The Summer I Saved You: A deeply emotional small town romance that will capture your heart – O´Roark Elizabeth (2024)

An angsty, single-parent romance from the author of TikTok favourite A Deal with the Devil, perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Mia Sheridan. Caleb comes to the lake to be left alone and recover from his wounds, but he is not prepared for the neighbours, especially Lucie. She was a little girl the last time he was there; now she is grown up, with two young children of her own. No matter how hard he tries to avoid her, she is everywhere he looks, reminding him of everything he once wanted and dreamed about, and making him want it all again. From the moment Lucie first sees Caleb at the age of six, she knows he belongs to her and that she will have to save him. Nothing about either of their lives has gone to plan: he is isolated and miserable, while she has a vindictive ex and more problems than she can count. But one thing has not changed: it still feels as though he is hers, and she still believes she may need to save him. Readers describe the Summer series as full of tragedy, heartbreak, sacrifice, longing, lust and soulmate-level love, calling it a masterpiece and an absolute angst fest.