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Summer of Firefly Memories (Loon Lake Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Joan Gable (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,083 ratings
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The call of the loon. The lapping of waves on the dock. Bats in the cabin. Bears in the garbage. One summer. One cabin on a lake. Dive in for some summer fun.

fire·fly mem·o·ry- noun: a faded memory, so short and quick like a firefly flash in the night—and just like a firefly, when chased in the dark, it can be difficult to catch.

Samantha McGreggor, a thirtysomething eco-journalist, trades Arizona’s summer heat for Minnesota’s cool lake breezes by spending her summer at the same resort her family used to go to when she was young.
She envisions relaxing days in nature filled with fishing, boating, and bathing in the sun. More importantly, she hopes for late-night soul-searching talks with her three grown sisters. However, she and her sisters haven’t been back to the resort since their parents died twenty years ago, when they were all practically teenagers. She soon remembers that when they’re all together, they still tend to act like emotional teens.
Will her “fun-in-the-sun” summer turn out as she hoped? Or will secrets and sibling rivalries ruin her picture-perfect “McGreggor Girls” reunion?
Jake Hunter, the resort owner, has his hands full running the resort, while keeping his handsome cousin Vince out of trouble. What happens when these two families meet?
Find out when Sammy has a summer of firefly memories.
You might just catch some of your own.
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Joan Gable is the author of the Loon Lake Series (SUMMER OF FIREFLY MEMORIES and SUMMER OF DRAGONFLY CHANGES) and MY CHRISTMAS CURSE. She and her husband live in Arizona with their two young daughters.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003YCPJJI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 3rd edition (December 7, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 813 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,083 ratings

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Joan Gable writes contemporary women's fiction that is nostalgic yet rings true to life--believable characters with relatable problems. She'll have you wondering if her stories are really fiction. Through her writing, she evokes memories, ignites changes, and inspires dreams.

She lives in Arizona with her husband, two young daughters, and an attention-starved cat.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Summer of Firefly Memories
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2015
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Firefly Memories is a wonderful story about family, sisters, loss and joy. It reminded me there is hope for even the most dysfunctional families. Growing up as an only child, it made me remember how I wished for a sister who knew me at my best and worst and loved me anyway.

The characters felt real to me, each with their separate lives and memories. Each of them had years of memories from when they summered at Loon Lake as children. When the sisters were all together it felt complete. This time their days at Loon Lake allowed them to see each other as grownups who each suffered the loss of their parents differently when both of them died in a car crash. At that point life changed for each of them.

I gave this book 5 stars because it is well written and every character was fully developed. I was part of that family and had feelings for each of the sisters as their stories wore shared. I wanted what was best for each of them. It's true that a good book can give you things you never expected. Firefly Memories is proof of this.
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ScubaReader
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book to read while on flying . .
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2012
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I really enjoyed reading Summer of the FIrefly Memories. I was on a flight from Texas to California and went scrolling through my kindle library looking for something to read. I'm so glad I settled on this book. It kept me interested and wanting to find out more about the McGreggor sisters. I hated it when I had to turn the kindle off for take offs and landings but as soon as I could I was back to reading. There were a few times that I felt there was more background information that what I needed to know or details that I didn't care about, so reading those parts was slow for me. But it didn't stop me. I loved when all the sisters finally got together at the lake and were able to work out their differences, though it seemed the only ones that had issues were Alex and Cass. Growing up my family never went to a place like this, but we occasionally would visit different relatives who lived all over, and reading about these sisters Firefly Memories, brought back some of my own. I hope the author writes a second book about these incredible sisters so we can see what happens in their lives after their summer at the lake.

I have to admit that when I decided to read this book, I thought it was a different book about four sisters or friends going to a lake or ocean front home and one of them swimming out at night and doesn't come back. As I was reading I kept thinking, oh no.... here's when it's going to happen. I was relieved and happy to know this incident didn't happen to the McGreggor sisters and now that I've finished it, I need to look for the book that does have that happen. I get a lot of my books when they are free so sometimes it's several months before I get a chance to read them and I can't always remember what they are about. I just got this book last week but still couldn't remember. LOL
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JudyK
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly sweet
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2014
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I enjoy thrillers and mysteries which can tend to show some of the worst characteristics of people. There was no steamy sex, and (spoiler) nobody gets killed. Yes, there is room for better editing; however, most of the e-books I've read have had numerous examples of typos, grammatical errors and mixed up idioms. None of the errors in this book actually made me stumble.

It was a nostalgic book for me for the vacations we took to Canada when I was a kid. The lodge where we stayed did everything from make the beds to cook three meals a day. All we had to do was fish, swim, play cards and pranks and relax. It was a slice of heaven.

I thought all of the characters were developed fairly well. I expect to read her next book and see how all of them are doing. I felt like I knew them and want to know more. Maybe that is manipulative, maybe it's good storytelling.

The romantic aspects of the book are sweet and very circumspect, in a way, more like courting. No steamy details which was kind of refreshing.

The author's reference to a book involving fireflies also spurred my interest to look up the book. Put that one on my wish list. It's also nice to learn something new along with the entertainment. All in all, I really enjoyed this change of pace. Refreshing and relaxing.
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C. Laurel Brookes
3.0 out of 5 stars A Light and Easy Escape
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2014
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. Although the characters are likeable and fairly well developed, the story line lacks punch. However, I was drawn to this book because it brought back memories of my youthful summers on a lake in Minnesota The redemption of the story for me is its realistic portrayal of family drama. It was a light, easy and memorable read for me. I also like that the ending was not predictable.
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Jaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Firefly Memories
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
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This was a wonderful story about family and friends. The characters were believable, as were their interactions. How we can all look at the same thing but interpret it differently. We let our anxieties hold us back. It was an
enjoyable book.
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Grayce Cook
4.0 out of 5 stars Good insights to sibling relationships
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2014
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I thought the novel was well written. The author was able to convey insights into sibling relationships especially that of sisters. I have three sisters of my own and saw a bit of all of us in there. The idea of memories coming to mind like a firefly is a great image. What I didn't like was the way the main character raved on and on about her sister and brother-in-law not wanting a child. She went on about how great a person her brother-in-law is so how could he not want a child. She even went on to wanting her sister to have a girl because the family needed a girl. At that point, her sister was still on the fence about keeping the child. This is the attitude faced by all who have chosen to be childfree. One can be a good person, kind and giving and still not want a child. Parenthood does not always equate with one being a good person. Many parents neglect, abuse, and molest their own children. Many inmates in our prisons are parents.
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Sherry
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellently written. Loved it so much i purchased book 2 immediately to continue the saga!
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2018
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So happy for the ending. Anyone with siblings would appreciate the drama!
A very fast and relaxing read.
Will look for more by Joan Gable in the future
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ange2670
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this book so much I finished it and bought the sequel straight away.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2015
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I read this book while on holiday and, while it can be accused of being predictable and a bit schmaltzy, I found it charming and a lovely celebration of the love and bond that siblings can have, regardless of how different they are.

The main character in the book is Sammy and the story revolves around a holiday she has organised for her and her sisters to the place where the family used to go on holiday every summer before the untimely death of their parents. I found the descriptions of Loon Lake really lovely and evocative and I felt I got to know every single character in the story and laughed and cried along with them.

This is not high brow literature. Its purely and simply a great read that you will find yourself getting completely engrossed in.
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Watcher
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2020
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Lovely storyline
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Maureen M.
2.0 out of 5 stars Predictable
Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2015
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While the premise of the story sounded good, I found this story way to predictable.
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buckleyj
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2012
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absolutely in love with this story. found it for free but after reading would have been happy to pay. it is a beautiful story about 4 sister who return to their childhood summer holiday place and relive old stories and memories as well as creating new ones.
It is a feel good story that you just want to curl up with and read without stopping.
thank you Joan Gable, looking forward to your next story.
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