"Our Last Summer" follows Emma, seeking solace from her corporate life in Seaside Cove, where she rents a beachside cottage to reconnect with her artistry. Meanwhile, Jack struggles to keep his wife's memory alive for his daughter Lily while managing their struggling bookstore. Their paths cross in Jack's bookstore, sparking an unexpected bond.
As summer unfolds, Emma becomes entwined in Jack's life, helping him revive the bookstore and connecting with Lily. Jack opens up about his grief, and Emma's presence aids his healing. Emma's artistic inspiration flourishes, and Jack begins to embrace new beginnings.
Their love story blossoms through stolen beachside moments, heartfelt conversations, and shared laughter. Yet, summer's end threatens their growing affection as Emma faces returning to city life, and Jack confronts raising Lily alone.
As summer concludes, they grapple with separation's inevitability. With newfound strength and the community's support, Emma and Jack must decide whether their bond can overcome distance and personal history.
"Our Last Summer" is a tale of unexpected love, illustrating that brief moments can have profound impacts. It's a story of finding solace, inspiration, and lasting love during a single transformative summer.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
*****
Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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