For the Summer
Hardcover with jacket with new cover. Not available on Amazon.
It's 1983 and eleven-year old Cat Rossi watches the launch ramp at her father's marina where dozens of trucks patiently wait to back their boats into the shallow water. They're out-of-towners, Paychecks, her brother likes to call them because they bring the money. But just for the summer.
Cat's used to the carousel of part-time friends until she meets Will Henderson, the only son of a wealthy doctor. They bond over ice cream and pinky promises, and when August ends, Will vows he'll be back. Cat's not counting on it; things change, people do too, but when Will eventually returns to the marina, they quickly fall back into their easy friendship.
Every year, Cat waits for Will to return to the marina for the summer, and every year their connection is tested as they wade the awkward waters of adolescence into adulthood.
What People Are Saying
“Great vacation read! Love how the current events of the time period are listed at the start of every chapter and woven into the narrative. Reminds me of Forrest Gump. This romance kept me on the edge of my seat and guessing until the very end. The main character, Cat, was both frustrating and familiar. The rich kid she’s afraid to love is a bad boy yet we still root for him. Lovely book!”
— Jodi Rizzotto, Goodreads
“Loved this book. Love the vulnerability of the characters. Brings me back to summer vacations as a kid. Really enjoyed the awkward moments broken up with the silliness of being a kid and trying to understand yourself as you grow. It makes you think back to your own childhood. It’s very well written and fun to read.”
— Sarah Canela, Goodreads
“A well fabricated story that follows the course of yearly vacationers to a summer resort where friendship eases into sexually charged teenagers—finally leading into a skillfully crafted love story; words vividly painting the games we all play during the development of relationships. A very satisfying read. Loved it.”