: Simon returns to their hometown, Summersville, and begins working at the same bakery as Chuck.
The book follows and Simon , childhood sweethearts who were separated for 18 years after Simon's family moved to Australia.
: The book holds a strong rating, approximately 4.4 out of 5 stars on Goodreads and Romance.io . Strengths :
While can be read as a standalone, fans and reviewers from Amazon strongly suggest reading the first two books in the series— Long Summer Nights and Summer Daze —first. Chuck is introduced in earlier books, and his hostile behavior in this installment is better understood with that prior context. Summer Memories (Sultry Summer, #3) by Laura John
: Some readers noted the dialogue felt slightly "formal" or less natural for casual conversations between friends.
: Many consider it a "quick afternoon read" that provides "warm and fuzzies". Critiques :