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Cape May #5
Cape May Summer Nights
It’s that time of year—warm summer nights, boisterous boardwalks, funnel cake and pizza smells. The serenity of quiet evening beach walks; the comfort of a family’s annual get-together; the prospect of new adventures to be experienced.
As Dave settles into his new beach house, Margaret is happy to assist, though she also notices a lot of his decisions lately don’t involve her. She can’t help but wonder if the long-term plans for his future include her and her daughters.
Judy and Bob are excited for family to arrive for their annual Fourth of July vacation, but the couple’s new zest for camping (and unplanned adventures) draw both eye rolls and laughs.
Chris and Sarah are all moved in together at Chris’s house, but Sarah soon finds out they are complete opposites as far as housekeeping expectations are concerned.
Donna meets a new friend who introduces her to the opportunities knocking all around her, while Dale starts a new fun business venture on the Wildwood Boardwalk.
Liz seizes an interior design gig at a new hotel in town, but when she’s forced to work with the owner’s know-it-all niece, she’s in for a battle of wits.
Greg is excited to show off his restaurant when he hosts friends and family for Heirloom’s soft opening but quickly learns that hiring an inexperienced waitstaff could be problematic.
In Book 5 of the Cape May Series, enjoy the summertime and Fourth of July traditions in Cape May with a quirky group of friends and family who will learn the importance of communication and embracing life’s surprises—both big and small.
This is Book 5 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1, The Cape May Garden.
As Dave settles into his new beach house, Margaret is happy to assist, though she also notices a lot of his decisions lately don’t involve her. She can’t help but wonder if the long-term plans for his future include her and her daughters.
Judy and Bob are excited for family to arrive for their annual Fourth of July vacation, but the couple’s new zest for camping (and unplanned adventures) draw both eye rolls and laughs.
Chris and Sarah are all moved in together at Chris’s house, but Sarah soon finds out they are complete opposites as far as housekeeping expectations are concerned.
Donna meets a new friend who introduces her to the opportunities knocking all around her, while Dale starts a new fun business venture on the Wildwood Boardwalk.
Liz seizes an interior design gig at a new hotel in town, but when she’s forced to work with the owner’s know-it-all niece, she’s in for a battle of wits.
Greg is excited to show off his restaurant when he hosts friends and family for Heirloom’s soft opening but quickly learns that hiring an inexperienced waitstaff could be problematic.
In Book 5 of the Cape May Series, enjoy the summertime and Fourth of July traditions in Cape May with a quirky group of friends and family who will learn the importance of communication and embracing life’s surprises—both big and small.
This is Book 5 in the Cape May series. It is recommended to start at Book 1, The Cape May Garden.
122 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2021
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May 19, 2025
I'm done.
April 8, 2025
Cape May Summer Nights by Claudia Vance (2021)
Cape May #5
119-page Kindle Ebook
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Novella
Featuring: Cape May, New Jersey; June, July, Moving Day, Gardening, Children, Quadragenarians, Interior Design, Fourth of July Family Reunion, Ocean City, Maryland; Sisters, Family Dynamics, Camping, Hobbies, Sports, Family Activities, Neighborly Relations, Lead into Next Book, Link to Book 6 Cape May Locals' Summer, Link to Ocean City Tides Book 1 A Summer in Ocean City, Author's Links
Rating as a movie: PG/PG-13
Songs for the soundtrack: "I Wish You Were Here" by Alpha Blondy, "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd, "Livin’ on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi, “Open Arms” by Journey
Memorable Quotes: “OK, well you asked for it. I hope you have time because I’m going to be here a while. He leaves his dirty tissues everywhere. He never throws them out. They were all over the coffee table, the bed, beside the trash cans—I found one inside the fridge! How did it even get in there? “That’s not the only thing he leaves everywhere. Let’s talk about his million pairs of shoes. They are strewn throughout the house, and not in a neat, orderly fashion. They are thrown about in the middle of the living room floor, the bedroom floor, and the dining room floor. It’s like he comes in and flings them off to wherever they may land, like a little kid would do. I got up in the middle of the night to pee, and not being able to see where I was walking, I tripped over a set of boots that were placed—wait for this—in the middle of the bedroom floor.”
“Oh, you think that’s funny? I’ve got more. He has a nice big standing hamper, but he never uses it. His dirty clothes are piled next to it or on the chair in the bedroom and in piles next to the washing machine. All he has to do is put it in the hamper! Why is that hard? I feel like I’m living in a barn. “Oh yeah, another thing is he never cleans out his fridge, like ever. I found food that expired months ago in there. His crisper drawer had tons of rotten and moldy produce in it. It’s just gross. I can’t take it, guys.”
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½🏕🏖🚲🎆🇺🇸
My thoughts: I almost forgot it was the Fourth of July. This one has a lot of family interactions I enjoyed that. I also like seeing more of her parents.
Recommend to others: Yes, this would have been 5 solid stars if the story was more complete.
Cape May
1. The Cape May Garden (2020)
2. Christmas in Cape May (2020)
3. Cape May Stars (2021)
4. Cape May Beach Days (2021)
5. Cape May Summer Nights (2021)
6. Cape May Locals' Summer (2021)
7. Cape May Monarch Butterflies (2021)
8. A Cozy Cape May Autumn (2021)
9. The Cape May Movie Theater (2022)
10. Cape May Hydrangeas (2022)
11. Cape May Sunshine (2022)
12. Cape May Raindrops (2023)
13. Cape May Sunsets (2023)
14. Cape May Magic (2024)
15. Cape May Glitter (2024)
16. Cape May Dreams (2025)
Cape May #5
119-page Kindle Ebook
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Novella
Featuring: Cape May, New Jersey; June, July, Moving Day, Gardening, Children, Quadragenarians, Interior Design, Fourth of July Family Reunion, Ocean City, Maryland; Sisters, Family Dynamics, Camping, Hobbies, Sports, Family Activities, Neighborly Relations, Lead into Next Book, Link to Book 6 Cape May Locals' Summer, Link to Ocean City Tides Book 1 A Summer in Ocean City, Author's Links
Rating as a movie: PG/PG-13
Songs for the soundtrack: "I Wish You Were Here" by Alpha Blondy, "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd, "Livin’ on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi, “Open Arms” by Journey
Memorable Quotes: “OK, well you asked for it. I hope you have time because I’m going to be here a while. He leaves his dirty tissues everywhere. He never throws them out. They were all over the coffee table, the bed, beside the trash cans—I found one inside the fridge! How did it even get in there? “That’s not the only thing he leaves everywhere. Let’s talk about his million pairs of shoes. They are strewn throughout the house, and not in a neat, orderly fashion. They are thrown about in the middle of the living room floor, the bedroom floor, and the dining room floor. It’s like he comes in and flings them off to wherever they may land, like a little kid would do. I got up in the middle of the night to pee, and not being able to see where I was walking, I tripped over a set of boots that were placed—wait for this—in the middle of the bedroom floor.”
“Oh, you think that’s funny? I’ve got more. He has a nice big standing hamper, but he never uses it. His dirty clothes are piled next to it or on the chair in the bedroom and in piles next to the washing machine. All he has to do is put it in the hamper! Why is that hard? I feel like I’m living in a barn. “Oh yeah, another thing is he never cleans out his fridge, like ever. I found food that expired months ago in there. His crisper drawer had tons of rotten and moldy produce in it. It’s just gross. I can’t take it, guys.”
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½🏕🏖🚲🎆🇺🇸
My thoughts: I almost forgot it was the Fourth of July. This one has a lot of family interactions I enjoyed that. I also like seeing more of her parents.
Recommend to others: Yes, this would have been 5 solid stars if the story was more complete.
Cape May
1. The Cape May Garden (2020)
2. Christmas in Cape May (2020)
3. Cape May Stars (2021)
4. Cape May Beach Days (2021)
5. Cape May Summer Nights (2021)
6. Cape May Locals' Summer (2021)
7. Cape May Monarch Butterflies (2021)
8. A Cozy Cape May Autumn (2021)
9. The Cape May Movie Theater (2022)
10. Cape May Hydrangeas (2022)
11. Cape May Sunshine (2022)
12. Cape May Raindrops (2023)
13. Cape May Sunsets (2023)
14. Cape May Magic (2024)
15. Cape May Glitter (2024)
16. Cape May Dreams (2025)
July 14, 2022
I love the way the author continues to introduce you to new characters and plot lines in every book. A quick read and a nice visit to Cape May!
July 21, 2021
The fifth book in the Cape May series. A quick read about Cape May and Liz, Margaret, friends and family. In this story there is mention of Wildwood boardwalk, Night in Venice in Ocean City and starting a restaurant and a hotel. All of this is what the Jersey shore is all about. My only negative is there isn’t much depth to the story but it is an enjoyable read!
May 27, 2025
Love these quick reads getting to finish a book a day! Cape May Summer Nights doesn't disappoint as the couples relationships move forward. Margaret and Dave take the next Step, Sarah tells Chris he needs to clean up his act, Donna finds a new career path and continues to see Dale and Judy and Bob welcome the whole extended family for July 4th and take up camping... was a fun book!
June 26, 2021
A Exciting Book To Read!!
This book had everything restaurant opening, beach camping, finding a dog, Fourth Of July with lots of family. And engagement.moving in to two houses.Just a wonderful story you will enjoy reading this book.
This book had everything restaurant opening, beach camping, finding a dog, Fourth Of July with lots of family. And engagement.moving in to two houses.Just a wonderful story you will enjoy reading this book.
May 11, 2024
BORING I want to enjoy this series by Claudia Vance but it’s like reading a 6th graders diary. I like to read something light and easy in between more intense reads but damn this is too light and easy!!
July 13, 2024
Did not know this was the fourth book in series.. I love cape may and thoroughly enjoyed t he book.
you could probably read as a stand alone Great setting familiar places and a summer day is a winning combination.
you could probably read as a stand alone Great setting familiar places and a summer day is a winning combination.
May 10, 2021
Clean love stories
July 16, 2021
Fairytale
A very fairytale story. Everything is to happy and not real at all. A lot of food and eating. Lol
A very fairytale story. Everything is to happy and not real at all. A lot of food and eating. Lol
September 11, 2021
I just love this series... now onto book 6
August 20, 2022
This big family lives to visit their relatives in holidays,but this year everyone is busy with renovations&relationships!The summer holidays may be hectic,but worth every minute together!
April 16, 2023
great way for short escapes eCh day
loVE the family and how everything falls into place. makes me think about my childhood, and how everyone was just together
loVE the family and how everything falls into place. makes me think about my childhood, and how everyone was just together
December 16, 2023
Great series!
October 19, 2024
Sweet story by Ms. Vance…she has feel good stories with a happy ending. Funny the parents went to Assasteague and had mosquito issues! We did too!
April 22, 2025
Cute!
May 12, 2025
Love this series. Cant believe I have read 5 books already. Love the characters of Margaret,Dave, Liz and the rest of the Cape May crew. Makes you want to drive there right now !!
August 19, 2025
Cute, cozy, clean romance series. Very easy reads. It’s like a happy soap opera. Excellent pallet cleanser. 4 ⭐️ (B)
September 3, 2025
great book to read. Family stories and fun!
A great book with a lot of family stories and romance. Follows the last book and continues with the same characters. I love that!
A great book with a lot of family stories and romance. Follows the last book and continues with the same characters. I love that!
October 19, 2025
I'm really enjoying this series!
July 12, 2021
A wonderful read.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. New characters, continuing stories focusing on each family and friends. I look forward to book 6!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. New characters, continuing stories focusing on each family and friends. I look forward to book 6!
September 5, 2024
Slow starting for me with the characters, but picked up nicely for a nice casual reference to "friends we have made in this series" life styles continuing.
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