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Item: Summer at the Cape
Rating: 5
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RaeAnne Thayne

"[Thayne] engages the reader's heart and emotions, inspiring hope and the belief that miracles are possible." —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author From the beloved bestselling author of Season of Wonder and The Cliff House comes a poignant and uplifting novel about forgiveness, family and all the complications—and joy—that come with it As the older sibling to identical twins Violet and Lily, Cami Porter was always the odd sister out. The divide grew even wider when their parents split up—while the twins stayed in Cape Sanctuary with their free-spirited mother, Rosemary, fourteen-year-old Cami moved to LA with her attorney father. Nearly twenty years later, when Cami gets the terrible news that Lily has drowned saving a child’s life, her mother begs her to return home to help untangle the complicated estate issues her sister left behind. Navigating their own strained relationship, Cami readjusts to the family and community she hasn’t known for decades, including the neighbor who stands in the way of her late sister’s dream, while Violet grieves the loss of her twin and struggles to figure out who she is now, without her other half, as the little girl Lily saved pulls her back into the orbit of the man she once loved. With poignancy and heart, RaeAnne Thayne once again delivers her charming signature blend of warmth, wit and wisdom.

A Novel

Summer at the Cape

Genesis (@whisperingchapters)

Lover of Romance 

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
 


  First Impressions

Summer At The Cape is a standalone romance that is the perfect beach read. I absolutely adored this book and it delivered in all of the summer vibes that you can feel from this cover. And the cover is the perfect representation of her story. There is something so majestic in her atmospheric reads and Summer at the Cape is no different. I really adored this light and warm romance that was the perfect palette cleanser and I listened to the audiobook in less than two days. That Is how much I was into this one here. I also really enjoyed the way that this book capitalized on endearing characters and subtle intimacy that brings about such a balanced read. There is an added focus on character growth that is believable and as the reader, you want to cheer on all the characters that become involved.


  Summary

We have the two siblings of the Porter clan, Cami and Violet. Cami is the oldest of the sisters, she is the bookish and intelligent one. She is a lawyer and just like her father just as cunning and smart in and out of the courtroom. But when her sister is killed in a tragic ocean accident trying to save two little girls, she goes back to Cape Sanctuary to help with her mother and her other living sister Violet. Violet and Lily were twins and they had a closeness to each other, and now Violet is lost having lost her sister. Violet comes back home and is reunited with her high school sweetheart and the man who broke her heart. Cami is a strong independent woman, but when she helps a man on the road, she never imagined the same man she would be on the opposite ends of a territory fight. As Cami and Violet maneuver through their recovery and learning to grieve their sister, they also find some romance among the sand and the stars.


  What I Loved

This book had me in all of my feels and I absolutely adored everything about it. RaeAnne Thayne is one of those authors that will always have me in my feelings and evoke such warm emotions every single time. Summer at the Cape was a delicious read and I really enjoyed seeing the two sisters go on a road of self-discovery while at the same time discovering love and romance along the way. All the characters involved were so much fun. I really enjoyed seeing the sisters reconnect and rebuilt their sisterly relationship. Then we also have the way that they find their place at Cape Sanctuary. Cami is the sister I related with the most. She is the oddball of the siblings and man I related to this so well. (Similar dynamic growing up in my family) so I really connected with her character. Her romance is delicious with a mix of angst. But it’s soft angst. She is fighting for her sister’s business and she gets entangled with John who has come back home to take care of his father who is suffering from dementia. Both are doing what they can to protect the ones they love and their interests, there is kind respect between them but also a fun competition at the same time. Then on the other end, we have Violet, who had her heartbroken. I really enjoyed seeing Violet come to terms with her sister’s death and learn to fight for the man she loved and not let fear get in her way of something beautiful with him.


  What I Struggled With

There wasn’t much that I struggled with. I became a bit frustrated with the mother at times, and Violet wasn’t my favorite at times. I didn’t understand why she was so resistant to rekindling her romance but once she got over her fears, she became redeemed for me.


  The Narration

Absolutely adored this narrator, she really will pull you quickly into the story and also adds the level of the atmosphere that is so well displayed within the story.


  Overall View

Summer at the Cape is a vibrant and witty romance that will curl your toes and make you eager for sunshine, sand, and surf. Its atmosphere setting, relatable characters, and endearing romantic elements will captivate you immediately and make you yearn for more!

Totally Addicted to Reading

In Summer at The Cape, Thayne delivered a heart-warming story about second chances served up with a side of romance. The story kept me engaged from start to finish. Filled with relatable characters, loss, healing, hope, growth and joy, Thayne took me on an interesting and emotional journey.

Cami Porter is a successful contracts attorney living in Los Angeles. When she was fourteen, her parents divorced. Cami went to live with her father while her twin sisters, Violet and Lily, stayed with their mother in Cape Sanctuary. While Cami followed in her father’s footsteps by becoming an attorney, Violet teaches special needs children and Lily has yet to settle on a career. Because of the distance, Cami never developed a bond with her sisters. She felt like an outcast. However, the lack of a sibling bond never stopped them from loving each other. Therefore, the news of Lilly’s death devastated her. Then her mother pleads with her to return to Cape Sanctuary to sort out a complex legal issue Lilly’s death created. Despite not looking forward to the trip, Cami heads to Cape Sanctuary. While there, she experiences life changing moments.

Told from alternating POVs Summer at the Cape was a poignant story of second chances. It featured relatable characters caught up in realistic circumstances. Despite the display of strength portrayed by each of the characters, they were flawed. Their fears, struggles, and doubts came alive. 

The story touched on loss, grief and heartbreak. Broken relationships were repaired and new ones formed. I enjoyed all the story offered. However, there was one element of this heartwarming tale that resonated with me. It relates to how Thayne wove the effects of Lewy Body Dementia on not only the patient but also on those close to the individual into the story.

In this story, readers get three romances, two of which involved a second chance at love. Readers familiar with the author will know not to expect any steamy moments. Losing someone is never easy, and it made me glad to see Cami, Violet and their mom supporting each other during their time of grief. 

The story ended on a beautiful note. It left the reader in a good place, seeing it all come together for all involved. Summer at the Cape was a beautifully written story that will grip you from start and melt your heart in the end. Perfect for readers of women’s fiction with a dash of romance on the side. 

Carly Robins narrates. I enjoyed her performance in the past and this time was no different. She brought the characters to life and allowed their personalities to shine through. Her tone, expression and pacing were perfect, which enhanced my listening experience and increased my enjoyment of the story.

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