In the "idyllic lakeside town of Willow Creek", "Hannah Reed" is ready for a fun and carefree summer. With her wild best friend Emma, she plans on bonfires, lake swims, and endless sunsets. But everything changes when she starts to see her childhood friend, Liam Carter, in a new light.
Liam has always been ,the boy next door-steady, familiar, and safe. But now, he seems different-taller, quieter, and more confident, with eyes that linger a little longer than before. During late-night bonfires, canoe rides under the stars, and stolen glances by the lake, the line between friendship and something more begins to blur.
As they navigate their growing feelings, their connection is tested when a confident new girl arrives in town, making Hannah question whether Liam feels the same way. With summer slipping through their fingers, Hannah and Liam will have to decide whether to take the leap or let the moment pass them by.
Themes and Vibes:
Slow-burn teen romance, with sweet, heart-fluttering moments.
Summer nights by the lake, with bonfires, fireflies, and starlit skies.
First love and vulnerability, with subtle jealousy and emotional tension.
Dreamy and atmospheric, capturing the magic of fleeting summer days.
One summer. Two Neighbours. A closed-off first-round NFL Draft Pick. A bubbly college girl. A small town beach town that makes it impossible to ignore each other. What could possibly happen?
Things didn't go as planned when Parker McIntosh and the world were shocked when he was drafted to come back to his home state of New York to play football. Especially when he rather be anywhere else other than where he grew up. Especially since for the first time in a while someone's caught his attention and NOT in a good way.
Things don't go as planned when Daisy Ledger finds out the super hot but rude assh*le from a run-in at her local supermarket is her next-door neighbour. It gets even worse when it seems like her perfect summer is getting away from her, and her old friends are not the same as they were.
Things are never seamless, nor go by the planned route.
*this book is mature for graphic scenes*
tropes:
grumpy x sunshine
NFL player
I hate everyone in the world but u
roommates
taking care of one another
opposites attract