Island Summer Love [Large Print] [Paperback]

Amy Belding Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1993

While vacationing on the Maine coast just before her marriage to Cabot Wilder, Boston's most eligible bachelor, Allison Curtis finds herself attracted to rugged Maine lobsterman, Brent, and begins to suspect that her upcoming wedding could be a mistake.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

When Allison Curtis says, "There's nothing more important than taking care of children," she seems to be voicing the theme of this lackluster contemporary romance, a first novel. She is certainly identifying herself as a good person, because any character who doesn't adore children here is sure to be selfish, untrustworthy and unlikable. Engaged to wealthy businessman Cabot Wilder (who doesn't like children), Allison is beset by prenuptial nerves. She accompanies her old college chum, Martha Hollingsworth, for a vacation in the lavish Maine "cottage" Martha's parents own. There Allison meets lobsterman Brent Connors (who likes children), "an exact likeness of her fantasy lover." Brent promptly tells Allison that she really wants him and doesn't love Cabot, and he repeats his line periodically, making him seem a trifle unimaginative as fantasy lovers go. When Martha invites Cabot (whom she secretly adores) to join the women in Maine, she gives Allison a chance to see up close how much nicer Brent is--even before the predictable finale, when Brent rescues a child and gets the girl.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 375 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Pr; Large Prnt edition (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560546646
• ISBN-13: 978-1560546641
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,833,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, Fantasy-like Love Story, July 6, 2002

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Allison (Lexington, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Island Summer Love (Paperback)

After reading Annie Garrett's "After You", I went in search of other books set on the coast of Maine. Luckily, I happened to pick up this book by Amy Belding Brown at the library and absolutely loved it! The main character, Allison, is an endearing, down-to-earth individual who refuses to be true to her feelings after meeting the potential love of her life, Brent. Brent knows exactly how he feels for Allison the moment he meets her and tries his hardest to sweep her off her feet with his good looks and charm. Allison is also engaged to be married to the wealthy, handsome, yet controlling, Cabot. The descriptions of her intense emotions toward Brent are so vivid and romantic. The scenery description is also very pleasant. I will definately read this novel again!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very romantic book. I really liked it., June 22, 1998

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[e-mail] (Greenville, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Island Summer Love (Paperback)

The book starts out as Allison engaged to the so called perfect man. She goes to an island with Martha, a friend of hers. She meets a guy who gave up a promising career to have a simple life. The book is fantastic. Sparks shoot whenever they are together. She finds out what her fiance' is really like and things change.Amy Belding Brown is a great author. I want to read more of her books.