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The Summer I Saved You

A deeply emotional romance that will capture your heart
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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. The Summer I Saved You by Elizabeth O'Roark takes readers on an emotionally charged journey filled with longing, heartache, and surprising redemption.... Read More
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An angsty, single-parent romance from the author of TikTok favourite A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL.

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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.

The Summer I Saved You by Elizabeth O'Roark takes readers on an emotionally charged journey filled with longing, heartache, and surprising redemption. Caleb and Lucie, once childhood acquaintances, are brought back together by fate and circumstance in a story that is as tender as it is tumultuous.

CALEB

Escaping to the lake for solitude, Caleb seeks to nurse his wounds away from the prying eyes of the world. The last thing he anticipated was neighbours—especially not Lucie, who was a mere child the last time he visited. Now, she stands before him as a captivating woman with two children of her own, pulling his heart in directions he had long forgotten. Despite Caleb's attempts to maintain his isolation, Lucie is a constant presence, reminding him of dreams he'd abandoned and desires he'd suppressed. Her magnetism is impossible to ignore, and soon, Caleb finds himself yearning for a life he had once resigned to forget.

LUCIE

Since first laying eyes on Caleb at the tender age of six, Lucie has always felt an inexplicable connection to him, a sense of belonging and a deep-seated need to save him from his troubles. Lucie’s life is far from perfect; she’s plagued by a vindictive ex-partner and more problems than she can count. Yet, in her core, nothing has changed—Caleb still feels like hers, and she is determined to be his saviour despite the odds stacked against them.

The story delves deep into the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the unyielding nature of true connection. As Lucie and Caleb navigate the treacherous waters of their pasts and presents, readers will find themselves rooting for their entwined destinies. With a narrative that beautifully balances angst and hope, The Summer I Saved You is a testament to the power of healing through love.

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Readers can't get enough of the Summer series:

'The Summer We Fell is full of tragedy, heartbreak, sacrifice, longing, lust, and never-ending, soulmate-level love'

'You tell Elizabeth to write a book and she writes a masterpiece'

'An absolute angst fest and I loved every minute of it'

'This book is everything'

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349440699

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 January 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Elizabeth O'Roark has a bunch of degrees she does not use and gave up working as a medical writer to craft grumpy, alpha heroes and the flawed women who love them. When not writing, she likes to spend time with her three kids, who are now teenagers and wish she'd find a different way to spend time. She can be found on Facebook feverishly debating whether or not "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie and telling people to read "The Hating Game", which she did not write but wishes she had.

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