The Summerhouse (Abridged) Audiobook

" Ok, my thought while reading this was, "Am I the only person who doesn't have a summerhouse on my property?" Geez, everyone had them in this book...seems they were required for all homeowners. lol. But, I thought the overall theme of the book...second chances and rediscovering self...was a good one. I like stories that let people explore more about themselves and their true happiness. At the same time though, I thought the "supernatural" part of the whole thing was a little hokey. A pleasant read with likeable characters, but just an average rating. "

" Does cause one to think about the choices that they have made and if they could change one thing, what would it be and what are the risks of making that change. "

" I thought this book was ok. The story was fun in that the 3 main characters were able to relive 3 weeks of their lives to see what would have happened with different choices. The plot used a little too much male bashing for me though, every story seemed to focus on the men that had ruined their lives. The women did end up learning more about themselves though through the time change, but I was still a little turned off. "

" This was a fun book. It makes you wonder if you were given the chance to change anything in your life if you would... "

" Three women meet at the DMV and discover they all have the same birthday. Friendship developes. 19 years later they meet for a weekend to remenise and find they are all miserable. When given the chance to go back in time, will they change their lives? I really liked this book. I will order the sequel. It was much cleaner than the Forever series. I enjoyed the thought provoking story line. I think I will be thinking about this book for quite some time to come. "

" I have always loved reading this book. I've read it several times. I even own a copy. Every time I read it, the tears roll. It makes me wish that there really was a way to change our lives. A do-over. "

" A wonderful summer read..... light and deep, dreamy and inventive. A make feel good book. "

" You know, this isn't the kind of book I normally read, but I really enjoyed it...interesting thoughts by middle-aged women characters reflecting on their lives, an a bit of magic and time travel thrown in. A very good read. "

" What would it be like to go back in time.....3 women get that chance in this story, & then get to choose which life they want to continue with, their current life, or the one they have gone back and changed. I liked it "

" Cute story - sort of something you might see on Lifetime TV. "

" This was the first of Jude Deveraux works I have read. What an imagination she has. The odd twists and turns of the characters past, present and possible future are entertaining and thought provoking. "

" Interesting and thought provoking. It makes you wonder what you would do. good strong story line and the characters were good. An enjoyable light read. "

" i havent really learned anythng from this book its just a good light summer read. "

" Seemed like a typical romance novel until about three quarters of the way through the book. Then the true jude Deveraux appeared. "

" This is a great book. I didn't want it to end. One of my favorits. "

" great for light reading . "

" Knocked this book off during a camping trip - a perfect vacation read. "

" I loved this book so much I wish I could read more like it!! "

" Three friends meet and remember their lives and get sent back in time to correct their mistakes. "

" Great book, takes you back to your girlfriends day and what could have been. "

" I enjoyed the stories of the lives of the women and the mystic turns. "

" This is a good book for anyone who ever wondered what their life would be like if you made different choice. I really enjoyed it. "

" This was a very enjoyable "holiday" or "beach" read. It was very light, easy to pick up and put down again and still keep up with the thread of the story. I would definitely recommend this author for an enjoyable light read "

" Undeniably fascinating premise, slightly unmemorable novel. "

" This book was a light read and enjoyable, although I much preferred the sequel. "

" loved this book and jude "

" A super fun, imaginative read that is really nothing like any other Jude Deveraux book! "

" I like Jude Deveraux's books because they are fast, fun and easy to read romances. "

" Great story about friendship. Very quick read. "

" I have always loved reading this book. I've read it several times. I even own a copy. Every time I read it, the tears roll. It makes me wish that there really was a way to change our lives. A do-over. "

" A "What If" book, I really enjoyed it. I didn't know I was getting into a "what if" type of book, but it was great! Good character development, a must for me. "

" I really enjoyed the first part of the book. About halfway thru there was a plot change that I just couldn't get on board with. Was unbelievable to me and unrealistic...couldn't buy into it. It was downhill after that and was glad when I was finished. "

" The book is about 3 women who meet in their 20's in a chance encounter at the DMV and then meet up again many years later. I could relate as their are 3 friends and despite it being easy to read, has several points that could be discussed in a book club. "

" Would you change anything in your life if you have the opportunity to make things turn out differently? In a novel you can and the results are dramatic.I'm not sure what I would do, but it's something to think about. "

" This book was a lot better than I expected. It really made me think and realize how much our choices, even those that seem not that important at the time, affect our lives. I'd recommend it for a quick read. "

" THEY HAVE MY BIRTHDAY!!!! Woot Woot! This never every happens!! I had to reread the page where they said their birthday because I was like what?!?!? Just started it and finding out they all have my birthday makes it even better! "

" This is 'just a romance' but I've thought many times about which decision in my life I might relive if I had the opportunity. I liked the idea to think about it and I liked the message that we have not always made the wrong choice. A fun, satisfying read "

" It was a pretty good book, definately not great. Entertaining though. "

" I guess this is one of those books that is on the New York bestseller list...not really sure why. It was fine, but definitely a mindless read with some pretty lame parts, almost laughable at times. But, if you're in the market for a poolside read, this could work. "

" The best book you will ever read ! The Sequel to this book is even better ! you will laugh, cry, be pissed and so much more. Jude takes you through an emotional rollercoaster that you almost feel like you're living the lives of these women ! "

" A fun, lighthearted read. Made me wonder if I would make any changes to my life if I was given the chance. "