That Last Summer

Old scars still sting. Old desires still burn. One summer on Whispering Pines Island could either mend their hearts-or break them for good.Cara O'Connell returns to Whispering Pines Island hoping the familiar inn will give her a fresh start. Still reeling from an abusive relationship, she hides her pain behind late-night drinks but can't silence the lingering voice that tells her she'll never be enough.Sam Vervaine knows that voice all too well. Haunted by traumas of his own, his greatest regret is the way things ended with Cara last summer. Now that she's back-and single-Sam is determined to prove he can be the steady friend she needs…even while his heart wants more.As Cara and Sam are drawn together, old hurts collide with the promise of something new. But between unspoken secrets and one mistake that could ruin everything, the path to love won't be simple. On Whispering Pines Island, though, second chances have a way of finding those brave enough to reach for them.That Last Summer is a standalone novel in the Whispering Pines Island collection. Perfect for readers who crave heartfelt romance, flawed but hopeful characters, and the promise of love after heartbreak.Read the entire Whispering Pines Island Collection:That Last SummerSay the Words: A Short Story Sequel to That Last SummerNo Longer YoursCherry Christmas, Baby! A Short Story Sequel to No Longer YoursIf This Were a Love Story Sara LaFontain's books feature unreliable narrators, flawed characters, and people finally finding happiness. Prior to embarking on a writing career, Sara held a variety of jobs including wildlife tour guide, purveyor of fine chocolates, cafeteria worker, English teacher, domestic violence victim advocate, and family law attorney. She currently lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband and two children. When she isn't writing, she's experimenting with new crafting projects, knitting, gardening, and bragging about desert winters.