Review: Fantastic summer romance novel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2012
This is the second Chicki Brown novel that I have read, and as with the first novel, it totally enjoyable. Hot Fun in the Summertime was the story of a group of six friends and a newcomer (4 women and 3 men) who spend their summer at a Jersey Shore beach house sharing chores, fun, friendships, romance, and tensions.Told from the point-of-view of the four women, I was able to become immersed in each woman's desires, dreams, and frustrations as the author developed the house dynamics of romantic relationships, friendships, internal and external strife---all played out in the beautifully-crafted beach setting that brings calm before the proverbial storm. A tragedy, which the author beautifully foreshadows, brings time for each occupant to reflect on the fragile nature of life, love, careers, the importance of exploring and dealing with your past, and opening to and acceptance of others.This was a wonderful read, and I can honestly say that after two of her books, I am becoming a dedicated Chicki Brown.