• The Summer's End

  • Lowcountry Summer Trilogy, Book 3
  • By: Mary Alice Monroe
  • Narrated by: Mary Alice Monroe
  • Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,420 ratings)

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The Summer's End

By: Mary Alice Monroe
Narrated by: Mary Alice Monroe
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In the powerful and heartwarming conclusion to her best-selling Lowcountry Summer trilogy, New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe brings her listeners back to the charm and sultry beauty of Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, to reveal how the pull of family bonds and true love is as strong and steady as the tides.

It is summer's end, and Sea Breeze, the family's beloved estate on Sullivan's Island, must be sold. It is an emotional time of transition as Mamaw and the three sisters each must face loss and find a new place in the world.

Harper, the youngest sister, arrives at Sea Breeze intending to stay only a weekend. But a rift with her wealthy, influential mother leaves her without direction or a home. During this remarkable summer, free from her mother's tyranny and with the help of her half sisters, Harper discovers her talents and independent spirit. But summer is ending, and the fate of Sea Breeze hinges on her courage to decide the course of her own life. To do so she must release her insecurities and recognize her newfound strengths. Harper must accept love fully into her life - the love of Mamaw, Carson, and Dora, the love of Sea Breeze and the lowcountry, and most of all the love of a wounded warrior who has claimed her heart.

©2015 Mary Alice Monroe, Ltd. (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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But Wait - There's More

The third book of a summer with a Grandmother and her three grand-daughters, all half sisters. They have shared the same father (Mamaw's son) but have different mothers. They are all quite different, have bonds that draw them together although at times there are tensions between them.

This book is essentially Harper's one. However each of these books build on one another as the three girls develop and grow as people. It is definitely a series that needs to be read in order as the struggles and challenges go from one book to the next.

Harper has come from a wealthier background compared to the other two girls, yet she has an ice queen for a mother. One who tries to control her and is unable to let her go. Just as well Mamaw is such a warm mothering character or where would Harper be.

In this book the reality of needing to sell Sea Breeze the home that they all love bites in. Each one as well must take the next step in their journey. And that's where The Summer's End brings this phase of their lives to a close, so that they can open on to a new one.

Again I enjoyed the author's narration. While she didn't always have a distinctive voice for each character, her phrasing and understanding of the characters shone through.

I believe there is at least one more in this series, titled Low Country Wedding due to publish May 2016. I wonder whose wedding it will be!

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Good summer listening

I enjoyed this whole series and I’m pretty picky. Easy to listen to and like hanging out with friends.

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Refreshing

I’ve just completed this series of books. What a relief to find something that was interesting, kept my attention, and did not have the intimate details of sexual encounters that I fast forwarded through. Romance, yes, but not intimate details. I don’t want to read or listen to sexual encounters described in detail. Thank you for writing these books!

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Heartwarming Series

I really loved this series written by Mary Alice Monroe!! And I cannot imagine anyone else narrating it better. She brought the characters to life through her writing and through her perfect vocal differentiation between them. I honestly laughed and cried. I spoke out loud to the characters as if they were real and could hear me. I had hopes for them in the wonderful story line. If you want a story that’s heartwarming about family and the wisdom of those who have lived a long life before us, then this series will not disappoint.

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Another Sweet Chicklite by MAM

A nice easy summer book. Especially for Charleston lovers. I enjoy the story of the southern grandmother and her three granddaughters - all well developed characters. My one complaint is that Ms Monroe gets lost in a character's accent. Especially the British grandmother's. Her British accent is as good as my own which isn't close. But I enjoy most of Her narration.

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Mary Alice Monroe is a new favorite

I am really loving this series. I sometimes get so lost in a book that I can't put it down. This series is one of those. Great book, great narrating and great storyline. Can't wait for the next. I'm going to start it now.

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Another winner-

I fell in love with the characters in the first book so really enjoyed them in this second in the series. Mary Alice Monroe is a wonderful story teller. I especially enjoy a book read by the author. The only constructive criticism I have is that the grandmothers seemed to blend together occasionally. I'm sure it's very difficult to switch back and forth between dialects though. Overall, I loved this book and can't wait for the next!

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Very predictable but satisfying read

Before you head to your vacation spot grab the entire trilogy it will provide hours of easy going, pleasant entertainment.

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Why did the author narrate this book??

I really enjoyed the story line and the series, but I had to put the book down / stop listening because of the narrator. I found her painful to listen to and felt it was a disservice to the book!!

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I want my money back!

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Why did the author feel compelled to read the book? I can't even listen to it its so horrible!

What did you like best about this story?

Like,this series, just wish I was reading it

What didn’t you like about Mary Alice Monroe’s performance?

Hum, everything! She's not an actress and her voice inflections,are just weird. Trying to listen to her be a 20something woman is painful.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Zero

Any additional comments?

Read IT

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