The Summer Breeze: Flowers & Forgiveness

Summer Breeze #3

by Shail Rajan

Callie Williams is determined to rebuild her life. When The Summer Breeze Bed & Breakfast, her beloved business, and the place she calls home, is almost destroyed by arson, she has no choice but to embark on another major renovation.

And when Nick Larrington, the only man she'll ever truly love, reenters her life, she knows that her only choice is to open her heart to him once and for all.

There are new friends to be made and old foes to confront in the third book of this heartwarming series. Guests and the seasons keep changing, but your favorite characters will all be back. Join Callie as she continues her unsuccessful attempts to not meddle in her guest's lives, eats even more mouthwatering food, and tries to keep her head on straight when Nick is around.

420 pages, Paperback

Published June 18, 2024

About the author

What if the life you always wanted was waiting just around the corner? That's the heart of Shail Rajan's writing.

The author of five women's fiction novels, she writes warm, feel-good stories with clean romance set in charming small towns. Her Summer Breeze series — set in the fictional Seneca Springs in upstate New York's Finger Lakes wine country — follows Callie Williams as she rebuilds her life, her heart, and a beloved bed & breakfast. Her standalone novel, The Recipient, blends women's fiction with clean romance and suspense in a small-town setting.

If you love cozy, heartwarming fiction with second chances, found family, food, and community — books in the spirit of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs — Shail's books are for you.

Born in India, raised in upstate New York, she now lives in California with her husband and three children.

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Reviews

[Suzykazoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read the first three books in this series and I have to say I am impressed. The plot is different than so many stories. There are new characters coming in throughout the books and they each add something different to the storyline. The descriptors used by the author are compelling and draw you into the stories. One of the things that most impresses me is the way intimacy is presented. There are hints of intimacy, but no raw sexual content. Thank you, Shail Rajan, for writing clean romance novels.

[terri lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another winner from a great author!

Loved these characters who I enjoyed in the first two books. Could not put this down!! Already picturing the next storylines lol. Obviously I am just better at reading one of my favorite authors than at writing reviews. Needed to share that if you are looking for a new series, start with this one. You won't be disappointed. Kudos to you Ms. Raman from this Northern NY gal.

[christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Summer Breeze

This is a clean beautiful romance story. This is a fantastic story of new beginnings, hopes,and dreams. What happens is your dreams are a reality, friendship developed into an extension of your real family that's the best of both worlds. This story draws you into something beautiful, cozy, familiar and adventurous, however the food is out of this world, I can almost smell and taste them. I have to admit I was inspired and did little bit of baking. This book and characters are going to your next read. I highly recommend it. Enjoy

[Suzette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't want the story to stop!

I started #3 in the series yesterday, I started right after finishing the 2nd.. I got so deeply involved that I just went to look for the next chapter & it was the end!
My how 409 pages seem like it just flowed!
Yes - I have ordered #4 and HOPEFULLY MS Raman has completed #5.
I love how the characters have intertwined with each other & absolutely love the whole story of Callie and all.

Thank you & I'm on to #4 yay!

[Deb Blackbourn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life Changes

This is another perfectly written, easy-to-read book in the Summer Breeze series. The same wonderful characters are in this book along with some new interesting ones. This story has a lot of new construction taking place in Seneca Springs, which welcomes the new characters. This book has love, adventure, crime & second chances. Please enjoy!

[Carol Gil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I loved how the series started off with Callie breaking up and moving back home and just having her family. To her buying the bed and breakfast and really creating her own new family. It was a wonderful series. Highly recommend

[Zelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice book, I hope she writes another sequel

[Marianne McGinnis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fond Memories

Such a sweet and charming story. Callie, Nick, and the entire group of friends, family, guests, and community come together in this 3rd book of the series. New and exciting changes are coming to the bed and breakfast, the countrydide, and town. Will Callie be able to forgive certain people from her past when they come back into her life, no matter how briefly or possibly longer? What will the future look like for the bed and breakfast? The perfect third book in the series.

[Jeff O'neil · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Summer Breeze

This 3 book series was enchanting! The growth of the characters was amazing. It truly drew me in and left me wanting more. Hopefully there be future books concentrating on Alexis in Paris and Lelia with her food truck or the growing of TBE babies.

[Terry L Wills · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series.

[Delbora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greater Read

Each book in this series has been better than the last and all have been wonderful!! Watching the characters grow has been interesting and entertaining.

[Lynne Keys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story line

Loved the continuation of the storyline. You keep deepening the characters, and that gives them life! Very easy reading too!

[Allison Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've loved this whole series:-) Callie, Lynette, Tiny, Nick, and everyone else feel like friends. This book was like a nice warm hug. 5 stars, again;-)

[Diann · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Summer breeze Flowers and Forgiveness

Enjoy the continue story a out the B&B. I have trouble putting it down and so look forward to the next one

[Melanie Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice series for summer reading

I love this series. It has realistic characters and situations. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

[Joey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

I couldn't stop reading this one! Will have to read it again next year and read more slowly.

Can't wait until the next book comes out

[Elaine Brassard · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE, love, love!

Beautifully written story of life lived to help others. Others that are close to her and lots of new lives that have come from all over.

[Nancy Terwoord · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this series and wanted more!

[Joanna Monahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 of the Summer Breeze series finds Callie and company facing the past to make way for the future.
The magic of The Summer Breeze is in the connections and safety each employee, guest, and friend finds within its walls. Author Shail Rajan casts a spell over her readers, drawing them once more into a world of comfort, food, redemption, and home. The story is charming and fast-paced, with plenty of humor and tension to keep the characters on their toes. From the B&B's grand reopening to a surprise wedding; from the appearance of a mysterious new staff member to a revolving door of familiar faces, The Summer Breeze: Flowers & Forgiveness embraces Callie's mantra of "Rebuild, Rebrand, Renew," and leaves the reader filled, like Callie's coffee mug, with "Gratitude" for time well-spent.

[Shail Rajan]

Dear Reader,
Welcome back to Seneca Springs! In book 3 of The Summer Breeze Series, there are new friends to be made and old foes to confront amidst some unexpected twists and turns. Guests and the seasons keep changing, but your favorite characters - including Lynette, Tiny, Grace, Kirsten, and Alexis - will all be back. Join Callie as she continues her unsuccessful attempts to not meddle in her guest's lives, eats even more mouthwatering food, and tries to keep her head on straight when Nick is around.

Wishing you happy reading,
Shail

[Jodie Paustian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was a bit disappointed at the ending. I wanted to read about moving into the new house, Callie and Nica's babies, and more about her family. Want to read about finishing the hospital and housing projects as well. We need another book to finish the series...

[Stefhanie D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summer Breeze Book 3

This was a very good book! I thoroughly enjoyed it. A book about growth and forgiveness. I’ve read all three books in this series in less than 2 weeks.