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The Summer's End
- Lowcountry Summer Trilogy, Book 3
- Narrated by: Mary Alice Monroe
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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.
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- Kathryn @theBookDate
- 09-16-15
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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- Marshall Alum
- 06-14-21
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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- DMD
- 07-27-21
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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- Belle Barrell
- 08-10-19
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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- Mona-Alisa
- 08-19-16
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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- suzzette mackay
- 08-20-21
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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- KB
- 07-12-21
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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- Gail
- 07-02-21
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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- Pat
- 07-13-15
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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- Allie1
- 06-25-15
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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- janet wright
- 10-10-22
Delightful
I really enjoyed this trilogy. It’s very sweet - maybe a bit too sweet for some but not for me. I totally escaped into its beautiful charms. It’s read with such flare and I found myself so relaxed listening to it….. thank you Mary Alice Monroe.
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- suzie
- 09-15-22
A breath of fresh air
The series was beautiful and left me wanting more. The descriptions made me want to go to the Low country and I enjoyed the stories of each character. The only qualm was the terrible British accent! But otherwise fantastic and I really enjoyed it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-03-22
Another fabulous book
A lovely conclusion to the end of these heartwarming stories. Made me think about life.
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- Jo Mason
- 09-01-22
Awesome read
Loved all three book but am really disappointed that I can’t read the last 2 as they are not available in the uk.
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- Ms E.
- 08-30-22
Final book of three
Thoroughly enjoyed all three books to the end. Lazily enjoying the pictures created by the author immersed in the surroundings, characters and storyline delivered in her easy manner. Happy to recommend.
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- Philstel
- 07-31-22
Life enriching. Love affirming.
A sublime escape to another world where, in some ways, life has stood still yet carries on in the generations that follow. Diverse and disparate characters that capture your heart, if not immediately, then certainly, as their stories unfold, they lay themselves bare, and finally come together as complete individuals. All thanks to the honesty, support and love of their equally flawed relatives. A truly beautiful experience that will remain with me for a long time to come. I’m already looking for my next Mary Alice Monroe experience.
Give this trilogy a go, and I would be extremely surprised if you are not equally inspired by the lowlands of “The Deep South”, it’s characters, landscapes, and it’s wildlife. All absolutely life enhancing and love affirming. Oh the power of family support, love and acceptance to set us on the right path if we are open to such a journey.
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- Tracy Pope
- 07-23-22
Perfect for Summer
Perfect Summer books 🥰🥰🥰 I loved the stories of this family those Summer girls are just adorable
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- Anonymous User
- 07-08-22
The end of the summer
I enjoyed this. Not surprisingly, lots of loose ends were tied up (although not all!).
The characters’ lives developed. New characters were introduced. There were ups and downs. Nice atmosphere.
Not a lot of Nate who was so prominent in the first book. Did she forget about him?
Satisfying conclusion but rather drawn out ending.
I’d listen to another of her stories, but perhaps not until I’d had a break. I feel like I’ve eaten a box of chocolate all to myself!
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-03-22
Brilliant
What a lovely end to the trilogy- I loved it 🥰 didn’t want it to end
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- alc
- 06-30-22
all 3 are excellent
such a great story. Listen to all 3 on the trot and could not stop. thank you for a great listen
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- Anonymous User
- 05-11-22
Lovely
I loved this whole series, I never wanted it to end. Narrator was really good.
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- Alana
- 12-01-15
great end to the series
I loved the setting, the story & all the characters. It should be made into a tv series
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- By: Mary Alice Monroe
- Narrated by: Mary Alice Monroe
- Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
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Caretta Rutledge thought she’d left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind. But an unusual request from her mother – coming just as her own life is spinning out of control – has Cara heading back to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers. Before long, the rhythms of the island open her heart in wonderful ways as she repairs the family beach house, becomes a bona fide “turtle lady” and renews old acquaintances long thought lost.
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Good story, very poor audio quality
- By Dawn on 04-11-16
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The Long Road Home
- By: Mary Alice Monroe
- Narrated by: Sandra Burr
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
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Her husband’s suicide left Nora MacKenzie alone, and his shady Wall Street dealings left the Manhattan socialite penniless. By a miracle, she’s held on to their mountainside farm - and she’ll keep holding on, no matter what. The property is Nora’s one chance to wring some dignity out of the sham she’s been living. The Vermont locals think she’s a city girl on a nature kick, but she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty. Nora’s serious about learning the farming business...if she can figure out where to begin.
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Well worth the listen
- By Kathryn @theBookDate on 02-01-14
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A Lowcountry Wedding
- By: Mary Alice Monroe
- Narrated by: Mary Alice Monroe
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
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Nothing could be more enchanting than a summer wedding - or two! - in Charleston's fabled Lowcountry. A centuries-old church, an avenue of ancient oaks dripping moss, a storied ballroom, a sand dune at sunset.... Yet when a stranger arrives, a long-held family secret could silence the bells ringing for the Muir sisters. Scandals surface, family bonds are questioned, and promises are broken and renewed.
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Impossible to concentrate
- By Josie on 05-12-16
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The Summer Wind
- The Lowcountry Summer Trilogy, Book 2
- By: Mary Alice Monroe
- Narrated by: Mary Alice Monroe
- Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins
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For years, Dora has played the role of the perfect wife and mother in a loveless marriage. Now her husband has filed for divorce, her child is diagnosed with autism, and her house is on the market. Dora's façade collapses under the weight of her grief, and she suffers "broken heart syndrome." Mamaw and the girls rally around Dora - but it's up to Dora to heal herself as she spends the summer prowling the beach, discovering the secrets of the island and her heart.
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loved it!!
- By Kelly Jackson on 09-10-16
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The Summer Girls
- The Lowcountry Summer Trilogy, Book 1
- By: Mary Alice Monroe
- Narrated by: Mary Alice Monroe
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
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Three sisters reunite on Sullivan’s Island off the coast of South Carolina after years of separation in this heartwarming first novel in a new trilogy from a beloved author. 80-year-old Marietta Muir is a dowager of Charleston society who has retired to her historic summer home on Sullivan’s Island. At the onset of summer, Marietta - "Mamaw" - seeks to gather her three granddaughters - Carson, Eudora, and Harper - with the intent to reunite them after years apart.
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The summer girls
- By Eveline Howells on 01-05-17
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A Lowcountry Christmas
- By: Mary Alice Monroe
- Narrated by: Mary Alice Monroe
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
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As far as 10-year-old Miller McClellan is concerned, it's the worst Christmas ever. His father's shrimp boat is docked, his mother is working two jobs, and with finances strained, Miller is told, they can't afford the dog he desperately wants. "Your brother's return from war is our family's gift," his parents tell him. But when Taylor returns with PTSD, family strains darken the holidays. Then Taylor's service dog arrives - a large black Labrador/Great Dane named Thor. His brother even got the dog!
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Not Part Of Series
- By Rusty on 01-19-19