"Julia, David, and Erika grew up together spending summers at their idyllic Vermont lake homes for as long as they can remember. Now adults--with their own sullen teens, endless mortgages, and low-voltage sex lives--the three friends have amassed secrets over the years. This summer, David is eager to show off his newly renovated home--which now blocks his friends' cherished lake views--and his much-younger girlfriend. He also, unwittingly, brings a nanny with a hidden agenda. ... When David's girlfriend mysteriously ...
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"Julia, David, and Erika grew up together spending summers at their idyllic Vermont lake homes for as long as they can remember. Now adults--with their own sullen teens, endless mortgages, and low-voltage sex lives--the three friends have amassed secrets over the years. This summer, David is eager to show off his newly renovated home--which now blocks his friends' cherished lake views--and his much-younger girlfriend. He also, unwittingly, brings a nanny with a hidden agenda. ... When David's girlfriend mysteriously vanishes after a shouting match, Julia and Erika wonder just how well they know their lifelong friend"--
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What a great read. This book kept me engaged from the very beginning. I didnÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢t have a clue where it was going so every turn was unexpected. The storyline was multilayered and expertly woven. There were a variety of characters introduced but the main characters were not only relatable, but likeable as well. They had their own flaws and I enjoyed how the story helped them to move forward with their life choices and their personal growth as a result.
While this was not a nail-biter, it never drags and the question of who, why, and how are always lurking through each chapter and turn of the plot. I enjoyed the way the story wrapped up and everything was revealed. Not a lot of shock and awe but just the right amount of uncertainty that I found myself thinking, Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?"So thatÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s what happened!Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?Â? several times throughout the book.
Lori
Jul 12, 2025
A WILD RIDE
Dollycas�s Thoughts
Julia, David, and Erika, ââ?¬Ë?ââ?¬Â? the Lake Gangââ?¬Â?, have had many happy days spending summers with their parents on Lake Timmeny in Vermont. Now they bring their own children to spend a couple of weeks together each summer.
This year, when Julia arrives, she sees that David has built a huge monstrosity where his familyââ?¬â?¢s cabin used to be, blocking the lake view from both her and Erikaââ?¬â?¢s cabins. When he arrives he is pretty cocky about his renovation and his new ââ?¬Å"lady of the momentââ?¬Â?. He also has a young new nanny in tow to take care of his five-year-old twins.
Erika arrives with her husband and son; she is unusually quiet about the massive multi-windowed structure blocking the lake. Julia wants to know why, but the three have accumulated many secrets over the years, so she assumes there is a lot more to the story.
Lake Timmeny has a tragic history. ââ?¬Å"The lake takes them.ââ?¬Â? Two young women have ââ?¬Å"vanishedââ?¬Â? 30 years apart, and now it has been another 30 years. So when Davidââ?¬â?¢s new girlfriend vanishes after a very public disagreement, everyone wonders if the lake has taken another. While a comprehensive search is organized and carried out, secrets start to be revealed that go back for generations. Lies. Betrayal. Deceit. Danger lurks. Will the Lake Gang survive the summer?
Three couples, two teenagers, 2 five-year-olds, and their nanny on a summer vacation. What could go wrong? Everything!
Ms. Day has written a complex story featuring complicated characters who all have secrets now in their daily lives that are compounded by what takes place and revealed over a very short timeframe. At times, I felt I needed a scorecard to keep track of everything. Her characters are very interesting, so it is easy to get caught up in everything they are going through.
The lake�s history was intriguing for this mystery lover, and an elderly woman who lives on the lake year-round not only stole my heart but was the key to disclosing so much of that history. Hold on, though, there is so much more to sink our teeth into as memories are tested and secrets are divulged. Layers are peeled away, a little too slowly at times, but some epic twists ratcheted up the tension and suspense in all the right places. Being told from two points of view, I was totally pulled into this story. There is family drama to the max in ways I couldn�t imagine. The ending was elaborate, intricate, and satisfying. I would have liked a little more action instead of explanations, but it still worked for me.
The Lake Escape takes readers on a wild ride as each characterââ?¬â?¢s journey intersects in numerous ways. This is Ms. Dayââ?¬â?¢s third venture of domestic suspense following her debut, The Block Party, and then One Big Happy Family, last year, each time upping her game. Words of wisdom from Julia: ââ?¬Å"Be in the moment. Relax and enjoy. Donââ?¬â?¢t try to control, just let it roll.ââ?¬Â? That was from Chapter 7. Boy, did things roll from there. If you are looking for your next summer read, this one will have you feeling like you are right there at the lake, witnessing all the drama these families serve up. A strong 4.5 stars and an Enjoyable Escape.
