The Summer Between Us

In the heart of a vibrant city, where art, culture, and ambition collide, The Summer Between Us weaves the story of two guarded souls yearning for connection yet terrified of vulnerability. Ava, a successful creative director with a carefully crafted life, has buried her trust in love after a devastating breakup. Her life is orderly, her relationships casual, and her heart carefully protected. Enter Luca, a mysterious photographer with a similar reluctance for emotional entanglement. Haunted by betrayal, he’s built a life of fleeting encounters, moving from city to city in pursuit of inspiration, all while avoiding the risk of commitment.

When they cross paths, a powerful attraction stirs—but their connection is more than physical. Their shared emotional wounds create an undeniable bond, sparking moments of deep, intense intimacy that leave them questioning everything they thought they wanted. As fate brings them together repeatedly, Ava and Luca are forced to confront the walls they've built around their hearts, inching closer to the possibility of healing through each other.

But old fears are hard to shake, and both are torn between the comfort of their solitary lives and the risk of true intimacy. Through shared vulnerability, emotional challenges, and self-discovery, they each begin to realize that love isn’t about perfection but about trust and acceptance. Together, they navigate the painful, beautiful journey of breaking down their defenses and embracing the promise of something lasting.

The Summer Between Us is a deeply moving story about love, trust, and the courage to open one’s heart again. In their search for belonging, Ava and Luca learn that sometimes, what begins as a chance encounter can grow into a bond that changes everything.

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Release date

Audiobook: 5 March 2025