EFFIE OLSEN'S SUMMER SPECIAL BY ROCHELLE BILOW

Effie Olsen's Summer Special is a sweet and heartwarming book by Rochelle Bilow and after reading this one I want to read more of her books. I loved it and recommend it!

Rating: ★★★★★
​Release Date: April 30, 2024
Genre: Romance
Series: None.
Pages: 379
Format: Paperback Source: Berkley Romance

These childhood best friends swore they’d never speak again. But a surprise summer reunion changes everything when it gives them the chance to turn up the heat.
 
Effie Olsen thought she’d never live on the tiny Maine island where she grew up, but she’s returning from sixteen years as a professional chef in far-flung countries for one summer and one summer only. Her hometown boasts one of the best restaurants in the US, and lucky for her, Brown Butter needs a sous chef. Effie's eager for a chance at redemption after her last job went up in flames, but reluctant to set down roots in a place that reminds her of the ghosts of her past.

Until, that is, she runs into Ernie Callahan, her onetime best friend who now works in the very same restaurant. Early morning swims and late-night games of truth or dare with Ernie remind her of what she’s been missing while traveling the world. He knows her better 

​than anyone, and it doesn’t hurt that his smile lights her up brighter than the lighthouses dotting the craggy coastline.

But their restaurant has a secret that’s bursting at the seams, and if Effie doesn’t keep it, her job will vanish into the foggy Maine air. As summer draws to a close, her dream job and the perfect guy are both within reach. Her salty seaside hometown might be the key to Effie’s sweet ending...if she can learn to let her heart lead the way in time.

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Effie Olsen's Summer Special is a sweet and heartwarming book by Rochelle Bilow and after reading this one I want to read more of her books. First and foremost, this book is set in Maine during summer. I grew up going to Maine in the summers so reading about it was nostalgic for me. Secondly, this book as one of my FAVORITE tropes >> 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦. To me, there is nothing sweeter than two former best friends falling in love, so this book put a huge smile on my face. Finally, I love books set during summer. Summer is my favorite season so being able to live through the season vicariously through these characters was amazing.

All in all, I adored this book. It’s sweet, has great character development, a charming love story, and characters who I want to hug and squeeze. This is the perfect beach read so I recommend grabbing it and throwing it in your beach bag!

𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐