The characters made the book and I especially loved straight-talking sister Liv and the dynamics between her and main character Kate. All of the characters were totally relatable though and the Fiona epilogue was an especially nice touch. I also enjoyed the humour and comedy moments like angry T-Rex and triflegate. However, despite being the premise of the whole book, the fake author thing didn't really work for me. Although hired as an actor, Kate essentially played herself and didn't relish the radio and TV appearances. It also felt odd that daughter Alice didn't make an appearance at all. That said neither things detracted from my enjoyment of the book they just didn't make sense to me. So not my favourite by the author but it was another solid and fun read.

Another original, romantic hit from Josie Silver that I deeply enjoyed. Thank you for the opportunity!

Josie Silver is a romance author I trust and this didn’t disappoint! It’s about starting over after a divorce and love for reading, and what goes behind writing a novel and publishing. I always love characters in Josie Silver books, and I loved the MMCs in this book too. I love that she didn’t make a villain out of someone who seems a bit of a villain. Everyone has a story. Not everything is what it seems

There is a good balance of humorous and emotional. Even though we would never find ourselves in the situation of this book (quite unrealistic and impossible), but somehow the dillema is all relatable. Absolutely enjoyed this one!

I am a huge Josie Silver fan so I always go into her books just knowing they will be good! I loved the story of Kate and Charlie and I loved how they found each other along the way! I enjoy books set in the entertainment and Hollywood world and this was a perfect book that combined that with a cute romance sprinkled in as well!

Very good. Full of romance. Josie Silver just keeps on getting better with every book. This story follows Kate who takes on the role of an author as the actual author doesn't want to be associated with the book. Shows the highs and lows of social media. Full of bookish goodness.

Slow Burn Summer by Josie Silver

Kate Elliott is about to turn forty, she recently left her cheating husband, Richard, and her nineteen-year-old daughter, Alice, is at university. She has no money and needs a fresh start. In desperation she writes to her old agent, Jojo, to see if he has any acting jobs available. Unfortunately, Jojo has passed away but his son, Charlie, has taken over and he has the perfect acting job for Kate.

A famous author has written a beautiful romance novel but wants to stay anonymous. Kate will stand in as the author of the book, like a ghost author. At first Kate loves her new role and so does everyone on social media but then something happens and suddenly everyone turns against her and the social media is no longer positive but outright menacing.

I would like to thank Net Galley and Penguin General UK for a copy of this eBook in exchange for an honest review

Oh I loved this book so much, Josie Silver just gets better and better. In fact, the ending made me go back and re-read the beginning, and I couldn’t stop reading it again. I don’t think I’ve even done that before.

If you’ve enjoyed any of Josie’s books before, you will love this one. Even if you hadn’t, it’s such a lovely book. I can’t recommend it enough. Thank you so much for letting me read an ARC.

I was looking forward to reading this book as I have enjoyed all of Josie's previous novels and it did not disappoint.

The story captured my imagination from the first chapter and I enjoyed the pace, characters and events.

I enjoyed Kate and Charlie's story and it moved at a good pace.

Would recommend.

Kate is given an opportunity by Charlie to represent someone else's story by posing as an author. In the meantime, she finds courage to redirect her own life after a divorce and start to follow her dreams.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book.

A thoroughly enjoyable read to immerse oneself in. An insight to the publishing world and 'ghost writers' when the main character Kate is employed to pretend to be the author of a novel that the original writer doesn't want to be associated with as it's outside their popular public genre. There's quite a lot of humour, especially around Kate as things just seem to 'happen' to her. The book also underlines the venomous world of the internet and social media making some people's life unbearable. Good characters which the reader can no doubt relate to and believe in. Light and easy to read overall and I think one of Josie's best.

A gorgeous read, When newly divorced Kate goes for an interview where she has to pretend to have written a novel as the real writer wants to remain anonymous things get off to a bad start after a series of mishaps on the way there where she meets Charlie who has reluctantly taken over the buisness from his lare father. Its a romantic story beautifully written which makes you laugh and cry full of warmth and charm and will make you fall in love with

A lovely read and didn't want to put it down. I read it when it was cold outside and made me long for the hot summer. Interesting take on the ghost writer and makes you wonder if it does happen and we just don't know about it.

I’ve never read a Josie Silver book that I wasn’t instantly lost in, and this is no exception. Beautifully written, and with a unique storyline, I loved Kate and Charlie and how all the threads of the story come together at the end. A really easy read but one that isn’t just another cookie cutter ‘slow burn’

Love the premise of this one and it’s difference from the usual ‘ghost writing’ trope instead a talent agent hires an actress to play the part of an author on a book tour.

I absolutely loved the characters (even Fiona by the end) and while this is a slow burn romance (true to the title) it didn’t feel too slow, stilted or dull. This is one for the readers who love the books about books trope!

Overall a fun read, filled with loveable, funny characters.

Josie Silver is one of my favourite authors. Sit down with this book and your favourite drink and prepare to feel better. Like a cost chat with a friend this book leaves you feeling warm and glowing.

Kate Elliott’s life is a mess. Her marriage has ended, and she is desperate to find a job and willing to take anything.

She takes on an acting job, where she is expected to act the part of an author who has just written a romance novel.

Nothing goes to plan. I loved this, lots of humour, twists and turns. This was about authors, publishing, relationships and families, with a sprinkling of romance.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher Penguin for a chance to review this E-Book. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Slow Burn Summer is a fun, unique and lighthearted slow burn romance with a nod to the world of publishing.

With a cast of likeable and relatable characters it is a funny and enjoyable read and I recommend it to readers who like books that they don't have think about too much.

My favourite winter book is One Day in December so I had high hopes in this… and it didn’t disappoint!
I was so invested in the whole plot line of Kate but also their romance, although I do find they said ILY a bit too early without much development?
Regardless, highly recommend this for a hot summer day with a lovely cocktail/juice!

Thank you netgalley for giving me arc. I enjoyed this book a lot, and it gave me a lot of moments that i cherish. Kate just came out of ugly divorce, she is trying to pursue her dead acting career and thats where our main male character comes in, charlie is the head of talent agency. While i liked the book a lot and i adore characters but i just think chemistry was lacking between main characters other than that it was really nice. Loveable characters, great concept and amazing storytelling. I love it..

Slow Burn Summer.
Newly divorced from her cheating husband and broke due to an iron clad pre nup he had forced on her Kate applies for an acting job at an agency she used when a very young actress. The owner she knew well has died and his son Charlie has taken his fathers place. He has a role for Kate to play, she is to pretend to be the author of a romance book about to be published. The actual author is very famous for his thrillers and in no way wishes his fans to know he has written this book. Kate herself is kept in the dark.
So begins Kates role, on a TV show, radio and book signings. The book is a runaway success and romps up the charts. The role leads Kate into all manner of situations some absolutely hilarious and others heartbreaking.
Her relationship with Charlie deepens but he too has had difficulty in his past so each are wary as things progress.
This is a wonderfully satisfying emotional read, a great story with some real laugh out loud moments and some jaw dropping ones. Kate’s ex is a real piece of work and although he doesn’t appear much in the story I would of loved him to get his comeuppance for his treatment of Kate.
With a lovely finale this is a brilliant book, and I will never see a T. rex again without a smile on my face.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book.