The Forever Summer

By: Jamie Brenner

Narrated by: Amy McFadden

When a DNA test reveals long-buried secrets, three generations of women reunite on Cape Cod for the homecoming of a lifetime.

Marin Bishop has always played by the rules, and it's paid off: at twenty-eight she has a handsome fiancée, a prestigious Manhattan legal career, and the hard-won admiration of her father. But one moment of weakness leaves Marin unemployed and alone, all in a single day. Then a woman claiming to be Marin's half-sister shows up, and it's all Marin can do not to break down completely. Seeking escape, Marin agrees to a road trip to meet the grandmother she never knew she had. As the summer unfolds at her grandmother's quaint beachside B&B, it becomes clear that the truth of her half-sister is just the beginning of revelations that will change Marin's life forever. The Forever Summer is a delicious page-turner and a provocative exploration of what happens when our notions of love, truth, and family are put to the ultimate test.

Full of delicious descriptions of coastal New England and richly imagined characters, The Forever Summer is an emotional, hot-topic page-turner and a summer must-read

Critic reviews

"A captivating tale of family secrets and strong women."
—People Magazine

"Soap-opera twists and turns are tempered with the believable goodness of the characters, the messiness of their journeys, and just a hint of unpredictability as events unfold....Engaging and not too fluffy, an excellent choice for summer vacation reading."—Kirkus Review

"Tuck this soap opera into your beach bag....A light take on life's big questions."—Good Housekeeping

"Just when Marin's engagement and career start unraveling, an at-home genetic test confuses things even more-and clues her in to a family she never knew she had."—Cosmopolitan

"Summer book lovers: start your engines and put this at the top of your Beach Reads list."—Barnes & Noble Reads

"An engaging and emotional read with characters who stay with you, this is a good fit for fans of Elin Hilderbrand, beach reads, and women's stories."—Booklist

"A gem....The perfect read to get you in a summer state of mind"—Popsugar

"It's an emotional rollercoaster ride that will have you addicted and wanting to read more. This book is truly the perfect literary escape for any season."—Redbook

"A satisfying, quick read about family, relationships, forgiveness and discovering strength after loss. Brenner's rich narrative descriptions of Provincetown and its cast of characters has added the Massachusetts town to my list of travel destinations."—Fort Worth Star Telegram

"Full of delicious descriptions of coastal New England and richly imagined characters, The Forever Summer is an emotional, hot-topic page-turner and a summer must-read."—BookBub

"[it] had me racing through the pages".—Brief Take

"THE FOREVER SUMMERsweeps you away with a page turning story that will stay with you long after the sun sets on the beach. Ms. Brenner is a glorious storyteller. She has created a world, richly described and inhabited by a modern, intergenerational family of women who are strong yet flawed. Secrets revealed, love lost and found, and the abiding strength of family fill these pages with a particular wisdom and humor. Put your feet up, sip a cocktail and let Jamie Brenner surprise and delight you with the first great read of summer."—Adriana Trigiani, author of All the Stars in the Heavens

"In THE FOREVER SUMMER, Jamie Brenner has created a witty and memorable tale of love lost and found, secrets hidden and revealed, and the family ties that transcend everything. Whether fans of Brenner's terrific debut The Wedding Sisters or lucky first-time recipients of her amazing talents, readers of Elin Hildebrand and Jane Green should reach for this moving and atmospheric story."—Pam Jenoff, author of The Diplomat's Wife and The Orphan's Tale

Wonderful Journey

What a wonderful journey this book took me on couldn't put it down and the ending was the icing on this yummy cake of a story!

great storyline, kept me guessing the whole time

I loved this story. It had a great storyline and talked about real to life family craziness. The narrator was amazing. There were many different voices and they all seemed to fit the characters perfectly ❤

Very enjoyable read about love, family and the difficulties that come along the way.

I usually don’t write reviews, but I really wanted to after listening to this book. The story continued along nicely and was very relatable. I enjoyed the characters and the plot of the story along with the ending. This was my first by this author and I look forward to more.

Not what I expected!

I was very pleasantly surprised by this book! I was expecting a cheesy beach read, but I was completely wrong. The story line though complicated was beautiful and the characters are the type that stay with you. It's an eye opener for those who think family dynamics always have to be a certain way and it was beautiful to see that we should accept our families even when things don't fit perfectly together.

So Good!

Wonderfully rich characters! Cried my little heart out! And now I wanna learn mosaic art!