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Summary: fine police procedural romance
Review: For twenty-five years Bay and Sean McCabe have been married and lived in Hubbard's Point, Connecticut. They have three preadolescent children. The couple has had their ups and downs especially caused by Sean's womanizing. However, ever since last year when their oldest child Annie overheard her father speaking romantically to another woman shaking up Sean, the relationship seems honest and solid.The youngest child calls from the little league field to inform her mom that her dad failed to pick her up as previously arranged. Falling into routine, Bay rationalizes that Sean must be running late at the bank where he is a vice president and drives over to bring Peg home. When an employee of Sean calls asking for him and why he missed a key meeting, Bay begins to worry. Annie rides her bike to the family boat with Bay and a close friend Tara following. They find blood and call the police. Bay learns the FBI is involved because of embezzlement shenanigans at the bank. With her only lead being Dan Connolly, someone she had a puppy crush on before she married, Bay makes inquiries into what happened to her spouse. Luanne Rice's latest thriller is THE PERFECT SUMMER novel for fans of police procedural romances. The action is loaded and the tension shrewdly elevated especially as Bay begins to realize that her spouse is not coming home and as she, Tara, and Annie begin to unravel the truth. Though the interrelationships are explained, they still seem stretched until the dichotomously plausible final note to Annie is found and explains all to readers who will find this an entertaining romantic suspense tale. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Enjoyed this book.
Review: Had never read anything by this author, and picked it up just on the title and cover summary. But I must admit that I enjoyed this story. This is a good beach read or lazy day read. The story was compelling and well-rounded, and there was a good mystery drawn into the plot. I really felt I got to know the characters and their surroundings as well. Luanne Rice gives you just enough of everything. A light but pleasant read. Enjoy.
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Summary: Rice writes children well
Review: I agree with the reviewers who enjoy Rice's style and the ability with which she incorparates certain issues in her works. What I particularly enjoy abut Rice's work is the ability with which she writes children. Both "Blue Moon" and "Perfect Summer" enmesh bright, sensitive, intelligent kids into the stories and Rice definitely shows that she has a grasp on the adolescent mind. I've got some back reading to do to catch up with this author!
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Summary: Perfect Read !!!
Review: I can just imagine and wish I lived in a place like Hubbard's Point. Having a lifelong friend like Tara and Bay, to share summer love and bliss. The book was thrilling and calming. So glad everything turned out. (Don't want to give anything away) It also gives great insight into the trials and tribulations of a child who has lost a parent. Ms. Rice really knows how to keep you turning pages!! Can't wait until the next one.
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Summary: Summer read extraordinaire
Review: I had run out of things to read while on vacation and picked this up at the hotel giftshop, never having read anything by Luanne Rice and only having the expectation that it would be a light romance. What a pleasant surprise! Sure, the romance was there, but there was mystery, intrigue, great friendships between Bay and Tara, as well as Bay and Danny and their daughters. The mystery surrounding Sean's death was well drawn, and there were enough twists and turns to keep me guessing til very near the end of the book. I loved Rice's vivid descriptions of the town, the beach, and the characters...everything came alive! I'll be sure to check out Rice's other books!
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Summary: EASY READ!
Review: I love Luanne Rice's work. She is an easy read - a book to finish in a weekend and this book is no exception. I really wanted to know what happened in the end. I don't want to say too much, but I liked this book a lot. I call these kinds of books, mindless reads b/c they are easy and you can be transported in your mind. Her writing creates vivid thoughts and ideas and you can really SEE where they are in your imagination. I'll be buying more of her stuff.
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Summary: Quick & Fun Read
Review: I picked up this book in Albertsons because I liked the cover, summer was coming and well why not give it a shot?! I could hardly put it down. It's a great book. A bit of romance, a bit of mystery, a bit of struggle, perfect for some quick reading. Since then I've picked up a few more of Luanne Rice's books; also good. My book club buddies ended up reading this and loved it too.
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Summary: GREAT Summer Read!
Review: I truly enjoyed this novel by Luanne! It was a book that was difficult to put down. I liked the characters she created. :) Liked it so much I bought "Dance with Me"
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Summary: Quick & Fun Read
Review: I truly enjoyed this novel by Luanne! It was a book that was difficult to put down. I liked the characters she created. :) Liked it so much I bought "Dance with Me"
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Summary: Excellent, as usual.....
Review: I've come to depend upon Luanne Rice's books to always be riveting, romantic and well-written and this one did not disappoint me. She writes about broken families with compassion, warmth and sensitivity. The subplot in this one of Dan's daughter's anorexia and 'cutting' was timely and handled with care. I highly recommend this and all of her books.
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