Where Summer Left Us

July 9, 2025

Torch Lit Ink is celebrating this second chance romance from Patricia Prior with a book tour event.

šŸ“† Book Tour Dates : Sept 29 – October 3

Series: Hallow’s End #2, but can be read as a standalone.

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He was He was my first love. My first heartbreak. And the one I never really got over.

Six years ago, I left Hallow’s End to chase big-city dreams–just like James said I should. Now I’m back, burned out and completely unprepared to face the man who let me go.

Once upon a time, he promised me forever.

Now, he pretends nothing ever happened between us. But I know better.

James is familiar enough for me to know he’s hurting–even if he doesn’t realize it himself.

And I’m not sure I can walk away a second time.

Where Summer Left Us is a slow-burn, small-town, second-chance romance filled with childhood nostalgia, heartbreak, healing, and the kind of love that never really leaves you.

N.B. While Where Summer Left Us is a lighthearted story of love, friendship, and second chances, it also touches on real-life challenges, including mental health struggles and emotional growth.

Tropes:

  • Small town romance
  • Second chance romance
  • High school flashbacks
  • Summer romance
  • Childhood best friends
  • Angst
  • Mental health rep
  • Coming home story
  • Grumpy mechanic x Sunshine nurse
  • Window-to-window pinning
  • Protective best friend
  • Matchmaking moms
  • Emotional support animal
  • Camping trip confessions
  • Failed big city dream
  • “fuck it”
  • Jealousy scene
  • “good girl”
  • She wears his clothes
  • Professional Growth Arc
  • First Love Never Died

Content Warnings: 

content dealing with parental alcoholism, medical conditions, and the MMC mental health

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Page Length: 390 pages

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