That Last Summer

When Cara O’Connell returns to her seasonal job running the inn on Whispering Pines Island, she’s hoping to find a way to start over. Her recent escape from an abusive relationship has left her fragile, and her only solace is in the bottom of a bottle. But no matter how much she drinks, she can’t drown out her ex’s nasty voice, reminding her that she’s unworthy.

Despite his own raw, painful past, Sam Vervaine's freshest wound is the heartbreak he received from Cara the previous summer. When he hears the woman of his dreams is suddenly single, he returns to the only place that's ever felt like home. Masking the hidden passion that still burns bright, Sam hopes that being the friend Cara needs will lead to something more.

When a glimpse into Sam's past shows Cara she's not alone, she feels a weight lift from her heart. But something – or someone – is keeping them apart. Can they overcome a passionate mistake to give their love a chance in the sun?

That Last Summer is the standalone first book in the Whispering Pines Island series. If you like realistically flawed characters, serious issues mixed with humor, and enough drama to fill a small island village, then you’ll delight in this contemporary love story.