One More Summer

By: Liz Flaherty

Narrated by: Rebecca Gibel

Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Grace has taken care of her widowed father her entire adult life and the ornery old goat has finally died. She has no job, no skills and very little money, and has heard her father's prediction that no decent man would ever want her so often she accepts it as fact.

But she does have a big old house on Lawyers Row in Peacock, Tennessee. She opens a rooming house and quickly gathers a motley crew of tenants: Promise, Grace's best friend since kindergarten, who's fighting cancer; Maxie, an aging soap opera actress who hasn't lost her flair for the dramatic; Jonah, a sweet, gullible old man with a crush on Maxie.

And Dillon, Grace's brother's best friend, who stood her up on the night of her senior prom and has regretted it ever since. Dillon rents Grace's guest house for the summer and hopes to make up for lost time and past hurts - but first, he'll have to convince Grace that she's worth loving....

©2012 Liz Flaherty (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Outstanding!

What made the experience of listening to One More Summer the most enjoyable?

This book was one of the best, if not the best, book that I have had the pleasure to listen to in a long time. Liz Flaherty brings each of her characters to life. The range of emotions that this book brings to you makes you feel like you are part of the story! I found myself relating to the characters. I highly recommend this book, but get ready to laugh and cry!

Who was your favorite character and why?

I had two favorites--Grace and Dillion. Both characters have a lot of baggage but find a way to lean on each other and find comfort. They are very strong characters.

Which character – as performed by Rebecca Gibel – was your favorite?

Promise

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me laugh and cry! I felt like I was part of the story.....

Any additional comments?

This is a "don't miss" book! I will definitely be listening and reading more from this author.

Only one bummer

Would you listen to One More Summer again? Why?

Yes. I enjoyed all of the characters stories. The narrator did a great portrayal of all. I thought the storyline was good. There was a lot going on for a bit but it kept me focused.

What did you like best about this story?

The relationship between Promise and Grace. I admire Grace, taking on the weight of the world. Unselfish, caring and giving but closed off. Possibly a candidate for a good role model?

Which scene was your favorite?

The reading of Lucy Maude Montgomery's books.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Many. To many to list. It was emotional but worth the read for me. I liked the drama.

Any additional comments?

To the gazebo incident: it probably wasn't necessary with everything else. Good tie in to the story, Liz. Ugh. It didn't ruin or taint anything else. It was like a band aid,ripped off fast.

800 Miles of Entertainment

I listened to this book on a 950 mile trip and it kept me entertained for 800 miles, until the book finished. I can't say that this was a light-hearted, Happily-Ever-After book because it was more of a real-life story. It addressed some tough subjects, but I thought it was enjoyable, even with my tears.
One More Summer never lost my attention and I never became bored with the characters. Grace was definitely damaged but Ms Flaherty wrote her as a fragile but tough and caring woman. The secondary characters were likable people with very human flaws.
The narrator did a good job and that is always a plus.
I do recommend this book but be sure to have your hankie out and be ready to cry.

I stayed up all night listening!

If you have ever had a "friend of the heart" and lost her, this book will inspire you, bring you to tears and laughter. Grace, although damaged is never pathetic. She's strong and caring. The cast of characters is fascinating, and the story weaves together like a seemless tapestry (purple prose)

I loved the deep southern voice of the narrator who brought these people to life. One of the most touching books I've listened to in a long time.

Loved however drawn out

I don’t think it was the story that was drawn out! I think it might have been narrator that did. And the last chapter left a lot unfinished, as well as the epilogue. It was anticlimactic in the end. I gave it a decent review because I couldn’t stop listening.

Wonderful Tear Jerker

I wasn’t sure if I’d like this book or not. It was recommended by Audible. I started it and next thing I knew....it was 4 hours later and my house was clean. Some of the things that happened were predictable and others weren’t. I cried through the last three hours. Just be prepared with the tissues.

Romance and More

Would you listen to One More Summer again? Why?

Yes, it was a great story with many intertwining storeylines. It was more than just a romance book. It moved me to tears and it had happy moments.

What was one of the most memorable moments of One More Summer?

The love of a friend for a friend and a man for a woman and the caring of siblings are all here. It's worth it.The cancer part of the story hit me particularly. I have breast cancer that I am dealing with totally differently than her friend. There are other options other than surgery, chemo and dying. And don't eat sugar if you have cancer.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Quite a few, the book was well written. I hope to read more from this author.

A few unexpected twists and turns

A summer to remember...
It started with a funeral, had a few changes of plan during the summer holidays and sadly ends as well with a funeral. Not everything is sad, there is wonderful funny and upbeat moments and this is a must read book, just remember to keep the tissues not too far away.

So much more than a romance novel

I bought One More Summer thinking it would just be yet another light-hearted romance novel. But, it is so much more than that. This is a book about rekindling old romances, overcoming tragedy, moving beyond the past, forgiving past wrongs, and learning to love and be loved. Grace is easy to empathize with. In fact, Liz Flaherty does an excellent job depicting why each character has his/her flaws. And while it was pretty easy to figure out what the deceased father did to Grace, there were several twists and turns in the storyline that totally took me by surprise. All in all, what I loved about this novel was that it ultimately delivered the feel good moments that make you smile when you finish a novel. But Flaherty didn't compromise depth in order to reach that end. If you're like me, this book will bring more than a few tears to your eyes.

I thought the narrator did an excellent job.

Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

This story wasn’t what I thought it would be. It didn’t have any sex appeal and the story was sad more than happy. But overall it was a good book, just not my type of book. The book reminds me of a Fried Green Tomato type of story. Old southern heart break with plenty of tears.