The Summer We Met

Story Summary:

Liam Welles and Lyra Finley shared a brief but intense connection during the summer of Liam's last year of college. Despite the undeniable chemistry between them, Liam suddenly cut ties with Lyra without any explanation, leaving her heartbroken and angry. She never forgot him, but the way he left without a word haunted her. Five years later, their paths cross again, rekindling unresolved feelings of pain, resentment, and lingering attraction. As they reconnect, both must confront the truth about their past and the emotions they've tried to bury.

Liam Welles is a cold, commanding billionaire CEO, driven by a relentless work ethic and a desire to stay on top, using his responsibilities as an escape from his emotions; emotionally closed off due to past betrayals, including from his longtime girlfriend, he's hardworking, fiercely protective of his sister, and has always vowed never to marry-until he reconnects with the woman from his past, forcing him to confront his feelings and reconsider everything he thought he knew about love and commitment.

Lyra Finley is the sweet, free-spirited youngest child in her family, with an older brother and sister. Her family is close-knit, full of love and support, and while they follow the family business, they fully respect her decision to pursue her passion for fashion. After a brief, intense connection with Liam during a summer vacation, she was devastated when he suddenly cut ties without a word. The way he left her without goodbye left her feeling angry and heartbroken. Though she's moved on, the unresolved feelings still linger, and when they meet again years later, the mix of pain, resentment, and lingering attraction makes everything more complicated.