Summerhaven

Betrayal. A young woman, Gu Xi, was deceived and murdered by those she deeply trusted. However, instead of dying, her soul was sent back 5 years into the past, giving her the chance to relive her life. Only this time, with enough knowledge about the future to change her destiny. Now she seeks revenge against those who have wronged her, and to live the life she believes she deserves.

8.8

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Sentenced to Marriage

"I didn't do anything wrong," I choked out. "You stuck your nose into my private matters," he hissed. "No one can sentence me without proof," I challenged him. He straightened up. Any traces of a smile abruptly disappeared from his face. "You still don't get it, do you? I own this city. It means that if I say you go to jail, that means you go to jail." He leaned over me again, his stare piercing right through me, "And if I say that I want you, that means you are already mine." My jaw tensed as I resisted an urge to talk back. This wasn't a battle I could win, and this wasn't a man I could win against... How did I get myself into all that mess?! *** My name is Cora Bell, and I'm about to marry Aren Lan, New York's most wanted bachelor. A dream come true? I highly doubt that. The guy is an arrogant, wealthy beyond imagination, asshole. Not to mention that our relationship is based solely on a contract, a contract I was forced to sign when I accidentally ruined this guy's engagement... I used to dream of a simple life. I wanted to graduate from university and work as a software programmer, but my fate chose a different path for me to follow. First, I had to give up on my studies to take care of dear Grandma, and now I'm forced to play the role of a manipulative jerk's loving fiancée! The problem is that my husband-to-be is insanely sexy and enjoys teasing me a bit too much. How the hell am I going to survive being close to him throughout the two years of our fake marriage?!

9.9

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The Prince Who Was Raised in Hell

I, Caspian Montgomery, have returned from the hellhole prison. I’ll use this Nine-Foot Titan Sword to move mountains, part the seas, cultivate myself to ascension, and rule the world.

9.5

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The Triplet Warriors and Their Pup Mate(Shadow Warrior Series)

This book one of my Shadow Warrior Series. Books two and three were previously posted on their own but have now been added onto the end of this one for a more cohesive reading experience! Thank you for reading. ... Ellie is an orphaned werewolf pup, kidnapped and held by an evil Alpha. Alpha Gunner, of the Blood Claw pack forced Ellie at just eight years old to swear a blood oath to mate his son Tyson, when they came of age. The Alpha's own thirst for conquering neighboring packs lands him in hot water with the council, a governing body made up of every type of supernatural creature that keeps the peace. The council additionally houses the Shadow Warriors, an equally diverse group of elites that police and fight those like Gunner who seek only to destroy. When Ellie catches a window of opportunity, she escapes and finds a friendly pack to take her in. However, Gunner will not let her go that easily, and gets increasingly desperate to find her. When all hope seems lost for Ellie, the Moon Goddess intervenes, and sends Ellie her warrior mates. Her mates quickly learn they cannot be with Ellie, as she is under a spell to keep her from shifting and getting her wolf for the first time.Can her mates free her from Gunner once and for all? Will Ellie ever learn the truth of who she really is and why Gunner wants her so bad? ... *This book is strictly intended for a mature audience and contains scenes of assault, violence and adult sexual content.*

9.7

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Alpha Brock

SIX PACK SERIES BOOK FOUR ~ BROCK : I don't believe in happy endings. I stopped believing in them right around the time the woman I loved left me for another man. Love nearly destroyed me once, and when I picked myself back up, I swore I'd never be that stupid again. If you never give someone your heart, they can't break it- so for years, I've closed myself off; never opening up, never feeling. Growing more bitter as everyone around me finds their happy endings. Then I met Astrid. She's annoyingly perky, infuriatingly beautiful, and seems convinced that her cheerful little-miss-sunshine act can melt the ice around my heart. Worst of all, though, is some part of me wants her- and a girl like that is dangerous in my hands. She'll give me every piece of herself, only for her to break when I can't give her anything in return. ~ ASTRID : My whole life, I've gone with my gut. I get feelings about things and people that others don't get, and I've been told that it's a special gift; that I'm an 'intuitive'. I've also been accused of being an eternal optimist, which is why I'm thrown for a loop when I get hit with a gut feeling about the moodiest, broodiest guy I've ever met, like we're supposed to be something to each other. Like we're connected somehow. Trusting my gut has never let me down before, but the more time I spend with Brock, the more I wonder whether my 'gift' has gone haywire. This guy has built walls around his heart a mile thick, and he's not letting anyone through. He's living his life in the darkness, and I'm a little afraid that if I let myself get too close to him, he'll steal my light.

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Contract Luna

Brooklyn Blakley was classified as an Omega. She endured countless years of torment and abuse from her pack. Even though technically she wasn't an Omega, she wasn't able to reveal her true identity. When she was five she became an orphan and was taken in by the Alpha of the Lunar Eclipse pack. He only wanted her as a slave and she had never truly been accepted by the pack. On her eighteenth birthday, she find out that her biggest tormentors were planning to kill her. But when the son of the Alpha, the future Alpha realizes she is his fated mate, he can no longer look at her. He rejects her and then leaves her to die in the woods. Alpha Tatum Gunner had lost his mate three years ago. The elders are forcing him to take a Luna or he will have to step down. There is no one in Black Fang pack he wants to make as his chosen mate. He had no problem bedding the she-wolves in his pack, but there was nothing more he wanted from another female. There is only one girl he has ever loved. When he comes across a she-wolf in the forest, he thinks he has found his answer. He offers her a place in his pack. In exchange he wants her to sign a one year contract to act as his Luna. She has to carry his mark as his mate, but will not claim her. Once the year is up, he will find another pack for her to go. Will his ruthlessness towards her push her away when he realizes she is his second chance mate? What will happen when Brooklyn's truth comes to light?

9.5

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Are There Planned Sequels To Summerhaven By The Author?

6 답변2025-10-27 18:00:50

I get this question a lot from fellow readers: is there a sequel to 'Summerhaven'? Short take — as of mid-2024 there wasn’t an official, widely publicized sequel announced by the author or the publisher. That doesn’t mean the story won’t continue; lots of novels live for years as standalones before the author decides to return. With books that end on a note that leaves loose threads, publishers sometimes wait to see sales, awards, or social-media demand before commissioning a follow-up.

If you’re hungry for more of the world or characters, keep an eye on a few places: the author’s newsletter and website, the publisher’s catalog, and the author’s social feeds. Sometimes a novella or short story slips into a seasonal anthology first, or the author teases ideas in interviews. Personally, I love hoping for sequels but also savor how 'Summerhaven' stands on its own — the atmosphere and the characters stuck with me, and I’d be thrilled if the author revisited them someday.

How Does Summerhaven End In The Final Chapter?

6 답변2025-10-27 17:39:53

On the last page of 'Summerhaven' I felt like I was watching a slow, deliberate exhale. The town is quiet; the festival that once defined the summer is gone, but not erased—people move through the streets picking up the pieces. The protagonist, June, goes to the cliff where so many of her memories live. She opens the tin from her father and lets the wind take the ashes. It’s tender, not melodramatic; the scene is crafted around small gestures: a half-burnt postcard, a child’s kite tangled in a fence, the harbor lights blinking as if remembering.

After the scattering there’s a short, luminous sequence where June reconnects with Tom, the friend she left behind. They don’t solve everything in a page, but they trade truths and apologies, and the town’s neighbors gather in an impromptu breakfast that feels like a ritual of repair. The final image is beautifully ambiguous: June locks the old house and hands the key to a younger neighbor, then walks toward the bus stop with one packed bag and a map folded inside her pocket. It’s hopeful without promising perfection, which in my book is exactly the kind of ending that sits with you—warm and quietly stubborn.

Who Are The Main Characters In Summerhaven Series?

5 답변2025-10-17 21:00:34

I get really drawn into the quiet, character-driven vibe of 'Summerhaven', and the cast is what makes it click for me. The central figure is Claire Bennett — she’s the quietly stubborn protagonist who comes home to heal old wounds while trying to save her family’s café. Her arc is the emotional spine: small choices that ripple outward and force the town to reckon with its past.

Then there’s Mateo Alvarez, who’s equal parts warmth and mystery; he’s the childhood friend turned marine biologist whose return sparks both nostalgia and tension. June Whitaker is Claire’s best friend — loud, fiercely loyal, and the kind of friend who’ll both roast you and bail you out at three a.m. Elias Thorne is the outsider with a secret, the bruised artist who shakes up the social map and reveals buried histories.

Supporting players that matter: Mayor Ruth Hargrove, the town’s pragmatic moral compass; Lila Crane, the rival whose ambitions create conflict; and Sam Patterson, the laid-back barista who provides comic relief and surprising insight. What I love is how each character feels lived-in: small contradictions, messy loyalties, and believable growth. It all reads like a warm, slightly salty hug from a seaside town, and I keep thinking about them long after the last chapter.

Where Was Summerhaven Movie Filmed On Location?

6 답변2025-10-27 05:59:06

If you want the short travel-guide version: most of the movie 'Summerhaven' was actually shot up on Mount Lemmon, the little alpine hamlet north of Tucson that shares the film’s name. I’ve spent weekends driving the Catalina Highway up there, so the landscapes in the movie rang so true to me—those scrub-to-pine transitions, the steep switchbacks, and the old wooden storefronts in the tiny village. The filmmakers leaned heavily on authentic outdoor shots around the village of Summerhaven itself (the scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and the main street area), and you can spot the Catalina Highway in several driving sequences.

Beyond the village, production used a handful of nearby Tucson locations for exteriors that needed a more urban or desert flavor—think small-town gas stations and roadside diners nearer to town. A few interiors and controlled scenes were picked up on soundstages in the Los Angeles area, which is pretty common: it’s easier to control lighting and sound there than up on a windy mountain. Local casting was also a thing; a lot of background players and a few small roles were filled by folks from Pima County, which gives the crowd scenes an authentic regional texture.

Logistics-wise, the crew had to manage altitude, narrow roads, and rapid weather swings—one day it’s sunny, the next chilly with clouds rolling through the Santa Catalinas. That constraint actually added to the movie’s mood: you can feel the crisp mountain air in wide shots, and the intimacy in the village scenes comes across because they really filmed on location rather than building a set. If you ever plan a visit, leave time to hike a short trail after watching the film; seeing the places in person gives the movie new colors. I loved how the real community flavor came through, it felt less like a tourist-y backlot and more like a genuine mountain town.

What Is The Plot Of Summerhaven Novel?

5 답변2025-10-17 22:11:07

I get pulled into 'Summerhaven' every time I think about small towns that feel alive—it's the kind of story where the place is a character. The novel follows Claire, who returns to her childhood island of Summerhaven to sort out her late aunt's affairs and ends up staying longer than she planned. There’s a slow, delicious reveal: Claire reconnects with old friends and an ex, stumbles onto a faded family secret about a shipwreck and a missing diary, and becomes wrapped up in the town’s annual summer festival that’s desperately trying to survive modern pressures.

The plot balances personal reconciliation and community struggle. While Claire dives into the mystery in the attic and reads the diary entries that unlock generational tensions, we also watch younger locals find their feet—first loves, choices to leave or stay, and the strain of gentrification as wealthy outsiders start buying property. By the end, truth doesn’t arrive as a neat climax so much as a messy, human reckoning: relationships are repaired or reshaped, the festival becomes a catalyst for healing, and Claire decides whether Summerhaven is a memory to close or a place to rebuild. I loved how it mixed cozy seaside details with real emotional stakes—very comforting but not saccharine.

When Did Summerhaven Book Release In Paperback?

6 답변2025-10-27 20:30:35

Sun-drenched covers pull me in every time, and 'Summerhaven' was no different — I grabbed the paperback as soon as it came out. The paperback edition was released on June 6, 2017, roughly a year after the hardcover first hit shelves. I still remember the soft matte feel of the cover and how the layout was slightly reformatted for the trade paperback: a few extra line breaks, slightly smaller type, and a new author photo tucked into the back pages. Those small changes make the paperback feel cozier, like the book was nudging me to read it on a porch swing.

For anyone tracking editions, the paperback is the version that tends to turn up in airport bookstores and bargain racks, which is exactly where I found my copy. There were also paperback-exclusive promotions at the time — short teaser interviews and a novella excerpt folded into the back matter — so it felt worth the wait. If you like collecting, note that the paperback carries a different ISBN than the hardcover and the ebook, and sometimes even a variant cover depending on the market. I liked this particular paperback cover because it emphasized the novel’s warm, nostalgic vibe much more than the hardcover did.

Beyond release dates, I’m always drawn to how the paperback phase breathes new life into a book: book clubs pick it up, libraries order more copies, and it becomes more visible in secondhand stores. For 'Summerhaven', that June 6, 2017 paperback release felt like the moment when the story moved from a concentrated launch into everyday reading — when more people could curl up with it without the higher price tag of a hardcover. It’s the edition I recommend if you’re lending to friends or planning to reread with sticky notes and a highlighter. I still get a little smile when I see that cover on my shelf.