The Summer Swap; A Novel

A Summer Retreat, An Unexpected Guest, and a Life-Changing Secret

From the author of The Book Club Hotel comes a heartwarming novel about second chances, unexpected friendships, and the courage to embrace new beginnings—perfect for fans of Rebecca Serle and Jennifer Weiner.

Cecilia Lapthorne never thought she’d return to Dune Cottage. Yet on the night of her seventy-fifth birthday, she finds herself escaping the celebration to revisit the remote Cape Cod retreat, a place filled with memories—some joyful, others too painful to share.

Meanwhile, aspiring artist Lily, struggling with the guilt of dropping out of medical school, is cleaning houses on the Cape to get by. Looking for solitude, she stumbles upon the long-empty Dune Cottage, seeing it as the perfect hideaway—until Cecilia unexpectedly arrives. Despite their differences, an unlikely bond forms between them.

But when Cecilia’s grandson, Todd—who also happens to be Lily’s longtime crush—arrives, the delicate balance of their friendship is shaken. As the summer unfolds, both women must confront their pasts and decide whether to hold onto old dreams or embrace new possibilities.

Because just like the tide erases footprints in the sand, this summer may offer them both a chance to start fresh.