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For the Love of Summer by Susan Mallery
4.5
emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Another great book by Susan Mallery!  I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one and was disappointed when it came to an end. 
This is a great example of women supporting women, no matter of age, social standing or family connections. It also shows that family can come in any form. Marriage and blood do not define this. 
I loved Erica right from the start although I don't believe I would have been able to do what she did. But maybe I could? I was not too sure about Allison but she definitely grew on me as she became stronger and her character was more defined. 
I laughed at the humour that was also included through the story. Both Allison and Erica had funny moments that were enjoyable.
The only thing that kept me from giving a full 5 stars was that it took until halfway through the book before we learned who Levi was and why there was no mention of Allison's family. That was two topics that did not make sense to me to not have mentioned earlier in the story.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade for the opportunity to read this ARC. I was so pleased to do so and would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys this kind of book!