Memories of Summer: A small-town, second chance, veteran romance - Paperback

by River Ford (Author)

Brandon Fletcher never stopped loving Summer Blakely.

When she left Sugar Creek ten years ago without looking back, he did his best to move on-but some loves never fade. So when Brandon learns that Summer has been injured while serving overseas, there's no question: he'll be there for her, no matter what it takes.

Summer never expected the army to become her life, but it was easier than facing the pain she left behind. After a devastating injury, she returns to Sugar Creek seeking peace, healing, and anonymity, hoping to avoid the man she never stopped loving. In a town this small, that was never going to happen.

As old feelings resurface, Brandon offers Summer a steady presence, quiet patience, and a love that asks for nothing but honesty. But the past has left scars she's afraid to share, and trusting someone again may be the hardest battle she's ever fought.

This is a tender, slow-burn second-chance small-town romance about devotion, healing after trauma, and a love strong enough to wait. Perfect for readers who value steadfast heroes, emotional depth, and hard-won, real happily-ever-afters.

Content note: This story includes themes of military service, war-related trauma, survivor's guilt, and references to past sexual assault.