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The Summerhouse Paperback – May 7, 2002

by Jude Deveraux (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,294 ratings
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Have you ever wanted to rewrite your past?

Three best friends, all with the same birthday, are about to turn forty. Celebrating at a summerhouse in Maine, Leslie Headrick, Madison Appleby, and Ellie Abbott are taking stock of their lives and loves, their wishes and choices. But none of them expect the gift that awaits them at the summerhouse: the chance for each of them to turn their “what-might-have-beens” into reality…

Leslie, a suburban wife and mother, follows the career of a boy who pursued her in college wonders: what if she had chosen differently? Madison dropped a modeling career to help her high school boyfriend recover from an accident, even though he’d jilted her. But what if she had said “no” when her old boyfriend had called? Ellie became a famous novelist, but a bitter divorce wiped out her earnings—and shattered her belief in herself. Why had the “justice” system failed her? And could she prevent its happening the second time around?

Now, a mysterious “Madame Zoya,” offers each of them a chance to relive any three weeks from the past. Will the road not taken prove a better path? Each woman will have to decide for herself as she follows the dream that got away…and each must choose the life that will truly satisfy the heart’s deepest longings.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Summerhouse
  2. Print length
    368 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Pocket Books
  5. Publication date
    May 7, 2002
  6. ISBN-10
    0743430476
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0743430470
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pocket Books; May edition (May 7, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0743430476
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0743430470
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,294 ratings

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Jude Deveraux

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Jude Deveraux is the author of forty-three New York Times bestsellers, including For All Time, Moonlight in the Morning,and A Knight in Shining Armor. She was honored with a Romantic Times Pioneer Award in 2013 for her distinguished career. To date, there are more than sixty million copies of her books in print worldwide.

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Bb
5.0 out of 5 stars Honest to goodness not what I expected.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2023
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What a great story! I should say glorious fun interesting and heartbreaking. Does that make you want to read it? It should because it is all that and more! I have to read it again just to make sure I didn’t miss anything.😍
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Diona
4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging & thought-provoking
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016
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I love Jude Devereaux & this book did not disappoint. It brings up realistic concepts & is thought provoking. The story is told in a way that flows & was interesting from the beginning. I can't tell you how many times I literally LOL'd. I'm sure as I listened in my car the people in the cars around me probably thought I was nuts! The characters & storyline were engaging & I found myself wanting to hear more of their story after finishing the book!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An adventure
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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I enjoy this book every time I read it. And I think if only. I wonder what a journey it might make. I really like the way the first stories are presented and the way the after stories are explained. It makes me think about my own life.
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Meg
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and fun.
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023
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I read this on a long haul flight from Denver to Istanbul and it kept me lazily distracted the whole time. Light and fanciful just a good read.
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Paloma Salazar
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it !
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023
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Intriguing! I wanted to continue reading! Ready for the next book!
I’m happy I got the sample ! Recommend,good read.
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firefly2281
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good book...
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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The book was pretty good. Interesting. Not as good as "A Knight In Shining Armor" or "Legend" but this one is not bad.

In the beginning of the book, the three women were acting like they are victims of circumstances, as if they were a leaf in the wind that had zero control over their lives and just go whichever directions the wind blows.
I was so annoyed with that.

But atleast towards the end of the book the three women came to realised that they were responsible for all the choices they made in life.

People need to understand that the outcome of your life is based on all the decisions you've made along the way. I hate it when people don't take responsibility for their life choices then blames others and acts like the victim. That annoys me.

In the beginning of the book these three women made bad choices in men yet they didn't take responsibility for their own bad choices. They made excuses as to why they choose these men. And they act the victim. I got so annoyed I almost d idn't want to keep reading but I'm glad I did because in the end, when they were given a second chance, these women did come to realised that everything that happened to them, was of their own doing, their own choices.
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Susan Chua
4.0 out of 5 stars Summer of 2nd chances...
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2021
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Life begins at 40... And with this trio life dramatically changed at 40! Don't we all wish we have a madam Zoya to give us a choice! I'm truly glad Madison got to rewrite her life! And although Ellie didn't choose to rewrite everything, she got a better deal & all because she changed how she looks at things. Lastly Leslie may not have chosen to rewrite her life but she found her confidence and a hidden talent!
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sweetpea
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2022
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I ❤️ This book! It is a easy light read that give you a second chance at life. A do over!
One of my favorites throughout the years, so I bought a few copies and shared it with new friends this summer and had a great time exploring the characters againg.
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Wendy Devine
5.0 out of 5 stars Very unusual plot
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2021
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I loved the fact that the plot was so unusual. It's great to have those ponderables of what if....? It was an interesting read because it dipped in and out of the three friends and their turn of events. Easy to read and the author is a great storyteller.
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Kindle Customer Nikki
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonder
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2018
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I could not put this novel down. A nice read. In true Jude style it captured you attention and imagi ation in the first chapter. I read all three of the book in this group and do not know which one ai enjoyed most.. Turns negative to positive. Feel good book with a good story line.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjpyable read.
Reviewed in India on September 15, 2019
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A feel good book to be enjoyed on a hot summer evening, a raknu afternoon or a winter night - take your pick!
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Stefanie Winkelkoetter
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr zufrieden!!!
Reviewed in Germany on September 30, 2013
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Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit der Ware. Außerdem war der Versand sehr schnell! Ich werde sehr gerne wieder hier bestellen!!!
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Judith R
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on November 15, 2014
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Great read
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