Continuing on my summer reading journey, The Lake Club by Lina Patton is the perfect escape to a lakeside world where secrets, lies, and simmering tensions hide just beneath the sun-drenched surface. Lina's debut has been described as a "soapy summer thriller," and it couldn't be a more fitting label. Packed with all the ingredients of an addictive summer read, this novel will have you turning pages long after your last swim.

Lina joined me to chat about her time working at a real-life lake club and how those experiences helped shape the story, plus we discussed summer reading, her writing journey, and so much more. She was an absolute delight, and I have a feeling this is only the beginning of an exciting career. Be sure to add The Lake Club to your summer stack!