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The Summer Pact
When Beth Prince was thirteen years old she met a boy on New Year’s Eve at Sunshine Beach. They talked all night and when the sun rose they vowed that they’d meet back at the same place in 15 years.
That summer with Damien was the best of her life. Now she’s back in Sunshine, 15 years later, and the New Year is fast approaching. After a breakup and a job loss, Beth moves home to stay with her newly divorced mother and take stock of her life. She can’t help wondering if Damien will come to the New Year’s Eve festival on Sunshine Beach again.
Gwen recently opened the most successful boutique inn and bistro on the island. When a mystery couple comes to stay, tragedy strikes and brings with it an opportunity for a surprising friendship.
Debbie has begun a new phase of her life as a retiree after having been a workaholic her entire adult life. One day she notices her neighbour acting suspiciously. She’s certain he’s done something diabolical with his wife. Everyone tells her to leave it alone, but she is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery.
Joanna’s granddaughter has brought a baby into the house and the two of them will have to learn how to cope with this new addition. Will they be able to agree on Eva’s future, or will the conflict pull them apart?
The Summer Pact is a sweet and heartwarming beach read from a bestselling women’s fiction author.
That summer with Damien was the best of her life. Now she’s back in Sunshine, 15 years later, and the New Year is fast approaching. After a breakup and a job loss, Beth moves home to stay with her newly divorced mother and take stock of her life. She can’t help wondering if Damien will come to the New Year’s Eve festival on Sunshine Beach again.
Gwen recently opened the most successful boutique inn and bistro on the island. When a mystery couple comes to stay, tragedy strikes and brings with it an opportunity for a surprising friendship.
Debbie has begun a new phase of her life as a retiree after having been a workaholic her entire adult life. One day she notices her neighbour acting suspiciously. She’s certain he’s done something diabolical with his wife. Everyone tells her to leave it alone, but she is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery.
Joanna’s granddaughter has brought a baby into the house and the two of them will have to learn how to cope with this new addition. Will they be able to agree on Eva’s future, or will the conflict pull them apart?
The Summer Pact is a sweet and heartwarming beach read from a bestselling women’s fiction author.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2024
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About the author
Lilly Mirren
37 books319 followersLilly Mirren is a USA Today Bestselling women's and contemporary fiction author.
She lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband and three children. When she's not writing she's running around after children, bushwalking, or spending time with friends.
"If readers are looking for an author who is the perfect mix of Debbie Macomber and Nora Roberts, Lilly Mirren is it." - InD'tale Magazine
She lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband and three children. When she's not writing she's running around after children, bushwalking, or spending time with friends.
"If readers are looking for an author who is the perfect mix of Debbie Macomber and Nora Roberts, Lilly Mirren is it." - InD'tale Magazine
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September 18, 2024
I am enjoying this series by Lilly Mirren. "The Summer Pact", Book 3 in the Sunshine Series, is yet another heartwarming story with the threads of several women's lives interwoven into a heartwarming continuing tale.
Newly divorced Gwen's hotel is a stunning success, but when a guest's spouse dies while vacationing at the hotel, will it hurt business? Gwen's compassion helps comfort the surviving spouse until a mysterious newcomer arrives on the scene. Meanwhile, can Gwen keep up the hectic pace of running a hotel?
After losing her job, and breaking up with her boyfriend, Beth moves in with her newly divorced mother Gwen. She takes the summer to relax and re-evaluate her life while looking for a new job. Can Beth ever find happiness and have her life's dream of a family? When Beth meets someone from her teenage years, the fireworks cause quite a positive and hopeful feeling. Can she get a second chance at a love relationship?
Debbie's spare time now that she's retired develops a wild and imaginative thought that backfires when she goes to investigate a neighbor's strange behavior.
"The Summer Pact" is a warm-hearted story of women who go the extra mile to support and care for their female friends. It has humor, love, mystery and so much more! I highly recommend this clean romance. NOTE: This series is best read from the beginning with Book 1 so that the reader can acquaint themselves with each of the characters and their back stories. There's also a cliffhanging ending that continues into the next book.
I received a complimentary ARC of this book and have voluntarily given my honest opinion in this review.
Newly divorced Gwen's hotel is a stunning success, but when a guest's spouse dies while vacationing at the hotel, will it hurt business? Gwen's compassion helps comfort the surviving spouse until a mysterious newcomer arrives on the scene. Meanwhile, can Gwen keep up the hectic pace of running a hotel?
After losing her job, and breaking up with her boyfriend, Beth moves in with her newly divorced mother Gwen. She takes the summer to relax and re-evaluate her life while looking for a new job. Can Beth ever find happiness and have her life's dream of a family? When Beth meets someone from her teenage years, the fireworks cause quite a positive and hopeful feeling. Can she get a second chance at a love relationship?
Debbie's spare time now that she's retired develops a wild and imaginative thought that backfires when she goes to investigate a neighbor's strange behavior.
"The Summer Pact" is a warm-hearted story of women who go the extra mile to support and care for their female friends. It has humor, love, mystery and so much more! I highly recommend this clean romance. NOTE: This series is best read from the beginning with Book 1 so that the reader can acquaint themselves with each of the characters and their back stories. There's also a cliffhanging ending that continues into the next book.
I received a complimentary ARC of this book and have voluntarily given my honest opinion in this review.
September 18, 2024
Beth met a boy, Damien, on the beach 15 years ago on New Year's Eve when she was 13. They really got on well together, however as he was on holiday he was leaving shortly so they couldn't continue their relationship but agreed to meet up again in 15 years if they were both single. Shortly before this time is up Beth returns home jobless and having broken up with her boyfriend and still thinks of Damien.
This is part of a series and you really need to have read the earlier books to fully appreciate it, if you have it is wonderful to catch up with all the characters from those. It is fairly true to life, nothing is straightforward but amongst the trials and tribulations there are successes, all underpinned by friendships. Definitely recommended for those who enjoy a warm, comforting book, although as it is set in Australia I still struggle with having Christmas in the middle of summer.
I received an advance copy of this book from the author, however this did not influence my review of the book.
This is part of a series and you really need to have read the earlier books to fully appreciate it, if you have it is wonderful to catch up with all the characters from those. It is fairly true to life, nothing is straightforward but amongst the trials and tribulations there are successes, all underpinned by friendships. Definitely recommended for those who enjoy a warm, comforting book, although as it is set in Australia I still struggle with having Christmas in the middle of summer.
I received an advance copy of this book from the author, however this did not influence my review of the book.
September 13, 2024
Another great addition to this series! Beth Prince is the focus of this book. She has returned home after her job is eliminated and her longtime boyfriend decided he wanted to move on. With nothing to hold her in Brisbane, she returns to family in Sunshine. Job search, hugs from her best friend and great food from Mom, she settles into runs on the beach, time with her longtime friend, Jemma, and finding peace. There are surprises such as someone who re-appears in her life after fifteen years. I loved the gathering of family and friends; I enjoyed the idea of love between neighbors and friends; and I was excited about the future of the little family with a new baby. Thanks for great storylines and excellent writing.
October 11, 2025
Gwen’s 28 year old daughter, Beth, comes home to Sunshine after being fired and dumped by 6 month boyfriend. She goes to the New Year’s Eve festival to look for Damien. He is from another city and they had a wonderful day at the beach when they were 13. They said if they were both single in 15 years they would meet and marry. He shows up at the end of the book and they agree to date and see where it goes. Joanna and Chris are dating. Debbie is busy volunteering and writing a novel. Gwen’s B&B and bistro is successful.
September 16, 2024
I love this series. The series, itself, is about the friendship of retired women. This book continues the story and adds Beth Prince. She has lost her job and her boyfriend and has come home. She is living with her mother and is enjoying being back to her childhood town. It is nearing New Year's Eve. Beth met a boy when she was 15. They had promised to meet again 15 years later. It is a fun book full of friendship, love and hope. I highly suggest reading the series.
October 2, 2024
I see this series as a tv series, you have the main characters and more characters are added.
Following them all is fun. The older ladies are building up their lives again, finding new love, a new Career and new friendships. I can’t wait to read the conclusion.
Following them all is fun. The older ladies are building up their lives again, finding new love, a new Career and new friendships. I can’t wait to read the conclusion.
September 15, 2024
I loved every word!
I loved this entire book, as I have all of Lilly's bolks. She is a great writer. I cannot wait for the next boom to be ready.
I loved this entire book, as I have all of Lilly's bolks. She is a great writer. I cannot wait for the next boom to be ready.
May 20, 2025
The Sunshine Pact
Great great story. Who would think that after 15 years he would come back to find her. A true love story and I don’t always like love stories but love this one.
Great great story. Who would think that after 15 years he would come back to find her. A true love story and I don’t always like love stories but love this one.
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