The Summer You Found Me (The Summer, #3)

by Elizabeth O'Roark

“Fine. Don’t take a captive. But you should know that based on the books I’ve read, it always leads to a ton of really kinky sex, followed by the development of a relationship based on deep, mutual respect.”

Kate is a hurricane in human form, and no one has ever called a hurricane cute—especially one who walks around my house in nothing but a fucking T-shirt. She clearly thinks being married to one of my closest friends will stop me from doing something I should not.

He wasn’t just hot—he was a black hole, absorbing the light around him until he was all I could see.

I want it almost too badly to listen to any voices that argue against it. It’s a siren singing in my ear, promising that one time never hurt anyone. Beck might be the most tempting, dangerous drug I’ve ever considered trying.

So you have to be hungry to appreciate being full. You’ve got to be tired to appreciate rest. Your fear of losing something makes you appreciate how much you love it. That’s why it’s better to go through the hard things than to avoid them...because it’s going through them that makes you grateful for what you have.”

he gave her something she loved, once upon a time, and she still believes he’s the only one who can give it to her again.

When you realize you can actually lose the things you love, you treasure them a little more.”

Life is fragile and there are no guarantees. Everyone you allow yourself to love is someone you might one day lose.