This book was not at all what I expected based on the title, but it was a spectacularly good read nevertheless. I expected a tale about love and the beach. What I read was a story of a magazine writer named Ella who has temporary memory loss after she was in a car accident and miscarried. In her loss of self, Ella tries to put herself back together by repeating an interview with an adventurer names Nathan. The story of Nathan and Ella and Ella and Damien is told slowly, like a slow burn or a teaser at a movie theater. What happened between Ella and Nathan is a mystery, only to be revealed at the end of the book. The mystery that unravels is what kept me reading long into the night, really wanting to find out who Ella really was and why she couldn’t remember what had happened to her. Her memory loss was not total amnesia, just a loss about the accident and what had happened to the baby that she had lost. The characters were believably portrayed with realistic emotions and scenes that played like a TV show, with some pauses for me to catch my breath and reflect on the action. I did not identify with any of the characters but I did enjoy finding out about them. Readers of psychological suspense will enjoy this latest book by Kerry Lonsdale.

I loved this, and couldn’t put it down. Fast-paced and thrilling, Ella’s story involves loss, romance, adventure and suspense, and continues to unravel, even after what you think is the climax. Thought-provoking, it leads you to question what you would forget, as Ella puts the jigsaw of her memories back together. Highly recommended.

Ella Skye is a journalist for a magazine but when she is assigned to interview Nathan Donovan she didnt think things would become devastating to her. The story starts with her waking up in a hospital finding out she has lost her baby and having no recollection of ever being pregnant.

In order to unravel the mystery of her memory loss she backtracks to her interviews with Donovan only to find secrets that she never should have unfolded.

This book was one that I had a hard time putting down and stayed up late reading. Lonsdale brings romance, mystery, lies, secrets and deceit into this story. Can't wait for her next book. Thanks to NetGalley I received an ARC for an honest opinion. Place this one on your TBR list due out in July.

A beautifully told story. Mysterious and dramatic. Very enjoyable and highly recommended. I thought the time line of the story was a very original way to tell the story xx

Having read and loved Kerry Lonsdales' Everything series, I was eager to read something aside from the series. I found Last Summer to be one I could not put down. Journalist Ella Skye wakes up in the hospital unable to remember the accident that caused her to be there, worst yet she can't remember the baby she just lost with her husband Damien. Her desire to get her memories back at no cost, including getting close to a man who apparently knows her better than he should, was what kept me turning pages. Nathan, a subject of one of the articles she wrote about knows more than he's letting on. And what she finds is everyone has secrets, including herself. I liked the story even though I had a hard time relating to Ella. She was so in love with her husband but also so drawn to another man is where she lost me. When secrets were revealed and truths told, there was an "a-ha" moment that pulled it all together.

I received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

I really enjoyed Kerry Lonsdale’s, Last Summer. Ella’s story and the plot twists and turns the author takes you on will leave you flipping pages as quickly as you can right up until the very end. I didn’t expect the story to end as it did, and it left me wanting more!

Ella is an extremely likeable protagonist... she’s an excellent journalist, and the persistence she has in her profession carries over into her personal life. Her and her husband, Damien, seemingly have a great relationship, but as secrets come to light, it just goes to show that things aren’t always what they seem.

I am excited to read more by Kerry as this was the first book of hers I’ve read.

Thank you Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for an advanced copy of Last Summer by Kerry Lonsdale.

Ella Skye is a Senior Features Write for Luxe Avenue magazine. Her husband, Damien head of a cyber security company. They are both well known in each of their careers.

Ella was involved in a horrible car accident. When she wakes up in the hospital, her husband Damien is right by her side. She finds herself unable to remember her pregnancy, the emergency c section or her son!!! When she asks Damien to help or remember, he is very standoffish. He promises her that they will talk soon.

When Ella returns to work she is asked to interview Nathan Donovan. The reality TV star!. Apparently she interviewed him Last Summer. When she searches her computer she cant find any of the files or emails from Mr. Donovan.

When she arrives at Nathan's house for the exclusive interview there is something about Nathan. She cant quite figure it out. Does he know what happened last summer?

This book has so many twists and turns. I probably reread the end of the book three times. I couldn't believe what I was reading. Her best book yet!!!

What would you do if you woke up one day and could remember your job, your house and your husband but you couldn’t remember being pregnant. Lifestyle journalist Ella Skye remembers every celebrity she interviewed, meeting with her husband, Damien; their wedding are all locked in her memory. But what she can’t remember is the tragic car accident that ripped her unborn child from her. Ella can’t even recall being pregnant.

I am a huge fan of Kerry Lonsdale and I read this book in one sitting. The characters were well written, the story kept you guessing and I never saw the twist coming. I would love to have a follow up to this book! GREAT read!!

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Huge thank you to Ashley at @amazonpublishing (Lake Union) and #netgalley for an advanced copy of Last Summer by @kerrylonsdale.
I am a big fan of Kerry’s books and have read all of them, so I was super stoked to receive this.
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I could not put this book down. I would give it six stars if I could. I don’t want to post my full review, because I don’t want to give anything away. So many feels. Do yourself a favor and grab a copy. Release date July 9th 2019!
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Synopsis :
Lifestyle journalist Ella Skye remembers every celebrity she interviewed, every politician she charmed between the sheets, and every socialite who eyed her with envy. The chance meeting with her husband, Damien; their rapid free fall into love; and their low-key, intimate wedding are all locked in her memory. But what she can't remember is the tragic car accident that ripped her unborn child from her. Ella can't even recall being pregnant.
Hoping to find the memories of a lost pregnancy that's left her husband devastated and their home empty, Ella begins delving into her past when she's assigned an exclusive story about Nathan Donovan, a retired celebrity adventurer who seems to know more about her than she does him. To unravel the mystery of her selective memory loss, Ella follows Nathan from the snowcapped Sierra Nevada to the frozen slopes of southeast Alaska. There she discovers the people she trusts most aren't the only ones keeping secrets from her--she's hiding them from herself. Ella quickly learns that some truths are best left forgotten.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing, I received an ARC of this book. I read it in about 4 hours on the way to the beach... SO good! It was addicting and kept me going so I could figure out what happened. When you think you know the twist, Kerry Lonsdale throws another one at you. Such a wild and crazy ride!

I have loved all of her books so far , and this one is no exception as it makes you want to see what happens. It is a psychological mystery and romance.
Ella Skye is a lifestyle journalist, always ready to jump into the next assignment, until one day Ella has a car accident where she loses her unborn baby and part of her memory.
When she wakes up In the hospital she can't remember getting pregnant or anything about the pregnancy, or anything about a celebrity that she is supposed to interview again after he backed out the first time.
I don't want to tell too much of the story as this is one that you need to read to make up your own mind about all that goes on. This story has a surprising twist and it will make you think about what love, loyalty and deception is all about.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC of this book.

Special thanks for NetGalley, Kerry Lonsdale and Lake Union Publishing for a free copy of the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ella Skye wakes up in the hospital with a mild case of amnesia that is only limited to a selective period of time. Her memories of being pregnant have simply vanished. As Ella tries to put together the memories she lost with the help of her husband, as she tries to figure out the events that led her to that hospital bed, the secrets of the past are revealed...secrets that should have remained hidden.

Last summer was an absolutely stunning and bewildering story of love, truth, lies, and deceit. It is very uncommon for me to read a novel where I'm left questioning everything I just read but Kerry Londale's novel left me stunned and a bit hoodwinked. I did not foresee any of the plot twists coming. I do admit that the entire time I spent reading I sensed that something was not right, that something was very off but I could not place my figure on it. I was transposed into Ella's mind and LOVED IT. When the truth of the true villain (or villains depending on how you look at it) materialized , I was left me utterly speechless. And that ending....THAT ENDING!! Oh my.

<p>Recommendation: Kerry Lonsdale is a literary genius that has mastered the element of surprise. Read this!

This is the first novel by this author that I have read and it won’t be the last.

Last Summer is twisty with a nice pace and keeps you hooked from the first to the last page. I thought I could see where the story was going and I thought I could guess the twist coming but there would always be another just lurking on the next page. The characters are well developed and unusually, I went from understanding and liking them, to disliking them at the very end. This is unusual and was actually quite thrilling. I don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to give away any major plot twists, but read this book and you will totally understand.

I would definitely recommend this book and will be looking out for more from this author.

I received my copy of this enovel from the publisher via netgalley but this has in no way influenced my opinion or review.

My thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

LAST SUMMER twists and turns and leaves you with a dropped jaw at the end of your reading journey.. The story opens with Ella Skye conducting an interview with a famous actress, who reveals that she knows the secret to erasing your sorrowful past memories. Right away, I was on the alert when, in the next chapter, I read that Ella has lost not only her memory, but a baby as well. Damien is perturbed and solicitous. Can Damian be trusted? And what about Nathan Donovan - how does he seem to know her so well? Ella becomes determined to investigate her own past and find out exactly what happened to her, hoping to remember the events leading up to her tragic memory loss. I don't want to go into any further details about the plot, because it would just mean one spoiler alert after the other.
I will say this though: when I reached the conclusion of this novel, I can't say that I liked the main characters very much, and the ending left me a tad dissatisfied. Kerry Lonsdale's fans will not be disappointed with this fast-paced, twist-filled read.

I received an advanced digital copy of this book from the author, Netgalley.com and Lake Union Publishing. Thanks to all for the opportunity to read and review.

Last Summer is a twisting, turning story. Ms. Lonsdale is an excellent writer; as proven from the "Everything" series. Definitely add to your TBR, you won't want to miss this one.

5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommended
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Last Summer has more twists then a tornado going through Oklahoma. The characters have a knack for only sharing half truths. You'll keep guessing about who's biting their tongue. What will happen next.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing, and Kerry Lonsdale for the advanced reader copy of Last Summer in exchange for my honest opinion.
I'm a fan of Kerry Lonsdale and her Everything We Keep Series so I was excited when I heard about Last Summer.
Ella wakes up in a hospital bed after a car accident and realizes she's been in a car accident and had a miscarriage, but doesn't remember ever being pregnant. She tries to put the pieces together of the months she lost and the altered relationship with her husband, Damien. Ella is a journalist and receives a request to do an exclusive article with Nathan Donovan, a former reality tv personality who is known for his extreme outdoor activities. He pulled the exclusive after their interview last summer. Ella has no memory of him or of doing the interview. Nathan almost refuses when he finds out they will have to start over and that she has no memory of him. The longer Ella spends with him you discover they had some sort of relationship last summer. Ella has to decide who she loves as she continues to put the missing pieces of her life together.
This book was amazing and I did not want to put it down. There were several twists in the plot that kept you engaged and guessing. It was a fantastic book and I highly recommend it.

My review will appear on my bookstagram account https://www.instagram.com/reading.is.my.happy.place/ in July.

This is a book that you don't want to put down. There is quite a bit of mystery riddled throughout the book in what happened Last Summer. I found myself trying to solve the what's and the how's. I was a surprised at the ending and still thinking about it. I found myself not liking the main characters at the end with the decisions they made. Hm.....

I’ve had this book to preview since February and got right into reading it. I,was only able to get to a few chapters done and then life got in the way and I had to set it aside. Going forward to April and I finally got the chance to start reading again and I finished this absolutely, awesome book in two days. This is Kerry Lonsdale’s first stand-alone book since finishing the “Everything” series and Kerry just keeps getting better and better!
This unputtdownable page-tuner had a plot twist that I didn’t expect what resulted and then there was another plot twist and then another! I verbally gasped a few times and exclaimed a few “wows” out loud! Then I came to the end and was hoping there was a next page because I wanted to know what the “double-click” brought next!
I can’t wait to see what Kerry Lonsdale writes for us next! But in the meantime, you have to read this book!

Skillful and satisfying...with many twists and turns. Secrets, lies, manipulation... The author’s tale will appeal to anyone who loves a roller coaster ride. Ella wakes up in a hospital and is told she lost her baby. She does not remember being pregnant. As a journalist, she starts to investigate her mystery. Be ready for the ride! Many thanks to Lake Union Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.