Cruel Summer by Maisey Yates #bookreview #audiobook @harlequinbooks

Overview

There are no rules this cruel summer…

Samantha Parker has the perfect life—a loving husband, three wonderful kids and a comfortable suburban lifestyle. But on the brink of their long-awaited empty-nest chapter, Will asks Samantha for something she never dreamed of: an open marriage. Desperate to keep her husband happy, Samantha proposes a summerlong separation with no contact. She knows she has to use the opportunity to find herself, but she also has no interest in being with anyone but Will. She’s confident when the season is over, they’ll get back together like this time never happened.

Then Sam gets an adventurous offer from Will’s best friend, Logan Martin, a classic-car restorer. Logan and Sam haven’t had an easy relationship, but prickly Logan needs help driving across North America making deliveries. Among the winding roads and breathtaking backdrops, everything Sam thought about life is challenged—even her new connection with Logan.

But when summer closes, Sam has to decide: Will she go home to the familiar stability of her past…or choose the thrilling uncertainty of her future?

Review

I will be honest, this had a rough start for me. I was not happy at all with the actions of the characters. But, as this tale moved along, I became more vested in their feelings and actually started rooting for Sam and Logan.

Sam and her husband, Will have a good marriage, or so Sam thought. That is until one night Will asks Sam for an open marriage. This completely sends Sam into a tail spin.

This is a story of forbidden love, expectations, friendship and life changing decisions.

The author masterfully took a situation that is not a gray area for me, (it is strictly black and white) to a gray area for me. The way this author slowly created the relationship between Logan and Sam guides the reader through their feelings. Is it forgivable??? You read it and find out…I did end up despising Will!

This is narrated by Nancy Peterson. I thought she did a very good job. I loved her voice for Logan.

Need a tale which will have your emotions all over the place…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

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