The Summer Swap: A Novel

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 4,416 ratings

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Last update: 01-30-2025


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From the author of The Book Club Hotel, a widow's plan to spend the summer in Cape Cod is upended by an unexpected guest and a secret that could change everything... Perfect for fans of Rebecca Serle and Jennifer Weiner. 

"The perfect summer novel—sharp, smart and so much fun!" —Viola Shipman, USA TODAY bestselling author, on The Island Villa

Cecilia Lapthorne always vowed she’d never go back to Dune Cottage. So no one is more surprised than Cecilia to find herself escaping her seventy-fifth birthday party to return to the remote Cape Cod cottage—a place filled with memories. Some are good—especially memories of the early days with her husband, volatile artist Cameron.  But then there are the memories she has revealed to no one.

After dropping out of medical school, aspiring artist Lily is cleaning houses on the Cape to get by, guilt-ridden for disappointing her parents. Unoccupied for years, Dune Cottage seems the perfect place to hide away and lick her wounds—until Cecilia unexpectedly arrives. Despite an awkward beginning, Lily accepts Cecilia’s invitation to stay on as her guest, and a flicker of kinship ignites.

Then Todd, Cecilia’s grandson—and Lily’s unrequited crush—shows up, sending a shock wave through their unlikely friendship.  Will Lily find the courage to live the life she wants? Can Cecilia finally let go of the past to find a new future? Because as surely as the tide erases past footprints, this summer is offering both Cecilia and Lily the chance to swap old dreams for new…

Find out what happens when a career-driven woman exchanges her briefcase for a Christmas-kissed cottage in USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan's heartwarming story, The Holiday Cottage!
 
More captivating stories by Sarah Morgan:
  • The Holiday Cottage
  • The Book Club Hotel
  • The Island Villa
  • Snowed In For Christmas

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  • Virginia Koch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great story with lots of drama, and A great deal of love wrapped all around.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024
    I highly recommend this book to you. It has it all, intrigue, love, heartache but always back to the love. My favorite people were the charismatic grandson and his childhood friend who was the love of his life! Read it , you’ll be so glad you did!
  • Diana L.
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5*
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
    This book dealt with numerous secrets, changes, and acceptance. This story dealt with a multi-generational family that all is hiding secrets. I loved how the author kept them all aware of each other, but not encroaching on each story. Kuddos to Ms. Morgan for this summer’s fiction read!
  • B. S. Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
    A very uplifting story with a lot to think about.
  • Dorothy Meyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024
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  • Laura C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
    I loved this book. It made me happy. It made me smile. I always read her Christmas books, but this is my first of her other books. I guarantee it won't be the last. It's wonderful.
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    Laura C
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Fantastic!

    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
    I loved this book. It made me happy. It made me smile. I always read her Christmas books, but this is my first of her other books. I guarantee it won't be the last. It's wonderful.
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  • Jamie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Soapy, summertime read in a dreamy beachside setting
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
    I have only ever read Sarah Morgan's holiday/Christmas fiction up to this point, so I was anxious to give one of her Contemporary Rom-Coms a try. But, that is not what I got here! This is more family fiction, multi-generational family storytelling, with a touch of Romance. This is story about understanding, forgiveness, discovering your purpose, and second chances. And, it doesn't hurt that it is set against the delightful sand-swept backdrop of Cape Cod for a deliciously delightful summertime novel!
    Our story revolves around our central figure, Cecilia Lapthorne, who escapes her 70th birthday party and returns to the one place she vowed to never return, Dune Cottage. She had to get away, but this little beach house is too full of memories, and not all of them happy. In escaping, Cecilia must also face up to her past, and her ghosts.
    We also meet Lily, as aspiring artist who, much to the dismay of her parents, recently quit medical school to pursue more artistic (and monetarily unsuccessful) endeavors. She is a caretaker and home cleaner on Cape Cod for the summer just trying to figure things out.
    And finally, there is Kristen. She is still swamped and consumed with grief over the loss of her beloved father, Cameron Lapthorne. He was a larger than life figurehead for her and she understood him much better than her complicated mother. In fact, the 2 have found precious little to connect on in his absence.
    The way Morgan weaves these 3 seemingly disparate POVs makes for a great, soapy, summertime read!
  • SUSAN PETERSON
    4.0 out of 5 stars heartwarming
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
    The Summer Swap is a heartwarming story about love, starting over, and being true to yourself. I loved the characters, and loved following them on their journey.
  • marbooks88
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024
    I loved this book! It was a story of relationships and communication. The characters were likable as they were dealing with love and loss and life. I enjoyed that there were characters of a variety of ages going through life together. This is a story of having the courage to figure out that makes you happy and find a way to live it. I highly recommend this book

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