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Summer Lake Seasons
Series · 8 books · 2018-2025

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#1

Take These Broken Wings

2018

When you fall in love, can you ever have it all? That’s a question Angel and Luke can’t answer—yet. It’s taken these two a long time to get together. And it’s taken Luke even longer to get the chance at his dream job. Taking the job will mean he has to move two thousand miles away from Angel. What’s a guy supposed to do when he has to choose between his dream job and his dream girl? She won’t ask him to choose her, she knows neither of them would be happy if he did. He knows he can’t give her up. Pick up your copy of this first book in the new Summer Lake Seasons series that will keep you turning the pages to discover how these two can find their way to forever. This book is intended for adult readers 18+ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ The Summer Lake Seasons series is sweet n steamy, small town romance with a focus on fun, friendships and happily ever afters. It follows a group of friends in a small lakeside town in the California hills. Take These Broken Wings Is the first in the series - there are several more to come. Summer Lake Series In the original Summer Lake Series each book can be read as a stand alone – no cliff hangers here! Each book contains one couple's story. However, they are best read in order to get full enjoyment of the underlying story and friendships. Book 1: Love Like You've Never Been Hurt - Emma and Jack Book 2: Work Like You Don't Need the Money - Pete and Holly Book 3: Dance Like Nobody's Watching - Missy and Dan Book 4: Fly Like You've Never Been Grounded - Smoke and Laura Book 5: Laugh Like You've Never Cried - Michael and Megan Book 6: Sing Like Nobody's Listening - Kenzie and Chase Book 7: Smile Like You Mean It - Gabe and Renée Book 8: The Wedding Dance - Missy and Dan's Wedding Book 9: Chasing Tomorrow - Ben's backstory with Charlotte Book 10: Dream Like Nothing's Impossible - April and Eddie Book 11: Ride Like You've Never Fallen - Nate and Lily Book 12: Live Like There's No Tomorrow - Ben's story Book 13: The Wedding Flight – Smoke and Laura’s Wedding Remington Ranch series Meet the sexy brothers of Remington Ranch! Just like in SJ's Summer Lake Romance series you can expect a story that is both sweet and steamy! Mason Shane Carter Beau Four Weddings and a Vendetta A Chance and a Hope series These are NOT meant to be read as standalone stories and need to be read in order. Book 1: Chance Encounter Book 2: Finding Hope Book 3: Give Hope a Chance The Hamiltons Series This series follows the Hamilton family in California wine country. If you recognize the name Hamilton it’s because this is Smoke’s family who own one of the largest wine growing and distribution businesses in the country. In this set of connected stand-alone books you will meet Smoke’s brother and sister as well as a couple of cousins. Red Wine and Roses Champagne and Daisies Marsala and Magnolias Prosecco and Peonies The Davenports Series The latest series featuring Hope’s cousins, the sexy brothers, of the Billionaire Davenport family. Oscar TJ Reid
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#2

Too Much Love to Hide

2019

You can hide from your past, you can hide from your future—but can you ever hide from love? He’s spent the last ten years hiding from his past. That’s meant staying on the move, never settling in any place for too long, and never letting anyone get too close. Summer Lake is different, it’s a place he doesn’t want to move on from. His job as a pilot means he’s away half the time, but when he’s home he’s surrounded by good people. People he’s allowed himself to care about. He’s made friends—friends who accept that he doesn’t share much about who he is or where he’s from. There’s a girl whom he wishes could be more than a friend. They almost got together when he first came to the lake, but he couldn’t take the risk. His heart wanted so much more, but he had to hide his heart and be content with her friendship. She’s hoped for more since the day she met him, but she, too, has had to settle for friendship. Hearts can only stay hidden for so long, but when there’s too much love to hide, will the danger from his past finally track him down and destroy them both? Get your copy of this sweet and steamy story today to find out. This book is intended for adult readers 18+
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#3

Sunshine Over Snow

2019

Logan knows how to have fun. It’s what he does best. As a construction manager he knows all about hard work and responsibility, too. He can’t always make life fun for the guys on his crew, but he sure as hell makes up for it when it’s time to clock out. Women are his favorite kind of fun to have. So, he has a bit of a reputation? So, what? He doesn’t have a problem with that. If his reputation goes before him, it will scare off the girls who don’t like to play – and act as a siren call to the players. But will that reputation scare off the one girl he’s more than just interested in? Roxy’s been in Summer Lake for a few years now. She doesn’t miss the life and friends she left behind—or the reason she left it all behind. She’s made new friends and small-town life suits her just fine. There’s no new man in the picture, but that’s okay. She’s not sure she’d want one anyway. Her guy friends look out for her, and she’s not above looking at Logan. He’s gorgeous! But looking is all she’ll ever do. He’s not boyfriend material, he’s a player and a big old flirt. At least that’s all he’s ever shown himself to be. But when part of her old life shows up at the lake, Logan’s ready to step up and show he’s a true friend – and maybe a whole lot more. This book is intended for adult readers 18+ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Summer Lake Seasons series is sweet n steamy, small town romance with a focus on fun, friendships and happily ever afters. It follows a group of friends in a small lakeside town in the California hills. Take These Broken Wings Too Much Love to Hide Sunshine Over Snow Summer Lake Series In the original Summer Lake Series each book can be read as a standalone – no cliff hangers here! Each book contains one couple's story. Love Like You've Never Been Hurt - Emma and Jack Work Like You Don't Need the Money - Pete and Holly Dance Like Nobody's Watching - Missy and Dan Fly Like You've Never Been Grounded - Smoke and Laura Laugh Like You've Never Cried - Michael and Megan Sing Like Nobody's Listening - Kenzie and Chase Smile Like You Mean It - Gabe and Renée The Wedding Dance - Missy and Dan's Wedding Chasing Tomorrow - Ben's backstory with Charlotte Dream Like Nothing's Impossible - April and Eddie Ride Like You've Never Fallen - Nate and Lily Live Like There's No Tomorrow - Ben's story The Wedding Flight – Smoke and Laura’s Wedding Summer Lake Silver is a new series featuring couple in their fifties and older. Just because a few decades—or more—have skipped by since you were in your twenties it doesn’t mean you can’t find love, does it? Summer Lake Silver stories find happily ever afters for those who remember being thirty-something—vaguely. Like Some Old Country Song – Clay and Marianne A Dream Too Far - Seymour and Chris Remington Ranch series Meet the sexy brothers of Remington Ranch! Just like in SJ's Summer Lake Romance series you can expect a story that is both sweet and steamy! Mason Shane Carter Beau Four Weddings and a Vendetta A Chance and a Hope series These are NOT meant to be read as standalone stories and need to be read in order.
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#4

Chase the Blues Away

2019

Ivan’s finding that small-town life suits him. He didn’t think he was the kind to settle down, and certainly not in a place like Summer Lake. But he loves his new job, he loves his new house—even if it doesn’t feel like home yet. He’s not looking for a woman to love, but he’s open to dating. Abbie’s not proud of the way she’s lived her life but she’s trying to make up for it. She’s back at the lake to help her mom after her dad passed away. She’s ready to settle down; all she needs is a suitable guy. Ivan’s gorgeous. As an added bonus he’s kind and caring, too. But she’s had her fair share of sexy, unsuitable men. She thinks he’s not what she needs. He discovers she’s everything he wants. But will Abbie’s insistence on making amends for the past mean they can never have a future together? This book is intended for adult readers 18+ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Summer Lake Seasons series is sweet n steamy, small town romance with a focus on fun, friendships and happily ever afters. It follows a group of friends in a small lakeside town in the California hills.
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#5

Forever Takes a While

2020

Cassie always knew she was meant to be a doctor. Colt always knew he was meant to be a deputy. They both thought they knew that they were meant to be together—forever. But life got in the way. Their choices led them down different paths. Though, that was only supposed to be for a while. Now, she’s back in Summer Lake after more than ten years, and he can’t understand why she won’t even talk to him. He respected her choice to pursue her career instead of coming back to build a life and a family with him. But after all this time and all that they shared, why doesn’t she even want to be his friend? Pick up your copy of this heartwarming romance today and join Colt and Cassie as they learn that, sometimes, forever takes a while.
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#6

Tell the Stars to Shine

2020

Amber’s loving life in Summer Lake. She’s settled into her job at the post office. She’s met some lovely new people. And most of all she’s free. It wasn’t that her old life was so bad. She worked for her parents; she liked being able to help them out. What she didn’t like was feeling trapped in a relationship with their general manager. She was glad to leave him behind. And ever since she came to the lake, she’s had a not so secret crush on Austin. Austin’s a stand-up kind of guy. He’s reliable, dependable—and quietly successful. He was attracted to Amber from the moment he met her. But before he could act on it he had to extricate himself from a bad relationship that he’d let go on too long. Now, these two have a chance to get together but will some well intentioned interfering by Amber’s sister, Jade, help them on their way or leave them stuck in a web of lies? You’ll have to pick up your copy of this heart-warming romance today to find out if two people who are used to putting others first will grasp their chance at happiness and if the nice-guy gets his girl in the end. This book is intended for adult readers 18+ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Summer Lake Seasons series is sweet n steamy, small town romance with a focus on fun, friendships and happily ever afters. It follows a group of friends in a small lakeside town in the California hills. Take These Broken Wings Too Much Love to Hide Sunshine Over Snow Chase the Blues Away Forever Takes a While Tell the Stars to Shine
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#7

Please Don't Say Goodbye

2021

Life doesn’t always go the way we think it will, does it? Elle moved to the city and did well in her career, but not so well in her life – at least, not her love life. One disastrous relationship and one daughter later, she’s back home, living and working with her mom. She knows how lucky she is to have a soft place to land and this time, she’s not going to mess up. Her biggest mistakes have always been men, so she’s determined to steer clear of them. Her focus is on her daughter, Skye, and on building a good life for the two of them. But then there’s Donovan. Donovan’s a newcomer to the lake. He’s a great guy, kind, considerate, successful, everything that Elle’s ever wanted in a man – and all wrapped up in one hot package! She’s been down that road before though, and tempting as Donovan might be, she shouldn’t go there again – for her daughter’s sake if not her own. From the moment he first laid eyes on her, Donovan knew Elle was the girl for him. Despite what his friends say, he doesn’t have problem that she has a little girl. And from their first meeting, that little girl has made it clear that she doesn’t have any problem with him - she adores him! He knows he has his work cut out to prove to Elle that he’s nothing like her ex. All she asks of him is to be kind to Skye when it’s time to say goodbye. All he wants is to make her understand that he doesn’t ever want there to be a goodbye for them.
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#8

The Only Way to Fall

2025

After his time serving as a Marine, Jake moved to Summer Lake to start the next chapter of his life. He loves the small town. He loves living close to his dad, and he's just opened his own business as a mechanic. In that respect, everything is going according to plan. What he didn't plan for was meeting Savannah. She seems to be his perfect girl. She’s a pretty blonde, who drives a Chevy Camaro - that she restored herself. Jake seems to be Savannah's ideal guy, too. But her life is less than ideal when they meet. They'll have to put her past behind them before they can have a future together. Summer Lake Seasons series is sweet n steamy, small town romance with a focus on fun, friendships and happily ever afters. It follows a group of friends in a small lakeside town in the California hills. Take These Broken Wings - Angel and Luke Too Much Love to Hide - Mara and Zack Sunshine Over Snow - Logan and Roxy Chase the Blues Away - Ivan and Abbie Forever Takes a While - Colt and Cassie Tell the Stars to Shine - Austin and Amber Please Don't Say Goodbye - Donovan and Elle The Only Way to Fall – Jake and Savannah Coming Next What’s a Guy to do? – Tiffany and Brayden Summer Lake Series In the original Summer Lake Series each book can be read as a standalone – no cliff hangers here! Each book contains one couple's story. Love Like You've Never Been Hurt - Emma and Jack Work Like You Don't Need the Money - Pete and Holly Dance Like Nobody's Watching - Missy and Dan Fly Like You've Never Been Grounded - Smoke and Laura Laugh Like You've Never Cried - Michael and Megan Sing Like Nobody's Listening - Kenzie and Chase Smile Like You Mean It - Gabe and Renée The Wedding Dance - Missy and Dan's Wedding Chasing Tomorrow - Ben's backstory with Charlotte Dream Like Nothing's Impossible - April and Eddie Ride Like You've Never Fallen - Nate and Lily Live Like There's No Tomorrow - Ben's story The Wedding Flight – Smoke and Laura’s Wedding Summer Lake Silver is a new series featuring couple in their fifties and older. Just because a few decades—or more—have skipped by since you were in your twenties it doesn’t mean you can’t find love, does it? Summer Lake Silver stories find happily ever afters for those who remember being thirty-something—vaguely. Marianne and Clay in Like Some Old Country Song Seymour and Chris in A Dream Too Far Ted and Audrey in A Little Rain Must Fall Diego and Izzy in Where the Rainbow Ends Silhouettes Shadows and Sunsets – Manny and Nina More Than Sometimes – Cal and Teresa Like a Soft Sweet Breeze - Russ and Alexandria When Words Are Not Enough – Adam and Evelyn Can’t Fight the Moonlight – Dalton and Taryn Meet Me Where the Stars Fall – Lucky and Dee Walking on Sunshine - Damon and Jo Life Should Be Beautiful – Davin and Alexis When Morning Comes Around – Dominic and Sadie

Author

S.J. McCoy
S.J. McCoy
Author · 61 books

Hi, I'm SJ. A coffee addict, lover of chocolate and drinker of good red wines. I'm a lost soul and a hopeless romantic. Reading and writing are necessary parts of who I am. Though perhaps not as necessary as coffee! I can drink coffee without writing, but I can't write without coffee. I grew up loving romance novels, my first boyfriends were book boyfriends, but life intervened, as it tends to do, and I wandered down the paths of non fiction for many years. My life changed completely a couple of years ago and I returned to Romance to find my escape. I write 'Sweet N Steamy' stories because to me there is enough angst and darkness in real life. My favorite romances are happy escapes with a focus on fun, friendships and happily-ever-afters, just like the ones I write. These days I live in beautiful Montana, the last best place. If I'm not reading or writing you'll find me just down the road in the park - Yellowstone. I have deer, eagles and the occasional bear for company, and I like it that way :0)

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