Summer Light
Written by Luanne Rice
Narrated by Laural Merlington
3.5/5
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About this audiobook
Abandoned by the father of her child, May Taylor supports herself by her work as a gifted wedding planner with her best friend and great-aunt, carrying on the timeless traditions established by her grandmother and mother. She is a devoted mother to her daughter, Kylie—a very special child. For Kylie sees and hears things no one else can. Her unique visions will lead May to a love she never expected and a life she never imagined.
Martin Cartier is a professional hockey player and sports legend. Women everywhere respond to his charm and good looks. But Martin's polished exterior barely hides a core of rage and bitterness. Haunted by his father's negligence and the sudden death of his daughter, he strives to win at all costs.
Against all odds, May, Martin, and Kylie become a family. Gradually, May's compassion and Kylie's insight lead Martin to reveal the painful secrets of his past. But when May begins a search for Martin's estranged father, her efforts nearly destroy their relationship. Then Martin faces a threat to his career that his drive and strength cannot overcome. Only Kylie sees the way home—and only May can lead him there.
Luanne Rice
Luanne Rice is the author of Secrets of Paris, Stone Heart, Blue Moon, Home Fires and Crazy in Love. Originally from Connecticut, she now lives in New York City with her husband.
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Reviews for Summer Light
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Was a little slow to me but the ending was great
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The ending made me cry!!! I truly thought in the middle I was going to give up I am so glad that I didn’t
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I can't believe how much I really liked this book even though it had angels in it. There was romance, the male protagonist was a professional athlete, and the writing was excellent. Sentimental without being soppy IMO. Also, the plot was fresh and the book had some some suspense. I had a hard time putting it down.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book was a good read for a nice long summer weekend. We were supposed to have bad weather Sunday so I sat down with it to finish it and it ended up nice weather, I just kept reading anyway. The plot came together really fast, a little clairvoyance here and there kept the spirit world in me intrigued. I wondered where the book could go since the main story line was already done and Luanne Rice took a turn here and there and kept it interesting until the end. She's a good writer and I have found her books go so many different places then you suspect.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Few romance authors are able to portray the complex and contradictory emotions that bind family members as effortlessly as Rice (Firefly Beach, etc.), and in this enchanting, heartfelt tale, she showcases her considerable talent. Wedding planner May Taylor has suffered her share of life's blows. Both her parents died when she was young; her first love turned out to be married; and her six-year-old daughter, Kylie, claims to see angels. Nevertheless, May has managed to build a rewarding life for herself in Black Hall, Conn. When fate lands her on a plane with famed Boston Bruins hockey player Martin Cartier, she realizes how desperately she needs a soul mate and Kylie needs a father. The romance between May and Martin is swift but satisfying, and their lives seem almost perfect until Martin is forced to confront the ghosts of his past and the realization that he is going blind. Martin's blindness is symbolic of his lack of insight into his relationship with his father, Serge, a former hockey star who is serving hard time for gambling. Martin blames the older man for the accidental death of Martin's daughter, Natalie, and refuses to answer Serge's appeals. But the tragedy weighs heavily on Martin's conscience and, with May's guidance, he slowly learns to forgive and to have faith in those who love him.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Summer Light by Luanne RiceThis novel is about May who is a wedding planner with others and their business is in a barn in CT. Her daughter Cali is a clairvoyant and she hears from things that are hurt: animals, angels in a different time.On a plane she got a vision of a little girl asking her to help her father-the hockey player. When the plane crash lands he is able to help May and Cali and their relationship develops. Each opens up to one another telling of their secrets-not all of them.As time goes on they spend more time with martin at his hockey games where we learn more about the sport and at different places they travel to. May thinks he must talk to his father who's in prison and forgive him for what he did.Each of them have hurts and secrets that they must over time learn to share with others to help them heal.Love the travel and romance and learning new things. Felt right at home with all the technical eye talk as I also am blind.I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A single mom with an unusual little girl and a pro hockey player fall in love.