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Love this review from Cosmopolitan!



“SUMMER HOURS proves there truly is such a thing as a hot-and-heavy romance that’s also a light read. It has major Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants vibes, but…more grown up.”

Thanks, Cosmo!

SUMMER HOURS now has a playlist!

Here it is!



Spent days in my backyard hammock, 🎧 on, happily fretting over my song choices. The original "Mrs. Robinson" or the cover by The Lemonheads ? Where to place The Indigo Girls' Closer to Fine (Becc and Serra's anthem!), Lauryn Hill, Natalie Merchant on MTV Unplugged? Seal HAD to go in because Crazy is a huge part of one chapter...And the sailing songs that Becc and Cal joke about on the boat. Christopher Cross or no Christopher Cross...???!!



I think the final list captures the mood and the story quite well and I so hope you enjoy it! I sure had fun getting it ready.

Thrilled that Bookpage included SUMMER HOURS in its Summer Reading list:

“Doan spins an unforgettable tale of old-fashioned romance in this winning novel…A sweet, satisfying love story.”



Read the whole review -- and get some great summer reading ideas -- here.

Thank you thank you thank you to the book groups who have embraced THE SUMMER LIST & SUMMER HOURS. I know how fierce book-pick debates can get -- I'm in two book groups -- so it's an honor when you select one of my novels.

And it's a thrill to meet some of you in person and via video chat. You always keep me on my toes with your thoughtful questions.



I got to spend last night with a book group across the river in Portland & we had a lovely evening talking about plot decisions, who guessed the twists, how early I wake up, who chooses my covers, the books they've picked and hated (not mine - phew), and what they should read next. It was 89 degrees -- rare for Portland this time of year. A beautiful patio, cold wine, seafood pasta and shady Oregon trees -- bliss.

Every time I meet with a book group, I have a little book trivia quiz and the winner gets Moonstruck Chocolate. How fitting that the host (far right) won! If you look closely you can see that I put a sticker of the SUMMER HOURS cover on her prize :) .

Happy Summer Reading,
xoxo Amy

May 4, 2019

Giveaway!! ☀️ Enter now through JUNE 4!

SUMMER HOURS comes out in ONE month. To celebrate, I’m throwing a gold-themed giveaway to match the pretty gold foil on my book covers.

You can win ---> 1 signed paperback copy of THE SUMMER LIST

1 signed paperback ARC of SUMMER HOURS
“A perfect summer read.”—Booklist. Out June 4!

Craft & Kin soy candles in Summer Day, Summer Dusk, and Summer Dawn

An Oh K Gold Dust Hydrogel Face Mask

Pacifica Naked Quench Lip Balm

Three reusable gold-finish (stainless steel) swizzle sticks

Three See’s Candy Lollipops (Café Latte, Chocolate, & Butterscotch)

To enter:
1. Like my post on Instagram.
2. Follow me on Instagram or Facebook

For an extra entry, tag a friend below my Instagram post or on my Facebook post.
Winner will be drawn at random.org JUNE 4 at 6 pm Pacific/9 pm Eastern. Open to residents of
the U.S. and Canada only; not affiliated with GoodReads, Facebook or Instagram.

Good luck!!!

I've been waiting a bit nervously for the trade reviews of SUMMER HOURS to come in, and we got the first one today.



It's absolutely lovely & captures exactly what I was trying to achieve when I sat down to write the novel years ago:

"Leaves the reader with the hopeful reminder that sometimes the things we're nostalgic for can be had again...

A perfect summer read."

—Booklist

Hi friends,

I have a handful of paper and e-ARCs of SUMMER HOURS available in advance of the novel's publication on June 4.



Interested in a juicy, smart, heartwarming novel about friends & lovers reconnecting? Road trips on Pacific Coast Highway? If you enjoyed THE SUMMER LIST, I really think you'll like SUMMER HOURS, and I'm so excited to get it to you!

Please send me a message on GoodReads or at [email protected] if you're able to read & open to posting a brief, honest review. Thanks so much & happy reading!

-Amy
[email protected]

So thrilled to announce that I've signed a deal for two new titles with Graydon House!
Here's the announcement in Publishers Marketplace --->



I'm immersed in the world of THE SANDCASTLE & so happy that the novel is in excellent hands. More soon!

I'm sharing images of my favorite SUMMER HOURS scenes on Instagram.

Here's a place that's extremely special to Becc, the main character. I won't say exactly what happens here‚ but I will say there's more than a little wish fulfillment in this novel.


"Catalina.
Once the sexiest, most exciting word in the world. My happy place.
When the island is behind us I can still see it in my mind.
I’m an expert on Catalina. Only town: Avalon, population 3,000, named after the mythical island in King Arthur. No cars allowed. Only golf carts, like a movie set. At sunset, the light is an exquisite pinkish-gold.
Look at that color, Becc. It’s the magic hour."

—from SUMMER HOURS, out June 4 & now available for request on NetGalley.

Click here to see more. Hope you enjoy!

Thrilled to see SUMMER HOURS in this lovely roundup of summery reads.

Summer must not be too far away...the novel is out June 4 & now available for preorder. :) Can't wait to get it to you.

If you enjoyed THE SUMMER LIST, you'll want to check out this story of long-lost friendship, love, heartbreak, and second chances. (Plus a road trip up the stunning California coast on Pacific Highway...)

Amy

"Love and friendship are at the heart of this California-set summertime story."

See the full list here