Summer Love in the Forest

by Haley Travis

Kate’s quiet retreat goes off the beaten path, but Ray protects her from everything but his own instant obsession.
Kate’s creative break wanders off the trail immediately, but Ray appears out of the dark to save her. She can’t believe this hulking woodsman seems instantly addicted to her, but it feels so right, she’ll have to follow the forest path to see where it leads. Is there a chance for a fling among the trees to really take root?

92 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 21, 2020

About the author

Haley Travis loves writing steamy stories about quirky girls who are looking to break out of their shells. They tend to meet huge alpha men who are instantly obsessed. A little friction, a LOT of steam, and plenty of laughter, these books are addictive and adorable escapes from reality. Please join the email list to stay in touch, and to get a free book: HaleyTravisRomance.com

Reviews

[Nova · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kate knows what she wants and has spent years planning for the life as a successful songwriter, so when and her of her best friends all decide that they are going to push their boundaries this summer she books a cabin in the forest where she is hoping to be inspired never did she think that on her very first day she would meet a man that would rescue her from a sudden storm offer her exactly what she wants a no stings affair but when it appears to be becoming more than that will Kate accept love or run from it?


Ray spends one month a year on the mountain looking after the guests in the forest cabins to give his brother a break, he thought that this was going to be like every other time looking after the upkeep of the cabins and finding wood that he can use in his studio to create one of a kind furniture but everything changed the day that he found Kate hurt in a storm, the made him feel things that he had never felt before and it took one night in her arms to know that he was a changed man. Will he be able to convince Kate that they belong together, or will she break his heart?

This was the last book in what I think was a very entertaining series. Kate had never considered that she would fall in love and wasn’t prepared for it just like in the previous books. Loved the epilogue and seeing the friendships had grown stronger over the years. Recommended read 4*.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 5 and the end to this really good series about a group of girlfriends deciding to put themselves out there and be open to men, love, relationships and new possibilities as a New Year Resolution, but for the summer.

This is Kate's story, and in it she meets Ray, and boy do they have chemistry! They also have some pretty intense emotions/feelings for each other and I liked seeing how they both coped with them, especially seeing as how independent and carer and goal focuses they both were. I loved the 'compromise', enough said.

As always I have enjoyed seeing the girls together, the love and support they give each other, this time I got a bonus with the second epilogue having all the girls together years later catching up, so nice to read. I have enjoyed this series very much.

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[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

You never know what you will find when you wander the woods at night...

Summer Love in the Forest is the fifth and last book in the Summer Instalove series. This final story is about Kate and Ray. Kate's staycation takes her to the forest and right into the arms of Ray as she wanders off the hiking trail and ends up lost. He finds her and before you know it they are attracted to each other and having some fun. Ray is a big, strong, handsome and very sexy man. He is also a talented wood worker, in more ways than one. Kate is the last of the girl friends to get her courage, try something new and find her man.

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[Charity Esparza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully written! There isn't a Haley Travis written that I haven't enjoyed! Kate is strong and driven, a gifted songwriter, and like her friends, shy with men. Ray is a talented woodworker, caring, loyal, and a bit of a loner. I love how Ray quickly realizes just how much Kate means to him, how he's all in. Kate takes a little more time, not realizing until she tries to run from her feelings just how much Ray has captured her heart. This is a great wrap up to the series, with the epilogue in particular giving us a glimpse into the future of these wonderful couples. Happy Reading!!

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[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A phenomenal last book in the Summer Instalove series! It is a beautifully written, well-developed, emotionally deep, romantic, sweet, and engaging page turner with some back and forth and ups and downs. The characters are likeable; the chemistry between them is intense, instant, and undeniable. This series is very entertaining and has met and exceeded my expectations and I look forward to reading more from this author. Definitely recommended!

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[Judy Gittleson Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this girls group and their pact to find courage to meet guys. Ray actually finds her in the woods and gets her to safety. Both are obsessed with their craft and are scared of the whole relationship scenario. The characters are awesome and the backstories are terrific. The honesty and trust are the center of this relationship, with neither of them able to hold back their thoughts when together. If this was number 5, then I need to catch up on 1-4 quickly.

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[Anonymous 5 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story was well-written and flowed nicely. The plot was interesting and had some plot twists and turns that made this an interesting and intriguing story. The characters were strong and well-developed. The author did a nice job of bringing this story to life with her vivid descriptions and well-developed scenes. I enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend.

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[CJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author has finished the series by having the story about Kate and her encounter with Ray. They each love being alone and not having to share their lives with anyone else, until they meet their soulmate. The story also concludes the roads each woman has taken and where they have ended up.

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[adina willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ray is a woodsman. Kate is a creative songwriter. They both like to be alone. They both are creative but in different ways. This is a sweet romantic story. The characters are well developed and have chemistry.

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[Readiculous 📚🖤👱🏼‍♀️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, this took the speed of light into steamland! Very OTT and instalove, but great escapism. Nice to get some insight into the other four friends’ lives and some closure to the series. I really enjoyed these lights, sugary sweet, spicy books! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Suzanne Houser · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haley Travis concludes her 5-part Summer Love series with Sunmer Love in the Forest. Kate escapes to a cabin in the woods for her vacation, intent in getting an album's worth of songs written. Day one, she encounters Ray, a furniture builder managing his brother's cabin rentals for the month, when she gets injured in a rainy hike. Despite their age difference, both are at the same point in their lives - stuck in their ways, directly independent, never having had nor knowing how to be in a relationship. Watching them navigate through that while being burned up by their explosive chemistry results in a very hot, sweet and steamy instalove romance.

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