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Summer Cottage #3
Sandbar Summer
She ran away from Irish Hills to find fame and fortune. Now she's back and she's hiding from both.Goldie Hayes took risks, sacrificed love, and kept secrets to rise to the top in Hollywood. In an instant, it all comes crashing down. She's at the center of a Tinseltown scandal, with her career in free fall. Her only choice is to hide until things blow over. Luckily for her, Irish Hills is the perfect place to disappear. Goldie finds respite and reconnects with her old friends, the Sandbar Sisters. Her hardened heart starts to melt when surrounded by people who love her for herself, not for her famous face. But Goldie's holding back. She's given up too much for her career to let it fade away in the lazy lake town. Still, the love and laughter in this little town has this superstar worrying that the price of fame might be too high. A budding romance, a gorgeous old hotel, and the support of the best friends she ever had could be the key to finding real happiness. But does opening her heart mean giving up her dreams?
Return to Irish Hills where sun-soaked memories, cherished friendships, sisterhood, and sweet possibilities for second-chance romance are around every corner.
Sandbar Summer is the third book in the Summer Cottage Series that follows the heartwarming stories of Libby Quinn, her friends, family, and summer visitors to the beaches of Irish Hills. If you like sweet romance, flip flops, and sun on your shoulders, you’ll love Sandbar Summer. Pick a spot on the pontoon boat and spend the summer with old friends and gentle laughs.
Fans of Elin Hilderbrand will love this second chance at the beach laugh-out-loud women’s fiction series.
Summer Cottage Novels
Sandbar SistersSandbar SeasonSandbar SummerSandbar StormSandbar Sunrise
Return to Irish Hills where sun-soaked memories, cherished friendships, sisterhood, and sweet possibilities for second-chance romance are around every corner.
Sandbar Summer is the third book in the Summer Cottage Series that follows the heartwarming stories of Libby Quinn, her friends, family, and summer visitors to the beaches of Irish Hills. If you like sweet romance, flip flops, and sun on your shoulders, you’ll love Sandbar Summer. Pick a spot on the pontoon boat and spend the summer with old friends and gentle laughs.
Fans of Elin Hilderbrand will love this second chance at the beach laugh-out-loud women’s fiction series.
Summer Cottage Novels
Sandbar SistersSandbar SeasonSandbar SummerSandbar StormSandbar Sunrise
204 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2022
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About the author
Rebecca Regnier
27 books161 followersI write, beachy women's fiction, paranormal women's fiction, and I'm also a columnist.
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I was in television news for 21 years but hung up the hairspray to become an author.
Give me a follow on TikTok, it's my latest way to procrastinate.
I'm an avid reader and fan. Thank you for connecting with me here!
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January 10, 2025
My favorite story of the series, thus far. I highly recommend this series about girl friends reuniting after years apart. There was a lot of humor which I enjoy!
August 16, 2023
Rebecca Regnier is one of my new favorite authors. I have now read three of the four books in the Summer Cottage series. I recommend reading the books in the proper order, as each books builds on the prior book/books. This was my least favorite of the three so far, because for some reason I could never quite warm up to Goldie.
The series is set in a small lake community in Michigan. Once a thriving area, a tornado had destroyed many businesses in the town. Although several decades had passed, most of the damaged buildings had not been rebuilt, and businesses were struggling to remain open. There was a extremely wealthy business man who wanted to come in and build major resort areas and attractions, but in the process the town would be demolished.
There is a group of town citizens who are trying to stop the resort from destroying their town. They are restoring some of the buildings on the square, and are trying to woo business owners to choose their town in which to open stores.
Goldie spent the summers of her youth helping her parents maintain summer cottages. Upon high school graduation, she moved to Hollywood in hopes and dreams of becoming a movie star. Now in her early fifties, a crisis sent her into hiding. An old friend brings her to town, and sets her up in an old, run down, closed resort hotel. Goldie will have to decide what she really wants to do next in order to be truly happy and fulfilled.
I found it difficult to relate and bond with Goldie. She never really became a round character who stood out from the crowd. She had reached a crossroads in her life, but the inner struggles were not really described or acted out. There is an element of romance, and yet it never got off the ground.
The series is set in a small lake community in Michigan. Once a thriving area, a tornado had destroyed many businesses in the town. Although several decades had passed, most of the damaged buildings had not been rebuilt, and businesses were struggling to remain open. There was a extremely wealthy business man who wanted to come in and build major resort areas and attractions, but in the process the town would be demolished.
There is a group of town citizens who are trying to stop the resort from destroying their town. They are restoring some of the buildings on the square, and are trying to woo business owners to choose their town in which to open stores.
Goldie spent the summers of her youth helping her parents maintain summer cottages. Upon high school graduation, she moved to Hollywood in hopes and dreams of becoming a movie star. Now in her early fifties, a crisis sent her into hiding. An old friend brings her to town, and sets her up in an old, run down, closed resort hotel. Goldie will have to decide what she really wants to do next in order to be truly happy and fulfilled.
I found it difficult to relate and bond with Goldie. She never really became a round character who stood out from the crowd. She had reached a crossroads in her life, but the inner struggles were not really described or acted out. There is an element of romance, and yet it never got off the ground.
September 8, 2022
Another great book in this series. I love the characters and the situations. Well done and interesting.
Amazon synopsis:
She ran away from Irish Hills to find fame and fortune. Now she's back and she's hiding from both.
Goldie Hayes took risks, sacrificed love, and kept secrets to rise to the top in Hollywood. In an instant, it all comes crashing down. She's at the center of a Tinseltown scandal, with her career in free fall. Her only choice is to hide until things blow over. Luckily for her, Irish Hills is the perfect place to disappear. Goldie finds respite and reconnects with her old friends, the Sandbar Sisters. Her hardened heart starts to melt when surrounded by people who love her for herself, not for her famous face. But Goldie's holding back. She's given up too much for her career to let it fade away in the lazy lake town. Still, the love and laughter in this little town has this superstar worrying that the price of fame might be too high. A budding romance, a gorgeous old hotel, and the support of the best friends she ever had could be the key to finding real happiness. But does opening her heart mean giving up her dreams?
Return to Irish Hills where sun-soaked memories, cherished friendships, sisterhood, and sweet possibilities for second-chance romance are around every corner.
Amazon synopsis:
She ran away from Irish Hills to find fame and fortune. Now she's back and she's hiding from both.
Goldie Hayes took risks, sacrificed love, and kept secrets to rise to the top in Hollywood. In an instant, it all comes crashing down. She's at the center of a Tinseltown scandal, with her career in free fall. Her only choice is to hide until things blow over. Luckily for her, Irish Hills is the perfect place to disappear. Goldie finds respite and reconnects with her old friends, the Sandbar Sisters. Her hardened heart starts to melt when surrounded by people who love her for herself, not for her famous face. But Goldie's holding back. She's given up too much for her career to let it fade away in the lazy lake town. Still, the love and laughter in this little town has this superstar worrying that the price of fame might be too high. A budding romance, a gorgeous old hotel, and the support of the best friends she ever had could be the key to finding real happiness. But does opening her heart mean giving up her dreams?
Return to Irish Hills where sun-soaked memories, cherished friendships, sisterhood, and sweet possibilities for second-chance romance are around every corner.
October 3, 2023
The third book in this wonderful romance series set around a lake in Irish Hills. Libby Quinn spent her Summers here, with four other girls, they named themselves the Sandbar Sister's.
Now nearing her 50s , Libby was lured back by her Aunt Emma to save the town. Slowly and surely, Libby is trying to get her Sister's back too, all if them at a time in their life where they need a change, or in Goldie's case, a place to hide!
Goldie, a Hollywood icon, has made her money in films. She's good at what she does. However, a mistake may cost her her career, and she needs a place to hide; has Libby arrived at the right time to provide that place?
I'm binge reading the series, and each book is so hard to put down. The books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and story. I can't wait to read book four...
Now nearing her 50s , Libby was lured back by her Aunt Emma to save the town. Slowly and surely, Libby is trying to get her Sister's back too, all if them at a time in their life where they need a change, or in Goldie's case, a place to hide!
Goldie, a Hollywood icon, has made her money in films. She's good at what she does. However, a mistake may cost her her career, and she needs a place to hide; has Libby arrived at the right time to provide that place?
I'm binge reading the series, and each book is so hard to put down. The books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and story. I can't wait to read book four...
September 9, 2022
What a Great Summer Read!
Sandbar Summer (Summer Cottage Novels Book 3 ) by Rebecca Regnier, what a great Summer Read this was. This book, the third in the series, was just as good as the 1st 2. Loved the chance to learn about the most famous of the Sandbar Sisters, Goldie. These books definitely make you want to rush out and go to a charming small town in the Midwest on the water, either to vacation or even to live!!! Really looking forward to the next book in the series!! ❤️❤️
Sandbar Summer (Summer Cottage Novels Book 3 ) by Rebecca Regnier, what a great Summer Read this was. This book, the third in the series, was just as good as the 1st 2. Loved the chance to learn about the most famous of the Sandbar Sisters, Goldie. These books definitely make you want to rush out and go to a charming small town in the Midwest on the water, either to vacation or even to live!!! Really looking forward to the next book in the series!! ❤️❤️
December 24, 2024
Regnier is unstoppable
Usually a book series wanes as the books continue, Not the Sandbar Series. Each book gets better and better. As I get to know each Sandbar sister, I become more enamored with the world the author has created, cheering them on, wanting their success, wishing them well. A spell has been cast on me and I can’t seem to break it, ignoring my house & obligations in favor of immersing myself into this imaginary world. THAT is an author’s goal. Well done, Ms. Regnier!
Usually a book series wanes as the books continue, Not the Sandbar Series. Each book gets better and better. As I get to know each Sandbar sister, I become more enamored with the world the author has created, cheering them on, wanting their success, wishing them well. A spell has been cast on me and I can’t seem to break it, ignoring my house & obligations in favor of immersing myself into this imaginary world. THAT is an author’s goal. Well done, Ms. Regnier!
July 29, 2024
Another great Summer Cottage book
Sandbar Summer is a 5 star read for me. I grew up close to Irish Hills, where this book takes place. It's fun following the sandbar sisters grown up and going back to their old stomping grounds. It's nice being familiar with the area these friends have come together at. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series. I love these books by Rebecca Regnier!
Sandbar Summer is a 5 star read for me. I grew up close to Irish Hills, where this book takes place. It's fun following the sandbar sisters grown up and going back to their old stomping grounds. It's nice being familiar with the area these friends have come together at. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series. I love these books by Rebecca Regnier!
January 2, 2024
Home is not always a place
Goldie made it to Hollywood as she had planned since first grade. Thirty years later, she found herself back in Michigan, licking her wounds and hiding out with the help of her friend Libby. She loved this little town of Irish Hills, but Hollywood was calling once again. I love these women and their stories. Looking forward to Vivs
Goldie made it to Hollywood as she had planned since first grade. Thirty years later, she found herself back in Michigan, licking her wounds and hiding out with the help of her friend Libby. She loved this little town of Irish Hills, but Hollywood was calling once again. I love these women and their stories. Looking forward to Vivs
December 6, 2025
The Sandbar Sisters shine once again with their unwavering support and genuine affection, reminding readers how powerful true friendship can be. The setting is beautifully rendered lazy lakeside days, cozy small-town charm, and an old hotel brimming with possibility create a backdrop that feels wonderfully escapist. Add in a slow, sweet budding romance and you have the perfect summer read.
August 30, 2022
Reclaiming Ones Sense of Self
Honestly, I feel each story is providing some type of lesson to be learned. The characters draw you in and don't let go until the end.
Goldie's story is no different. She brings a vulnerability to her character which makes her that's much more interesting.
Honestly, I feel each story is providing some type of lesson to be learned. The characters draw you in and don't let go until the end.
Goldie's story is no different. She brings a vulnerability to her character which makes her that's much more interesting.
October 1, 2022
Really good book
Each story of those women life is so different but yet they can pick up where the left off as friends. I'm enjoying this series, hard to believe I'm going to have to wait a year plus gor the next book. If you enjoy a great read I recommend those books.
Each story of those women life is so different but yet they can pick up where the left off as friends. I'm enjoying this series, hard to believe I'm going to have to wait a year plus gor the next book. If you enjoy a great read I recommend those books.
December 20, 2022
Enjoyable reading
This series is well written. The characters are believable and make you feel good. The story line is fun and the relationships of the characters are well thought out. I have enjoyed all the books in this series.
This series is well written. The characters are believable and make you feel good. The story line is fun and the relationships of the characters are well thought out. I have enjoyed all the books in this series.
March 28, 2023
outstanding
It brings you along in a story of old friends, how life takes its turns and finding each other through an intriguing change in one’s life that the others are brought into the group with their own changes in their life’s that make a circle of hope for all.
It brings you along in a story of old friends, how life takes its turns and finding each other through an intriguing change in one’s life that the others are brought into the group with their own changes in their life’s that make a circle of hope for all.
April 24, 2023
Great Series
I was worried at first because I really didn’t like Goldie but then as Aunt Emma said she got the stick out of her..no longer was a stick in the mud :) Oh and where can I find a guy like Joe?
I was worried at first because I really didn’t like Goldie but then as Aunt Emma said she got the stick out of her..no longer was a stick in the mud :) Oh and where can I find a guy like Joe?
August 22, 2025
Great Read!
I really enjoyed book 3 in this series watching the Sandbar sisters slowly coming together to save their town. I'm looking forward to reading book 4 in this series and will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
I really enjoyed book 3 in this series watching the Sandbar sisters slowly coming together to save their town. I'm looking forward to reading book 4 in this series and will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
December 7, 2022
CTMReview
Good series, easy read, characters draw you in so you want to read more. Looking forward to reading more books by author.
Good series, easy read, characters draw you in so you want to read more. Looking forward to reading more books by author.
June 27, 2023
Sisters always stick together
Five stars very enjoyable and funny the characters are amazing and how they stick together and help each others with anything
Five stars very enjoyable and funny the characters are amazing and how they stick together and help each others with anything
August 22, 2023
This book was so good. I enjoyed this story. This is a great series.
February 25, 2024
Great book
March 20, 2024
Love Love Love! Can't wait for the next installment. Rebecca is a fun author and a super lady!! Love her!
September 29, 2025
love the story.
This is the way women are with their real friends. I have laughed and cried with women like this. The story has really touched my heart.
This is the way women are with their real friends. I have laughed and cried with women like this. The story has really touched my heart.
December 25, 2025
great book
I am reading this series non stop. Love the girlfriends and their stories. Looking forward to reading the next book.
I am reading this series non stop. Love the girlfriends and their stories. Looking forward to reading the next book.
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