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In Summer by Summer, by YA author Heather Burch, Summer loves her nanny job but is not that fond of her employers' oldest son, Bray, who represents everything she dislikes in a guy. And for Bray, the feeling is mutual. But when the two are forced together after a dive trip gone wrong, their hearts and minds meet in a way neither expected.
About the author
Heather Burch, the author of the popular Halflings series, spent the last seven years in Southern Florida but recently returned to her hometown in the Ozark Mountains. Her books have garnered praise from USA Today, Romantic Times, and Booklist magazine. When not working on her latest novel, she can be found hiking in the hills or planning a trip to the beach with her husband, John, who is her hero in every way.
Summary
Summer had thought her summer job would be a breeze, until she’s stranded on a deserted island with the boy she despises. Now, they have to work together to survive not only the elements but their differences as their romantic feelings deepen.
When Summer took a job as a nanny for a couple vacationing in Belize, she imagined it would be a fresh start before leaving for college in the fall. And while she adores her charge, Josh, she can’t say the same for her employers’ oldest son, Bray. He’s cocky, inconsiderate, and makes her feel she’s a chore he has to put up with.
Bray had a plan for the summer: party, hang out with friends, and forget all the responsibilities waiting for him back home. But every time he’s forced to be around Summer, her dour, serious mood sets him off. Not to mention she has a habit of pointing out all of his flaws.
The two find themselves on a dive trip gone wrong, stranded on a remote island with no help in sight. As they focus on survival, their differences melt away, and they find being together may be what both needed all along.
Summer by Summer features:
- enemies-to-lovers trope
- dual POV
- clean and wholesome romance
- perfect for fans of Jennifer E Smith, Stephanie Perkins, and Emma Lord
Heather Burch’s other titles include The Halfling series: Halflings, Guardian and Avenger.
Additional text
Summer by Summer by Heather Burch is a fast-paced book that you’ll have no trouble devouring while hanging out on the beach just a few steps from the ocean. The tension between Summer and Bray picks up within the first few chapters, and you immediately get a feel for both of them. They each have their flaws, but they also each have their own compelling reasons for why they act the way they do.
The heart of the story is revealed when the pair find themselves on the deserted island. Bray and Summer discover that the other is more than what meets the eye, and it is this tangible push-and-pull relationship that will have you flipping pages faster than you thought possible.
The opening of the book is actually a snippet of the ending, and that uncertain moment will be in the back of your mind throughout the entire novel, giving you yet another reason to fly through the pages.
The chemistry in Summer by Summer is the true highlight of the book, and it is both undeniable and natural. As stereotypes are broken down and cast out to sea, you’ll fall in love with both characters as they fall in love with each other.
