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Give Me One Summer
Beautiful, impetuous, Melissa Barclay had grown up in an atmosphere of security and ease.
But now, suddenly, that life was gone, and she finds herself totally alone. Whom could she turn to? Whom could she trust? Johnny Grant, the wealthy playboy she’s known since childhood? Or Lex Carson, the mysterious, handsome stranger who asked for her love, yet remains so strangely distant?
At first Lissa thought that she had the whole summer to decide. But then, amid feverishly mounting intrigue and danger, she will have to make the right choice soon - or else lose her chances of happiness forever.
But now, suddenly, that life was gone, and she finds herself totally alone. Whom could she turn to? Whom could she trust? Johnny Grant, the wealthy playboy she’s known since childhood? Or Lex Carson, the mysterious, handsome stranger who asked for her love, yet remains so strangely distant?
At first Lissa thought that she had the whole summer to decide. But then, amid feverishly mounting intrigue and danger, she will have to make the right choice soon - or else lose her chances of happiness forever.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1936
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Emilie Loring
65 books130 followersAKA Emilie Baker Loring
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
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February 27, 2008
This book, although I read it quite awhile ago, I remember as being good, clean fun. maybe not the most original character, and sometimes some description-heavy prose--but still an enjoyable read.
October 31, 2012
A book my granmother had kept. It was fun.
December 2, 2015
A very sweet Emilie Loring book. A fast, sweet read.
May 11, 2016
Another heartwarmer by Emilie Loring! I love the descriptions of the Maine coast - makes me feel I am there..
February 2, 2021
Lissa Barclay has been managing Tarry Farm, located on the coast of Maine, and nursing her Aunt Hetty until her death. Now the property is going to her husband's nephew, Alexander Carson. Lissa was left her aunt's jewels and the island with the lighthouse on it, which her aunt bought with her own money, but Mr. Carson has been made trustee. She is taking her outboard motor boat to the lighthouse, accompanied by her Irish terrier, G-man, when another boat raced towards her and she is forced to jump overboard. She is rescued by the crew of another ship. She speaks amiably with her handsome rescuer. It isn't until a little while later that he learns that he is Alexander "Lex" Carson himself. Carson is there not only to take possession of his inheritance, but conduct a secret mission. And he is immediately attracted to Lissa.
To complicate her life further, Lissa's stepmother and stepsister, Cleo, are also at Tarry Farm. Lissa doesn't like either one of them. Cleo stole away Lissa's fiance, Johnny Grant, simply because she felt like it, and then she tossed him aside. This same ex-fiance also shows up, hoping to win Lissa back. She doesn't trust him or any man with her heart. She fight her attraction to Lex.
I liked this book. The plot and characterization are both good. It does get a little tiresome the way the Lissa is waxing poetic on numerous occasions throughout the book, usually to avoid a topic of conversation. Still, I see that is just her personality.
To complicate her life further, Lissa's stepmother and stepsister, Cleo, are also at Tarry Farm. Lissa doesn't like either one of them. Cleo stole away Lissa's fiance, Johnny Grant, simply because she felt like it, and then she tossed him aside. This same ex-fiance also shows up, hoping to win Lissa back. She doesn't trust him or any man with her heart. She fight her attraction to Lex.
I liked this book. The plot and characterization are both good. It does get a little tiresome the way the Lissa is waxing poetic on numerous occasions throughout the book, usually to avoid a topic of conversation. Still, I see that is just her personality.
March 16, 2021
This is a genuine Emilie and full of her trademark optimism:
Other than that annoying sub-plot, though, it's a typically entertaining and satisfying Loring romance in sunny, summery Maine.
Life is like that after showers, she thought. Storm and stress and the rain of tears followed by clearing skies and the sunshine of hope and joy and courage.But it is not one of my favorites. Mostly because I find it a little nauseating that the main character's burning ambition is to be a writer. Writers writing about writers (even would-be writers) is annoying enough to me, but in this case, it's clear the character's ambition is to be Emilie Loring:
She opened her manuscript at the page where the story had stuck ... she thought of how the male lead had dashed up a flight of stairs in pursuit of the clue to a mystery which threatened his love interest ...In other words, the main character is writing an Emilie Loring romantic suspense novel. Yikes. Emilie, I love you, but that's a little self-indulgent for me.
Other than that annoying sub-plot, though, it's a typically entertaining and satisfying Loring romance in sunny, summery Maine.
July 6, 2018
I started reading Emile Loring books when I picked up a paperback from a rack in a hotel lobby (for 50 cents) while on my sister's & my yearly vacation to visit my father. Hooked! I went on to purchase and read every Emilie Loring romance written and available in paperback, not knowing that she had died before I was even born. I loved these books, but read them when I was between about 12 and 18 years old. I was a young reader - do keep that in mind! :-)
December 9, 2023
This is the first book I read by Emilie Loring when I was a young girl, thrilling me to visit and, eventually, move to Maine.
Intrigue and mystery unfolds page-by-page as the reader becomes one with the character. Slowly, we warn her under our breath, "don't you know?" until she fulfills her purpose and follows her heart.
Intrigue and mystery unfolds page-by-page as the reader becomes one with the character. Slowly, we warn her under our breath, "don't you know?" until she fulfills her purpose and follows her heart.
August 7, 2024
First Emilie Loring book I ever read...honestly, surprised I kept at it! Not Loring's best, but it was still a decently fun read. If you're looking for a book with old-timely feel, clean, and fast paced, Loring is a great author. Just maybe don't start with this one.
April 3, 2018
Another superb Emilie Loring book. It’s lovely to have clean fiction still with classic suspense and romance!
June 28, 2021
so much talking, gets nowhere
July 15, 2023
fine espionage
Emilie Loring uses language in such a poetic descriptive way that it is such a pleasure to reenter into the stories that are so very well constructed!
Emilie Loring uses language in such a poetic descriptive way that it is such a pleasure to reenter into the stories that are so very well constructed!
November 2, 2023
I like these old fashioned books with honor and respect in them. Old stories of war or crime and the people at home taking care of things.
February 11, 2020
Delightful quick read with period pace and slang. A little whodunit and a little romance.
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