Book Review: Swimming Pool Summer by Rebecca Farnworth

Reviewer: Christy

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rebecca Farnworth’s story of new love, old love,  friendships and new lives sets the stage for a perfect end of summer read. The story unfolds as three longtime girlfriends take a holiday to Greece.

Meet Victoria, or “Tor” as she’s known to her friends. Some may call her a ‘cougar’ because she landed sexy Ed in what appears to be a perfect relationship for both of them. Ed, 10 years her junior, seems to be the complete package. He gets along with everyone & is loved by all of her friends, and best of all, he’s head-over-heels in love with Tor. But when Tor unintentionally gets pregnant, she fears that their relationship will come to an end.

Leila seems to have the perfect life – she and her husband, Tom, are busy raising their 4 year old daughter Gracie. Their relationship seems odd to some – yin and yang. But they compliment each other so well, they’re a good balance and have a strong love for each other. But one mistake in her past has caused some discord in her marriage. Suddenly, she and Tom are short with each other, and things are stressed between them. Leila finds that her marriage is troubled, and Tom notices a difference, too. Is she willing to forgive herself for her past? And will her past allow her to put the pieces of an almost broken marriage back together.

Frankie has a beautiful, perfect, size 8 body, and she works hard to maintain it. And why wouldn’t she? Patrick, one of her best friends, told her she has an amazing body. Frankie harbors a secret, though. She’s been in love with Patrick since they shared a single kiss years ago. She can’t get over that kiss, and Patrick has no idea that she’s been in love with him since then. Fixated on Patrick, Frankie isn’t prepared for him to show up in Greece. The worst part? He isn’t alone.

Rebecca Farnworth’s “Swimming Pool Summer” brings Leila, Frankie, Tor, plus their significant others and a few uninvited guests together on a Greek island for holiday. Each woman harbors their own internal battles with each of their different relationships. Can they put their individual troubles aside and enjoy their final holiday as the group they are, or will jealousy and pride tear their friendships apart.

I liked this end-of-summer read. Emotions are real, relationships are challenged, and the plot / story is enjoyable. There were a few humorous parts that 30-40 something women will enjoy. If you’ve ever had a group of friends that were like family, you’ll enjoy this book. I’ll definitely look for more books by Rebecca Farnworth.

4.5 Stars