Perfect Summer

De: Katie Graykowski

Narrado por: Pam Dougherty

High school teacher Summer Ames is trapped in the nightmare morning from hell. Her alarm clock didn't go off, she accidentally backed over the rosebush her grandfather gave her grandmother right before he accepted defeat against prostate cancer, she's wearing clothes she picked up off the floor, and when she opens the door to her classroom, the lights from the TV cameras nearly blind her. She's won Teacher of the Year, but unlike the past winners, she doesn't get a new car or a Hawaiian vacation or even new school supplies, she wins an over privileged quarterback with a bright smile and questionable intentions.

Clint Grayson is an NFL quarterback in need of a reputation makeover. If he has any hope of landing a hundred million dollar endorsement deal, it will take some pretty impressive PR for the public to forget the photos of his battered and bruised ex-girlfriend. In an attempt to polish his tarnished reputation, Clint agrees to be a high school class mentor.

When these two get together all hell breaks loose.

©2013 Katie Graykowski (P)2014 Katie Graykowski

Fun and flirty

It is a fun summer story with some funny moments, easy listening and a cool hero

A Sweet Fun listen..

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. For all of my friends who appreciate a fun romantic romp, this would be a good recommendation.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lilly. I enjoyed the conflicts of this "woman of a certain age". I liked the alternate dramas of this mother and daughter as a sideline to the main romance between Summer and Clint. It gave the story more depth and a few more surprises.

What about Pam Dougherty’s performance did you like?

Her lilting southern drawl throughout is very easy to listen to and she adjusts well to the emotional stakes of each character.I did want her to vary her tempo a bit but over all she was a good choice for the story and I enjoyed her narration.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Perfect Romance...

Great Series!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would recommend this audiobook to a friend, as well as Katie Graykowski's other books. They are wonderful, humorous, and have a great story line. I loved the narrator Pam Dougherty, she is perfect for this book with her southern charm. I have listened to other books that were narrated by Pam and I just love her.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I really loved all of the characters, but I have say that my favorite was Summer's mother and her main/friend. They were fantastic and I loved them.

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved the whole book, but my favorite scene was when Summer's mom brought her maid/friend to the party and she was fussing about how itchy the dress was and cussing, i loved when Summer's mom made her pay money for saying a cuss word, and she then gave her some money and told her to hold onto it because she would be cussing a lot more before the night was over.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Non-stop laughter

Any additional comments?

I loved the book!

Sweet Romantic Comedy

Would you recommend Perfect Summer to your friends? Why or why not?

I would recommend this book, and any book by Katie Graykowski or Narrated by Pam Dougherty. I loved the story line with the kids, just made my heart melt! And the Narration was just filled with southern charm.

Which character – as performed by Pam Dougherty – was your favorite?

I would have to say Summer was my favorite, but i did like them all.

Who was the most memorable character of Perfect Summer and why?

I would also have to say Summer, she was very funny with her quick wit and her one liners, she just had me in tears at times.

Any additional comments?

If you are looking for a funny romantic book, this book is for you.

More than just 'chick lit' ...

Would you listen to Perfect Summer again? Why?

I would absolutely listen to Perfect Summer again. Ms. Dougherty is the perfect narrator for books that take place in the South. She brings warmth to each of the characters in the book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Perfect Summer?

When Clint made an honest from the heart gift of goodwill to one of Summer's students.

Which character – as performed by Pam Dougherty – was your favorite?

I loved Summer. I connected with the character immediately. I feel/felt the same way she did growing up and with her relationship with her mother. I understood where she was coming from. Many moments felt like they were out of my own childhood/young adulthood. She really touched me.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

At 11+ hours, listening to this book in one sitting maybe difficult unless you are on a long, long car ride. I broke it up into 2 1/2 days.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed Perfect Summer. I felt that Ms. Graykowski wrote an honest fictional story about body image and how it affects people. I've been thru many of the same situations that Summer had been in and I felt a connection with her. I would love to read more about Summer and Clint. A second book is needed!