Cruel Summer

About the book

There are no rules this merciless summer...

'I believe we should explore other options...' The words that shatter Samantha Parker's seemingly perfect life. With a devoted husband, three amazing children, and a cozy suburban existence, Samantha is blindsided when Will proposes an open marriage as they approach the empty-nest phase they've been anticipating.

Determined to keep her husband satisfied, Samantha suggests a summer apart with no communication. She knows she must seize the opportunity to discover herself, yet she can't fathom being with anyone besides Will. Confident that they will reunite once the season ends, as if the separation never happened.

But then, an unexpected opportunity for adventure arises for Sam: Will's best friend, the enigmatic classic-car restorer Logan Martin, asks her to join him on a cross-country delivery journey. Logan and Sam have always had a strained relationship. He's standoffish, distant, and undeniably attractive. As they navigate the scenic routes and stunning landscapes of North America, Sam's evolving bond with Logan challenges all she thought she desired in life, love, and desire. When her time with Logan concludes, will she return to the familiar security of her past...or embrace the exhilarating uncertainty of her future?