Summer Reads 2023 Novels & Stories

He pulled Emma closer, kissing her deeply, pouring all his love and fear into it. “Whatever happens tomorrow,” he whispered, “I choose you. Always you.” She kissed him back with equal passion. “Then we face it together.” Outside, the rain began again…harder this time, as if the sky itself sensed the coming storm. Somewhere in the darkness, Lydia’s final ally was moving. And the lake house, their home, their sanctuary, was once again in the crosshairs. The summer that had begun with stolen glances and forbidden desire was ending in fire and blood.

I still didn't get why they liked him. He was handsome, but well… I couldn’t quite get it. Maybe because he was my brother. Summer break was getting close in California, and there was something about the way the sun made everything smell that I loved. I had decided to spend June at my elder brother’s apartment before I resumed college. My brother, Davis, had moved out when he was nineteen and had been living alone ever since he started college. He was pissed off when I told him I was coming over, but what could he do to me?

She immediately typed a message and sent it to Summer. [I have obtained Rose’s trust.] In Country M... After Summer finished showering, she looked at her phone, and smiled slightly. ‘Veronica is quite smart.’

River grumbled. "Or work," Summer continued loudly. "I might go there for research. I want to write a book about Antarctica." Seeing Summer's annoyed expression, Louis' face turned sour. "Hey, Brandon. Please don't tease my daughter. I won't forgive anyone who ruins her smile." Brandon laughed in satisfaction. "Okay, sorry. I'm still sleepy. My words are getting out of control." "Daddy, just ignore Uncle Brandon. He does like to tease me and River. By the way," Summer suddenly observed the phone screen more closely. "Who is she?"

Maybe I was destined to feel this only for him. "Well we have to leave you now, Joshua has to open up the salon and I have to meet with the real estate agency." Anthony said as he and Joshua got up. "Well see each other this weekend for camping, Summer you said you know a perfect spot." Huh, Summer had no clue, somehow I think she never even went camping. "Yes, my driver will pick us all up and drop us off." Summer said, her eyes shined as she looked at Anthony. It was either the shine of love or the shine of a hangover, either way it was nice to see.

He saw Jake instructing the maid what to be done inside the villa. "Where's Summer?" He curiously asked Jake in his formal tone when he didn't see her around the house. "She went out early, she said she would meet a friend." He replied. Making him felt gloomy all of a sudden. She went out early today, since it was her rest day she took the opportunity to buy something for her mom and her sister Kylie, her birthday was coming by the end of the month and she wanted to surprise her and send her gift in advance.

She had enough confidence to believe things might turn out in her favor. After a brief pause, Ben relented, his voice less rigid. “Alright, let’s say I agree. How long are we ‘acting’ for?” “Three months. After that, we part ways, and I’ll get a ticket out of the country. My family won’t be able to pressure me if they can’t reach me,” Summer replied, leaving out the part where she had overheard her mother and Mrs. Lucas talking about setting a wedding date in three months. Her plan wasn’t about breaking up, it was about sealing the deal with marriage.

The next day. Summer got up very early. She woke up almost at 7 am, and decided to go for a walk in the park near the neighborhood. But before she could leave the room, Amara came to her and said, “I’ll join you.” “Do you know where I’m going?” Summer put on her hat and looked at her. “Of course I do. Isn’t it the park downstairs? I’m going, too. Now that I’m pregnant, I need to give my baby some fresh air.”

How could Summer have known that Catelyn was Alicia? Summer thought, 'No. I have to go see her. After 20 years of separation, will she accept me?' Summer stumbled and broke away from Braylon's embrace, trying to go outside. However, her body gradually could not bear the intense emotions. Horrible memories crept into her mind. Summer began to convulse, feel dizzy, and vomit violently. She vomited all over Braylon and crumpled the hem of his shirt. Braylon got Summer back to bed in time.