4 out of 5 stars
ALL SUMMER LONG has a unique setting and likeable
characters. Nothing earth shattering or miraculous, just an easy and enjoyable read
for summer.
Tia D’Amico loves her family, and their family-owned restaurant
in Washington where she works. However, she is definitely ready for a change. When
her aunt calls from San Francisco with an amazing job offer, Tia jumps at the
chance. Her aunt’s plan is to transform an old luxury yacht into a dinner
cruise boat, and she wants Tia to be the chef. Tia has fond memories of San
Francisco. It’s where her camp crush Leo Parker gave Tia her first kiss, and she
fell in love with the city on the bay. Tia can’t wait for her new adventure to
begin, but when Leo Parker meets her at the airport, Tia doesn’t know what to
think. When she finds out Leo is the yacht’s captain, she is over the moon.
But, when Tia finds out he’s spoken for she is devastated. Spending the summer
with Leo, knowing he can be nothing more than a friend tests Tia’s
self-control, especially when Leo’s fiancée confides in Tia things that would
break Leo’s heart.
I enjoyed ALL SUMMER LONG. Not because it challenged my thinking
or pushed borders, but because it was light and carefree. I thought the setting
was fresh and untapped and the characters extremely likable. Leo was dashing
and genuine, and seemed to have no problem nurturing a close friendship with
Tia even though he was newly engaged. Tia was the consummate good girl, being a
friend not only to Leo, but to his fiancée as well. Even Natalie, the prima donna,
actually had a nice side to her. So, if there is any drawback to the book, it
would be that the characters were just a little too perfect. But, if you’re
looking for a simple, entertaining book, ALL SUMMER LONG fits the bill perfectly.
Book provided for review purposes.
Available June 2016 at your favorite bookseller from Revell,
a division of Baker Publishing Group,
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