Suddenly This Summer

Susan Mallery · Synithia Williams · Stefanie London

Aug 2023 · Sold by Harlequin

About this ebook

Nothing is sweeter than the first kiss of summer…

Say You'll Stay by Susan Mallery

Shaye Harper has sworn off men for good. But when she meets army vet Lawson Easley during a pit stop on the road to a fresh start, she’s drawn in by the quirky town—and the handsome stranger she can’t resist. Lawson knows there’s no place better than Wishing Tree. Too bad the woman he's certain is “the one” is just passing through…unless he can convince her to give him and his hometown a chance at forever.

This Time for Keeps by Synithia Williams

Home to care for her ailing father, Michaela Spears is on a mission: reconcile with the one man she can’t forget. She broke his heart years ago, so when Khalil appears on her parents’ doorstep in his scrubs, she knows it’s her last chance. Khalil Davenport shouldn’t have taken the job as her dad’s home nurse, but he couldn't resist her. Their timing was never right, but now can he trust that she’s home to stay?

Best Man Next Door by Stefanie London

For Sage Nilsen, coming back to her small Massachusetts hometown for a family wedding feels like high school all over again. Except Jamie Hackett has gone from charming boy next door to handsome best man. And sparks are suddenly flying between the popular guy and the so-called outcast. As the wedding gets closer, Sage finds herself on the edge of something unexpected—a second chance in the town she left behind…with the guy she’s never forgotten.

Ratings and reviews

This review is for Stefanie London's "Best Man Next Door". This was a bite-size second chance story that I really enjoyed. While it was a quick read, I feel like we still got a good full story. Sage's work was really interesting and my heart really felt for her as she rehashed the past and the bullying she endured as she came back to her home town. Jamie was such a genuinely nice character you get pulled into the story right away. Sage and Jamie have a past and I love how they work through it.

"Say You'll Stay": I enjoyed the likeable characters and the friendly, emotional tone in this heartwarming story. "This Time for Keeps": I enjoyed Michaela's ambition, her lack of sentimentality, and the practical approach she takes to winning Khalil's heart. "Best Man Next Door": I really felt for Sage and her fear of being vulnerable. I loved how Jamie grew more self-accepting during the story and helped Sage do the same. My thanks to author Stefanie London for the ARC I received.

I love a second-chance romance, but this is also a second-chance with life and dreams and Stefanie London brought us a sweet, charming, sexy, and fun story filled with everything you could want in a big story packed into a quick read. Sage and Jamie are great characters with so much going on, but the chemistry between them just sizzles on the page instantly drawing you in. Sage’s family and Jamie’s business partner make you want to be a part of this town.

About the author

#1 NYT bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming, humorous novels about the relationships that define our lives—family, friendship, romance. She's known for putting nuanced characters in emotional situations that surprise readers to laughter. Beloved by millions, her books have been translated into 28 languages. Susan lives in Washington with her husband, two cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Visit her at SusanMallery.com.

Synithia Williams has been an avid romance novel lover since picking up her first one at the age of thirteen. She’s published over twenty-five novels, and her novel, A Malibu Kind of Romance was a 2017 RITA® finalist. Synithia lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband and two kids. You can learn more about Synithia by visiting her website, www.synithiawilliams.com, where she blogs about writing, life and relationships

Stefanie London is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance.Her books have been called "genuinely entertaining and memorable" by Booklist, and her writing praised as "elegant, descriptive and delectable" by RT Magazine.Originally from Australia, she now lives in Toronto with her very own hero and is doing her best to travel the world. She frequently indulges her passions for lipstick, good coffee, books and anything zombie related.