The Summer Swap

In this engaging summer novel, Cecilia Lapthorne, a widow, unexpectedly returns to Dune Cottage in Cape Cod for her seventy-fifth birthday, a place brimming with both cherished and painful memories. There, she encounters Lily, a struggling aspiring artist hiding from her own disappointments, leading to an unlikely friendship. Their bond is tested when Cecilia's grandson arrives, igniting new emotions and dreams for both women. Together, they must navigate their intertwined pasts and embrace the potential for new beginnings.