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Summer Heat
Summer Heat Anthology – Disability & Romance Authors
Footprints on My Heart – Julie Rowe
Gemma Foster had the perfect life until a horrific crash took her husband and her hearing. Every day is a struggle but she finds strength, love and support from her guide dog and maybe…possibly…hopefully from her dog’s trainer. Hank wants more than friendship but he’s afraid to make a move and Gemma needs to know why.
Emergency Love – Dianne Drake
Doctor Anna Quinn has been running for years, trying to keep her daughter safe as well as provide a good life for the two of them. Finally, she’s found the place where she feels safe, and settles in with Evie to begin their new life. But a familiar face in the hospital causes her to want to run, again.
The Deep End – Teri McGill
Harper and Brady briefly met as teens fifteen years ago. She was drowning, he gave her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and she never forgot that first kiss…even though she was unconscious for most of it. Now Harper’s a single mother of deaf twins and Brady hides behind scars, both visible and invisible, in addition to PTSD. Fate steps in when they are reunited at a camp for special-needs kids. Will their shared vision for the camp’s future include a happy forever after of their own?
Jeopardy – Lucy Marker
Trish is happy to bond with Charlie over comedies and cartoons but fears the vulnerability and intimacy of romance. He challenges her to recognize true beauty runs deeper than the appearance and limitations of her arthritic, mature body.
Rip Current – Susan Sheehey
The rip current of love is dangerous and unyielding, but it might be the only rescue for two adrift hearts. Even for an imperfect lifeguard who struggles with trust, and a psychologist, masking years of grief. Will embracing their flaws and accepting love save them from the tumultuous waters of life?
Snooze You Lose, Baby – Karen Chesley
Snooze You Lose, Baby, and you might miss the chance of a lifetime to find the one love destined to hit you like a rocket. Lucas was unprepared for such a moment, as was Sela. Together they fight their way to bliss and avoid the kiss of death…or do they?
Lakeside Kisses – CJ Matlyn
A shy businesswoman struggling with social anxiety connects with a hot guy who’s a communication guru and brings new meaning to the concept of opposites attracting. Both think mixing business with pleasure is a no-no. Or is it?
Second Chance Summer – Libby Kay
Maggie and Elliot were made for each other. Can they overcome their past and find a way back together? Elliot knows he can be the man Maggie deserves, but she’s been shaken by her MS diagnosis. Can she trust Elliot, and her own body, again? Follow the pair as they search for their happily ever after.
Guiding Light – Dal Cecil Runo
Hurley Morgan, a blind Folk-Metal musician, travels with the band to Iceland for a very special gig inside a lighthouse. There, a landscape photographer prepares a photo exhibit. An invisible force pulls these two strangers closer, reviving unexpected memories from their pasts.
No Protocols for Love – Jen FitzGerald
Tyson Collier swore he'd never go back in the closet. Hockey player Semyon "Semka" Novikoff can't ever come out of it. They embark on a secret relationship with an expiration date. When they part ways, both miss the other, but they can never be. At least that's what they tell themselves.
Between the Pages – Joelle Casteel
Joon and Adam enjoy their trip to the library. Afterwards, Joon recounts their first date with Adam adding cherished details. At home, Adam helps Joon feel better with massage and lovemaking. After they score a new power scooter for Joon, seeing how it works for impulsive, hot sex gives them moans and laughs.
All Royalties for this eBook will go to: @PetsForVets https://www.petsforvets.com/.
Footprints on My Heart – Julie Rowe
Gemma Foster had the perfect life until a horrific crash took her husband and her hearing. Every day is a struggle but she finds strength, love and support from her guide dog and maybe…possibly…hopefully from her dog’s trainer. Hank wants more than friendship but he’s afraid to make a move and Gemma needs to know why.
Emergency Love – Dianne Drake
Doctor Anna Quinn has been running for years, trying to keep her daughter safe as well as provide a good life for the two of them. Finally, she’s found the place where she feels safe, and settles in with Evie to begin their new life. But a familiar face in the hospital causes her to want to run, again.
The Deep End – Teri McGill
Harper and Brady briefly met as teens fifteen years ago. She was drowning, he gave her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and she never forgot that first kiss…even though she was unconscious for most of it. Now Harper’s a single mother of deaf twins and Brady hides behind scars, both visible and invisible, in addition to PTSD. Fate steps in when they are reunited at a camp for special-needs kids. Will their shared vision for the camp’s future include a happy forever after of their own?
Jeopardy – Lucy Marker
Trish is happy to bond with Charlie over comedies and cartoons but fears the vulnerability and intimacy of romance. He challenges her to recognize true beauty runs deeper than the appearance and limitations of her arthritic, mature body.
Rip Current – Susan Sheehey
The rip current of love is dangerous and unyielding, but it might be the only rescue for two adrift hearts. Even for an imperfect lifeguard who struggles with trust, and a psychologist, masking years of grief. Will embracing their flaws and accepting love save them from the tumultuous waters of life?
Snooze You Lose, Baby – Karen Chesley
Snooze You Lose, Baby, and you might miss the chance of a lifetime to find the one love destined to hit you like a rocket. Lucas was unprepared for such a moment, as was Sela. Together they fight their way to bliss and avoid the kiss of death…or do they?
Lakeside Kisses – CJ Matlyn
A shy businesswoman struggling with social anxiety connects with a hot guy who’s a communication guru and brings new meaning to the concept of opposites attracting. Both think mixing business with pleasure is a no-no. Or is it?
Second Chance Summer – Libby Kay
Maggie and Elliot were made for each other. Can they overcome their past and find a way back together? Elliot knows he can be the man Maggie deserves, but she’s been shaken by her MS diagnosis. Can she trust Elliot, and her own body, again? Follow the pair as they search for their happily ever after.
Guiding Light – Dal Cecil Runo
Hurley Morgan, a blind Folk-Metal musician, travels with the band to Iceland for a very special gig inside a lighthouse. There, a landscape photographer prepares a photo exhibit. An invisible force pulls these two strangers closer, reviving unexpected memories from their pasts.
No Protocols for Love – Jen FitzGerald
Tyson Collier swore he'd never go back in the closet. Hockey player Semyon "Semka" Novikoff can't ever come out of it. They embark on a secret relationship with an expiration date. When they part ways, both miss the other, but they can never be. At least that's what they tell themselves.
Between the Pages – Joelle Casteel
Joon and Adam enjoy their trip to the library. Afterwards, Joon recounts their first date with Adam adding cherished details. At home, Adam helps Joon feel better with massage and lovemaking. After they score a new power scooter for Joon, seeing how it works for impulsive, hot sex gives them moans and laughs.
All Royalties for this eBook will go to: @PetsForVets https://www.petsforvets.com/.
521 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 23, 2019
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About the author
Teri McGill
8 books198 followers I was born and raised in Fresh Meadows (Queens) New York. After a few years of teaching 4th and 7th grade Math, I got my Master’s Degree in Deaf Education and spent the next 12 years teaching secondary Math (and tap dance in the after-school theatre arts program) at the Lexington School for the Deaf. I moved to Los Angeles in 1994 and spent the following 18 years teaching deaf students Math and ASL (American Sign Language) at Granada Hills High School and Fairfax High School. This explains the recurring themes of deafness and ASL in my novels.
After retiring in 2012, I had a lot of free time. I contacted Becky Johnson at Hot Tree Editing and she took me on as a beta reader. After reading a multitude of fabulously hot romances, I thought that perhaps I would try it as well. I had written a screenplay in ’96 (20 copies are still gathering dust in my garage), but now … in 2015 … the self-publishing phenomenon has enabled the writer to take control of their own destiny and ‘just do it’! I used an idea (no spoilers!) from that screenplay and created a completely different story and characters. I soon realized, as I approached and then passed 150k words, that 2 books would be necessary. But … trilogies seem to be so popular now, I decided to take a minor character from Book #1 (I confess, I had fallen a bit in love with him) and create a story about him for Book #3. So the series – MY HEART IS YOURS – was born!
After retiring in 2012, I had a lot of free time. I contacted Becky Johnson at Hot Tree Editing and she took me on as a beta reader. After reading a multitude of fabulously hot romances, I thought that perhaps I would try it as well. I had written a screenplay in ’96 (20 copies are still gathering dust in my garage), but now … in 2015 … the self-publishing phenomenon has enabled the writer to take control of their own destiny and ‘just do it’! I used an idea (no spoilers!) from that screenplay and created a completely different story and characters. I soon realized, as I approached and then passed 150k words, that 2 books would be necessary. But … trilogies seem to be so popular now, I decided to take a minor character from Book #1 (I confess, I had fallen a bit in love with him) and create a story about him for Book #3. So the series – MY HEART IS YOURS – was born!
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November 7, 2019
I appreciated the effort of each author to feature characters w/disabilities, such as autism, MS, food allergies, missing limbs, paralysis, and how they cope & manage to live full lives despite physical, mental & emotional challenges. The majority of the stories are written pretty simplistically, as though the writer has yet to perfect their style; a few of the stories involved gay relationships, as well as transgender or "no" gender, which are not at all to my taste, and so were skipped by me. I applaud the effort of featuring characters w/disabilities of any kind, but these stories just weren't well written enough to keep my interest(w/the exception of Julie Rowe & Susan Sheehey) and I skimmed through most of them.
October 17, 2019
Footprints on My Heart by Julie Rowe 6* 10/12/19 (45)
NYC, New Jersey / hearing disability, PTSD, service dogs
great first sentence, characters, plot, style, chemistry & such a cute dog *sigh*; emotionally intense and very realistic; language easy to understand but not simplistic
Emergency Love by Dianne Drake 4* 10/12/19 (66)
Indiana / hereditary disease (up to transplant), abuse, PTSD
emotionally very intense; very strong beginning (6* for the 1st half) regressing to 3* in the 2nd half; interesting characters, very promissing plot and development in the 1st half, more and more unrealistic and changing into trivial in the 2nd half with a corny ending; language too technical I'd recommend for very advanced English students or those interested in medical terminology and language skills willing to look up many terms; a handful of typos/errors in the 2nd half (giving the impression this story needs more editting work than actually true if looking up the # of them - still led to lover rating by 0.5* in the end)
The Deep End by Teri McGill 6* 10/13/19 (56)
California / broad range of disabilites and injuries, PTSD, trauma, service dogs mentioned but only minor part of the story
fun; great plot, characters & style; informative and interesting regarding paralympics, some disabilites & summer camps for spacial needs children; language mostly easy to understand with some technical terms though well spread and not distracting from the story
Jeopardy by Lucy Marker 5* 10/14/19 (49)
California / old-age disease, abuse
interesting second chance at love plot with uncommon romance characters, nice style, ending appeared a bit abrupt though still ok; language easy to understand with a few errors
Rip Current by Susan Sheehey 6* 10/16/19 (53)
California / autism
loved the suspense in 1st chapter! loved this 2nd chance story, characters, plot, style, just everything; language easy to understand with quite a number of abbreviations (all but 2 common or researchable)
so far my favorite story
Snooze You Lose, Baby by Karen Chesley 3.5* 10/16/19 (52)
California / food allergies
very ambivalent about this blend of office & surfer romance; interesting though edgy characters, great support characters, promissing but not very realistic plot with holes & loose ends, fun but bumpy writting style; the used language is easy to understand but too often complicated express - had to re-read many passages several times to get the meaning
Lakeside Kisses by C.J. Matlyn 3* 10/17/19 (43)
Illinois / social anxiety
couldn't relate to characters, writting style ok, plot: ok (ch. 1-6) & oh come on (ch. 7+8), development & ending: way too fast & unrealistic; language easy to understand with some errors/typos
Second Chance Summer by Libby Kay 3* 10/17/19 (48)
no setting indication (US?) / MS
intersting 2nd chance romance, ok characters & writting style, ambivalent about plot; language easy to understand with some errors/typos
Leiðarljós (Guiding Light) by Dal Cecil Runo 1* 10/14/19 (20)
Iceland / blindness
not my cup of tea
includes many elements I'm not a fan of (paranormal, mixture of different languages, insta-love, short-term fling abraod, LGBTQ+, poetry) and only few I'm fond of (blind or vision impaired MC, music, photography, unusual setting); no idea about the language, I was too distracted by the other elements
I'm really glad it was a short story so I finished it otherwise I'd be a DNF.
No Protocols for Love by Jen Fitzgerald 4.5* 10/16/19 (48)
Nevada / concusion, LGBTQ+
loved this sports romance despite the fact it was a hockey gay romance; very well written, great characters, interesting plot, realistic, emotionally intense; basic language easy to understand but: several uncommon abbreviations and sports terms not in the Kindle dictionary & many Russian expression (all but one written in latin letters; despite some language knowledge wasn't able to understand all of them; included some errors - double grrr) - translation or at least a glossary at the end would be nice
Between the Pages by Joelle Casteel 1* 10/15/19 (41)
no setting indication (US?) / various health issues/disabilities, LGBTQ+
not my cup of tea
not sure if I didn't get it or it's really not my stuff; struggled very much with the style/language, characters and couldn't recognise a plot; only element I cared for: story about an already existing relationship
Another one I'd DNF if it were not a short story I was hopping until the very end I'll start to like more soon.
*
NYC, New Jersey / hearing disability, PTSD, service dogs
great first sentence, characters, plot, style, chemistry & such a cute dog *sigh*; emotionally intense and very realistic; language easy to understand but not simplistic
Emergency Love by Dianne Drake 4* 10/12/19 (66)
Indiana / hereditary disease (up to transplant), abuse, PTSD
emotionally very intense; very strong beginning (6* for the 1st half) regressing to 3* in the 2nd half; interesting characters, very promissing plot and development in the 1st half, more and more unrealistic and changing into trivial in the 2nd half with a corny ending; language too technical I'd recommend for very advanced English students or those interested in medical terminology and language skills willing to look up many terms; a handful of typos/errors in the 2nd half (giving the impression this story needs more editting work than actually true if looking up the # of them - still led to lover rating by 0.5* in the end)
The Deep End by Teri McGill 6* 10/13/19 (56)
California / broad range of disabilites and injuries, PTSD, trauma, service dogs mentioned but only minor part of the story
fun; great plot, characters & style; informative and interesting regarding paralympics, some disabilites & summer camps for spacial needs children; language mostly easy to understand with some technical terms though well spread and not distracting from the story
Jeopardy by Lucy Marker 5* 10/14/19 (49)
California / old-age disease, abuse
interesting second chance at love plot with uncommon romance characters, nice style, ending appeared a bit abrupt though still ok; language easy to understand with a few errors
Rip Current by Susan Sheehey 6* 10/16/19 (53)
California / autism
loved the suspense in 1st chapter! loved this 2nd chance story, characters, plot, style, just everything; language easy to understand with quite a number of abbreviations (all but 2 common or researchable)
so far my favorite story
Snooze You Lose, Baby by Karen Chesley 3.5* 10/16/19 (52)
California / food allergies
very ambivalent about this blend of office & surfer romance; interesting though edgy characters, great support characters, promissing but not very realistic plot with holes & loose ends, fun but bumpy writting style; the used language is easy to understand but too often complicated express - had to re-read many passages several times to get the meaning
Lakeside Kisses by C.J. Matlyn 3* 10/17/19 (43)
Illinois / social anxiety
couldn't relate to characters, writting style ok, plot: ok (ch. 1-6) & oh come on (ch. 7+8), development & ending: way too fast & unrealistic; language easy to understand with some errors/typos
Second Chance Summer by Libby Kay 3* 10/17/19 (48)
no setting indication (US?) / MS
intersting 2nd chance romance, ok characters & writting style, ambivalent about plot; language easy to understand with some errors/typos
Leiðarljós (Guiding Light) by Dal Cecil Runo 1* 10/14/19 (20)
Iceland / blindness
not my cup of tea
includes many elements I'm not a fan of (paranormal, mixture of different languages, insta-love, short-term fling abraod, LGBTQ+, poetry) and only few I'm fond of (blind or vision impaired MC, music, photography, unusual setting); no idea about the language, I was too distracted by the other elements
I'm really glad it was a short story so I finished it otherwise I'd be a DNF.
No Protocols for Love by Jen Fitzgerald 4.5* 10/16/19 (48)
Nevada / concusion, LGBTQ+
loved this sports romance despite the fact it was a hockey gay romance; very well written, great characters, interesting plot, realistic, emotionally intense; basic language easy to understand but: several uncommon abbreviations and sports terms not in the Kindle dictionary & many Russian expression (all but one written in latin letters; despite some language knowledge wasn't able to understand all of them; included some errors - double grrr) - translation or at least a glossary at the end would be nice
Between the Pages by Joelle Casteel 1* 10/15/19 (41)
no setting indication (US?) / various health issues/disabilities, LGBTQ+
not my cup of tea
not sure if I didn't get it or it's really not my stuff; struggled very much with the style/language, characters and couldn't recognise a plot; only element I cared for: story about an already existing relationship
Another one I'd DNF if it were not a short story I was hopping until the very end I'll start to like more soon.
*
August 16, 2019
I've never really been someone who read anthologies that much simply because I'd never found the right one. And this was the right one! All the romance in bite-sized pieces and all about protagonists with disabilities by authors with disabilities. I adored every story, I fell in love with the way they were told, each new voice bringing a different feeling to mind. I liked the way it didn't stick to male and female romance but branched out. The stories were beautifully told, the authors all having that talent to make you want to ship their characters, and will be checking out their longer novels soon enough. I adored the whole thing, and I especially loved Guiding Light, No Protocols for Love and Second Chance Summer. Overall an amazing read and one I highly recommend for all!
July 30, 2019
A heartwarming collection of short love stories involving support dogs, vets, PTSD sufferers, victims of violence, people with wide ranges of disabilities. Especially enjoyed Footprints on My Heart by Julie Rowe and Emergency Love by Dianne Drake.
January 19, 2021
Sweet and steamy love story about two souls reunited
February 28, 2021
This is a great read. I couldn't put it down, it's educational, well written, steamy parts and just a great book.
November 26, 2019
It's wonderful to read, and be a part of, an anthology that shows love in all forms. This is a fun and sexy read, perfect for any time of year.
Obviously, I'm a little biased. :)
Obviously, I'm a little biased. :)
October 22, 2020
Maggie and Elliot were made for each other. Can they overcome their past and find a way back together? Elliot knows he can be the man Maggie deserves, but she’s been shaken by her MS diagnosis. Can she trust Elliot, and her own body, again? Follow the pair as they search for their happily ever after.
Merged review:
Please see individual stories for review.
Merged review:
Snooze You Lose, Baby, and you might miss the chance of a lifetime to find the one love destined to hit you like a rocket. Lucas was unprepared for such a moment, as was Sela. Together they fight their way to bliss and avoid the kiss of death…or do they?
Merged review:
Trish is happy to bond with Charlie over comedies and cartoons but fears the vulnerability and intimacy of romance. He challenges her to recognize true beauty runs deeper than the appearance and limitations of her arthritic, mature body.
Merged review:
Doctor Anna Quinn has been running for years, trying to keep her daughter safe as well as provide a good life for the two of them. Finally, she’s found the place where she feels safe, and settles in with Evie to begin their new life. But a familiar face in the hospital causes her to want to run, again.
Merged review:
Gemma Foster had the perfect life until a horrific crash took her husband and her hearing. Every day is a struggle but she finds strength, love and support from her guide dog and maybe…possibly…hopefully from her dog’s trainer. Hank wants more than friendship but he’s afraid to make a move and Gemma needs to know why.
Merged review:
Please see individual stories for review.
Merged review:
Snooze You Lose, Baby, and you might miss the chance of a lifetime to find the one love destined to hit you like a rocket. Lucas was unprepared for such a moment, as was Sela. Together they fight their way to bliss and avoid the kiss of death…or do they?
Merged review:
Trish is happy to bond with Charlie over comedies and cartoons but fears the vulnerability and intimacy of romance. He challenges her to recognize true beauty runs deeper than the appearance and limitations of her arthritic, mature body.
Merged review:
Doctor Anna Quinn has been running for years, trying to keep her daughter safe as well as provide a good life for the two of them. Finally, she’s found the place where she feels safe, and settles in with Evie to begin their new life. But a familiar face in the hospital causes her to want to run, again.
Merged review:
Gemma Foster had the perfect life until a horrific crash took her husband and her hearing. Every day is a struggle but she finds strength, love and support from her guide dog and maybe…possibly…hopefully from her dog’s trainer. Hank wants more than friendship but he’s afraid to make a move and Gemma needs to know why.
October 18, 2019
I was hooked into this fascinating collection of romance stories by the first: Footprints on My Heart by Julie Rowe. Dogs are close to my heart – many are rescues, and any suitable are PAT (pets for therapy) dogs. Like most people I suspect, I was more familiar with guide dogs for the blind, but this story takes you inside the world of the deaf – the difficulties, the freedom and friendship offered by their dogs, and it’s a touching romance.
Not all the stories feature a disabled main character. In Terri McGill’s title story, it’s Harper’s two children who are affected to a degree by a condition I’d never heard of. I don’t read fiction to be educated, but I was, and the romance thread woven into all the stories makes the experience captivatingly entertaining.
I’ve found a number of new authors whose books I intend to explore, and I admire them all for donating the royalties from this anthology to PetsForVets.
Not all the stories feature a disabled main character. In Terri McGill’s title story, it’s Harper’s two children who are affected to a degree by a condition I’d never heard of. I don’t read fiction to be educated, but I was, and the romance thread woven into all the stories makes the experience captivatingly entertaining.
I’ve found a number of new authors whose books I intend to explore, and I admire them all for donating the royalties from this anthology to PetsForVets.
September 24, 2019
I didn't connect with every story in this anthology on a personal level, but each story taught me a little something different about the featured disability, so I consider that a win. I'm an avid romance reader, but will admit that the characters featured in my frequent reads are, more often than not, able-bodied and able-minded (although that's changing every day as more and more authors publish stories featuring characters with a variety of struggles).
It was nice to have a book that I could read in fits (given they're short stories) and I definitely found some new authors that I would be interested in reading more from. The romances were sweet, unique, and insta-love is always a win for me. I'll be making it a point to seek out more stories featuring characters with different abilities.
It was nice to have a book that I could read in fits (given they're short stories) and I definitely found some new authors that I would be interested in reading more from. The romances were sweet, unique, and insta-love is always a win for me. I'll be making it a point to seek out more stories featuring characters with different abilities.
August 1, 2019
Wonderful collection of stories
All short stories dealing with one or more of the characters having disabilities. They are doing the best they can. Finding that one special person that accepts you as you are is what everyone hopes to find.
All short stories dealing with one or more of the characters having disabilities. They are doing the best they can. Finding that one special person that accepts you as you are is what everyone hopes to find.
August 27, 2019
Only read the book by teri mcgill it was so good
July 30, 2022
3.5 stars.
In Summer Heat: Imperfectly Yours Volume 1
by Teri McGill
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3.5 stars.
In Summer Heat: Imperfectly Yours Volume 1
by Teri McGill
In Summer Heat: Imperfectly Yours Volume 1
by Teri McGill
Merged review:
3.5 stars.
In Summer Heat: Imperfectly Yours Volume 1
by Teri McGill
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