This book wasn't quite what I was expecting. I've not read the author before. It was descriptive and made me want to take a seaside vacation, the delights of small-town living effectively conveyed - but, there was so much going on - so many storylines when I was looking forward to just a beachy summer read. It tackled some tough issues - losing some of the lightheartedness I was anticipating. Not a bad read, just not what I was hoping for when I cracked it open.

Cute chick lit book, but not so memorable that I would recommend it to all my friends.

I enjoyed the style of A Summer to Remember and I liked Clancy a lot for the most part. The main male character in this book Aaron was also a really lovely guy, so that made this book more enjoyable, but still there was nothing that made this book better than so many other chick lits I have read.

I don’t like reading books about cheating. So this one mostly made me angry and I nearly threw my kindle many times.

What a lovely story! I have read it in almost one sitting, and in less than a day. It is a romance, but one where life, friends, and especially relatives keep getting in the way of good communication. There are occasions in this story when Clancy and Aaron are so busy sorting out other people's problems that they cannot even have the simplest of conversations themselves, and that lack of explanation causes issues between them. It gives an interesting view of life in a small village, where everyone knows everything about everyone else - it can sometimes be comforting, and at other times it is just claustrophobic!

The characters are all very well described, you feel that you know and understand them all. All emotions get involved at some point. Who, these days, can imagine living somewhere that does not get decent wifi, and no mobile phone signal? Aaron has satellite broadband, he needs it to run his business, and it is very amusing when he has friends at his home and he needs to give someone his password so that they can use their mobile phone, and everyone gets their phone out to make note of the password ... he has to change the password regularly!

This is a really satisfying read, most enjoyable.

Great read. The author wrote a story that was interesting and moved at a pace that kept me engaged. The characters were easy to invest in.

Quite a good read, kept me engaged, really enjoyed the plot and the characters and i would read more from this author.

'A Summer to Remember' is romantic, full of angst with conflicts galore and a clever plot. It starts with a tragic event and this compounds six years later when Clancy finds her life and career in tatters, at the hands of those she trusted most.

Serendipity draws her back to Norfolk, her only chance of sanctuary, but she is unsure of her welcome and once again is at the mercy of others for her happiness.

Clancy and Aaron are almost lovers, and so the tension between them is sizzling when they meet again, but it's a slow burn, as events, the past, and most of the villagers get in the way of their chance of love. I like both characters, their only flaw is that they are so busy helping those closest to them they forget each other and their right to be happy.

There are lots of characters who I don't like, because of their lack of insight into the needs of others
Having more than one antagonist character increases the opportunity for conflict and this a major theme of this story.

The village life is authentic and interesting and Harry and Rory's story is particularly poignant and well written.

This story engages the reader from the first page and keeps your interest. An enjoyable read with refreshing originality.

I received a copy of this book from Avon Books UK via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I have read and enjoyed several of Sue Moorcroft's previous books, so was looking forward to this one.

I enjoyed it - a light easy read with likeable characters and a lovely location on the Norfolk coast - I could imagine staying in one of the holiday cottages. I really liked the cast of surrounding characters and the lovely community spirit. A story of heartbreak, friendship, new beginnings and romance.

An entertaining lighthearted read perfect for a holiday read or an afternoon on the sofa with a cuppa and some cake.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

When your life is going down the gurgler... finding your fiance in a compromising position especially when you live and work together makes things more than a little complicated... then there's nothing for it than to escape into the middle of nowhere to figure things out. That's the situation that our heroine Clancy finds herself, totally alone with no-one to turn to as her parents are missionaries working overseas. So what better way to lick her wounds than take over the caretaking of some holiday lets that her cousin Alice has a half-share in when a vacancy arises.

From the offset it was never going to be plain sailing for Clancy as her reappearance in Nelson's Bar was never going to be welcome news for some of the locals, even though it was none of her own doing, because she's guilty by association to Alice who jilted her fiance Lee at the altar. Alice's disappearance hit Lee hard and even though life took a surprising turn for him he's now back in the village himself. Aaron, Lee's brother, had bought out Lee's share of the house and the holiday lets that he shared with Alice, and has been managing the business single-handedly so he's just as surprised when Clancy turns up on the doorstep unannounced to take on the caretaker role.

Clancy was a wonderful, warm character that I instantly felt a connection to. I'm sure we've all experienced the heartbreak of being cheated on so it's totally understandable the hurt and betrayal that she's feeling by not only the man she thought she was going to be with for the rest of her life but also by the actions of one of the colleagues who she runs the company with. I wanted only the best for her and so found myself cheering her on at certain moments but also wanting her to stand up for herself more on other occasions when it looked like others were going to use her vulnerability and take advantage of her.

I think I can safely say we all need an Aaron in our lives as he was the total package, dependable, loyal to his friends and family especially Lee who he kept a watchful eye over, hard-working and it didn't hurt that he was handsome too. I really felt for him too on occasions as he was really in a predicament at times, caught in the middle of everything that was going on but wanting to look out for everyone involved to ensure that no-one got hurt which was no easy task.

The setting of Nelson's Bar was picture perfect and somewhere I would happily escape to for some much needed R&R although not sure I'd cope with living there full-time with the lack of modern day technology! Through the descriptive writing of Sue Moorcroft I almost felt like I was wandering through the village myself, a walk along the coastal path to zig-zag beach sounds perfect to clear the mind although there's no way in hell you'd get me jumping off The Leap down to the sea below.

Then there are the locals, an interesting diverse mix of characters as you'd expect in any small town or village. Some quirky like Dilys and Ernie, their situation might seem strange to others but it clearly works for them, others like young Harry and Rory who are struggling for acceptance in a small rural community, or someone like Kaz to become friends with and spend many an hour putting the world to rights over a coffee or a glass or two of wine. You can't like or love everyone and there were certainly a couple of characters that I instantly had my hackles up, one I'd even go as far to describe as odious. But I have to confess it was a character of the four-legged variety, a one-eyed dog by the name of Nelson, who stole a place in my heart.

A Summer to Remember was just the pick me up I needed, it was filled with strong characters, angst, romance, humour, friendship but above all else it's a time for new beginnings. I sincerely hope that we might see the residents of Nelson's Bar again at some point in the future as I don't think we've heard the last of them.

This is a book by one of my favourite authors, I've loved every book I've read by her and this is no exception! Six years ago, Aaron was best man for his brother, Lee, and Clancy was bridesmaid for her cousin, Alice, at the wedding that didn't happen as the bride-to-be ran away. Aaron and Clancy had been attracted to each other and shared a hot kiss at the wedding eve get together but Alice's actions tore away any possible romantic ideas for them both.

Now it is Clancy who has been betrayed by both her fiancé and the people she's set up business with so she's travelling to Nelson's Bar, a small Norfolk seaside village, where she'll act as caretaker for Roundhouse Row holiday cottages whilst she decides what to do next with her life.This is a fantastic second chance romance with great characters and much re-evaluation and development of relationships, expectations and romance.

The community of Nelson's Bar has its own expectations, protecting its own and being wary of interlopers but there's also a jealous mischief-maker, protective parents, development plans, potential romances and even unexpected visitors. Sue Moorcroft brings is so skilled at making her characters realistic - you can imagine walking down the street and meeting them. There are some to admire, some to love and some you'd really prefer to avoid - just like in real life. Together they make this a story full of surprising twists and turns, one that I really hope will be the first in a new series as I'd love to visit there again to catch up on all the 'goings on' in this coastal community. I have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending this to anyone who is looking for a lovely, summery read - whatever the season!

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book via NetGalley and this is my honest review after choosing to read it.

A lovely read. Clancy needs to escape from a nightmare situation with regard to both her personal and professional life. She ends up taking the caretakers position in Nelson's Bar as she needs somewhere to stay. It is part owned by her cousin Alice, who jilted her fiance on their wedding day

When she turns up, fireworks are anticipated and she has to convince Lee's brother that she has no hidden agenda. They have a little history and the romantic spark is waiting to be reignited. I loved waiting for them to get to know each other and whether they could overcome any obstacles in their path.

Nelson's Bar sounds such an idyllic place to stay- no internet and limited mobile reception, a beautiful hidden beach and walks with a dog.

I have long been a fan of Sue Moorcroft’s writing, and A Summer to Remember is yet another example of her superb storytelling. This is no sugar-coated romance, but real characters facing, and dealing with, real-life problems. At the beginning we feel for Clancy; her life has been turned upside down, but she is resourceful and resilient. She goes to Nelson’s Bar to lick her wounds, but comes to love the place and doesn’t want to leave. Sue paints a vivid picture of the North Norfolk coast and you can almost smell the salty sea air in ‘Sunny Hunny’ (Hunstanton). The characters are well drawn and completely convincing, even the horrible ones. I particularly liked Dilys and Ernie, who stayed married but lived next door to each other, Harry and Rory, whose story is told with great sensitivity, and Nelson the dog. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy to review (I also purchased a copy from amazon by mistake).

Really enjoyed this book, a lovely one to curl up on the sofa with on a Sunday afternoon. The story flowed and you were invested in the characters and wanted it to work out the best for all of them - whatever that ended up being.

This was a great story with lots of twists and turns and unexpected occurrences. A bit of romance and a great conclusion. What more could you ask for? Enjoyable read.

This is a delightful book which I thoroughly enjoyed. Living in Norfolk, I particularly liked the descriptions of the scenery and of life in a small village. All of the characters are well drawn and interesting and the story of life in London compared with life in a north Norfolk village makes for an excellent read.

The author has created an idyllic setting with Nelsons bar, on the surface it seems like the hustle and bustle of 21st Century life has overlooked this place and left its residents alone. The outsider, Clancey soon falls in love with the place and begins to form unlikely relationships with elderly neighbours, parish meeting goers and a young gay couple. Clancey also finds herself attracted to the local Gardner, which unraveles a long lost history.
Clancey didn't know why she felt a need to make her roots here although, she knew her life back in London was over.
The characters are pretty simply created, there's no real shocks or twists however, the story is likeable and quaint.

An enjoyable book to read. It has a good storyline and strong characters in it .It had some good description of the Norfolk coast that you could believe you were there. I recommend book to be read. It is sad at times but has a happy ending without being soppy.

Found this book an easy summery book. Helped as it eas freeeeezing outside.

Another cosy romance.

Chicklit of the highest order. Clancy and Aaron (great characters), Norfolk by the beach (not so great as it will be windy!)

Perfect holiday read, with an author who writes with zest.

an absolute great read, perfect for taking with you at the beach!

Literally read it in two sittings!

So positive and feel-good book that it will make you feel good while you read it!


Thinking of re-reading it in July, next to the beach - perfect combination!!