Leaving Summersville
Upper Young Adult Romance
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Each book can be read as a standalone, but there is some overlap.
Later books will contain spoilers for earlier books.
The Last Summer (Book 1)
For the first eleven years of their lives, neighbors Lila and Gavin were inseparable best friends. They did everything together. Until they didn’t.
Every detail of Lila’s life has been meticulously planned out since she was a child. To the point where she forgot one vital thing: to live. When she receives news that drastically alters the path of her future, she realizes she has one last chance to create memories and make the most of her summer.
Gavin, on the other hand, is known for his carefree attitude. He has lived a charmed life for almost eighteen years. He's never short on friends or a good time, he has a supportive family, and he's all set to go off to college and follow his dreams. The one thing he doesn’t have is the girl.
He doesn’t know why Lila pushed him away all those years ago, but when Gavin finds her summer bucket list, he’s determined to help his goody-two-shoes neighbor cross off every item and hopefully mend their friendship in the process. Even if that’s not all he wants from her.
He just hopes it's not too late.
The First Holidays (Short Story)
Lila Weston is a pro at keeping secrets, but this time, she can’t wait to share with her friends and *ahem* boyfriend.
She has been counting down the days until Gavin, Beth Ann, and Dylan are home for the holidays. Despite seeing Gavin most weekends, however, they haven’t spent more than a day or two together since the summer. And she’s worried their time apart might have changed things, that he might not be as excited about her big decision as she hopes.
Beth Ann is skilled in avoiding her issues, but she’s never had to face someone just as stubborn.
All year, she’s brushed off Dylan’s flirting, claiming he’s ridiculously friendly to everyone. Yet, the extra attention he seems to save just for her warms her from head to toe. It was easy to ignore while in New York, but now she’s home for three weeks. And there’s no way she’ll be able to stay away.
This short story is perfect for readers who just want some fluff for the holidays. Our favorite characters from The Last Summer are back and full of love and dreams… and nerves.
While this story can be read on its own, it does follow the events of The Last Summer and serves as a sort of prequel to The Final Chance. One couple does get their happy ending, but the other has to wait until The Final Chance, now available!
The Final Chance (Book 2)
Friends no matter what. At least that’s what Beth Ann and Dylan promised that cold night under the stars.
All her life, Beth Ann has dreamed of going off to live in a big city and studying fashion. She worked hard to get to New York, and she’s not going to let anything stand in her way.
Or anyone.
Dylan is a people pleaser. He’s notorious for making things happen. Except when it comes to getting the girl he loves to see how much she means to him. He broke her heart, thinking it’d be easier for both of them when she left.
But he was so very wrong.
Now, he has one final chance to prove his feelings are genuine.
Even if that means making drastic, life-altering decisions to do so.