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Seven Exes #3
Fifteen Minutes of Summer
"As long as people keep talking about me, I'm happy." Former reality-TV contestant and current fashion designer/celebrity reporter Summer Young lives by those words. Since her time on the "Ragged Royalty" program Summer's been looking for her big break in either fashion or show biz, whichever will let her show her family of literal geniuses that she can still be a success without being smart. Touched to be asked to help her ex-husband Kent and his crazily private fiancée Madeleine-Cora plan their nuptials, Summer throws herself into taking charge of everything and being the perfect bridesmaid and even making MC's bridal gown. At the same time, she's juggling her romance with show-mate Aaron and her growing friendship with Kent's brother Ron and the pressure from her celebrity-gossip-site boss who's demanding every intimate wedding detail Kent and MC would never want shared. If Summer shares those details with the world, she'll get the attention and approval she's always wanted, but she'll lose her friends and the people who matter most to her. Are her fifteen minutes of fame worth the privacy they'll cost? The sequel to "Seven Exes are Eight Too Many" and "Bad Will Hunting"!
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2015
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About the author
Heather Wardell
30 books286 followersI am a natural 1200 wpm speed reader and the author of twenty-three self-published novels including the free ebook "Life, Love, and a Polar Bear Tattoo" which has had over 400,000 downloads.
In my spare time, I read, run, swim, crochet, take care of my cat Pearl, and play drums and clarinet. Generally not all at once.
I only record books here if I absolutely love them and hugely recommend them. I definitely read more than you see here. :)
In my spare time, I read, run, swim, crochet, take care of my cat Pearl, and play drums and clarinet. Generally not all at once.
I only record books here if I absolutely love them and hugely recommend them. I definitely read more than you see here. :)
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July 5, 2022
I didn't like Summer enough to have an entire book focused on her and nothing in this story redeemed her for me. The entire dynamics of this group is so odd - Summer was married to Kent therefore getting involved in any form with his sibling is a big NO. And why she needed to be friends with her ex-husband and his new wife and friends makes no sense at all. I just didn't like anything about this book except that it mercifully ended.
July 18, 2020
This is a cute light read by Heather Wardell. I thoroughly enjoy her books as beach reads, so rate them against other similar style books.
I did find myself annoyed with the main character, and her continual mention of feeling or being stupid, but otherwise found this to be a charming fun light read.
I did find myself annoyed with the main character, and her continual mention of feeling or being stupid, but otherwise found this to be a charming fun light read.
September 5, 2015
Rating: 3.5/5
Full review on my blog.
Fifteen Minutes of Summer is the third book I’ve read by author Heather Wardell. It is Book #3 in her “Seven Exes” Series, and it’s her 17th novel written.
Fifteen Minutes of Summer is a good summer read. I mean the cover, screams summer time. It’s a cover that follows the design and composition of the previous books, giving the series its own personality and trademark-ish look. If I may add, it is a cover that would look great in any beach bag. ;)
As obvious as the title might seem, this book is not about the summer season per se. It is the story of a woman named Summer. She has been an important character in the series, and in this book we get to know more about her, the reasons that justify her actions when she betrayed her friends and former cast members of a dating reality-TV show that took place on an island. The title is so appropriate because when faced to choose between her friends or her career, Summer does get her fifteen minutes “fame”.
Fifteen Minutes of Summer can be read as a standalone; the author gives you some details that help you understand the plot and main conflict. But being that it is part of a series, reading the previous book(s) would give you more background and a better feeling of continuity and understanding of the story.
Having read the previous book in this series (click for review), I admit I was biased against Summer. Her betrayal and actions didn’t make her look like a good person. Her character is very complex. I tried to like her but I couldn't fully like her and at the same time I couldn't hate her. More about this on the full review on my blog.
As with the other books by Heather Wardell, this story is not another women’s fiction story. This is a story of Women’s Fiction with a Plus. Summer’s story isn’t just a story about a girl trying to make it in show business hurting herself and loved ones on her way. It is a story about the meaning of friendship and most of all a story about forgiveness.
Fifteen Minutes of Summer deals with the subject of sexual harassment. Even though the events in this book are fictional, they are eye-opening. We can’t deny that situations like those portrayed in the book regarding sexual harassment may or may not be happening in real life. I would recommend this book for young women who are just joining the working force especially in show business, hoping that they don’t imitate Summer’s actions but learn from her mistakes and be aware and prepare themselves if God forbids they are faced with a situation like this. Book clubs can also find this book as an interesting way to discuss topics like work ethics, codes of conduct and the price of fame.
If you’re looking for a book about a woman who makes mistakes and amends them, this is the book for you. If you’re looking for a book that makes you think of what you would do for fame, this is the book for you. If you’re looking for a story about the true meaning of friendship and forgiveness, this is the book for you. Summer ends on September 22nd, 2015 in this neck of the woods, if you’re looking for a good fast paced story to read in the last “15 minutes” of the summer season we have left, this is the book for you.
Full review on my blog.
Fifteen Minutes of Summer is the third book I’ve read by author Heather Wardell. It is Book #3 in her “Seven Exes” Series, and it’s her 17th novel written.
Fifteen Minutes of Summer is a good summer read. I mean the cover, screams summer time. It’s a cover that follows the design and composition of the previous books, giving the series its own personality and trademark-ish look. If I may add, it is a cover that would look great in any beach bag. ;)
As obvious as the title might seem, this book is not about the summer season per se. It is the story of a woman named Summer. She has been an important character in the series, and in this book we get to know more about her, the reasons that justify her actions when she betrayed her friends and former cast members of a dating reality-TV show that took place on an island. The title is so appropriate because when faced to choose between her friends or her career, Summer does get her fifteen minutes “fame”.
Fifteen Minutes of Summer can be read as a standalone; the author gives you some details that help you understand the plot and main conflict. But being that it is part of a series, reading the previous book(s) would give you more background and a better feeling of continuity and understanding of the story.
Having read the previous book in this series (click for review), I admit I was biased against Summer. Her betrayal and actions didn’t make her look like a good person. Her character is very complex. I tried to like her but I couldn't fully like her and at the same time I couldn't hate her. More about this on the full review on my blog.
As with the other books by Heather Wardell, this story is not another women’s fiction story. This is a story of Women’s Fiction with a Plus. Summer’s story isn’t just a story about a girl trying to make it in show business hurting herself and loved ones on her way. It is a story about the meaning of friendship and most of all a story about forgiveness.
Fifteen Minutes of Summer deals with the subject of sexual harassment. Even though the events in this book are fictional, they are eye-opening. We can’t deny that situations like those portrayed in the book regarding sexual harassment may or may not be happening in real life. I would recommend this book for young women who are just joining the working force especially in show business, hoping that they don’t imitate Summer’s actions but learn from her mistakes and be aware and prepare themselves if God forbids they are faced with a situation like this. Book clubs can also find this book as an interesting way to discuss topics like work ethics, codes of conduct and the price of fame.
If you’re looking for a book about a woman who makes mistakes and amends them, this is the book for you. If you’re looking for a book that makes you think of what you would do for fame, this is the book for you. If you’re looking for a story about the true meaning of friendship and forgiveness, this is the book for you. Summer ends on September 22nd, 2015 in this neck of the woods, if you’re looking for a good fast paced story to read in the last “15 minutes” of the summer season we have left, this is the book for you.
March 7, 2017
I read these three books in two days and I'm so sad to see there don't seem to be more!
June 7, 2015
Fifteen Minutes of Summer is the third book in Heather Wardell's Seven Exes series. I really love this series: what started out as light fiction quickly turned serious with tons of character development along the way. I generally liked Summer in Seven Exes Are Eight Too Many (book one), but felt that she was hiding something behind her veneer of sexiness and her very outgoing nature.
Summer ended up being my favorite character from the Seven Exes series. She has so many layers to her personality and I enjoyed uncovering them as the book progressed. Summer's parents and sister are extremely intelligent. She can never keep up with the conversation when they are all together. In turn, Summer is perpetually feeling like she is dumb. Summer hides her low self-esteem behind her looks, clothes, and vibrant personality. She can talk to anyone (and does!) and decides to play up her strengths instead of her (perceived) weaknesses.
But things quickly spiral out of control as Summer is pressured at work into sharing secrets about her friends. Summer begins to lose control of the situation, yet is too embarrassed and afraid to ask for help. Fifteen Minutes of Summer begins with Summer's worst dreams coming true. Everything blows up in her face and she is left alone to pick up the pieces. Summer goes from having a boyfriend and a group of supportive friends, to having no one. (I promise I'm not spoiling anything because this is in the prologue!)
The crux of the story is how will Summer make amends for her actions? How can she atone for her mistakes? What does one do when "I'm sorry" is nowhere near close to enough? Those are the things Summer has to address in Fifteen Minutes of Summer. After much heartache, Summer takes drastic measures to reconcile with her friends. That particular scene was the absolute biggest surprise and most emotional part of the book. I loved it. Wardell took the story in a direction I could never have anticipated. I finished this book with so much respect and admiration for Summer.
Heather Wardell's books are in a category all their own. Her genre is women's fiction, yet these books are just so meaningful, easy to relate to, and moving that they stand out. Fifteen Minutes of Summer is Heather's 17th novel. If you are new to Heather Wardell, visit her website to read her first book, Life, Love and a Polar Bear Tatoo, for free.
Summer ended up being my favorite character from the Seven Exes series. She has so many layers to her personality and I enjoyed uncovering them as the book progressed. Summer's parents and sister are extremely intelligent. She can never keep up with the conversation when they are all together. In turn, Summer is perpetually feeling like she is dumb. Summer hides her low self-esteem behind her looks, clothes, and vibrant personality. She can talk to anyone (and does!) and decides to play up her strengths instead of her (perceived) weaknesses.
But things quickly spiral out of control as Summer is pressured at work into sharing secrets about her friends. Summer begins to lose control of the situation, yet is too embarrassed and afraid to ask for help. Fifteen Minutes of Summer begins with Summer's worst dreams coming true. Everything blows up in her face and she is left alone to pick up the pieces. Summer goes from having a boyfriend and a group of supportive friends, to having no one. (I promise I'm not spoiling anything because this is in the prologue!)
The crux of the story is how will Summer make amends for her actions? How can she atone for her mistakes? What does one do when "I'm sorry" is nowhere near close to enough? Those are the things Summer has to address in Fifteen Minutes of Summer. After much heartache, Summer takes drastic measures to reconcile with her friends. That particular scene was the absolute biggest surprise and most emotional part of the book. I loved it. Wardell took the story in a direction I could never have anticipated. I finished this book with so much respect and admiration for Summer.
Heather Wardell's books are in a category all their own. Her genre is women's fiction, yet these books are just so meaningful, easy to relate to, and moving that they stand out. Fifteen Minutes of Summer is Heather's 17th novel. If you are new to Heather Wardell, visit her website to read her first book, Life, Love and a Polar Bear Tatoo, for free.
December 9, 2015
Pretty good.
This was better than the second book in this series. Almost as good as the first book. I am happy I decided to keep reading her books. I almost didn't after reading #2.
This was better than the second book in this series. Almost as good as the first book. I am happy I decided to keep reading her books. I almost didn't after reading #2.
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