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This Summer With You

Romi Smith
4.5 / 5.0
Published: 2026

Description

Shae returns from the sun-drenched art studios of Florence expecting a quiet summer of restoration in Cape Cod. She envisions long afternoons with her twin sister, Lennon, and the salty comfort of the Atlantic coast. Instead, she finds her plans shattered by a sudden, complicated domestic upheaval that forces her to confront the one person she spent years trying to forget. Elena is back, and the magnetic pull between them is as relentless as the tides. Years ago, their connection was a masterpiece of unspoken longing and missed opportunities. Now, as they navigate the fragile landscape of the present, the distance between them feels both vast and nonexistent. This is a story about the intersection of memory and desire, where art and heartache collide. Romi Smith crafts a sophisticated, evocative narrative that captures the ache of second chances and the beauty of finding your way back to the person who knows you best. It is a tender, deeply human exploration of love that refuses to fade, even when life demands you move on. With prose that lingers like a summer sunset, this novel invites you to feel every spark of reconciliation and every ripple of their shared history.

Customer Reviews

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Antoinette Finazzo
April 17, 2026
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Perfect Beachy Cape Cod/Boston Sapphic Romance 🌊🌞🌺

Shae flies to Cape Cod after graduating from an art program in Florence for a relaxing summer with her twin sister Lennon, only to find out her sister has invited Em to the beloved beach house, too. …And the rest of their friend group. Em is kind of sort of The One that Got Away 😭 It’s complicated… you’ll see 👀 You’re curious from the start how these two characters got to where they are now. Sweet and simple first loves turned tense, distant, unsure, hurt — but with palpable chemistry that won’t be ignored despite all efforts to silence it. This dual POV, dual timeline summer read gives you all the feels. Romi does imagery incredibly well. The cape, cliff jumping, nights out in Boston… felt like I was one of the crew right there with them. Punchy dialogue and deep emotions shine through from start to end. I saw myself in both Em and Shae. Closeted in high school, stepping out into that scary void that comes after not knowing who will show up down the road or who will rejoin your life/love story again. I both ached and rooted for them. Enjoy this beachy summery sapphic love story!! 💜🌊☀️🌺
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Lucy Flores
April 30, 2026
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The perfect sapphic summer read!

I am still reeling from This Summer With You. For a debut novel, the writing is incredibly sophisticated and evocative. The author has a gift for capturing the nuance of connection. I fell head over heels for Em and Shea and couldn't help but root for their happily ever after. ​Beyond the romance, the standout for me was June. Seeing a mother love her daughter so unconditionally was a beautiful, rare gift in sapphic fiction. It added a layer of warmth that made the story feel like a hug. If you're looking for a love story with depth, heart, and great prose, look no further!
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Amazon Customer
April 24, 2026
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Summery love story finding their way back to each other 🤍✨

This Summer With You is a love story where you truly root for the characters and feel their hurt and love along their journey back to each other. I loved getting glimpses into their past to see how their friendship and admiration for one another grew, and I truly felt it was supported and encouraged by getting to know the friends and family in their lives as well. Such a light and lovable story for Em and Shae in a summery fun and nostalgic setting we can all take ourselves back to🤍