Endless Summer Elin Hilderbrand Novels & Stories

Valentina listened in silence, absorbing decades of history in just a few days. "How did you survive?" she asked finally. Because I wasn't alone. Because I had Dante. Matteo. Carla. Everyone. And now? Are you alone now? No. Now I have you. Valentina smiled. That's enough. Yes. It's enough. The End of Summer Summer ended. The leaves began to fall. The air grew cooler. Elena spent more and more time in the library, surrounded by Sofia's letters, Dante's photographs, and the memories of an intense life.

Audrey didn’t quite understand him, “what do you mean?” Nathan’s lips curved into a mocking smile as he sat up, “I was thinking there was a book for the likes of you but it seems you don’t have it” She heaved a sigh, he was Making mockery of her again. “I have Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, 1991. I also have Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, 2019,Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, 1813. And Seven Days in June by Tia Williams which was written two years ago then I also have love hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood which was also written two years ago”

We smiled small secret smiles. Summer ended. I moved back home. Jake and I still hung out. Elena and I acted normal when I visited. But sometimes, when Jake wasn’t looking, her hand would brush mine. Sometimes I’d catch her staring at my body with that same hunger. The fire never really went out. It just burned low, waiting. Pure passion. No happy ending, no heartbreak. Just the memory of her moans, her wet pussy, and the way we devoured each other all summer long.

He gently reminded her. Helen was about to ask a question when the door opened, and JD walked in. Right behind him was a woman only a few years older than him carrying an infant. “Helen?” the woman asked, and Helen nodded. “My name is Summer. Summer Dunning.” Helen stiffened for a moment. Then she remembered that from Robert Dunning, she received three beautiful children. He was Summer’s problem now. And she could keep him. “I came to introduce myself and let you know that I’m joining the ex-Mrs. Dunning club.” A tear slid down her cheek and JD rubbed her back.

Coincidentally, the newlyweds had arrived in front of her. "Welcome to NZ, Mr. and Mrs. Evans. With HealingHills, you will get the best honeymoon experience!" Emily and Cayden smiled at the sweet greeting. "Thank you so much, Summer. You are so sweet. I think Cayden and I did not choose the wrong agent." Summer chuckled softly. In her heart, she felt proud of herself. "Mama and I will make sure you both have the best experience here. But before that ...." Summer handed the cardboard to Sky and opened her bag. After taking out a deer plushie and a letter, she hugged Emily tightly.

The third of July bonfire has been a tradition since childhood. Summer glanced up from the wicker chair she was curled in, looking past me instead of at me. The mention of Jenny's name should have pulled some reaction from her, but no. Nothing. Summer liked Jenny, always had. Well, maybe more like tolerated her. Jenny was a local woman I hooked up with once a year while we were on vacation. Nothing serious, friendly even. Of course, I didn't plan on sleeping with her this trip, not after everything with Summer, but Jenny had hung around our circle since we were teens and to leave her out felt unnecessary.

“Sum, after we get married, I’ll bring you to Sea City to watch the first snow by the ocean. ‘Summer, as long as I’m around, I’ll always spoil you like a princess. “Summer, I love you…” Outside Sea City, Summer was standing at the edge of Eternity Bridge. There was a thick layer of glistening snow beneath her feet, but the surface of the water was like a black hole that sucked in all the snowflakes that fell on it.

It was a stark contrast to the chaos and enchantment we had left behind. Nikolai and I had arrived here seeking respite after our arduous journey through the Moonlit Glade and the tower. With the Gentian in hand and our spirits needing restoration, Eldermere offered a peaceful sanctuary. We quickly settled into a modest inn known as The Silver Oak, where the warmth of the hearth and the simple comforts of the village welcomed us. Days in Eldermere passed in a gentle rhythm. We explored the village, visited the local market, and indulged in the simple pleasures of quiet, everyday life. The sense of normalcy was a balm to our weary souls.

It feels like the first week of summer all over again where we hosted this Welcome party. Now we're hosting another, and this time it's a send-off party. The kind of gathering where we say goodbyes to the friends we made over the holidays. I overhear a couple promising each other to call and text everyday, some breaking up because they can't commit to a long distance relationship. I can't even find Noah anywhere, and I'm nervous about how we'll end up after this summer. I don't want to be remembered as some random girl he hooked up with during a summer vacation in Hawaii. Yes, I want to be remembered, but not that way.