Seventeen-year-old Sophie Carter has always lived in the quiet, predictable town of Briarwood, where every summer is the same. She spends her days working at the local diner, hanging out with her friends, and dreaming of a future that feels far off and uncertain. That is, until Mason Hayes shows up.
Mason, with his brooding gaze and a past he won't talk about, is everything Sophie isn't: spontaneous, rebellious, and dangerous in a way that draws her in like a magnet. When their paths cross, sparks fly-sparks that neither of them are prepared for. As their connection deepens, Sophie is forced to confront everything she thought she knew about love, trust, and the secrets both she and Mason are keeping.
But as the summer drags on, Sophie starts to realize that Mason may not be the only one with a dangerous past. In a small town where everyone knows everyone else's business, there are more secrets to uncover-secrets that might tear them apart before summer even ends.
The Last Drop of Summer is a heart-wrenching romance about growing up, falling in love, and the challenges of balancing the safety of what you know with the freedom of what you want. Can Sophie let go of her safe world and dive into the storm Mason brings, or will she risk losing everything?
This description highlights the central conflict and intrigue of the story while enticing readers with the promise of romance, drama, and personal growth. It sets up a compelling narrative that would appeal to fans of young adult romance and coming-of-age stories.
Falling in love with your best friend's brother is never a good thing, is it? Falling in love with both of your best friend's older brothers? That's even worse.
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Emma Branson has always harbored a crush on Mason Masterson, her best friend Jessie's so-called "brooding" older brother, but as Emma journeys through high school, she realizes it's the middle brother, Caleb, who has always been by her side, leaving Emma in quite possibly the worst love triangle of them all.
A story of a group of childhood best friends that navigate the complexities of life, love, and the meaning of family.
{Editor's pick, October 2021}
~60,000-70,000 words~
Content Warning: This story contains mild sexual content and strong language.
Cover designed by Cil Ojumo