book cover of Facing Shadows
 

Facing Shadows

(2026)
(The second book in the Summer Easton series)
A novel by

 
 
After being rescued by her friends and family, Summer tries to move past her latest trauma.

With the trials looming, Summer tries to enjoy the happiness found in between. Prom, the beach, birthdays, the end of the school year, and her first job. She focuses on her friends, some of whom are struggling with their own lives.

When the opportunity for some friendships to blossom into more, Summer is hesitant but excited to see what happens, but another unhappy surprise forces her to relive her past again. This time, Nick must join her in facing the shadows.

Facing Shadows is a mature high school/new adult romance. This book contains sexual scenes, and the sex featured is consensual within the group. This is a new contemporary slow burn why choose romance series. Trigger warning—this book discusses trauma, sexual assault, loss, and more.

Expect:
  • Found family

    Friends to lovers

    Slow burn

    Bisexual best friends with MM and MFM (demisexual rep)

    A strong female dealing with trauma


    Genre: Romance

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