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A wave of hope carries Olivia Frost back to her small New England hometown nestled in the beautiful Swift River Valley. She’s transforming a historic home into an idyllic getaway. Picturesque and perfect, if only the absentee owner will fix up the eyesore next door …
Dylan McCaffrey’s ramshackle house in an inheritance he never counted on. It also holds the key to a generations-old lost treasure he can’t resist—any more than he can resist his new neighbor. Against this breathtaking landscape, Dylan and Olivia pursue love-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped in a love story—past and present.
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"Carla Neggars slightly shifts from the more suspensful to craft this delightful story of home: find it, return to it, treasure it.... I particularly thought the secondary characters were well-drawn, interesting and full of quirks that added a texture and depth to the overall experience."
— karen (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Neggers spins a tale of stolen jewels, long-lost love, and other secrets in this engaging contemporary romance…Lovely descriptions of the countryside add plenty of New England charm.”
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“Negger’s lush descriptions of a New England winter turning to spring serve as a lovely metaphor for Olivia and Dylan’s growing romance. This heartwarming tale is full of fascinating secondary characters and enhanced by plot threads involving the long-term effects of a flood valley, a search for stolen jewels, and long-ago passion.”
— Booklist (starred review) -
“A wealth of appealing, totally relatable characters (including well-matched protagonists), long-hidden secrets, and a lost treasure provide some delightful, heartfelt surprises in this cleverly plotted, well-researched, and beautifully described tale that rewards readers with an intriguing mystery as well as a deliciously satisfying romance.”
— Library Journal -
“Susan Boyce lends a clear and expressive voice as narrator. She deftly moves from one main character to the other, bringing the nuances of their personalities to life in her dramatizations…Boyce’s adroit handling of pace and timing makes an intriguing plot even more seductive.”
— AudioFile -
“Neggers captures readers’ attention with her usual flair and brilliance and gives us a romance, a mystery, and a lesson in history. She also presents breathtaking views of a real New England past and present, characters who stay with us long after we close the book, and more than the one romance. Her story will engage readers all the way through.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
Secrets of the Lost Summer Listener Reviews
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" Read this one in a day "
— Serena, 2/6/2014 -
" Couldn't warm to any of the characters, although a plot twist made me cry at the end. "
— Terric853, 2/3/2014 -
" I enjoyed this book but felt it moved a little slow. The author does a wonderful job of hiding the "secrets" until the very end. "
— Lauren, 1/20/2014 -
" This was just a fun little read that I picked up from the return bin. I liked the summary on the back so I brought it home. One of the perks of circulation work, I suppose :) "
— Amy, 12/26/2013 -
" I enjoyed this book however for those looking for a straight romance you may want to know - in my humble opinion- that the book had romantic elements but wasn't really a 'romance'. I enjoyed the multiple story lines and mystery going on. I am looking forward to future books in this series. "
— Cyndi, 12/26/2013 -
" I loved this book! The book had a great story within a story and kept me reading away. There is a twist in the book I did not see coming and it was a great surprise. "
— Jo, 12/26/2013 -
" I felt that the story was slow and I had a hard time keeping up with the present story and the past mystery. This was my first book by Carla Neggers. It was written well and I'll probably try another one of her books some time soon. "
— Rosalie, 12/8/2013 -
" An entertaining book with a nice twist. "
— Carole, 11/1/2013 -
" A beautiful little love story! "
— deb22luvsbooks, 10/26/2013 -
" There were parts of the story where I didn't know where to put the information, but in the end it was tied together nicely. "
— Kerstin, 10/1/2013 -
" I didn't finish the book cause I didn't like it. I ended up returning it to the library. "
— Vivian, 7/11/2013 -
" A fine combination treasure hunt and romance. "
— Glenn, 7/1/2013 -
" A great book that had me hooked from the beginning. This different kind of mystery intrigued me and kept me flipping pages until the end. Looking forward to the next book of the series. "
— Oshila, 6/23/2013 -
" I started reading Carla Negger's books a few years ago and haven't stopped. When I am need of a good quick book to read, I grab one of her books. Her books are page turners! "
— Mary, 12/27/2012 -
" Wow, that was terrible. I've read Neggers' romantic-suspense (enjoyable fluff) but this is straight romance, and there lack of any meaningful conflict in the plot left me wondering what the point of the story was. "
— Joy, 12/10/2012 -
" Have never read anything by this author before. Will again as I really enjoyed this story. It moved along with just the right amount of mystery and romance. "
— Aloha, 6/10/2012 -
" History of the Swift River Valley wonderfully woven through this romance. A page turner. "
— Ann, 6/10/2012 -
" Wow, was I impressed. The descriptions were perfection. Susan Boyce did a marvelous read. "
— Shirley, 5/8/2012
About Carla Neggers
Carla Neggers is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than sixty contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels. Her notable works include the New York Times bestseller Cider Brook. She is a founding member of the New England chapter of Romance Writers of America and has served as vice president of International Thriller Writers.
About Susan Boyce
Susan Boyce is the award-winning narrator of over 140 audiobooks. She performs in variety theater, is one half of the song-and-dance team of Jones & Boyce, and holds a degree in theater and biology. She can be heard in phone trees, in computer games, and as the voice of the pink “Care Bear.” She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, and summers in Greenville, Maine.