A Summer Affair

A Novel

De: Elin Hilderbrand

Narrado por: Isabel Keating

Duración: 14 h y 41 m

Resumen del Editor

The perfect wife and mother finds the perfect temptation in this "perfect summer cocktail of sex, sun, and scandal" (Kirkus Reviews).

Claire has a problem with setting limits. All her life she has taken on every responsibility, assumed every burden, granted every request. Claire wants it all—and in the eyes of her friends, she has it: a devoted husband, four beautiful children, even a successful career as an artist. So when she agrees to chair the committee for Nantucket's social event of the year, she knows she can handle it. Claire can handle anything.

But when planning the gala propels her into the orbit of billionaire Lock Dixon, unexpected sparks begin to fly. Lock insists on working closely with Claire—often over a bottle of wine—and before long she can't ignore the subtle touches and lingering looks. To her surprise, she can't ignore how they make her feel, either. Claire finds the gala, her life, and herself spinning out of control.

A Summer Affair captures the love, loss, and limbo of an illicit romance and unchecked passion as it takes us on a brave and breathless journey into the heart of one modern woman.

"Think you know where this is going? Think again. Hilderbrand is way too smart to give away the whole story in her title." —Elisabeth Egan, New York Times

©2008 Elin Hilderbrand (P)2008 Hachette Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Think you know where this is going? Think again. Hilderbrand is way too smart to give away the whole story in her title."—Elizabeth Egan, New York Times

Pessoa

fabulous read/listen about what matters most!!! Read yourself to find out what it is!

A read for the summer planner

You really could read this any time of year. Thinking about planning and slaving over a huge event that is over in 8 hours.

Iiked it but I think I would have enjoyed less about the main character and more about the backgrounds of the other characters like we get in the castaways. I loved hearing backstories and I think that’s what made that story so good. This was good but not my favorite of Elin’s books.

Professional and moral conflict

The two affairs went on too long. Should have been resolved before the event Clare was not believable having sex 7 nights with Jason and then 4 nights with her lover for a year

One of my favorites!

I have enjoyed all of Elin Hilderbrand books so far but really enjoyed the development of the characters in A Summer Affair. I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next! Well done!

Enjoyable

I enjoyed this book. I would recommend it to someone wanting a light listen on commutes. The story was good in general. I will listen to other books by the author now.

Great story

Was a great read! Love the story. The end is so perfect blend of truth and realization. I love the whole story! Excellent read.

Love it!!!!

Sorry but this book hit home in a bittersweet way…. The grass is not always greener!

Meh…

Most of the characters were unlikeable. I didn’t care for the overuse of expletive language in this book. It was so unnecessary and just soured it for me. Wouldn’t recommend this Hilderbrand book, though I like most of her work!

disappointed in story line

The lead character's name in the description is wrong! Get it right. It's not Sheila Crispin Cook; it's Claire Danner Crispin. When reading the description, I didn't see that Claire has an affair. My mistake. Therefore, I was very disappointed, as I believe in fidelity. SPOILER ALERT (so quit reading if you don't want to know) - There were no repercussions, other than her guilt. Sadly, that mirrors real life sometimes. Narrator was great!

It’s okay…

I have loved all of this author’s books so far but this one is just okay. No big reveal, twist, or turn.