Eleven years ago Johnny Grant was convicted of the brutal murder of his high school sweetheart. Recently paroled, Johnny comes back to Tylerville, Kentucky to work at a small hardware store. Needless to say the townspeople are not pleased. Born on the wrong side of the tracks, Johnny was always an outcast. Now that another woman Johnny dated has been murdered just like Marybeth, the town instantly believes Johnny is guilty and wonder who he’ll kill next.
Rachel Grant returned to Tylerville fresh out of college to teach high school English. As one of her brightest yet rebellious students, Rachel never believed Johnny Harris guilty of murder. So when he’s released on parole she offers him a job at her family’s store to help him get back on his feet. Things soon get complicated as their feelings for each other move towards love and Rachel finds herself in the crosshairs of a jealous murderer.
As the final days of summer wind down, grab this book, find yourself a beach chair and a cool glass of sweet tea and prepare to be engrossed. One Summer is the best blend of romantic suspense providing a steamy love story, small town politics, and an intriguing murder mystery. Hints of the paranormal are laced throughout, but do not dominate the plot. The pacing is perfect for a hot summer day but you won’t notice the heat as you find yourself pulled into the pages of One Summer. Do yourself a favor and don’t miss this one.
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