Until Next Summer - by Allison Ashley (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A teen starts to fall for the boy she and her best friend agreed was off-limits while building a relationship with the new guy in town at the same time in this seaside teen romance perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Amelia's summers in Cape Cod have always been about three things: spending as much time in the ocean as possible, hanging out with her best friend Kat, and crushing on Myles Ford, her and Kat's forever dream boy. But this summer, Kat's leaving their little beach town to get a head start on tennis training at her new boarding school. Kat's always been the social one in their friendship, the one who made things happen, and Amelia's just been along for the ride. Without Kat, Amelia's...adrift.

Amelia's job at the local seafood joint keeps her busy, and Pearl's just so happens to employ the one and only Myles. As Amelia and Myles get to know each other, Amelia realizes there's more to him than she thought, which complicates things when Myles starts to show interest in her. Because ever since Amelia and Kat decided Myles was the epitome of crush-worthiness, they agreed he was off-limits so no boy would ever come between them.

And when another boy comes into Amelia's life--a newcomer in town who makes Amelia look at life differently--Amelia will have to choose: risk her closest friendship for a romance fit for a Nicholas Sparks novel or take a chance on a boy who might not stick around for long?

Review Quotes

The writing is engaging, the characters are lovable, and the descriptions of beachy romance evoke pleasant nostalgia... A sweet, heartfelt summer romance.--Kirkus

This charming love story is like Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty with added deep dives into music, ocean life, and rescue animals. The writing is sweet and catchy, the dialogue dynamic, and the scenery glowing... Ashley captures the chemistry between the characters and creates romantic seaside moments that are sure to reach the screen one day.--School Library Journal, starred review

About the Author

Allison Ashley is a music-loving, coffee-drinking mom of two who loves love stories. She's an oncology pharmacist and spends her days focused on helping patients through one of the hardest things life can throw at them. Her escape has always been books--specifically books about happiness, love, and laughter--and it was inevitable that she'd eventually write her own. She promises to always write stories with deep romance, intense connection, and humor...but most of all, that coveted happy ever after.