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The Fire Island Trilogy #2
Seven Summer Weekends
A woman inherits a beach house, along with a series of weekend guests, while butting heads with the irritable (and irritatingly handsome) man next door, in this sparkling new escape from Jane L. Rosen.
When a Zoom disaster upends Addison Irwin’s decade-long career at a posh Manhattan advertising agency, things look bleak for the thirty-something mid-western transplant. But an unexpected inheritance from an aunt she barely remembers—a property on Fire Island, complete with guest house and artist’s studio—changes everything.
While debating whether to stay or sell, Addison learns that she’s also inherited her aunt’s list of eclectic guests, tying her to the island for seven summer weekends. Eager to convince Addison to keep the house rather than let a new buyer build a monstrosity in its place, the neighbors welcome her to their laid-back community. Well, all except the moody guy next door, who seems intent on glowering his way through life.
Steadfast in her path since college, Addison is determined not to let this detour on Fire Island throw her off track. But soon, between the revolving door of weekend visitors and the up-and-down relationship with her neighbor (and his adorable dog), she finds herself in unfamiliar territory. Should she try to pick up where she left off—or embrace entirely new possibilities?
When a Zoom disaster upends Addison Irwin’s decade-long career at a posh Manhattan advertising agency, things look bleak for the thirty-something mid-western transplant. But an unexpected inheritance from an aunt she barely remembers—a property on Fire Island, complete with guest house and artist’s studio—changes everything.
While debating whether to stay or sell, Addison learns that she’s also inherited her aunt’s list of eclectic guests, tying her to the island for seven summer weekends. Eager to convince Addison to keep the house rather than let a new buyer build a monstrosity in its place, the neighbors welcome her to their laid-back community. Well, all except the moody guy next door, who seems intent on glowering his way through life.
Steadfast in her path since college, Addison is determined not to let this detour on Fire Island throw her off track. But soon, between the revolving door of weekend visitors and the up-and-down relationship with her neighbor (and his adorable dog), she finds herself in unfamiliar territory. Should she try to pick up where she left off—or embrace entirely new possibilities?
320 pages, Hardcover
First published June 4, 2024
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Jane L. Rosen
8 books969 followersJane L. Rosen is an author and Huffington Post contributor. She lives in New York City and Fire Island with her husband and three daughters. Her first novel Nine Women, One Dress was translated into ten languages. Her second novel Eliza Starts a Rumor has been optioned by NBC. A Shoe Story is out now and On Fire Island is dropping o May 23rd.
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June 6, 2024
Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen is a new contemporary romance novel. While Seven Summer Weekends is not listed as a series book this one really is a continuation of the author’s last novel, On Fire Island. One of the central characters here is returning from the last book with some other secondary characters making appearances too. However, that being said Seven Summer Weekends really could be read as a standalone but of course since some characters have appeared before you do get a deeper connection to them by reading both books in order.
Addison Irwin has found herself suddenly without a job after working the last ten years in advertising. Without a clue what is coming next Addison also receives notice that her long lost aunt she barely knew has died and left her estate to Addison. Addison is sure she’ll probably need to sell the property on Fire Island but due to her aunt leaving stipulations for Addison inheriting she decides to spend the summer on the island before making that decision. After arriving on the island Addison begins to enjoy the close knit community around her with the one exception of her infuriating neighbor, Ben.
Well Seven Summer Weekends is the second book I’ve read by Jane L. Rosen having read On Fire Island before picking this one up and boy do both books feel completely different but somehow the same. Yes, we are returning to the charming small island with it’s eccentric characters but this time around there isn’t a supernatural narrator like there was in the first book, and I kind of missed her. However, this book did concentrate more on just a straight forward contemporary romance without a lot of extra the first book had so in a way I did enjoy this one more overall getting to know these two characters and becoming invested in them more. When finished with this second novel by this author I definitely find myself intrigued enough to read more from her in the future.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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Addison Irwin has found herself suddenly without a job after working the last ten years in advertising. Without a clue what is coming next Addison also receives notice that her long lost aunt she barely knew has died and left her estate to Addison. Addison is sure she’ll probably need to sell the property on Fire Island but due to her aunt leaving stipulations for Addison inheriting she decides to spend the summer on the island before making that decision. After arriving on the island Addison begins to enjoy the close knit community around her with the one exception of her infuriating neighbor, Ben.
Well Seven Summer Weekends is the second book I’ve read by Jane L. Rosen having read On Fire Island before picking this one up and boy do both books feel completely different but somehow the same. Yes, we are returning to the charming small island with it’s eccentric characters but this time around there isn’t a supernatural narrator like there was in the first book, and I kind of missed her. However, this book did concentrate more on just a straight forward contemporary romance without a lot of extra the first book had so in a way I did enjoy this one more overall getting to know these two characters and becoming invested in them more. When finished with this second novel by this author I definitely find myself intrigued enough to read more from her in the future.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
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June 11, 2024I don't know what's wrong but I just don't care about the story :(
DNF 40%
DNF 40%
July 3, 2024
4.5⭐️ Sometimes you want a light and fluffy beach read, and sometimes you want more. The beauty of this book is that it gives you the best of both worlds. There are a few classic romcom moments, but beyond that, there are heavier themes like grief and loss of identity. And with fun characters who add all the local color, it’s impossible not to be immersed in both the setting and this wonderful story.
🎧I loved this on audio, helmed by Emily Norman. While I don’t always love books that aren’t first person POV, the combination of Rosen’s writing and Norman’s narration allowed me to connect with there characters as if each of as telling their own story.
Read if you like:
• more emotional romcoms
• quirky characters
• small town vibes
• Fire Island setting
• third person narration
Thank you Berkley Romance and PRH Audio for the gifted copies.
🎧I loved this on audio, helmed by Emily Norman. While I don’t always love books that aren’t first person POV, the combination of Rosen’s writing and Norman’s narration allowed me to connect with there characters as if each of as telling their own story.
Read if you like:
• more emotional romcoms
• quirky characters
• small town vibes
• Fire Island setting
• third person narration
Thank you Berkley Romance and PRH Audio for the gifted copies.
May 30, 2024
(4.75 stars) This book has me longing to visit Fire Island (New York)! Addison Irwin, who is at a crossroads in her life, unexpectedly inherits her aunt’s Fire Island home. She spends the summer coming to terms with what her future may hold, after having been fired from what she thought of as her dream job, after a Zoom misstep. (So relatable!) The house happens to be next-door to a handsome young widower’s house. Gradually Addison rekindles her love of sculpting in her aunt’s studio.
You can tell that Jane L. Rosen really knows - and loves - Fire Island. This Long Island beach community, only reachable by ferry, has long been a favorite of New Yorkers of all kinds. Houses are often passed down from one generation to the next. (In this case, it is handed down from aunt to niece!) I loved the author’s comparison of Fire Island and The Hamptons - paraphrasing here: On Fire Island summer is a noun; in The Hamptons it’s a verb, as in - People spend the summer on Fire Island. People summer in The Hamptons!
There is wonderful Jewish representation in this book (and in On Fire Island). Addison’s friends and her Fire Island neighbors are terrific characters. Kizzy was my favorite. I thought it was so sad that Addison’s parents were estranged from Aunt Gicky (Gloria) and that she had to come to Fire Island to learn more about her. I’m sure they would have been incredibly close. If Only! This aspect of the book affected me personally, as my family has had a sad estrangement as well.
Seven Summer Weekends is a sequel to Rosen’s equally delightful book, On Fire Island, but it’s not strictly necessary to read that one first. Some of the major characters in this one also appear in On Fire Island (including Ben, the widower), but the story works fine as a standalone.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the opportunity to read an advance readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can tell that Jane L. Rosen really knows - and loves - Fire Island. This Long Island beach community, only reachable by ferry, has long been a favorite of New Yorkers of all kinds. Houses are often passed down from one generation to the next. (In this case, it is handed down from aunt to niece!) I loved the author’s comparison of Fire Island and The Hamptons - paraphrasing here: On Fire Island summer is a noun; in The Hamptons it’s a verb, as in - People spend the summer on Fire Island. People summer in The Hamptons!
There is wonderful Jewish representation in this book (and in On Fire Island). Addison’s friends and her Fire Island neighbors are terrific characters. Kizzy was my favorite. I thought it was so sad that Addison’s parents were estranged from Aunt Gicky (Gloria) and that she had to come to Fire Island to learn more about her. I’m sure they would have been incredibly close. If Only! This aspect of the book affected me personally, as my family has had a sad estrangement as well.
Seven Summer Weekends is a sequel to Rosen’s equally delightful book, On Fire Island, but it’s not strictly necessary to read that one first. Some of the major characters in this one also appear in On Fire Island (including Ben, the widower), but the story works fine as a standalone.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the opportunity to read an advance readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
December 8, 2025
Jane L Rosen is a new author to me and I’m in love with her writing! Not only is this book fantastic, I get to read all her others!
Addison, a thirty something woman is poised to be promoted to art director at a high profile marketing agency in NYC, until she makes a flippant remark in a zoom meeting.
She gets fired from her job that has been her life for the past ten years! She also finds out that an estranged aunt has died and left Addison her house on Fire Island.
None of those are spoilers, it all happens in chapter one (or two)!
From this point on we’re with Addison and her interesting neighbors and visitors. The house includes an art studio and a guesthouse her aunt rents out, especially in the summer.
The cast of characters that arrive each of the seven weekends help her to understand her aunt more. She hadn’t seen her aunt since she was a child but remembered her fondly. Her parents had a falling out with this aunt that Addison never understood.
I’m not doing justice to this book so you’ll have to trust me and read yourself beginning June 4th.
Thank you to Annabel Monaghan and Susie Orman Schnall for informing me about this book. 😍
Also, thank you to Edelweiss and Berkley Publishing.
Addison, a thirty something woman is poised to be promoted to art director at a high profile marketing agency in NYC, until she makes a flippant remark in a zoom meeting.
She gets fired from her job that has been her life for the past ten years! She also finds out that an estranged aunt has died and left Addison her house on Fire Island.
None of those are spoilers, it all happens in chapter one (or two)!
From this point on we’re with Addison and her interesting neighbors and visitors. The house includes an art studio and a guesthouse her aunt rents out, especially in the summer.
The cast of characters that arrive each of the seven weekends help her to understand her aunt more. She hadn’t seen her aunt since she was a child but remembered her fondly. Her parents had a falling out with this aunt that Addison never understood.
I’m not doing justice to this book so you’ll have to trust me and read yourself beginning June 4th.
Thank you to Annabel Monaghan and Susie Orman Schnall for informing me about this book. 😍
Also, thank you to Edelweiss and Berkley Publishing.
June 12, 2024
This story starts with a creative way to get fired which sets up this great read. The second in a series about Fire
Island, this is a stand-alone read, but it sounds like the first book was a delight too.
Seven Summer Weekends is loaded with unique personalities and pets that become a part of the fabric of the town. Addison is the outsider and we get to experience all of her emotions and discoveries as she learns more and more about her estranged aunt and family.
Rich with gal pals to support her, strangers who know more about her aunt than she does, and different people showing up weekly, this story offers a wonderful vibe and pace. Getting to know each character is fun but we also get a few roller coaster rides too. Ben is a complex character but a great balance for Addison too!
With a budding romance as well as plenty of emotions to get through, the author treats us to the delights of the town and every reason Addison should never sell. My heart was in my throat a few times over that decision!
Seven Summer Weekends will make you crave the beach and a sweet addicting summer fling.
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* I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
* Full review - https://amidlifewife.com/seven-summer...
Island, this is a stand-alone read, but it sounds like the first book was a delight too.
Seven Summer Weekends is loaded with unique personalities and pets that become a part of the fabric of the town. Addison is the outsider and we get to experience all of her emotions and discoveries as she learns more and more about her estranged aunt and family.
Rich with gal pals to support her, strangers who know more about her aunt than she does, and different people showing up weekly, this story offers a wonderful vibe and pace. Getting to know each character is fun but we also get a few roller coaster rides too. Ben is a complex character but a great balance for Addison too!
With a budding romance as well as plenty of emotions to get through, the author treats us to the delights of the town and every reason Addison should never sell. My heart was in my throat a few times over that decision!
Seven Summer Weekends will make you crave the beach and a sweet addicting summer fling.
~~~
* I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
* Full review - https://amidlifewife.com/seven-summer...
June 4, 2025
3.75 stars This is a delightful beach read that takes place on Fire Island when Addison inherits a beach house from her aunt. I enjoyed the characters, friendships, romance, and the importance of learning about your relatives who came before you and how they can positively shape your life. I highly recommend adding this to your TBR if you want to read something lighter with a little depth that is perfect for summer.☀️
June 4, 2024
Seven Summer Weekends by @janelrosen has more depth than the cute cover suggests but is an all-around fantastic summer read. I think the author did an amazing job when it came to balancing the emotional tones with some fun and witty ones too which for me was a major plus because I’m not into super emotional novels these days. So, I was very appreciative that realistic themes were thrown in. We can’t forget the amazing beach setting either. It’s almost summer so being transported to this gorgeous location put a big smile on my face.
If you haven’t read the author’s previous release ON FIRE ISLAND (you should though!) you can still read this one as a standalone. If you HAVE read it, you’ll realize that characters from that book make appearances in this one too!
𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you haven’t read the author’s previous release ON FIRE ISLAND (you should though!) you can still read this one as a standalone. If you HAVE read it, you’ll realize that characters from that book make appearances in this one too!
𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
June 12, 2024
What a delightful summer romance set on the coastal shores of Fire Island!! A first time author I will definitely read more from. On Fire Island is on the list. ❥ — 4.5 stars.
July 4, 2024
Addison’s journey had some ups and downs. The first down was losing her job in a public way, but that was also an up, IMO. It forced her to take stock of her life and re-evaluate her career and life path. Inheriting her aunt’s cottage on Fire Island was a definite up, and I thought the decision to sell or keep was a no-brainer despite Addison’s indecision in that regard.
There were a lot of fun secondary characters, like Kizzy, one of Addison’s best friends who gets a shock and has a reset of her own. Also, Shep, Addison’s older neighbor and Sally, the sweetheart of a dog! And of course, there was Addison’s gorgeous neighbor, Ben. He’s alternately sweet one minute and surly the next. They had some push and pull. Ben had a sad back story.
Seven Summer Weekends was a delightful cross between romance and women’s fiction. With a vivid backdrop that made me nostalgic for a beachy summer vacation!
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy courtesy of Berkley. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
There were a lot of fun secondary characters, like Kizzy, one of Addison’s best friends who gets a shock and has a reset of her own. Also, Shep, Addison’s older neighbor and Sally, the sweetheart of a dog! And of course, there was Addison’s gorgeous neighbor, Ben. He’s alternately sweet one minute and surly the next. They had some push and pull. Ben had a sad back story.
Seven Summer Weekends was a delightful cross between romance and women’s fiction. With a vivid backdrop that made me nostalgic for a beachy summer vacation!
I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy courtesy of Berkley. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 4, 2024
Advanced Book Review! Thank you @netgalley and @berkleypub for sending me this book for review. Opinions are my own.
Seven Summer Weekends was my first book by Jane L. Rosen and definitely not my last. I’ve On Fire Island on my list to read for a while, but I read this one first in preparation for a pre-pub book club chat with the author. I didn’t realize the two books were connected! You can definitely read this one as a stand-alone though.
I really loved this book – the Jewish rep, the Sex and the City references, Addison’s friends, the art descriptions, and especially the Fire Island setting and community. Having been to Fire Island about six years ago to stay with my husband’s relatives, I felt like I could easily picture it.
After Addison inherits a Fire Island house from her estranged aunt, she spends the summer there to decide whether she wants to keep or sell the property. Over the course of seven weekends, she hosts various visitors to the island, and gets to know her neighbours – one in particular – who help her connect with her aunt and figure out her path forward. It’s a story of how much can change over the course of a summer and how relationships with both new and familiar people can impact your life in various ways.
It was kind of a miscommunication trop between Addison and Ben. As you all know, I normally don’t love miscommunication in a novel, but this was done so well and so much better that I didn’t mind it.
I was so sad for Addison, having to learn about her fabulous aunt from others, following a falling out between her aunt and her father. Jane Rosen kept me in suspense throughout much of the book waiting to find out what they fought about and I can honestly say, I was truly surprised. I loved that Addison was able to connect with her aunt through their passion for art, and through that, Addison is able to find important pieces of herself she thought she had let go.
I need to mention how much I love the cover. After you read the book, you realize its significance even more so. The publishers really knocked this one out of the park (IYKYK about baseball in this book).
Seven Summer Weekends was my first book by Jane L. Rosen and definitely not my last. I’ve On Fire Island on my list to read for a while, but I read this one first in preparation for a pre-pub book club chat with the author. I didn’t realize the two books were connected! You can definitely read this one as a stand-alone though.
I really loved this book – the Jewish rep, the Sex and the City references, Addison’s friends, the art descriptions, and especially the Fire Island setting and community. Having been to Fire Island about six years ago to stay with my husband’s relatives, I felt like I could easily picture it.
After Addison inherits a Fire Island house from her estranged aunt, she spends the summer there to decide whether she wants to keep or sell the property. Over the course of seven weekends, she hosts various visitors to the island, and gets to know her neighbours – one in particular – who help her connect with her aunt and figure out her path forward. It’s a story of how much can change over the course of a summer and how relationships with both new and familiar people can impact your life in various ways.
It was kind of a miscommunication trop between Addison and Ben. As you all know, I normally don’t love miscommunication in a novel, but this was done so well and so much better that I didn’t mind it.
I was so sad for Addison, having to learn about her fabulous aunt from others, following a falling out between her aunt and her father. Jane Rosen kept me in suspense throughout much of the book waiting to find out what they fought about and I can honestly say, I was truly surprised. I loved that Addison was able to connect with her aunt through their passion for art, and through that, Addison is able to find important pieces of herself she thought she had let go.
I need to mention how much I love the cover. After you read the book, you realize its significance even more so. The publishers really knocked this one out of the park (IYKYK about baseball in this book).
June 6, 2024
I sooo loved getting to see Ben find his HEA following the sudden death of his wife. This follow up to On Fire Island was so fun. I loved the different guests that came to stay with Addison as she recently inherited her estranged aunt's beach house on Fire Island. Full of female friendship, second chances, romance and summer fun, this is a perfect beach read and great on audio narrated by Emily Norman. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
August 10, 2025
The writing was OK, but I found the story bland.
April 3, 2024
In this enjoyable summer-themed book, main character Addison gets fired from her fancy advertising job - then finds out the aunt she hasn’t seen since she was little because her family was estranged from her has died and left Addison her house on Fire Island. Initially planning to sell it, she decides to stay for the summer and over the course of the seven summer weekends (and weeks) of the title, she finds herself changing, including opening up to the possibility of romance!
This was another winner from Jane L Rosen - I just love all of her books. This one surprised me because it’s really kind of a sequel to her last book, On Fire Island, which is not mentioned at all in the publisher blurb. Yes, Addison is a brand new character so you could theoretically read it as a stand-alone - but potential love interest Ben is the widower of On Fire Island narrator Julia, and other familiar characters make an appearance as well. So, while you could definitely read it on its own, it definitely is more enjoyable and I think would have more emotional impact if you read it second.
Anyway, I laughed and I cried, enjoyed the romance, enjoyed the quirky side characters, and loved how the summer beach setting took me away on some dreary cold and rainy days!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my e-ARC (out 6/2/24); all opinions are my own.
This was another winner from Jane L Rosen - I just love all of her books. This one surprised me because it’s really kind of a sequel to her last book, On Fire Island, which is not mentioned at all in the publisher blurb. Yes, Addison is a brand new character so you could theoretically read it as a stand-alone - but potential love interest Ben is the widower of On Fire Island narrator Julia, and other familiar characters make an appearance as well. So, while you could definitely read it on its own, it definitely is more enjoyable and I think would have more emotional impact if you read it second.
Anyway, I laughed and I cried, enjoyed the romance, enjoyed the quirky side characters, and loved how the summer beach setting took me away on some dreary cold and rainy days!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my e-ARC (out 6/2/24); all opinions are my own.
August 4, 2024
3.75 ꜱᴛᴀʀꜱ ✰
✎… Reading Seven Summer Weekends kinda felt like I was watching an episode of Sex and the City, but not as good. It’s a cute, cheesy, summer rom com that I chose because I’m a sucker for a book that takes place on Fire Island/Long Island. I could’ve done without the not just one, but TWO miscommunications in this book. The worst trope. One is bad enough.
❝ 𝙸𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚜𝚎𝚎𝚖 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚊 𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝚘𝚗 𝚊 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏, 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚜𝚘𝚘𝚗 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚘 𝚖𝚞𝚌𝚑 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎. 𝙸𝚝 𝚒𝚜, 𝚒𝚗 𝚏𝚊𝚌𝚝, 𝚊 𝚛𝚘𝚊𝚍 𝚖𝚊𝚙 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊 𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎. 𝙰 𝚌𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚕𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚋𝚊𝚌𝚔 𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚎, 𝚝𝚘 𝚙𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚚𝚞𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢, 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚌𝚎𝚊𝚗. 𝚃𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚛, 𝚎𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚕𝚢 𝚞𝚗𝚏𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚛 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍. 𝚃𝚘 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚍 𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜—𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚗 𝚏𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚢. ❞
✎… Reading Seven Summer Weekends kinda felt like I was watching an episode of Sex and the City, but not as good. It’s a cute, cheesy, summer rom com that I chose because I’m a sucker for a book that takes place on Fire Island/Long Island. I could’ve done without the not just one, but TWO miscommunications in this book. The worst trope. One is bad enough.
❝ ”𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚜𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚎.”
“𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚜𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚎 𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚋𝚊𝚌𝚔.” ❞
January 9, 2024
When I picked this book up, I had no idea that some of my favorite characters from On Fire Island were going to be such a large part of this novel! When Addison messes up big time the day she's supposed to be receiving a promotion and ends up getting fired she's not sure what comes next. But then out of nowhere, her estranged aunt dies, leaving her, her house on Fire Island, and a summer of weekends filled with friends. As Addison tries to figure out if she's going to sell the house or keep it she builds relationships with the guests that come each weekend. She also begins to develop some SERIOUS chemistry with the widow next-door. Between the setting of Fire Island and the lovable characters, this book was a perfect summer escape on a cold winter day!
June 13, 2024
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy.
First things first, this cover is gorgeous and has me immediately wanting to read it. It starts of insanely familiar to a book I’ve already read so I was hesitant but decided to push on. I liked the premise of these booked weekends and their guests impacting our main character. But as the story went on there felt to be too much going on which was taking away from our main characters story, at least that’s how it felt to me. And the romance… it just didn’t work for me. The pacing was really off especially with everything else going on. They went from being so rude and assuming wrongly about each other (which drove me bonkers) to basically in love and it just didn’t work for me the way it needed to. Bear in mind all of this goes on within a pretty short book. I liked the writing, I liked the premise, and at times I really liked the story but overall it just wasn’t my fav.
First things first, this cover is gorgeous and has me immediately wanting to read it. It starts of insanely familiar to a book I’ve already read so I was hesitant but decided to push on. I liked the premise of these booked weekends and their guests impacting our main character. But as the story went on there felt to be too much going on which was taking away from our main characters story, at least that’s how it felt to me. And the romance… it just didn’t work for me. The pacing was really off especially with everything else going on. They went from being so rude and assuming wrongly about each other (which drove me bonkers) to basically in love and it just didn’t work for me the way it needed to. Bear in mind all of this goes on within a pretty short book. I liked the writing, I liked the premise, and at times I really liked the story but overall it just wasn’t my fav.
August 28, 2024
I got up at 3am to finish this one!!
This was so much more than a beach read. There are several rom com moments but there were some heavier themes explored (grief, trying to find yourself). The characters were loveable and quirky, the storyline was so immersive, and the setting is one of my all time fave's. I loved the character of Addison. She is at a crossroads in life when she unexpectedly inherits her aunt's Fire Island home. After getting fired for a Zoom mishap she spends her summer in the house coming to terms with what she wants her future to look like.
Seven Summer Weekends is a sequel to Rosen's book, On Fire Island (but can be read as a standalone) . I absolutely adored this book and all of Rosen's previous books. Her writing is delightful, filled with hope and a great time!
• quirky characters
• small town vibes
• Fire Island setting
This was so much more than a beach read. There are several rom com moments but there were some heavier themes explored (grief, trying to find yourself). The characters were loveable and quirky, the storyline was so immersive, and the setting is one of my all time fave's. I loved the character of Addison. She is at a crossroads in life when she unexpectedly inherits her aunt's Fire Island home. After getting fired for a Zoom mishap she spends her summer in the house coming to terms with what she wants her future to look like.
Seven Summer Weekends is a sequel to Rosen's book, On Fire Island (but can be read as a standalone) . I absolutely adored this book and all of Rosen's previous books. Her writing is delightful, filled with hope and a great time!
• quirky characters
• small town vibes
• Fire Island setting
June 1, 2024
The sweetest summer romance for your TBRs!
Addison doesn’t remember much of her Aunt, but somehow she’s become the recipient of her house on Fire Island. Along with the meddling neighbors, scheduled guests each weekend, and many possessions her aunt has accumulated. To stay or to sell, is the question.
I read this in one sitting, and would definitely recommend the read!!
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy
Addison doesn’t remember much of her Aunt, but somehow she’s become the recipient of her house on Fire Island. Along with the meddling neighbors, scheduled guests each weekend, and many possessions her aunt has accumulated. To stay or to sell, is the question.
I read this in one sitting, and would definitely recommend the read!!
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy
December 18, 2025
I love these “inherit a long lost relative’s home & build a new life” books.
So. So. Much!
So. So. Much!
May 4, 2024
RATING: 2.5 ⭐️ (rounded down)
From the stunning watercolor cover to the whole premise of this novel, I was so excited to read this ARC.
I loved the different, intricate characters and the idea of going through seven summer weekends as they navigate loss, love, growing up, rekindling passions, etc. However, what made it difficult to read was the writing style. Instead of leading into different pieces of the story and developing them naturally it was written more as a play-by-play or a bedtime story.
I know Jane has a wonderful fanbase of readers who appreciate her stories and writing and I can’t wait for them to love on it, but unfortunately for me that wasn’t the case.
NOTE: This is a follow-up to her previous novel On Fire Island, which I didn’t know until the end (oops!), so this can be safely read as a standalone.
Thank you NetGalley, Jane L. Rosen, and Berkley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
From the stunning watercolor cover to the whole premise of this novel, I was so excited to read this ARC.
I loved the different, intricate characters and the idea of going through seven summer weekends as they navigate loss, love, growing up, rekindling passions, etc. However, what made it difficult to read was the writing style. Instead of leading into different pieces of the story and developing them naturally it was written more as a play-by-play or a bedtime story.
I know Jane has a wonderful fanbase of readers who appreciate her stories and writing and I can’t wait for them to love on it, but unfortunately for me that wasn’t the case.
NOTE: This is a follow-up to her previous novel On Fire Island, which I didn’t know until the end (oops!), so this can be safely read as a standalone.
Thank you NetGalley, Jane L. Rosen, and Berkley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 23, 2024
Rating: 4.5/5
Thank you to Berkley Publishing, PRH Audio and NetGalley for these advanced copies in exchange for my honest opinion.
Oh my god this freaking book!! I had no idea going in that it was connected to On Fire Island and it made it so much more special when I figured it out. The audio was perfection, I was there the whole time. Emily Norman did such a fantastic job bringing Addison to life.
I loved the nature of the story, the pacing. I loved how someone new came each weekend. There was a fantastic balance of light-hearted moments and themes of grief, friendship and family. There was such great Jewish rep, I loved being back on Fire Island and with the full cast of characters. I loved how Addison rediscovered herself and her art. Ben, sweet Ben, I was so happy to see him again and in a different phase of his life.
Thank you to Berkley Publishing, PRH Audio and NetGalley for these advanced copies in exchange for my honest opinion.
Oh my god this freaking book!! I had no idea going in that it was connected to On Fire Island and it made it so much more special when I figured it out. The audio was perfection, I was there the whole time. Emily Norman did such a fantastic job bringing Addison to life.
I loved the nature of the story, the pacing. I loved how someone new came each weekend. There was a fantastic balance of light-hearted moments and themes of grief, friendship and family. There was such great Jewish rep, I loved being back on Fire Island and with the full cast of characters. I loved how Addison rediscovered herself and her art. Ben, sweet Ben, I was so happy to see him again and in a different phase of his life.
June 26, 2024
Something about the writing I just didn't jive with. It's pretty cheesy and reminded me of a Hallmark movie - nothing really makes sense but you go along with it for the sake of the cheesiness - and nothing against that but it's never been for me.
The love interest I didn't even realize was a love interest because he was barely there in the beginning and the interactions they did have were... cheesy and weird lol.
The writing is just different than what I'm used to and it made me not yearn for the romance or even get to know any of the side characters enough to feel anything for them either.
Not all books are for everyone and that's okay. A lot of people may like this but it just wasn't for me!
The love interest I didn't even realize was a love interest because he was barely there in the beginning and the interactions they did have were... cheesy and weird lol.
The writing is just different than what I'm used to and it made me not yearn for the romance or even get to know any of the side characters enough to feel anything for them either.
Not all books are for everyone and that's okay. A lot of people may like this but it just wasn't for me!
August 22, 2024
Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen
7h 42m narrated by Emily Norman, 320 pages
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy
Featuring: Inheritance Trope, Epigraphs, Manhattan, New York; Fire Island, New York; Dual POVs, Dual Timelines, Artist, Neighbors Trope, Friendships, Summer, Relationship Issues, Self-Actualization, Family Dynamics, Sex - Low Details, Drama, Love Is Blind, Dog, Art, Behind the Book, Discussion Questions, Jane's Romantic Comedy Booklist
Rating as a movie: R for adult content
Songs for the soundtrack: "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton, "The River" by Bruce Springsteen, "My Generation" by the Who, "For Good" by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, "Objection (Tango)" by Shakira, "Vogue" by Madonna, "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" by Eurythmics featuring Aretha Franklin, "2 Become 1" by Spice Girls, "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners and Kevin Rowland, "I Melt With You" by Modern English, "99 Luftballons" by Nena, "Stacy’s Mom" by Fountains of Wayne, "Love Shack" by The B-52's, "This Place Hotel" (originally named "Heartbreak Hotel") by the Jacksons, "Born Free" by Andy Williams, "I Love the Nightlife (Disco Round)" by Alicia Bridges, "Good Times" by Chic, "He's the Greatest Dancer" by Sister Sledge, "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer, "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer, "Babe, We’re Gonna Love Tonight" by Lime, "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyoncé, "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Darlene Love
Books and Authors mentioned: The Birds by Daphne du Maurier "Lana Turner Has Collapsed!" by Frank O'Hara, Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell, The Graduate by Charles Webb, The Princess and the Weaver by David Vater, Misery by Stephen King, Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley, Crocodile Dundee by Paul Hogan, John Irving, The Ice Palace by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Walrus and the Carpenter by Lewis Carroll, Medusa by Ovid, Groundhog Day by Danny Rubin
My rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🏝🖼🕺
My thoughts: 📱57% 4:22:03 Chapter Twenty-Three - Not a lot is going on but the characters are written in such a way that it doesn't matter. I'm only stopping to sleep.
📱80% 6:08:16 [13m into] Week Seven: Chapter Thirty-One [16m from Chapter Thirty-Two] - I had to stop and I'm not happy about it.
This was pretty good, not my idea of a romantic comedy, and based on the list (not featured in this review) Jane and I have different expectations for romantic comedies. I got through this entire book thinking it was a contemporary romance (like it was labeled) bordering women's fiction, I didn't know it was supposed to be comedy until the author's note, Behind the Book. Whatever it is I enjoyed it and plan on reading more in the future.
Recommend to others: Yes. This is certainly one you don't want to miss giving a try.
7h 42m narrated by Emily Norman, 320 pages
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy
Featuring: Inheritance Trope, Epigraphs, Manhattan, New York; Fire Island, New York; Dual POVs, Dual Timelines, Artist, Neighbors Trope, Friendships, Summer, Relationship Issues, Self-Actualization, Family Dynamics, Sex - Low Details, Drama, Love Is Blind, Dog, Art, Behind the Book, Discussion Questions, Jane's Romantic Comedy Booklist
Rating as a movie: R for adult content
Songs for the soundtrack: "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton, "The River" by Bruce Springsteen, "My Generation" by the Who, "For Good" by Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, "Objection (Tango)" by Shakira, "Vogue" by Madonna, "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" by Eurythmics featuring Aretha Franklin, "2 Become 1" by Spice Girls, "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners and Kevin Rowland, "I Melt With You" by Modern English, "99 Luftballons" by Nena, "Stacy’s Mom" by Fountains of Wayne, "Love Shack" by The B-52's, "This Place Hotel" (originally named "Heartbreak Hotel") by the Jacksons, "Born Free" by Andy Williams, "I Love the Nightlife (Disco Round)" by Alicia Bridges, "Good Times" by Chic, "He's the Greatest Dancer" by Sister Sledge, "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer, "I Feel Love" by Donna Summer, "Babe, We’re Gonna Love Tonight" by Lime, "Best Thing I Never Had" by Beyoncé, "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Darlene Love
Books and Authors mentioned: The Birds by Daphne du Maurier "Lana Turner Has Collapsed!" by Frank O'Hara, Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell, The Graduate by Charles Webb, The Princess and the Weaver by David Vater, Misery by Stephen King, Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley, Crocodile Dundee by Paul Hogan, John Irving, The Ice Palace by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Walrus and the Carpenter by Lewis Carroll, Medusa by Ovid, Groundhog Day by Danny Rubin
My rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🏝🖼🕺
My thoughts: 📱57% 4:22:03 Chapter Twenty-Three - Not a lot is going on but the characters are written in such a way that it doesn't matter. I'm only stopping to sleep.
📱80% 6:08:16 [13m into] Week Seven: Chapter Thirty-One [16m from Chapter Thirty-Two] - I had to stop and I'm not happy about it.
This was pretty good, not my idea of a romantic comedy, and based on the list (not featured in this review) Jane and I have different expectations for romantic comedies. I got through this entire book thinking it was a contemporary romance (like it was labeled) bordering women's fiction, I didn't know it was supposed to be comedy until the author's note, Behind the Book. Whatever it is I enjoyed it and plan on reading more in the future.
Recommend to others: Yes. This is certainly one you don't want to miss giving a try.
July 28, 2024
After getting fired from her job, Addison inherits a house on Fire Island from her deceased aunt and she decides to go there while figuring out her next steps. While she decides her career path, she also has to decide whether to sell this house or keep it. She hasn't seen her aunt since she was a child and she feels as though she's getting to know her while sorting through her things in the house.
I enjoyed this book! It had a good balance of being a light romance, which is perfect for summer, but also had some more emotions and depth sprinkled in. I must admit that this book was a little on the corny side for me, I still liked it but my eyeballs definitely did go "okayyyyy" a few times. I liked Jake as a love interest (and his dog of course!) but I did think they fell a little fast, it very a little insta-love to me. I wanted more depth there! I also thought there was so much build up to the terrible thing that happened between Addison's aunt and parents, but then it was revealed what the fight was over and felt pretty glossed over. It was such a stupid thing! I thought that could have been explored further or at the very least Addison could have called out her parents' behavior. I enjoyed the growth in Addison and Jake and was definitely rooting for them in the end.
I also had no idea going in that this was a follow up to Rosen's prior book, On Fire Island. That book was referenced a lot (in the sense that the MMC wrote it) and I really think I would have enjoyed this book more had I read that one first, because my attachment to Fire Island/some of the characters would have been stronger. I think these two books should be listed as linked/a series. This could be a me issue and I still liked the book, I just think I would have liked it more!
Also last thing - whoever designed this book cover should design every book color. It's gorgeous!
3.5 rounded up!
I enjoyed this book! It had a good balance of being a light romance, which is perfect for summer, but also had some more emotions and depth sprinkled in. I must admit that this book was a little on the corny side for me, I still liked it but my eyeballs definitely did go "okayyyyy" a few times. I liked Jake as a love interest (and his dog of course!) but I did think they fell a little fast, it very a little insta-love to me. I wanted more depth there! I also thought there was so much build up to the terrible thing that happened between Addison's aunt and parents, but then it was revealed what the fight was over and felt pretty glossed over. It was such a stupid thing! I thought that could have been explored further or at the very least Addison could have called out her parents' behavior. I enjoyed the growth in Addison and Jake and was definitely rooting for them in the end.
I also had no idea going in that this was a follow up to Rosen's prior book, On Fire Island. That book was referenced a lot (in the sense that the MMC wrote it) and I really think I would have enjoyed this book more had I read that one first, because my attachment to Fire Island/some of the characters would have been stronger. I think these two books should be listed as linked/a series. This could be a me issue and I still liked the book, I just think I would have liked it more!
Also last thing - whoever designed this book cover should design every book color. It's gorgeous!
3.5 rounded up!
May 6, 2025
I enjoyed it but I did not feel very connected to our main characters. the setting was immersive and fun. I love a fast paced summer read and this one is definitely a good option. I unfortunately did not feel connected to the main characters at all. I tried to hard to care but I just didn’t :( the romance was sweet but it didn’t feel very believable to me. I can see how someone would enjoy this one and the plot itself was quite entertaining! there’s some really powerful quotes and really enjoyed some of the side characters.
If you’re looking for a short, interesting summer read, this one could be a good option!
If you’re looking for a short, interesting summer read, this one could be a good option!
June 4, 2024
Seven Summer Weekends was a surprise sequel to a book I absolutely adored last year, On Fire Island. I'll be honest, my book memory is horrible so I didn't make the character connection until my buddy read discussion with and just knowing that made it even better.
It obviously stands in its own, but I highly HIGHLY recommend reading On Fire Island because that book is something special and makes you realize just how special this book is too.
These are the only 2 books I have read by Jane Rosen and I have to read more. She is a special author who writes special books with amazing characters.
It obviously stands in its own, but I highly HIGHLY recommend reading On Fire Island because that book is something special and makes you realize just how special this book is too.
These are the only 2 books I have read by Jane Rosen and I have to read more. She is a special author who writes special books with amazing characters.
August 16, 2025
3.5 stars
I love a romance that’s more than just a romance. This one has friendships and grief and family drama. I love getting into all the messy details in life and wrapping it in a bow of love.
I do think the romance was a tad undercooked in this. I could’ve used more pining. But I did like the overall vibes of the book- including the island setting.
Also, I did not realize this was a part of a romance series, so it def spoiled part 1, but I do still want to read it.
I love a romance that’s more than just a romance. This one has friendships and grief and family drama. I love getting into all the messy details in life and wrapping it in a bow of love.
I do think the romance was a tad undercooked in this. I could’ve used more pining. But I did like the overall vibes of the book- including the island setting.
Also, I did not realize this was a part of a romance series, so it def spoiled part 1, but I do still want to read it.
May 9, 2025
started off strong, then lost me.
August 12, 2024
fire island? you mean gay paradise?? and this straight ass book that featured 0 gays took place there??? 2.5 rounding up
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