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"With its rich history and famous guests, the glamorous Boston hotel is no stranger to drama. But the bustle at the iconic property reaches new heights one weekend in mid-June when someone falls tragically to her death, the event rippling through the lives of four very different people. Over three sun-drenched days, as the truth about the woman who died and the secret she was hiding is uncovered, these four strangers become linked in the most unexpected of ways. Together, they just might find the strength they need to turn their own lives around"--Book Synopsis
As featured in Bustle's "Best New Books of April"The Boston Globe
Woman's World Book Club
"Compelling, surprising, and a wonderful summertime read."
--Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of Family Reunion
THE SEAFARER IS THE PLACE TO SEE AND BE SEEN IN THE SUMMER...
With its rich history and famous guests, the glamorous Boston hotel is no stranger to drama. But the bustle at the iconic property reaches new heights one weekend in mid-June when someone falls tragically to her death, the event rippling through the lives of four very different people.
Bride-to-be Riley is at the hotel to plan her wedding. She would have preferred a smaller, more intimate celebration, but her bossy mother-in-law has taken charge and her fiancé hasn't seemed to notice. Jean-Paul, the hotel's manager, is struggling to keep his marriage and new family afloat, but now he must devote all his energy to this latest scandal at work. Claire, recently widowed, comes to town to connect with a long-lost love, but has too much changed in the last thirty years? And then there's Jason, whose romantic getaway with his girlfriend has not exactly gone the way he'd hoped and instead has him facing questions he can't bring himself to answer.
Over three sun-drenched days, as the truth about the woman who died--and the secret she was hiding--is uncovered, these four strangers become linked in the most unexpected of ways. Together, they just might find the strength they need to turn their own lives around.
"Riveting...A smart read with plenty of meat for book clubs."
--Barbara O'Neal, Washington Post bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids
"In prose as glittering as the hotel in which the novel is set, Francis shines as a master storyteller. A must-read for anyone who could use an escape."
--Kristy Woodson Harvey, USA TODAY bestselling author of Feels Like Falling
"Engaging...Add this to beach reads along with those by Elin Hilderbrand, Nancy Thayer, and Dorothea Benton Frank."
--Booklist
"The best kind of page-turner... This seductive novel will draw you into the fascinating backstories of characters sipping cocktails poolside, and you won't stop reading until you know what really happened."
--Brooke Lea Foster, author of Summer Darlings
"At a glamorous hotel by the ocean, four people face up to truths that can no longer be hidden. Summertime Guests is compelling, surprising, and a wonderful summertime read."
--Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of Family Reunion
"Wendy Francis delivers a smart, probing drama that skillfully unravels the complex emotional lives of an ensemble cast in Summertime Guests...a reflective, deeply engaging and suspenseful story with many threads sure to ensnare the attention of rapt readers."
--Shelf Awareness
"Idyllic coastal settings, drama, dynamic characters...this story has it all!"
--Woman's World
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PRAISE FOR SUMMERTIME GUESTS:"At a glamorous hotel by the ocean, four people face up to truths that can no longer be hidden. Summertime Guests is compelling, surprising, and a wonderful summertime read."
--Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of Family Reunion "At first glance, Summertime Guests is a riveting mystery set in a newly restored Boston hotel where a guest falls to a gruesome death. But in the chorus of voices exploring who died and what lead to the plunge, Francis explores the myriad facets of marriage--the little joys and banal failures, the kindnesses and physical attraction, the ways we neglect and support each other. A smart read with plenty of meat for book clubs."
--Barbara O'Neal, Washington Post bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids "In prose as glittering as the hotel in which the novel is set, Francis shines as a master storyteller. A must-read for anyone who could use an escape."
--Kristy Woodson Harvey, USA TODAY bestselling author of Feels Like Falling "Engaging...Add this to beach reads along with those by Elin Hilderbrand, Nancy Thayer, and Dorothea Benton Frank."
--Booklist "The best kind of page-turner... This seductive novel will draw you into the fascinating backstories of characters sipping cocktails poolside, and you won't stop reading until you know what really happened."
--Brooke Lea Foster, author of Summer Darlings "Wendy Francis delivers a smart, probing drama that skillfully unravels the complex emotional lives of an ensemble cast in Summertime Guests...a reflective, deeply engaging and suspenseful story with many threads sure to ensnare the attention of rapt readers."
--Shelf Awareness
"Idyllic coastal settings, drama, dynamic characters...this story has it all!"
--Woman's World PRAISE FOR BEST BEHAVIOR:
"With warmth and humor, Best Behavior delivers a delicious family drama; look no further for your perfect poolside read!"
--Jamie Brenner, bestselling author of The Forever Summer "Francis writes with grace, depth and humor about complex family dynamics and the joy and heartache of watching young adults spread their wings and fly from the nest."
--Meg Mitchell Moore, author of The Islanders "Wendy Francis captures all the joy and pain of being an (almost) empty-nester in her latest novel. A terrific summer read."
--Amy Poeppel, author of Small Admissions PRAISE FOR THE SUMMER OF GOOD INTENTIONS:
"Wendy Francis's book thrilled me like a ride in a race car along the coast with the top down. It is everything a summer read should be."
--Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author "The Summer of Good Intentions is a tender and vivid portrait of a family by the sea, of three unforgettable sisters and the tidal pull of their love and secrets. Wendy Francis is a wonderful writer. She made me feel the salt air."
--Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author
Dimensions (Overall): 8 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 384
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Family Life
Publisher: Graydon House
Format: Paperback
Author: Wendy Francis
Book theme: Marriage & Divorce
Language: English
Street Date: April 6, 2021
TCIN: 80028479
UPC: 9781525895982
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-1426
Origin: Made in the USA
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Danielle - 4 years ago
Packing my bags and heading to the Seafarer hotel in Boston! Part summer and part mystery, Summertime Guests is THE novel I crave this time of year! This novel follows a non-linear timeline set in June of 2021 and is told by 4 different narrators. The first, Riley, is planning her wedding to Tom butttttt her mother-in-law is overbearing and on her last nerve. The second, Jean-Paul, is the hotel manager. The third, Claire, is a recent widow wanting to reconnect with an old flame. Lastly, there’s Jason who had some....issues. All connected, all disconnected, and one death....but who could it be?!
the stages of life in a beach read
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fdarlene491 - 4 years ago
I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an advance reader copy of this story. Summertime Guests, by Wendy Francis, is available at booksellers on 4-6-2021. Ms. Francis is a new author to me & I enjoyed her style and story. I actually cried. I've been every woman in this story and have now reached Clair. Wondering where the time went, was it worth it, what if. The long lost boyfriend who might have been the one. From engagement and wedding plans, to marriage and babies, to looking 60 in the eye. I found it to be a wonderful telling of how life flows, especially for women. #WendyFrancis #SummertimeGuest #Romance #Netgalley #HarlequinBooks #GraydonHouse