When Summer Stays - Melissa Salinas

What happens when everything you thought defined you suddenly disappears?

One moment, Ryan Nyberg is a celebrated athlete, living life in the fast lane, with the world at his feet. The next, he's blindsided-his dreams shattered, his identity shaken, and his future uncertain.

With nowhere else to go, Ryan returns to Neptune Bay, the quiet coastal town he once left behind. But this isn't just a nostalgic visit. He's now the unexpected guardian of his spirited six-year-old nephew, and the weight of responsibility is unlike anything he's ever faced on the ice.

As he struggles to navigate the world of parenting, playdates, and emotional healing, Ryan crosses paths with Sloane Montgomery-a resilient, compassionate woman from his past who's carrying her own invisible scars. She knows what it means to rebuild after loss, and their connection is instant, magnetic... and complicated.

Together, they find solace in each other's company, rediscovering laughter, love, and a sense of home. But summer in Neptune Bay is fleeting, and Ryan made a promise to himself-this was temporary. The only problem? His heart has other plans.

Heartfelt, raw, and emotionally charged, this story is a tender exploration of second chances, unexpected family, and the kind of love that finds you when you least expect it.

If you're drawn to small-town romances with emotional depth, endearing characters, and a summer backdrop that will make you believe in love again-this book is for you.