The Summer Pact
The Summer Pact by Lilly Mirren, published by Black Lab Press on September 10, 2024, is a contemporary fiction novel that explores themes of romance and personal growth later in life. The story follows Beth Prince, who returns to Sunshine Beach fifteen years after a pivotal New Year’s Eve encounter with a boy named Damien. After facing challenges in her personal life, including a breakup and job loss, Beth seeks solace at home with her newly divorced mother, all while wondering if Damien will return to the beach festival.
Readers will find a tapestry of interconnected lives as the narrative unfolds. Alongside Beth’s journey, the book introduces Gwen, who runs a successful boutique inn and faces unexpected challenges with her guests, and Debbie, a retiree determined to uncover a mystery involving her neighbor. Additionally, Joanna navigates the complexities of family dynamics as she adjusts to her granddaughter’s new baby. The Summer Pact presents a blend of romance and friendship, set against the backdrop of a beach community, inviting readers to reflect on relationships and the passage of time.
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When Beth Prince was thirteen years old she met a boy on New Year’s Eve at Sunshine Beach. They talked all night and when the sun rose they vowed that they’d meet back at the same place in 15 years.
That summer with Damien was the best of her life. Now she’s back in Sunshine, 15 years later, and the New Year is fast approaching. After a breakup and a job loss, Beth moves home to stay with her newly divorced mother and take stock of her life. She can’t help wondering if Damien will come to the New Year’s Eve festival on Sunshine Beach again.
Gwen recently opened the most successful boutique inn and bistro on the island. When a mystery couple comes to stay, tragedy strikes and brings with it an opportunity for a surprising friendship.
Debbie has begun a new phase of her life as a retiree after having been a workaholic her entire adult life. One day she notices her neighbour acting suspiciously. She’s certain he’s done something diabolical with his wife. Everyone tells her to leave it alone, but she is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery.
Joanna’s granddaughter has brought a baby into the house and the two of them will have to learn how to cope with this new addition. Will they be able to agree on Eva’s future, or will the conflict pull them apart?
The Summer Pact is a sweet and heartwarming beach read from a bestselling women’s fiction author.
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