappyreader
  
  May 10, 2021 at 7:44 am
  
  That’s wonderful! I hope that you enjoy it Miranda!