When August Ends Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Penelope Ward
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
852

When August Ends by Penelope Ward Book Summary

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.

What do you do when a sexy, older man moves into your family’s summer rental?

Well, apparently, you make a fool of yourself—over and over. Things didn’t exactly get off on the right foot with Noah Cavallari. Our first encounter was embarrassing, to say the least.

But despite that, I found myself waking up every day with a newfound energy. Nothing exciting ever happened on the lake—not until Noah moved into the small boathouse on our property. He’d booked it for the entire summer…and I was still trying to figure out why.

When my mother became ill, I inherited the responsibility of making sure our guests were well taken care of. I should have been in college. Instead, I was living my best life…as a maid.

Dark, handsome, and mysterious, everything about Noah screamed forbidden. 

I knew he was just passing through town for the summer.

I knew he was probably too old for me.

Yet, I was drawn to him.

Not to mention, he tried to save my life when he mistakenly thought I was drowning.

I wanted him and made no secret of it.

His own attempts to warn me away soon gave way to late-night moonlight chats by the lake. We were slowly easing into a friendship that was gearing up to explode into something I might not recover from. 

Because he’s leaving at the end of the summer.

And I have no idea what I’ll do when August ends.

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Book Name When August Ends
Genre Contemporary
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Language English
E-Book Size 1.5 MB

When August Ends (Penelope Ward) Book Reviews 2024

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Perfect. A perfect teen Romance that is so stereotypical but so unique. It’s hard not to fall in love with the characters. Loved this.

SO GOOD. I never write reviews unless the book is amazing.......soooo go buy it.

A must read!. Heather puts her dreams on hold to take care of her mother. When Noah moves into her family’s summer rental, things start to look up. She’s instantly attracted to Noah. Noah tries to fight his attraction because he is a bit older than Heather but it becomes futile. The attraction starts to become too much for both of them. But he has a secret as to what brought him to the lake. When Heather finds out the reason he’s there, will she still feel the same way about Noah? I don’t want to give anything away but I can say I really liked this book. But I love all of Penelope’s books so I knew this would be an amazing book too. There were moments when I laughed and moments that made me cry. There wasn’t anything that I didn’t enjoy about this book. Loved every second of it.

Every Second is PERFECTION!. One more moment. Of angst. Of charm. Of drama. Of heart. Of love. Of understanding. Of wonder. The story of Heather and Noah is so full of beauty and triumph. It is a delight in its message. To learn from mistakes, to take risks, to let yourself fall. Heather is an absolute strength in how she holds herself. She is determination, fun, humor, and kindness in a lovely package. Yet, she is alone. Utterly alone in all of the moments she needs support the most, particularly from sources that should be there to lift her up, to guide her. Noah is a man with fears and secrets, with broken dreams and missing pieces. He is the real deal, the one who will set your teeth to grinding at his feisty manner while also breathing fire into your veins. He is generous and kind-hearted; solid. He is abrasive, sexy, and golden. A true hero, even when the situation may not call for it. As there relationship unfolds, they give one another the chance to endure, to grow, and to learn in a way that only further fueled my admiration of them. I was dying every minute of this book and the heat, laughter, and tears ensured that this book became another favorite read of 2019. I love how real this story was for me. Penelope never ceases to give me everything I want in her book, including the perfect HEA.

Penelope Ward’s BEST novel to date!. NO SPOILERS! Penelope Ward blew it out of the water with When August Ends! This book, THIS BOOK, was EVERYTHING! Just when I thought Penelope couldn’t top her previous books, she went and wrote When August Ends. The storyline and characters were absolutely PHENOMENAL, and I fell head over heels in love with them. When August Ends has been Penelope Ward’s BEST novel to date, and my FAVORITE book from her so far! The storyline was fantastic, and that word doesn’t even do it enough justice. I honestly don’t know how she did it, but Penelope Ward wove a tale so beautiful, so refreshing, so inspiring, that I was truly left in awe. I’ve always been blown away by her talent, but she truly exceeded all of my expectations with When August Ends. The plot was incredibly unique, as all of Ward’s novels are, and I was smitten from beginning to end. Noah and Heather’s story was sweet, sexy, funny, emotional, utterly swoon-worthy, and truly unforgettable and unputdownable. It was everything you could possibly want in a romance and so much more! The characters were EXTRAORDINARY, and I completely fell head over heels in love with them. Noah and Heather have been two of my favorite characters that Penelope Ward has written so far, and they completely stole my heart. I felt an immediate connection with them, and was engrossed in their story from page one. I loved Noah and Heather’s personalities, sizzling chemistry together, and how their relationship progressed throughout. I loved reading the book from Noah and Heather’s point of view, and all of their banter and interactions with each other. Despite the age difference between them (which was totally not an issue), Noah and Heather had a strong, deep, and meaningful bond that was envy-worthy. Noah and Heather’s journey was truly unforgettable and unputdownable, and although they had trials and tribulations, I was absolutely ecstatic with the conclusion and couldn’t have been happier for them. When August Ends was a sweet, sexy, swoon-worthy, and emotional standalone contemporary romance that will make you think and feel so much, and has hands down been Penelope Ward’s BEST novel to date! Ms. Ward blew me away with Noah and Heather’s absolute MUST READ love story, and I would HIGHLY recommend it!

All The Love. I usually go into a book with knowing the basis of what will happen. With that said, this book totally took me for all the biscuits. Nothing was as I thought it would be or played out how it should.... well, except for Noah and Heather falling in love with each other. Amazing with an original storyline to boot. Loved it!

Feels!. Amazing slow burn with all the feels!! Move this one to the top of your TBR list now.

Emotional and heartfelt story that takes the reader on a journey!. I am super happy that Penelope wrote a story that involves an age gap between the Hero and heroine. I loved the slow burn between Noah and Heather. Penelope always takes us on a journey in her stories and this one focuses a lot on not letting life pass you by. Heather was very refreshing, young in age but mature in soul. She's put her own dreams on hold to take care of her mother. When she sees the man who has rented their boathouse for the summer, she feels something for him she's never felt towards anyone before. But Noah quickly makes it clear, nothing is going to happen between them, no matter how many advances Heather makes. I really enjoyed the journey Heather and Noah take together. Spending the summer together, fixing up the property so that Heather can put it on the market to sell. These two grew together as friends, learning many lessons from each other along the way. Initially, I was a little put off with how rude Noah came across to Heather with his abruptness and gruffness, but he grew on me over time and by the end of the story I was pretty enamored with him. There are plenty of emotions in this book, and like the slow burn between Heather and Noah, the emotions built to a crescendo for me up until the very end. With everything that Heather and Noah are dealing with, separately and together, my heart was stretched tight for them, and then Penelope lovingly molded it back into shape and left me with a happy, goofy smile on my face. Fans of Penelope's stories are going to fall hard for Noah and want to be besties with Heather.

Was hoping it would get better. Love PW but disappointed with this book. Guess they all can’t be awesome...

Great ❤️. Heather and Noah’s story is such a great read! 💝

5- Stars from Kindle Crack Book Reviews. I spent the day binge reading When August Ends by Penelope Ward. I didn’t want this book to end!!! I seriously can’t wait for you guys to meet Heather and Noah. I loved everything about this book. When August Ends had the perfect amount of sweet and heat that made my heart skip an emotional beat. Mark your calendar 2/25/19. You better clear your schedule to read this one! WAE is on my Best of 2019 list! Full review to follow! #kindlecrack #whenaugustends

Unconventional romance. An unique unconventional romance story. Love Noah and Heather and their connection. So romantic. Enjoyed reading. Voluntarily reviewed.

Fresh story line. Loved this fresh story line from Penelope Ward. This was a unique love story and had it all. The push pull of an unwanted romance, regret and healing. Loved it.

Cute. I loved the setting of this book, the age differences, storyline. I didn’t like the overall role of the mother character , was just odd. Otherwise cute book.

You will never want August to End. To give this book 5 stars simply doesn't seem like enough! I probably say that about all of Penelope Ward's books but it's only because it is true! As usual, she put's everything into her words and can write the heck out of a story! She gives us amazingly deep characters with which to fall in love with along with an incredibly beautiful story that takes you on an emotional ride, that I for one, will not soon forget! I felt so many different emotions, some deeper than others, while on Noah and Heather's journey that it will take me some time to recover. I love that their story goes in directions I never expected it to at times. I was absolutely mesmerized by Noah and Heather from their very first meeting. Their connection goes so far beyond the boundaries of age and time. It is so easy to believe that they were destined to meet in this very place at this very time for reasons that are not quite clear to us for a while, but when Penelope reveals all to us it make so much sense and gives even more depth to their story. If ever two people complete each other, it is Noah and Heather. Definitely one of my new favorites!!

When August Ends. A true binge read. I could not put down. Penelope Ward has done it again with this awesome heartwarming story that pulls at your heartstrings as this story develop. We met twenty year Heather a strong beautiful women who has sacrificed everything for family; who rents the family’s boat house to a Noah handsome older man, a famous photographer with chemistry, attitude, and an alternative motive. The two have immediate spark and Noah tells Heather there is no way they will be together. This is their story as the inevitable happens and Noah gives into chemistry. A story of friendship, trust, fate, loyalty, and love proving age is just a number.

Wonderful. I couldn’t put the book down once I started reading. I loved the writing style. More books like this please! ;)

Still Captivated. This book was nothing short of Amazing. I never wanted it to end. I could not put it down. Brilliant story line that truly captures your emotions without being cheesy.

Enjoyed.. I was so happy to see Penelope Ward’s books back on my iPad book app. I enjoyed this book. It held my interest. I loved the lake setting. The characters believable.

A must read!!. My new favorite by Penelope Ward!!! I absolutely and unequivocally love Noah!!! Heather is a breath of fresh air! Noah and Heather‘s chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS SCORCHING! A slow burn and when it’s finally ignites... KABOOM! Their story is unique and one you can’t put down. A must read!!

When August ends. I loved this book. Made me laugh, cry and hold my breath. Wish there was a sequel. Keep writing. Pudge48

I didn’t want it to end. I don’t know what to say about this book except WOW! I can’t put my finger on why it had all the feels but it just did. There was so much depth and soul. Life lessons and heartache, love and strength. I didn’t want it to end and I sure loved it. It rigged on my heart in the best way.

Bravo!. Penelope Ward does it again! Great story and very well written. I have read all of her books and have yet to be disappointed. Can’t wait for your next offering.

Loved it!. Haven’t read a book in a while, nothing was catching my interest but the sample caught my eye and I had to finish it. Read it all in one sitting. Loved this book. Recommend reading it!

LOVED!. Couldn't put it down. One of my favorites from her books!

I did not want it to end. I love, love, love this book. Instantly got attached to Noah and Heather’s love story!!

Great read!. Loved the story…. In tears at the end.

When August Ends. One of the best books I’ve read in a long time

Noah will steal your heart!!!. Get ready for Noah to steal your heart! Penelope Ward has just written my new favorite! Heather is truly a heroine who you will fall in love with too! This book has all the feels—it will break your heart and it will piece it back together! I wish I could give it the million stars that it deserves! With a dog nicknamed Fathead and two gerbils named Bonnie and Clyde, you know your heart will be stolen. Run, don’t walk, to get this book! 5 amazeball stars

Really sweet. Loved the book, it was so sweet !! The story has several turning points, it’s interesting how two people can be brought together. He had a great sense of humor and was so hot !!

Meh. Like the pizza I had last night..mehhh

Fantastic Summer Read. Unlike other Penelope Ward books, this one took a little bit for me to get into it. I think the writing seemed a bit off...or just a bit different from her other works. The structure seemed to be trying to be a bit younger feeling to me...if that makes sense. But after a while, I was in total Penelope overload and not willing to put the book down. This was an entertaining story. It's been described as a friends to lovers troupe but I don't really agree with this description. Yes, Noah and Heather do become great friends, but that is not how their relationship started off. In fact, Heather is immediately drawn to Noah in a sexual nature during their first meeting. And she goes as far as to tell Noah. She does not beat around the bush but is very blatant at her attraction. I think it was this blatant behavior that I really liked in Heather's. character. Noah on the other hand tells Heather that he is not here to have a relationship with her. That his time is limited until the end of the summer. He even goes on to promise Heather's mother that he is not interested in a relationship with Heather...and she is skeptical. These are some interesting characters with a unique and interesting connection. But of course, you have to read 90% of the story before their connection is revealed...and I'm not about to spoil it here. In typical Penelope Ward fashion, readers are intrigued by her characters and their story and When August Ends doesn't fail to intrigue. A worthy read for any romance fan.

Great read. It was fun and flirty in the beginning. Then, it turned out to be a deep, emotional story about how these 2 people meet. After all the time of being sensible and making sure, they both get their HEA.❤️

Loved. Such a good story! Loved the characters....shocking twists and turns... was never a dull moment!

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Such a delight to read!. I was riveted from the beginning of this beautiful book and it had my attention throughout the whole storyline! The characters, namely Noah and Heather hold a place in my heart! Heather definitely has a lot on her plate but when Noah rents the boathouse her family runs, needless to say you will have a tumultuous ride in store as you read! I loved Heather's personality, her ability to just blurt out whats on her mind and the connection that builds between them is so endearing! Noah came to rent the place and we find out some truths later on! Decisions, how the heart feels and beautiful friendships all make this the most enjoyable book that will stay in my heart forever! I especially loved how it ended and the sadness is there but doesn’t distract from a heartwarming romance! Such a delight to read!

Great Read. This author is one of my unicorn/ go to authors and just when I think I have seen her best she gives me yet another brilliant read and When August Ends is certainly that, it is a must read. This book has all the feels you want and expect in a great read, a slow burn with characters you will fall in love with, it will captivate you and keep you interested to the very last page. Noah and Heather stole a piece of my heart and I think if I’m totally honest I’m not going to get it back because their journey will be a story I will read over and over again. I loved Heather’s honestly, I loved how she had no control over blurting out exactly what’s on her mind and the friendship she shared with the man she had fallen for hook line and sinker. What can I say about Noah that hasn’t already been said before he is dark, mysterious and extremely handsome and boy oh boy did I swoon. Noah may have tried to warn Heather he was too old and wasn’t into relationships but sometimes friendships turn into so much more and love happens when we least expect it. This book has it all, secrets, lies, second chances as well as rejection but there is also plenty of moments that will leave you smiling so do yourself a favour and one click When August Ends.

Wow. Ok this book was just everything. Age gaps are one of my favourite tropes but they’re also sometimes over the top or a little questionable. This one wasn’t at all, it was beautiful and natural and the chemistry was slow burn and so well done. I loved the humour and the omg embarrassing moments throughout the book. It was everything I hoped for and still more. Totally loved it, one of my 6 star reads for 2019 for sure!

Enjoyable. Not up there with her best but still a good read from Penelope ❤️

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Brilliantly written. A beautiful, heartwarming and sexy love story written by the ever so talented Penelope Ward. The characters Noah and Heather were so incredible and their story so wonderful. If your looking for something amazingly beautiful to read you will truly enjoy When August Ends.

Beautiful story!. This book me laugh out loud so hard at some of the antics! It was awkward and embarrassing at times but also sweet and emotional as hell! It was slow burning but very interesting to read! Loved it!

slow burn romance. WHEN AUGUST ENDS by Penelope Ward is a contemporary, adult stand alone, erotic romance story line focusing on twenty year old, waitress/college student Heather Chadwick. and thirty-four year old photographer Noah Cavallari. Told from dual first person perspectives (Noah and Heather) WHEN AUGUST ENDS follows the building relationship between twenty year old, waitress/college student Heather Chadwick. and thirty-four year old photographer Noah Cavallari. Noah Cavallari is taking some time off from his busy photography business, and rented a boathouse up in New Hampshire, on Lake Winipessaukee. Coming face to face with Heather Chadwick, the owner’s twenty year old daughter, stirred something in Noah he had no business pursuing. Heather Chadwick’s attraction to, and seduction of Noah is met with refusal and rejection, but a last minute date for Heather forces Noah to look deep to understand from where his jealousy and need had come. What ensues is the slow building relationship and romance between Heather and Noah, and the potential fall-out as Noah keeps secret his real reason for coming to New Hampshire as his time in the lake house comes to a close. Heather Chadwick has always wanted to be a nurse but her mother’s disabilities force Heather to become care-taker to a woman who struggles with mental illness. Still grieving the loss of someone close, Heather struggles with what was, and what will never be. Noah Cavallari battles his attraction to Heather knowing his secrets could destroy the precarious foundation upon which their growing relationship is starting to build, a relationship he will pursue as time passes them by. The relationship between Noah and Heather is one of immediate attraction but Noah struggles with their fourteen year age difference, as well as the secrets he has yet to reveal. Heather knows that her attraction to Noah is currently one-sided, an attraction that comes with heartbreak and jealousy on both sides of the equation. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text. We are introduced to Heather’s mother Alice, and her estranged father Rick Chadwick, as well as friends Chrissy , and ex-boyfriend Eric; Noah’s ex Olivia, and his father Neil Cavallari. WHEN AUGUST ENDS is a story of older man / younger woman, secrets, lies, guilt and second chances. The premise is engaging and intriguing ;the romance is a slow burn rejection and attraction; the characters are colorful and energetic. WHEN AUGUST ENDS is a sexy, character driven story of love .

Loved it. Amazing read loved everything about it couldn’t stop reading it . I’m never disappointed when reading your books . 5 ⭐️ + I laughed, Teared I up. It got steamy and it got dreamy .. amazing

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