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The Guest House
For generations, the natives of Harrisport have watched wealthy summer families descend on their Cape Cod town and inhabit the massive cottages along the town's best stretches of beachfront. But when rich southerner Tucker Moss breaks the heart of local girl Edie Wright in the summer of 1962, an enduring war is started between the two families that lasts for generations.
As Edie's youngest child, Lexi Wright should have known better than to fall in love with a Moss, but at nineteen, she falls hard for Tucker's son, Hudson — only to find herself jilted a few years later when Hudson breaks off their engagement to marry his high school sweetheart. Now, fifteen years later, Lexi has just returned home, secretly nursing a broken heart after another failed romance. But when Hudson’s younger brother, Cooper, arrives unexpectedly to reclaim the Moss cottage after his father’s death, an unlikely attraction forms between the two, and Lexi finds herself torn once again between passion and family loyalty.
And then, renovations at the Moss guest house reveal a forty-five year-old declaration of love carved into a piece of framing — a truth that will force two women and the men who love them to confront the treacherous waters of their pasts.
As Edie's youngest child, Lexi Wright should have known better than to fall in love with a Moss, but at nineteen, she falls hard for Tucker's son, Hudson — only to find herself jilted a few years later when Hudson breaks off their engagement to marry his high school sweetheart. Now, fifteen years later, Lexi has just returned home, secretly nursing a broken heart after another failed romance. But when Hudson’s younger brother, Cooper, arrives unexpectedly to reclaim the Moss cottage after his father’s death, an unlikely attraction forms between the two, and Lexi finds herself torn once again between passion and family loyalty.
And then, renovations at the Moss guest house reveal a forty-five year-old declaration of love carved into a piece of framing — a truth that will force two women and the men who love them to confront the treacherous waters of their pasts.
346 pages, Paperback
First published June 4, 2013
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Erika Marks
18 books219 followersHello, fellow reader! I am the NAL author of women's fiction set by the sea. My fifth novel, THE LAST TREASURE, follows the love triangle between three treasure hunters searching for a mysterious shipwreck on the Outer Banks, and comes ashore on August 2, 2016. I love meeting with book clubs via Skype--so stop by my website to learn how we can set up a chat!
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July 13, 2013
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September 5, 2013
LOVED. Loves, letting go of past loves, opening yourself to new loves- and telling the truth about a family story that has been going on for years. Mystery, love, characters that are real and human, and the beach- to new beginnings and new chances- this book has something for everyone.
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December 5, 2013
how do i even start?
this is unabashedly a "beach read" which i guess now means "a book literally about the beach that you can read on the beach!"
somewhere, dan brown's head is exploding.
the plot of this one is a little...muddled. it's basically romeo and juliet meets while you were sleeping meets bad girls don't die (minus the priest, the suicide, and the ghosts). ON THE BEACH.
or, more specifically, cape cod. because if you're going to write about the beach, you best do it proper, son.
look, i'm from massachusetts. when you crack the "sox winning the pennant" joke, we groan. that's, like, so 2004.
but i digress.
the premise should be simple enough: poor cape-native lexi loved rich "wash-ashore" hudson, who broke lexi's heart. IN THE GUEST HOUSE. then hudson's sexy younger brother drives a devastated lexi around the cape for a scenic two-hour post-break-up drive. then he kisses her. they don't see each other for the next eleven years. cooper returns to the cape to sell the house that his mother hates so very, very much and romantic hijinx ensue.
because you should always, ALWAYS accept job offers from the family that spurned you years earlier, and dredge up all the emotions regarding your broken heart that have rendered you relationship-defunct for over a decade.
that's healthy shit right there.
so healthy in fact that edie attempts to do the same when she bullies james into hiring her "all women construction crew" to fix THE GUEST HOUSE.
are we sensing a central theme? good, because it's also the title in case you missed it.
the novel's bigger problem is that it seems to need to be in everyone in the wright family's head. with lexi's current story comes flashbacks to her old one, flashbacks to her mom's story, and, heck, even a novel cooper is writing about his dad and lexi's mom having a fling way back when.
um. GROSS. your dad wanted to sleep with your girlfriend's mom. think about a second. then vomit.
there are way too many narrative threads at play here: lexi, edie, owen, meg, cooper, james, tucker. i'm surprised when hudson came back, we didn't get a brief flashback into his mind.
gah!
i will say this, i liked one part of this novel very much. that part was james,
TEAM JAMES FOREVER!!!
of course, edie's story makes her look like the foul-mouth, natural redheaded bella swan of harrisport, massachusetts. EVERYBODY LOVES EDIE.
but that's cool because compared to her daughter, edie's story is the clear winner here.
i almost wish that her story had been the sole focus because lexi fell so incredibly flat to me. but whatever. it's a quick read, some laughs were had by all.
this is unabashedly a "beach read" which i guess now means "a book literally about the beach that you can read on the beach!"
somewhere, dan brown's head is exploding.
the plot of this one is a little...muddled. it's basically romeo and juliet meets while you were sleeping meets bad girls don't die (minus the priest, the suicide, and the ghosts). ON THE BEACH.
or, more specifically, cape cod. because if you're going to write about the beach, you best do it proper, son.
look, i'm from massachusetts. when you crack the "sox winning the pennant" joke, we groan. that's, like, so 2004.
but i digress.
the premise should be simple enough: poor cape-native lexi loved rich "wash-ashore" hudson, who broke lexi's heart. IN THE GUEST HOUSE. then hudson's sexy younger brother drives a devastated lexi around the cape for a scenic two-hour post-break-up drive. then he kisses her. they don't see each other for the next eleven years. cooper returns to the cape to sell the house that his mother hates so very, very much and romantic hijinx ensue.
because you should always, ALWAYS accept job offers from the family that spurned you years earlier, and dredge up all the emotions regarding your broken heart that have rendered you relationship-defunct for over a decade.
that's healthy shit right there.
so healthy in fact that edie attempts to do the same when she bullies james into hiring her "all women construction crew" to fix THE GUEST HOUSE.
are we sensing a central theme? good, because it's also the title in case you missed it.
the novel's bigger problem is that it seems to need to be in everyone in the wright family's head. with lexi's current story comes flashbacks to her old one, flashbacks to her mom's story, and, heck, even a novel cooper is writing about his dad and lexi's mom having a fling way back when.
um. GROSS. your dad wanted to sleep with your girlfriend's mom. think about a second. then vomit.
there are way too many narrative threads at play here: lexi, edie, owen, meg, cooper, james, tucker. i'm surprised when hudson came back, we didn't get a brief flashback into his mind.
gah!
i will say this, i liked one part of this novel very much. that part was james,
TEAM JAMES FOREVER!!!
of course, edie's story makes her look like the foul-mouth, natural redheaded bella swan of harrisport, massachusetts. EVERYBODY LOVES EDIE.
but that's cool because compared to her daughter, edie's story is the clear winner here.
i almost wish that her story had been the sole focus because lexi fell so incredibly flat to me. but whatever. it's a quick read, some laughs were had by all.
June 23, 2013
I loved this book...equal parts sweet and poignant love stories and nostalgic looks back at what was and might have been. The author deftly weaves together three generations of love stories and parent-child relationships... laced with regrets, secrets, heartbreak, mystery, and summer love--all set against the beautiful backdrop of Cape Cod. As always, Marks describes the beach and coastal scenes so well that I could almost feel the silky sand between my toes and the tangy sea breeze on my face. And I am a huge fan of her delectable mouthwatering descriptions of meals and food preparation--one of the things I've come to expect and love in her books--and this one did not disappoint. But what really stands out about Marks's books is her ability to create deep and compelling love stories--like Cooper and Lexi's--that really draw me in as a reader. Still...if I could voice one tiny complaint, it's this: in every book she writes, Marks creates at least one guy I can't help falling in love with! How do I explain the happy look on my face to my husband?
If you're looking for a summer beach read--or for that matter a story that will warm up a winter night and make you long for summer romance--I highly recommend THE GUEST HOUSE.
If you're looking for a summer beach read--or for that matter a story that will warm up a winter night and make you long for summer romance--I highly recommend THE GUEST HOUSE.
September 1, 2013
Snuck this in during this Labor Day weekend and this was a perfect end-of-the-summer read. As I said before, I'm a sucker for a good romance book and this had everything that appealed to me!
April 10, 2013
The cover looks like someplace I would like to be! Loved the book I just wanted it to go on and on.
June 3, 2013
Four stars: A book about letting go of the past.
Lexi settles into the familiar booth of her favorite coffee shop, awaiting the arrival of her best friend. Harrisport is coming alive as the citizens of the town shake off the winter and prepare for the onslaught of summer tourists. Lexi loves watching her town return to life. Not much has changed in Harrisport over the years. Lexi finds that even after two years of being away, things are about the same. Everywhere she turns, she is haunted by the ghosts of her past, constant reminders of her time with Hudson Moss and their broken engagement. When Lexi receives a call from Hudson's younger brother, Cooper, asking her to photograph his family's property to prepare it to sell, Lexi agrees. Lexi and her family are soon forced to come to terms with the past, but can they find a new beginning?
What I Liked:
*This was a pleasant, straightforward summer read that kept me entertained from beginning to end. I liked that it was without heavy drama and that it focused on family, friendship and love. If you are looking for a nice beach book or an enjoyable read for anytime, this is a good bet.
*I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know all the characters. Each and every one of the characters felt genuine. It is always a joy to read a book that has memorable characters, and this one certainly delivers.
*I liked that this story encompasses the past and the present as you follow Lexi's mother forty years ago as she struggles with her love life, and then Lexi becomes tangled with the Moss family again year later. Just like in real life, love is never easy and things don't always turn out happily ever after, but there is always hope for a brighter future. I loved that the main theme of this story focused on letting go of the past and old heartaches and moving forward.
*Aside from the characters, I also enjoyed the setting. This book takes place in a small Cape Cod town where everyone knows everyone and the town comes alive with each new summer season. I loved how well Ms. Marks depicted this cozy Cape Cod town. I really liked the old cottage and guest house as well. The Moss family home actually felt like another character in the book, and I was completely in love with that old cottage by the end of the book. Ms. Marks definitely makes that house come alive!
*I liked that the book ended rather open ended, but on a nice bright positive note. It is easy to imagine how everything will turn out for the characters that I grew to love. I especially was pleased with how Lexi finally came to terms with her past.
*The romance in this one is sweet, satisfying and very believable. Granted, it isn't much of a surprise at all as to how things are going to go, but that doesn't matter because it is a pleasure to watch how everything unfolds. This is a romance that refrains from too much drama and tension, it is just simple and lovely. The male love interest is definitely swoon worthy and wonderful!
And The Not So Much:
*While I was completely drawn into Lexi and her mother's stories, I didn't connect as well with Owen's story. Owen and his daughter are Lexi's brother and niece. I just didn't feel like Owen's story connected well to the other two, and his story at the end, had the least resolution.
*I was a bit disappointed that I didn't get to know Tucker Moss a bit better. I wanted to know if he really would have stood up to his father when it came to following his heart and if he was happy or miserable in his own marriage. Furthermore, I wanted to know why he would try and force his son into a marriage instead of letting him choose, especially after his own experience.
*As I mentioned, the old cottage plays such an important role in the story, at the end the fate of the house is still unsettled. I very much wanted to know what happened to the old house. In my heart, I hope that it would not be sold and that it would remain with Cooper.
The Guest House is a nice, light summer read with terrific characters and a cozy setting. This is a book about love, loss and letting go of the past. It is not overly dramatic, and I thought it was a perfect read for summer. If you are looking for a nice romantic read try The Guest House.
Favorite Quotations:
"Owen grinned as he steered them out of the parking lot. He loved his daughter's work reports, loved every mundane second. The summer weeks she spent with him were a treasure, each day a piece of gold, and he pocketed every minute."
"Then, when the sun slid down a satin sky and the lawn burned pink and violet, the tangle of party tones blended with the chorus of a string quartet. Bow ties and champagne toasts. Slipped shoulder straps. Heels abandoned in a patch of sea grass. Magic. From her very first visit, despite her every intention to resist its seduction, Lexi had been spellbound. Just like those gardenias, night or day, life had seemed forever in bloom here. Until, of course, the moment it wilted."
"She'd imagined her love for him like a handprint in soft cement, always permanent once dried. All this time there'd been someone else, another print."
"Above her the sky was warm and endless, the only break in it the sliver of crescent moon. It looked just like a smile, she thought suddenly, wondering how she'd never seen it that way before now."
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
Posted@Rainy Day Ramblings.
Lexi settles into the familiar booth of her favorite coffee shop, awaiting the arrival of her best friend. Harrisport is coming alive as the citizens of the town shake off the winter and prepare for the onslaught of summer tourists. Lexi loves watching her town return to life. Not much has changed in Harrisport over the years. Lexi finds that even after two years of being away, things are about the same. Everywhere she turns, she is haunted by the ghosts of her past, constant reminders of her time with Hudson Moss and their broken engagement. When Lexi receives a call from Hudson's younger brother, Cooper, asking her to photograph his family's property to prepare it to sell, Lexi agrees. Lexi and her family are soon forced to come to terms with the past, but can they find a new beginning?
What I Liked:
*This was a pleasant, straightforward summer read that kept me entertained from beginning to end. I liked that it was without heavy drama and that it focused on family, friendship and love. If you are looking for a nice beach book or an enjoyable read for anytime, this is a good bet.
*I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know all the characters. Each and every one of the characters felt genuine. It is always a joy to read a book that has memorable characters, and this one certainly delivers.
*I liked that this story encompasses the past and the present as you follow Lexi's mother forty years ago as she struggles with her love life, and then Lexi becomes tangled with the Moss family again year later. Just like in real life, love is never easy and things don't always turn out happily ever after, but there is always hope for a brighter future. I loved that the main theme of this story focused on letting go of the past and old heartaches and moving forward.
*Aside from the characters, I also enjoyed the setting. This book takes place in a small Cape Cod town where everyone knows everyone and the town comes alive with each new summer season. I loved how well Ms. Marks depicted this cozy Cape Cod town. I really liked the old cottage and guest house as well. The Moss family home actually felt like another character in the book, and I was completely in love with that old cottage by the end of the book. Ms. Marks definitely makes that house come alive!
*I liked that the book ended rather open ended, but on a nice bright positive note. It is easy to imagine how everything will turn out for the characters that I grew to love. I especially was pleased with how Lexi finally came to terms with her past.
*The romance in this one is sweet, satisfying and very believable. Granted, it isn't much of a surprise at all as to how things are going to go, but that doesn't matter because it is a pleasure to watch how everything unfolds. This is a romance that refrains from too much drama and tension, it is just simple and lovely. The male love interest is definitely swoon worthy and wonderful!
And The Not So Much:
*While I was completely drawn into Lexi and her mother's stories, I didn't connect as well with Owen's story. Owen and his daughter are Lexi's brother and niece. I just didn't feel like Owen's story connected well to the other two, and his story at the end, had the least resolution.
*I was a bit disappointed that I didn't get to know Tucker Moss a bit better. I wanted to know if he really would have stood up to his father when it came to following his heart and if he was happy or miserable in his own marriage. Furthermore, I wanted to know why he would try and force his son into a marriage instead of letting him choose, especially after his own experience.
*As I mentioned, the old cottage plays such an important role in the story, at the end the fate of the house is still unsettled. I very much wanted to know what happened to the old house. In my heart, I hope that it would not be sold and that it would remain with Cooper.
The Guest House is a nice, light summer read with terrific characters and a cozy setting. This is a book about love, loss and letting go of the past. It is not overly dramatic, and I thought it was a perfect read for summer. If you are looking for a nice romantic read try The Guest House.
Favorite Quotations:
"Owen grinned as he steered them out of the parking lot. He loved his daughter's work reports, loved every mundane second. The summer weeks she spent with him were a treasure, each day a piece of gold, and he pocketed every minute."
"Then, when the sun slid down a satin sky and the lawn burned pink and violet, the tangle of party tones blended with the chorus of a string quartet. Bow ties and champagne toasts. Slipped shoulder straps. Heels abandoned in a patch of sea grass. Magic. From her very first visit, despite her every intention to resist its seduction, Lexi had been spellbound. Just like those gardenias, night or day, life had seemed forever in bloom here. Until, of course, the moment it wilted."
"She'd imagined her love for him like a handprint in soft cement, always permanent once dried. All this time there'd been someone else, another print."
"Above her the sky was warm and endless, the only break in it the sliver of crescent moon. It looked just like a smile, she thought suddenly, wondering how she'd never seen it that way before now."
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.
Posted@Rainy Day Ramblings.
March 2, 2019
This was an interesting and quick easy story about past love and moving forward through it. Sometimes you have to go back through the muck, to get to the good stuff. 💜
Lexi returns home to another summer on the cape after two years at school. She's hired by Cooper, the brother of her old love Hudson, who's secretly been in love with her for years. She's hired to photograph his summer house and with that or stirs up countless memories of those summers with her and Hudson. Lexi also finds out that her mother once shared a kiss with Cooper's father and a whole backstory she never expected...
Lexi returns home to another summer on the cape after two years at school. She's hired by Cooper, the brother of her old love Hudson, who's secretly been in love with her for years. She's hired to photograph his summer house and with that or stirs up countless memories of those summers with her and Hudson. Lexi also finds out that her mother once shared a kiss with Cooper's father and a whole backstory she never expected...
June 6, 2013
Edie, Lexie, and Meg Wright, three generations of women strongly affected by the summer visitors to their home in a small Cape Cod town, are each hoping to leave behind the painful memories that each have from love gone awry. Edie has a construction business composed of women and is shocked when she is asked to take part of the project to repair and prepare the Moss family’s summer home and cottage for sale. For Tucker Moss broke her heart back in the late 1960s and her son and late husband have quite a resultant familial, protective hate for the Moss clan. How will they react to her new friendship with Tucker’s friend Jim. Can two adults escape the attitudes of younger, unforgiving family members or can they forge something new and exciting?
Lexie has just returned from studying architectural photography in England and is now surprisingly asked to do the photography to prepare the home to be registered as a historical home, but this is also the home where she fell in love with Hudson Moss and was dumped by him as well. It’s also the place where Hudson’s brother, Cooper, gave her a comforting first kiss right after she was jilted by his brother. So who should be there to let her in and serve as guide to her but Cooper. Both think the other forgot that night years ago, but that’s not so at all!
Lexi’s brother, Owen, is grieving over a divorce and treating his daughter, who is a college student, like a little girl. Meg’s got a lot on her plate with her mother’s constant text questions and her father’s expectations. How will she grow during her summer vacation – or not?
Meanwhile, the “wash-ashores” or tourists are pouring into the town of Harrisport, Massachusetts and business is booming. How will the beginning of love burgeon in a way to heal old wounds and clear the path for what will hopefully be more than just a new summer season to be relished every second? Some secrets will be revealed, some misunderstandings cleared and others aggravated. Most of all a secret carved into framing will force changes in attitude, forces that can make or break the futures of the Wright and Moss families.
Gentle and fierce passions rule these pages and Erika Marks knows how to satisfy the curiosity of the reader and keep it fueled with a complex, endearing romantic plot to satisfy every lover of this genre. Prepare for a great summertime (or anytime) read! Very nicely done, Erika Marks!
Lexie has just returned from studying architectural photography in England and is now surprisingly asked to do the photography to prepare the home to be registered as a historical home, but this is also the home where she fell in love with Hudson Moss and was dumped by him as well. It’s also the place where Hudson’s brother, Cooper, gave her a comforting first kiss right after she was jilted by his brother. So who should be there to let her in and serve as guide to her but Cooper. Both think the other forgot that night years ago, but that’s not so at all!
Lexi’s brother, Owen, is grieving over a divorce and treating his daughter, who is a college student, like a little girl. Meg’s got a lot on her plate with her mother’s constant text questions and her father’s expectations. How will she grow during her summer vacation – or not?
Meanwhile, the “wash-ashores” or tourists are pouring into the town of Harrisport, Massachusetts and business is booming. How will the beginning of love burgeon in a way to heal old wounds and clear the path for what will hopefully be more than just a new summer season to be relished every second? Some secrets will be revealed, some misunderstandings cleared and others aggravated. Most of all a secret carved into framing will force changes in attitude, forces that can make or break the futures of the Wright and Moss families.
Gentle and fierce passions rule these pages and Erika Marks knows how to satisfy the curiosity of the reader and keep it fueled with a complex, endearing romantic plot to satisfy every lover of this genre. Prepare for a great summertime (or anytime) read! Very nicely done, Erika Marks!
June 26, 2013
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The guest house that sits on the Moss property is so much more then what it appears. For one mother and daughter in Harrisport it is a place where love begins and ends.
In 1966, Tucker Moss a summer kid on Cape Cod broke local girl Edie's heart, while her team was building the guest house on the Moss property. Years later, her very own daughter didn't heed her advice. Her daughter, Lexi endured the same end with Tucker's son, Hudson. Eleven years later Lexi's heartbreak, Hudson's brother Copper arrives back in Harrisport. Copper's arrival opens up old wounds for both Wright women--a long held truth is finally revealed!
Take a trip back in time...to a moment, a kiss to the path you didn't choice. Then eleven years later, the path suddenly opens up again. Do you take it or has the past taught you a lesson?
Beautiful Cape Cod summers filled with townies and summer people. A warm soft spoken love story. A Story about family and making your own way.
A story of a mother and her daughter, the paths they choose. Get ready to fall in love with THE GUEST HOUSE.
THE GUEST HOUSE is mostly about Lexi, but we get to know her brother a little and we get flashbacks of her mom's story. The family seems stuck in the past, none of them really moving forward. Lexi has had no luck in love, her brother still reeling from a divorce. When Copper Moss returns to Harrisport to prepare the family summer home to sell, he begins to pursue Lexi. Not only was Lexi burned by his older brother, but Copper's father had hurt her own mother. How can Lexi let go of the past to be with Copper?
I really enjoyed getting to know the Wright women and their stories. I have to admit I was very surprised by Edie's story, but happily surprised! I kept wondering...and I was pleased. I really understood Lexi, I mean she was hurt horribly when she was young and never really moved beyond that, so it makes sense love would continue to elude her until she could close the door to her past. This is a story you are going to want to throw in your beach bag, slap on some sunscreen, and lay back and enjoy reading. I'm recommending THE GUEST HOUSE!
The guest house that sits on the Moss property is so much more then what it appears. For one mother and daughter in Harrisport it is a place where love begins and ends.
In 1966, Tucker Moss a summer kid on Cape Cod broke local girl Edie's heart, while her team was building the guest house on the Moss property. Years later, her very own daughter didn't heed her advice. Her daughter, Lexi endured the same end with Tucker's son, Hudson. Eleven years later Lexi's heartbreak, Hudson's brother Copper arrives back in Harrisport. Copper's arrival opens up old wounds for both Wright women--a long held truth is finally revealed!
Take a trip back in time...to a moment, a kiss to the path you didn't choice. Then eleven years later, the path suddenly opens up again. Do you take it or has the past taught you a lesson?
Beautiful Cape Cod summers filled with townies and summer people. A warm soft spoken love story. A Story about family and making your own way.
A story of a mother and her daughter, the paths they choose. Get ready to fall in love with THE GUEST HOUSE.
THE GUEST HOUSE is mostly about Lexi, but we get to know her brother a little and we get flashbacks of her mom's story. The family seems stuck in the past, none of them really moving forward. Lexi has had no luck in love, her brother still reeling from a divorce. When Copper Moss returns to Harrisport to prepare the family summer home to sell, he begins to pursue Lexi. Not only was Lexi burned by his older brother, but Copper's father had hurt her own mother. How can Lexi let go of the past to be with Copper?
I really enjoyed getting to know the Wright women and their stories. I have to admit I was very surprised by Edie's story, but happily surprised! I kept wondering...and I was pleased. I really understood Lexi, I mean she was hurt horribly when she was young and never really moved beyond that, so it makes sense love would continue to elude her until she could close the door to her past. This is a story you are going to want to throw in your beach bag, slap on some sunscreen, and lay back and enjoy reading. I'm recommending THE GUEST HOUSE!
December 31, 2015
The Guest House by Erika Marks
I first wanted to read this book after listening to Erika and other authors talk in a Writerspace chat about their latest releases.
Love having the book in my hand-even feels like the canvas that covered the old wooden sling chairs at my grandparents beach house around Sachusett Point back in the 60's.
This book is about a house on Cape Cod and we learn that Mr. Tucker had a thing for Mrs. Wright. We learn as the chapters go back in time to the present that it started a family feud.
Now that each of the families have children and they are grown up we get to follow their paths in life. We do find Lexi (Alexandria) has just returned from being overseas and shes an architectural photographer.
Lexi's brother Owen has a daughter Meg who also lives in town as he's a carpenter.
Cooper Moss now is a writer but he is stumped as to what to write about..
Lexi's mom, Edie when she was younger did everything she could to join her dad's building company and now in her 60's she has her own building company.
When she hears from Cooper about photographing their houses for sale but first to be put in the historical society she jumps at the chance for it. She had gone out with his older brother, Hudson. Hud was the one to give her the first real camera she had.
It held other significance as well. Other treasures are found aking the way.
There are other family members that are followed in this book but they are easy to keep track of. I love the fact that so many generations and their related problems are brought up: everything from teens, to over 30 to over 60 groups.
To me that makes a well rounded tale. Surprises for all.
Love the locale, cooking/recipes, people with careers using their hands, descriptions of the seashore, wash-ashores-reminds me of the island I grew up where not many are left but plenty of others, all the tech photography talk, all the little details.
Hope Meg gets her book along with catching up with the families and maybe one of them can buy and move into the Moss house?
Loved this book so much I went and ordered the author's 2 other books.
I first wanted to read this book after listening to Erika and other authors talk in a Writerspace chat about their latest releases.
Love having the book in my hand-even feels like the canvas that covered the old wooden sling chairs at my grandparents beach house around Sachusett Point back in the 60's.
This book is about a house on Cape Cod and we learn that Mr. Tucker had a thing for Mrs. Wright. We learn as the chapters go back in time to the present that it started a family feud.
Now that each of the families have children and they are grown up we get to follow their paths in life. We do find Lexi (Alexandria) has just returned from being overseas and shes an architectural photographer.
Lexi's brother Owen has a daughter Meg who also lives in town as he's a carpenter.
Cooper Moss now is a writer but he is stumped as to what to write about..
Lexi's mom, Edie when she was younger did everything she could to join her dad's building company and now in her 60's she has her own building company.
When she hears from Cooper about photographing their houses for sale but first to be put in the historical society she jumps at the chance for it. She had gone out with his older brother, Hudson. Hud was the one to give her the first real camera she had.
It held other significance as well. Other treasures are found aking the way.
There are other family members that are followed in this book but they are easy to keep track of. I love the fact that so many generations and their related problems are brought up: everything from teens, to over 30 to over 60 groups.
To me that makes a well rounded tale. Surprises for all.
Love the locale, cooking/recipes, people with careers using their hands, descriptions of the seashore, wash-ashores-reminds me of the island I grew up where not many are left but plenty of others, all the tech photography talk, all the little details.
Hope Meg gets her book along with catching up with the families and maybe one of them can buy and move into the Moss house?
Loved this book so much I went and ordered the author's 2 other books.
November 23, 2013
This was my first book by Erika Marks and was pleasantly surprised. Since I live in a 1920's guest cottage, in Downtown historic West Palm Beach, FL--the cover was a huge draw with an array of loveable characters.
An engaging read, in a beachfront Cape setting (so romantic)—seamlessly blending generations of two families from past to present. A romantic mystery and parent/child relationships---about letting go of the past. We all have memories of summers and homes which are no longer standing—making you long for those times of sea and salt with promises of more to come.
I highly recommend this beautiful story, The Guest House--and look forward to more from this author and her previous books. (I especially love writers in the southeast). Marks describes the setting in such reality, you want to be there to experience the same summer love-- I love a book with good times, great conversation, and delectable meals – compelling! Cooper was my favorite character!
An engaging read, in a beachfront Cape setting (so romantic)—seamlessly blending generations of two families from past to present. A romantic mystery and parent/child relationships---about letting go of the past. We all have memories of summers and homes which are no longer standing—making you long for those times of sea and salt with promises of more to come.
I highly recommend this beautiful story, The Guest House--and look forward to more from this author and her previous books. (I especially love writers in the southeast). Marks describes the setting in such reality, you want to be there to experience the same summer love-- I love a book with good times, great conversation, and delectable meals – compelling! Cooper was my favorite character!
June 6, 2013
I received a copy of The Guest House by Erika Marks in exchange for an honest review.
As I’ve been known to favor books that go between past and present, it should come to no surprise how much I enjoyed this book. While usually the past is meaning the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, this book features the time period of 1966, when Edie gets her heart broken from Tucker Moss. It was great to read the entwined stories of how mother and daughter both suffered at the hands of a Moss man, and the other similarities their stories tell. The ending was so intriguing when secrets were revealed – and I enjoyed the nice little twist that came with that! The setting of the Cape Cod town was enchanting to read about, and the strong writing quickly enticed me to fall deeper into the story. Simply a wonderful book to read!
**4.5 stars**
As I’ve been known to favor books that go between past and present, it should come to no surprise how much I enjoyed this book. While usually the past is meaning the late 1800’s or early 1900’s, this book features the time period of 1966, when Edie gets her heart broken from Tucker Moss. It was great to read the entwined stories of how mother and daughter both suffered at the hands of a Moss man, and the other similarities their stories tell. The ending was so intriguing when secrets were revealed – and I enjoyed the nice little twist that came with that! The setting of the Cape Cod town was enchanting to read about, and the strong writing quickly enticed me to fall deeper into the story. Simply a wonderful book to read!
**4.5 stars**
November 19, 2021
I’m not a fan of romances but these days I’m testing anything. I was looking forward to this fluff book but I was quite disappointed.
It is in a cape cod setting. You can feel the beach, smell the salt water, imagine the beach house. Lovely. This isn’t where the disappointment starts. Enter two families stuck in the past. The family dramas and meddling in both of them are eye rolling and they are tied together by generations for heartbreak tgat no one can let go of. But really, I’m not attached of caring about either family or the members in them. The characters are very under developed which makes it hard to care.
There are some very predictable love turns, as well as a few surprising and unpredictable ones that made me smile. So it wasn’t all bad!
It is in a cape cod setting. You can feel the beach, smell the salt water, imagine the beach house. Lovely. This isn’t where the disappointment starts. Enter two families stuck in the past. The family dramas and meddling in both of them are eye rolling and they are tied together by generations for heartbreak tgat no one can let go of. But really, I’m not attached of caring about either family or the members in them. The characters are very under developed which makes it hard to care.
There are some very predictable love turns, as well as a few surprising and unpredictable ones that made me smile. So it wasn’t all bad!
July 2, 2022
A deeply misogynistic book, sad to know it was written by a woman. It started strong—a woman working in construction—just to have her drag other women constantly for literally no reason. It just took off from there; I could not get through more than 4 or 5 pages without a preposterous level of sl—t shaming that added nothing to the story line. Cooper thinking back on “erotic” women in his past who had ripped him away from simpler teenage love (uh, yeah that’s called becoming an adult?) and Edie being furious a woman’s stomach was exposed in her presence. I hate to say, that’s not even the main reason I couldn’t finish the book. (i got to page 150 just about and couldn’t take it anymore)
Not a SINGLE character has a personality. Edie, Lexi, Cooper, Tucker. Not a single one of them was I invested in. They all seemed entirely cut from the same cloth, the writer was incapable of taking on different voices, which is why I assume she chose to write in a clunky third person approach. Picture any really bad summer movie, not the ones you get giggles out of, but the ones where you can predict all the lines they’re going to say because you’ve seen this same thing all before.
If there’s a good ending to this book, it surely isn’t worth enduring the bore the beginning is. Don’t even get me started on the author trying to give us empathy for a controlling misogynistic dad Owen, who talks more about his daughter and sisters bodily choices than he talks about anything else.
Massive, poorly written, boring waste of time. Find a better summer click flick novel, it surely isn’t this one.
Not a SINGLE character has a personality. Edie, Lexi, Cooper, Tucker. Not a single one of them was I invested in. They all seemed entirely cut from the same cloth, the writer was incapable of taking on different voices, which is why I assume she chose to write in a clunky third person approach. Picture any really bad summer movie, not the ones you get giggles out of, but the ones where you can predict all the lines they’re going to say because you’ve seen this same thing all before.
If there’s a good ending to this book, it surely isn’t worth enduring the bore the beginning is. Don’t even get me started on the author trying to give us empathy for a controlling misogynistic dad Owen, who talks more about his daughter and sisters bodily choices than he talks about anything else.
Massive, poorly written, boring waste of time. Find a better summer click flick novel, it surely isn’t this one.
August 18, 2023
I’m a sucker for a Cape Cod summer story. This one wasn’t great though 😅 wasn’t awful either.
August 16, 2013
I can't tell you how thrilled I was when Erika Marks messaged me on twitter saying she'd love to give me a copy of The Guest House. I got kind of giddy...well actually I get that way every time I get a book in the mail but anyway. Right before and after the book came out I saw many readers on twitter raving about it so I knew, one way or another, I had to read it.
It so happens that I've read a bunch of novels lately that alternate between two different periods. And to be honest I'm liking them more and more. It adds depth and dimension to a story, kind of like highlights do to hair. The Guest House is another one that jumps back and forth between present time and the summer of 1966. Right from the beginning the reader is swept into a a time travel machine which goes back and forth between two love stories. Erika's writing is rich and smooth, and the story is an utter delight to read.
It was VERY difficult to put down this book. Right away I was caught up in the characters lives and emotions. I loved the romance and fireworks between Lexi and Cooper. Let's just say I'd like to have a Cooper of my own. Don't tell my husband I said this though. I enjoyed getting to know Lexi and Edie as daughter and mom and individually. I'm sure many people out there have gone through what these ladies have gone through...or at least something similar. So yes, the characters are very relatable. I think the biggest part of the book that really hit home for me was the setting. My dad moved to Cape Cod in 2006. He first lived in Provincetown and and now lives in North Truro. If you haven't been to the Cape then unfortunately you can't understand how beautiful and tranquil it is. I literally felt transported to the sands and beaches of the Cape that unfortunately I didn't get to visit this summer :(
The pages of The Guest House are filled with love, secrets, hope, and learning to trust and fall in love again. I'm so glad I read this book during the summer because it really is a fantastic beach read. I recommend reading it asap. Reading it at a beach will definitely make it that much sweeter.
It so happens that I've read a bunch of novels lately that alternate between two different periods. And to be honest I'm liking them more and more. It adds depth and dimension to a story, kind of like highlights do to hair. The Guest House is another one that jumps back and forth between present time and the summer of 1966. Right from the beginning the reader is swept into a a time travel machine which goes back and forth between two love stories. Erika's writing is rich and smooth, and the story is an utter delight to read.
It was VERY difficult to put down this book. Right away I was caught up in the characters lives and emotions. I loved the romance and fireworks between Lexi and Cooper. Let's just say I'd like to have a Cooper of my own. Don't tell my husband I said this though. I enjoyed getting to know Lexi and Edie as daughter and mom and individually. I'm sure many people out there have gone through what these ladies have gone through...or at least something similar. So yes, the characters are very relatable. I think the biggest part of the book that really hit home for me was the setting. My dad moved to Cape Cod in 2006. He first lived in Provincetown and and now lives in North Truro. If you haven't been to the Cape then unfortunately you can't understand how beautiful and tranquil it is. I literally felt transported to the sands and beaches of the Cape that unfortunately I didn't get to visit this summer :(
The pages of The Guest House are filled with love, secrets, hope, and learning to trust and fall in love again. I'm so glad I read this book during the summer because it really is a fantastic beach read. I recommend reading it asap. Reading it at a beach will definitely make it that much sweeter.
June 3, 2013
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Brought to you by OBS reviewer Dawn
Lexi Wright is back home after attending photography school in London for the past two years. She seems to be in a good place, until she finds out Cooper Moss is in town to sell his family home. Cooper wants Lexi to photograph the home. For Lexi, it brings up a lot of emotions she left behind a long time ago. As she works, memories of her time with Hudson are overwhelming.
The book jumps back and forth in time. The points of view change from the older generation to the younger generation. All of their lives intertwine in this small town.
Everyone knows your business. They are all aware of the Wright/Moss feud but do they know the real story? or are they assuming they know?
Many years ago Edie (Lexi’s mom) had been engaged to Tucker Moss before moving on and marrying Wright. Many assume Edie was cuckolded by Tucker.
The Moss house is in disrepair. A lot of work is needed to prepare it to be sold. As the repairs begin on the guest house, the same families are drawn back in. They all have memories there. And they need to put those memories to rest.
I love how this book was written. Through memories we learn of the relationships and heartbreaks of these two families. The same mistakes are repeated for generations until Cooper and Lexi finally learn from those mistakes.
Cooper is my favorite character. He went against the odds. He refused to follow in his parents footsteps. Instead, he forges ahead with his own life. He worked and paid his way through college. He has a career as an author. In fact, he has put some of the “guest house” happenings as well as characters in his books. Cooper has the courage to stand on his own, to not conform. I respect that so much.
I recommend this book to adult women. It is well written, the characters engaging.
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Dawn
Lexi Wright is back home after attending photography school in London for the past two years. She seems to be in a good place, until she finds out Cooper Moss is in town to sell his family home. Cooper wants Lexi to photograph the home. For Lexi, it brings up a lot of emotions she left behind a long time ago. As she works, memories of her time with Hudson are overwhelming.
The book jumps back and forth in time. The points of view change from the older generation to the younger generation. All of their lives intertwine in this small town.
Everyone knows your business. They are all aware of the Wright/Moss feud but do they know the real story? or are they assuming they know?
Many years ago Edie (Lexi’s mom) had been engaged to Tucker Moss before moving on and marrying Wright. Many assume Edie was cuckolded by Tucker.
The Moss house is in disrepair. A lot of work is needed to prepare it to be sold. As the repairs begin on the guest house, the same families are drawn back in. They all have memories there. And they need to put those memories to rest.
I love how this book was written. Through memories we learn of the relationships and heartbreaks of these two families. The same mistakes are repeated for generations until Cooper and Lexi finally learn from those mistakes.
Cooper is my favorite character. He went against the odds. He refused to follow in his parents footsteps. Instead, he forges ahead with his own life. He worked and paid his way through college. He has a career as an author. In fact, he has put some of the “guest house” happenings as well as characters in his books. Cooper has the courage to stand on his own, to not conform. I respect that so much.
I recommend this book to adult women. It is well written, the characters engaging.
July 20, 2013
This is the perfect summer beach read, though, in my desert location, I was far from water, and in fact, gobbling up this book on my Kindle as I hit the treadmill.
In her third novel, Marks paints a multigenerational tale of love-gone-wrong and love-gone-right for the Wright and Moss families. The author’s prose, as always, sings from the page. In all of her novels, Marks writes about food in a way that makes the mouth water (I can still taste those toffee sticky buns). In this novel, she showcases her sensory writing skills in yet another way: through sumptuous descriptions of the coastal sights and sounds along Cape Cod. I’m not a water person, but suddenly WANTED to be after descriptions of sunsets and coastal breezes, and sweet-salty smells (the promise of love was often floating on those currents).
Marks’s own background in construction cannot be overlooked, as it added another dimension to the story, bringing the two very symbolic Moss structures – a “cottage” and a guest house – to life. Metaphorically, the buildings and their construction paralleled the foundations of love and regret in this story. But I won’t say much more, because a secret – or perhaps secrets, plural - are embedded in those walls, just as they are in any structure touched by human lives.
I very much admired the fiery matriarch, Edie, owner of an all-female construction crew. A secret from Edie’s past inadvertently affects her own daughter, Lexi’s, legacy of love – and we, lucky readers, delve into the past and present to see if matters of the heart can be healed, in the end. This is a story about letting go of the past and embracing the present.
Pick it up! You’ll devour it under that beach umbrella as you envision a Cape Cod of the 60s and Cape Cod of today.
In her third novel, Marks paints a multigenerational tale of love-gone-wrong and love-gone-right for the Wright and Moss families. The author’s prose, as always, sings from the page. In all of her novels, Marks writes about food in a way that makes the mouth water (I can still taste those toffee sticky buns). In this novel, she showcases her sensory writing skills in yet another way: through sumptuous descriptions of the coastal sights and sounds along Cape Cod. I’m not a water person, but suddenly WANTED to be after descriptions of sunsets and coastal breezes, and sweet-salty smells (the promise of love was often floating on those currents).
Marks’s own background in construction cannot be overlooked, as it added another dimension to the story, bringing the two very symbolic Moss structures – a “cottage” and a guest house – to life. Metaphorically, the buildings and their construction paralleled the foundations of love and regret in this story. But I won’t say much more, because a secret – or perhaps secrets, plural - are embedded in those walls, just as they are in any structure touched by human lives.
I very much admired the fiery matriarch, Edie, owner of an all-female construction crew. A secret from Edie’s past inadvertently affects her own daughter, Lexi’s, legacy of love – and we, lucky readers, delve into the past and present to see if matters of the heart can be healed, in the end. This is a story about letting go of the past and embracing the present.
Pick it up! You’ll devour it under that beach umbrella as you envision a Cape Cod of the 60s and Cape Cod of today.
January 8, 2014
“The Guest House” doesn’t fit my usual favorite genre, but I will admit that it held my attention. I’m not particularly a fan of modern stories, and the farthest back this one goes in time was 1966, but every once in awhile it’s fun to try something out of the comfort zone!
Lexi returns to her hometown in Cape Cod after eleven years to visit family and friends. She is offered the job of photographing a “cottage” so that it can be put on the national historical register and then be sold. It just so happens she, and her family, have close, memorable ties to that very house and the people that used to reside in it. Those old memories affect Lexi, her family, and others. Friendships are renewed; unforgotten feelings surface, and even a few mysteries and twists come to light by the end. I love it when the twist is something I didn’t ever see coming!
In general I liked the story. My problem was in how it kept jumping back and forth in time, and in characters. Many times I had to stop and figure out just whom they were talking about, and whether it was present day or 1966. Sometime the delineation was clear; other times I had to take a moment to figure it out. Then I could proceed on with the story so it would all make sense in my brain. It’s not a bad way to write a story, I just had to work at it a bit so I had it right!
I would read more from author Erica Marks. Looks like she has a couple others with lots of positive reviews…
Lexi returns to her hometown in Cape Cod after eleven years to visit family and friends. She is offered the job of photographing a “cottage” so that it can be put on the national historical register and then be sold. It just so happens she, and her family, have close, memorable ties to that very house and the people that used to reside in it. Those old memories affect Lexi, her family, and others. Friendships are renewed; unforgotten feelings surface, and even a few mysteries and twists come to light by the end. I love it when the twist is something I didn’t ever see coming!
In general I liked the story. My problem was in how it kept jumping back and forth in time, and in characters. Many times I had to stop and figure out just whom they were talking about, and whether it was present day or 1966. Sometime the delineation was clear; other times I had to take a moment to figure it out. Then I could proceed on with the story so it would all make sense in my brain. It’s not a bad way to write a story, I just had to work at it a bit so I had it right!
I would read more from author Erica Marks. Looks like she has a couple others with lots of positive reviews…
June 12, 2013
When Lexi Wright returns to Harrisport after being away for 2 years, she has no thoughts of running into any member of the Moss family. When she’s contact by Cooper Moss about taking pictures of the Moss’ seaside estate, she accepts the job, thinking that she could work the job and remain unaffected by the memories that haunt the house. What she doesn’t expect is to find herself extremely drawn to Cooper, the brother of her ex-fiance. With the arrival of Jim, a good friend of both Lexi’s mother, Edie, and Cooper’s father, Tucker, old memories and secrets surface and begin reveal the truth about what happened in the summer of 1966.
Come along on an enchanting story of two families that are so intertwined slipping between present day and 1966 flows seamlessly. This romance book is a delight to read with a beautiful Cape Cod setting, wonderful, well developed characters, and a hint of mystery. I really enjoyed the way the book flowed and had two separate story lines that were connected together by the history of the Guest House. The Guest House is so easy to read and follow that it’s great for reading a few minutes at a time or curling up on your favorite chair and reading for hours! This book was received from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review.
Rating: 4
Heat Rating: Sweet
Reviewed by: AprilP
Review Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
Come along on an enchanting story of two families that are so intertwined slipping between present day and 1966 flows seamlessly. This romance book is a delight to read with a beautiful Cape Cod setting, wonderful, well developed characters, and a hint of mystery. I really enjoyed the way the book flowed and had two separate story lines that were connected together by the history of the Guest House. The Guest House is so easy to read and follow that it’s great for reading a few minutes at a time or curling up on your favorite chair and reading for hours! This book was received from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review.
Rating: 4
Heat Rating: Sweet
Reviewed by: AprilP
Review Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
February 17, 2014
This book transported me to a much warmer place which was definitely needed and appreciated during this awful week of continuous snow in the DC area. As I was reading, I felt like I was actually in Cape Cod during the middle of summer; eating at local restaurants, enjoying the beach and warm weather, and experiencing the beauty of the Moss home.
The book centers on Lexi, a Cape native who has just returned home from London after two years of studying photography. Lexi is a local girl who about 10 years earlier, fell hard for ‘summer boy’, Hudson Moss. Lexi is also the daughter of Edie Wright, another local who was known throughout town as the one whose heart was broken by Hudson’s father, Tucker, almost decades earlier. The book flashes between the present and past, detailing both the journeys and experiences of Lexi and Edie, with plenty of surprises along the way.
This is not just your average beach read. The characters and the plot were so intriguing and relatable that you feel completed fulfilled as you finish the last page. Even though there is closure at the end of the book, I’m dying for Erika to write a sequel just because I want to read more about these characters who I’ve fallen in love with.
The book centers on Lexi, a Cape native who has just returned home from London after two years of studying photography. Lexi is a local girl who about 10 years earlier, fell hard for ‘summer boy’, Hudson Moss. Lexi is also the daughter of Edie Wright, another local who was known throughout town as the one whose heart was broken by Hudson’s father, Tucker, almost decades earlier. The book flashes between the present and past, detailing both the journeys and experiences of Lexi and Edie, with plenty of surprises along the way.
This is not just your average beach read. The characters and the plot were so intriguing and relatable that you feel completed fulfilled as you finish the last page. Even though there is closure at the end of the book, I’m dying for Erika to write a sequel just because I want to read more about these characters who I’ve fallen in love with.
September 6, 2013
I recently received a free copy of The Guest House from the author, Erika Marks, through a Fresh Fiction contest. I had never read any books by this author, but I was intrigued by the synopsis. I absolutely loved this book! The setting is Harrisport, Massachusetts. When wealthy summer wash-ashore Tucker Moss breaks the heart of local girl Edie Wright, a war between the two families lasts for years. Edie's daughter, Lexi, falls in love with Tucker's son, Hudson. Her heart is broken, as well. Eleven years later, Lexi returns to Harrisport and receives a job offer (from Hudson's brother, Cooper) to take architectural photos of the Moss summer estate. I enjoyed this story of present and past. An attraction develops between Lexi and Cooper, and we see that Lexi is torn by that attraction and loyalty to her family. Renovations at the Moss property reveal a message of love that had been carved into a piece of wood, and Edie and Lexi (and the men from their pasts) are forced to deal with secrets from long ago. I was left feeling very satisfied with the final outcome of The Guest House, and I was pleasantly surprised by a few things while reading this novel. I would not hesitate to recommend this book. It was a great read - Erika Marks told a beautiful story.
June 1, 2013
I won this book off of ARC Goodreads giveaway. Thanks.
Lexi was suppose to marry Hudson. He breaks of the engagement and then comes Cooper to the rescue. Cooper comes to town 11 years later to sell the old family house. Hiring Lexi as the photographer.
I highly recommend this book.I enjoyed this book very much. It was a quick read. You get to read all about past loves and new beginings. I so liked Cooper. Hopefully he is strong enough to fight for what he wants. Romance and a couple of lies from the past.
Will sparks fly or will broken hearts not heal? What will happen when eveyone finds out the truth that happened in 1966 Between Lexi's mom Edie and Cooper's dad Tucker?
Still a great read I will be looking forward for more books by Erika Marks!
Thanks again ARC Goodreads!
Lexi was suppose to marry Hudson. He breaks of the engagement and then comes Cooper to the rescue. Cooper comes to town 11 years later to sell the old family house. Hiring Lexi as the photographer.
I highly recommend this book.I enjoyed this book very much. It was a quick read. You get to read all about past loves and new beginings. I so liked Cooper. Hopefully he is strong enough to fight for what he wants. Romance and a couple of lies from the past.
Will sparks fly or will broken hearts not heal? What will happen when eveyone finds out the truth that happened in 1966 Between Lexi's mom Edie and Cooper's dad Tucker?
Still a great read I will be looking forward for more books by Erika Marks!
Thanks again ARC Goodreads!
June 30, 2013
This book was probably a 3.5 for me (I wish Goodreads had half stars.) I purchased it while on vacation and it was really a perfect vacation read. We weren't at the ocean, but while reading this book I was in Cape Cod. There were a couple of editing/proofreading errors. In one case, two characters were supposed to meet at 3:00 PM and mention was made of the soft evening air. At 3:00 in the summer? The story's perspective switched back and forth between 1966 and the present, with flashbacks to eleven years prior, too. Edie and her daughter Lexi both had romances with "wash ashores" (what the locals called the summer people) on the Cape. What really happened all those years ago?
September 3, 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed Erika Marks' The Guest House. Loved the beach setting on Cape Cod and the contrast between the people who lived there year round and the summer people. These two segments of society meet but rarely mingle; if they do, there's trouble for both sides. Lexi repeats a love triangle that her mother experienced in the sixties.Members of the Moss family (summer people) fall in love with natives like Lexi and her mom, Edie. Only this time, the results are different.
May 27, 2013
The Guest House was an easy read, and if given the time probably would have been a one-sitting read. The main thing that disappointed me with the book is that so much of the story was based on lust. Nonetheless, thanks Goodreads for the giveaway!
June 6, 2013
What a pleasure to read this book from Erika Marks. I loved the stories from 1966 to present day, I felt the love stories were vastly different but so well told. The imagery is beautiful, I felt like I was along the NE coast.
A great book to escape with and just enjoy.
A great book to escape with and just enjoy.
August 17, 2013
A fast, enjoyable poolside read. The characters weren't as fleshed out as they could have been, and the plot was predictable, but it was still a nice summer read, and the details of Cape Cod - a place I've been several times - helped make the story a bit more vivid.
July 27, 2013
This is the second book I have read by this author and it was really great. I love the photography that is discussed and the way the author describes it you can just "see" the pictures she is taking in the book. A great read.
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