The Summer of Secrets

Series · 3 books · 2019

By Cynthia A. Rodriguez, Christina Hart, J.R. Rogue

Books in series

Ruin Me

2019

Eleanor “Kitty” Bordeau, the baby of three sisters, lives by rules of the heart. Too young to remember their lives before the tragedy, she’s always gotten away with being impulsive and responsibility-free. And after running away from everything she ever knew, with heartbreak at her heels, passion only existed in the form of poetry. Now, two years later, she’s back in her hometown, where her muse still haunts her. But when heartbreak—also known as Joey Madden—catches up to her, Kitty decides to rewrite her story. And this time, she won’t allow his lies to once again ruin both their lives.

Hate Me

The Summer of Secrets: Part 2

2019

(Hate Me is Part 2 of The Summer of Secrets Series. It is a 30k-word novella, and can be read as a complete standalone, or as the second part of the interconnected series.) As the second of three sisters, Eloise "Lucy" Bordeau was never known for breaking the rules. And since taking over the family business while her sisters ran from small-town living and escaped to the city, rules have become her life. Until a stranger walks into her bookstore and gives her a night that rivals even the steamiest of romance novels. Only, Ezra James isn't a stranger. He's the man trying to buy the struggling Bordeau Books from underneath her. And now that he's had a taste of her, he'll do anything to keep her underneath him.

The Return

2019

(Teach Me is Part 3 of The Summer of Secrets Series. It is a 30k-word novella, and can be read as a complete standalone, or as the third part of the interconnected series.) Despite being the eldest sister, Elizabeth "Sophie" Bordeau's relationship with rules has always been rocky, at best. At seventeen, she lost her parents and inherited a life of responsibility she wasn't ready for. At twenty, she ran away from it all. Now, at twenty-eight, she's back to try to mend old wounds. But when an unexpected connection from her past walks into her classroom, she has to decide whether she's finished with her rule-breaking ways once and for all, or if Sloane Callahan is worth one last walk on the reckless side.

Authors

Cynthia A. Rodriguez

Author · 17 books

Cynthia hates writing her own bio. In her down-time, you can find her watching movies, ranging anywhere from classic to action flicks (she has a weakness for Marvel adaptations), and reading any novel she can get her hands on. She loves hearing from her readers! You can reach Cynthia at contact@thecynrodriguez.com. Both her Twitter and Instagram handles are @thecynrodriguez.

J.R. Rogue first put pen to paper at the age of fifteen after developing an unrequited high school crush and has never stopped writing about heartache. She has published multiple volumes of poetry and novels. Her work has been recognized with three Goodreads Choice Awards nominations, a testament to the impact of her work on readers. In addition to her writing, J.R. Rogue is a certified yoga teacher with additional certification in Yoga Nidra and Trauma-Informed Yoga. She is passionate about mindfulness and meditation, and currently studying Foundations in Meditation. Furthermore, J.R. Rogue has been sober from alcohol since January 1st, 2020, a personal achievement that she is proud of and that has strengthened her commitment to mindfulness and wellness. J.R. Rogue resides in a small town in the Midwest with her family, where she enjoys a peaceful life reading and telling stories