First published 2017
These young adults stumble into love when they least expect it. One teenager meets someone special at a crowded party. Another falls for a French visitor during the warm months. Each character faces the electric excitement of their first real romantic connection. They learn that attraction brings complications alongside joy. The stories capture both funny moments and deeper emotional truths. These teens must figure out how to handle intense feelings they've never experienced before. Summer becomes the backdrop for relationships that will change them. Some connections last while others end in disappointment. The characters discover that love involves risk and vulnerability. Each story explores how young people grow through romantic experiences that feel overwhelming and wonderful at the same time.
Genres: romance, coming-of-age, young-adult, contemporary-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: first-love, friends-to-lovers
Period: Summer
384 pages · Paperback · St. Martin's Griffin