Summer Garden Book Review

I was sort of sad because I finished the last book too quickly and started on The Summer Garden (A Chesapeake Shores Novel) by Sherryl Woods.  It was a wonderful book and I had trouble putting it down but that meant that I finished it way too quickly.  The even more sad news is that when I was done, the other books still hadn't come off reserve.  Luckily, I went to the library to return a few books and had to pick through the carts that weren't even shelved yet and I was able to find the next three books to continue my reading binge.

Falling for "Maddening Moira" O'Malley was the unexpected highlight of Luke O'Brien's Dublin holiday. So when she pays a surprise visit to Chesapeake Shores, Luke is thrilled…at first. A fling with this wild Irish rose is one thing, but forever? Maybe someday, but not when he's totally focused on establishing a business that will prove his mettle to his overachieving family.  Given Luke's reaction, Moira has some soul-searching of her own to do. Scarred by her father's abandonment, she wonders if Luke, with his playboy past, is truly the family man she longs for. Adding to her dilemma, she's offered an amazing chance at a dream career of her own.  Deep down, though, Moira knows home is the real prize, and that love can be every bit as enchanted as a summer garden.

It was an amazing book that had me reading so quickly and not putting it down that I know that I finished this book in less than 12 hours.  There is not a lot else getting done when I spend that much time with my nose in the book but it was great to loose myself in such a good book.  This was a great extension of the family trip to Ireland to have the family friends come back and get to tour Chesapeake Shores.  It is great to get to know Luke, the youngest of the O'Brien children, and learn a little more about him while he is working to open a traditional Irish pub in Chesapeake Shores.  Ups and Downs cause a lot of happiness and sadness in this book which did lead to a few tears.  I related to the characters and couldn't wait to see what happened next.  I enjoyed it and I hope that you do to.  Pick this up at your local library or bookstore soon for a great summer read!!