Almost Summer (Fool's Gold) [Kindle Edition]

Susan Mallery (Author)

Book Description

Fool's Gold, California, a charming small town that's short on men, has captured thousands of readers' hearts in Susan Mallery's New York Times bestselling series. Discover what makes these contemporary romances a must-read with Almost Summer, a Fool's Gold novella.

Ever since she was young, Paige McLean has longed to see the world. Still, she never imagined the world would land on her doorstep in the form of a charming British surgeon who needs a place to stay when his plans fall through.

After a devastating loss, Alistair Woodbury has vowed to live his life alone. But in all his travels, he hasn't encountered a town as welcoming as Fool's Gold, nor a woman as caring—or as beautiful—as Paige. Her compassion warms him almost as much as their stolen kisses.

When it's Alistair's time to leave, will his brief visit turn into a lifetime stay?

Don't miss the latest title, A Fool's Gold Christmas, book 10 of the Fool's Gold series.

Product Details

• File Size: 177 KB
• Print Length: 49 pages
• Publisher: HQN Books (May 1, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007SNE0GC
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,303 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost Summer May 1, 2012

By kim c

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I've read every book in this series and some twice! THAT'S how good they are. This book was a short story that had me smiling from the first page to the last! (And I have already preordered the next one)
5 stars and highly recommended.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars underdeveloped, thin May 9, 2012

By Maralee Sisson

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I've been a fan of Susan Mallery for years and read all the Fool's Gold series as well as most of her other books. I was expecting character and plot development of the depth to which I've become accustomed, but I finished reading before I realized there was no more to it. No tension, no sub-plots more like an outline than a polished work of fiction. This should have been under a dollar, or even free considering the length.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost Summer (Fool's Gold) May 1, 2012

By Monica S

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book was great! A refresher for the upcoming series but still could stand on it's own. You can't help but love these two characters.

More About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Susan Mallery has entertained millions of readers with her witty and emotional stories about women and the relationships that define their lives. She has published more than 100 romance and women's fiction novels, beginning with two books the same month when she was just out of college. Her books have spent more than 120 weeks on the USA Today bestsellers list and have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestsellers list (SUMMER NIGHTS, Fool's Gold book 8). Known for her keen insight into human nature and her humorous take on life, Susan Mallery has been described by RT Book Reviews as "in a class by herself!" and was featured as a Red Hot Read in Cosmopolitan Magazine.

With a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Susan is one of the few writers who can understand her royalty statement. She went on to get a Masters in Writing Popular Fiction and has extensively studied story structure in screenwriting courses, though she has no plans to write for the screen. Her goal, always, is to give readers a story that will move them, populated with characters who feel like real people.

Booklist says, "Novels don't get much better than Mallery's expert blend of emotional nuance, humor, and superb storytelling," and Publisher's Weekly calls her prose "luscious and provocative." Susan appreciates critical praise, but she values praise from her readers even more. She credits her successful career to the loyal readers who rush out to buy each new book on the day it's released.

With the advent of ebooks, Susan's career has soared even higher, and her books make regular appearances on both print and ebook bestsellers lists. She has embraced the Digital Age with a robust website (www.susanmallery.com), an active presence on Facebook (www.facebook.com/susanmallery) and a free Susan Mallery app for the iPhone, iPad, and Android devices (www.mobileroadie.com/apps/susanmallery). At www.foolsgoldca.com, she also provides bonus content such as after-the-happily-ever-after updates for the Fool's Gold romances, her most popular ongoing series.

Born and raised in California, Susan lives with her family in Seattle, where she survives the dreary days of winter with the help of a "happy lamp" and plenty of coffee.

Amazon Author Rankbeta 

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#31 Overall (See top 100 authors)

#11 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Contemporary

#11 in Books > Romance > Contemporary

#12 in Books > Romance

#13 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance

#27 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction

#11 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Contemporary

#11 in Books > Romance > Contemporary

#12 in Books > Romance

#13 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance

#27 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction