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One Summer. One Secret. One Lasting Love. Kit and Sam are swept up in a whirlwind romance in the summer of 1986, and torn apart by a secret Kit keeps for the next three decades. In 1986, Sam is an extroverted athlete--a local beach lifeguard in Ocean City, Maryland. Kit is an introverted bookworm from rural Pennsylvania working at the coastal town for the summer with her best friend, Annie. Together, Kit and Sam are magic. An unexpected, life-altering event changes in the course of everything. In 2022, when Kit meets up with Sam again after a lifetime apart to reveal a secret, the full story of their unforgettable summer is revealed. A bittersweet love story and a compelling coming of age tale, The Summer You Were Mine encompasses the beauty and thrill of a deep soul connection, the consequences of unprocessed loss, the restoration of healing, and the power of a lasting love. ""A captivating love story that tugs at the heartstrings..."" Bon Adamov, award-winning author of Holden's Promise Andrea K. Goss is a writer and editor of books, magazine articles, scripts, and creative content for websites and advertising campaigns, as well as a producer of songs and videos. She works in corporate communications. Originally from a small town in Pennsylvania, she now resides in Southern California with her family and her weird but lovable rescue dog, Quiggy. The Summer You Were Mine is her first novel.

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Not your usual coming of age summer romance. This has all the tenderness and heartbreak of a first love that can't be forgotten. There is a shocking twist that I did not see coming. This book was a page turner and left you really rooting for the protagonist. Mary Ellen Anderson A captivating tale set against the backdrop of Ocean City's beach, where a tender romance between a summer worker and a lifeguard unfolds with a touch of sensitivity. It will tug at your heartstrings with a delightful concoction of sun, sand, and the sweet complexities of a summer love. - Award-winning Author Bob Adamov Dive into this charming beach read and let yourself be whisked away to the vibrant 1980s. Andrea K. Goss masterfully explores the ""right person, wrong time"" theme, immersing you in a world of sun-drenched days and passion-filled nights. You'll experience Kit's youthful quest for independence and adventure, and a sudden thrust into maturity and reality. ""What if"" will play in your mind with this very relatable and satisfying journey. Goss' ""The Summer You Were Mine"" beautifully navigates humor and heartache, and the bravery needed to get through the challenges with forgiveness and optimism. This book is a must-read that will linger in your heart long after the final page. Erin Staley

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