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That Summer (the Aurora MacIntyre series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by H.M. Shander (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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When all seems lost, do you give up forever or fight with all you have?

After a car crash tore them apart, Nate makes a heart-breaking decision to walk away from his dream to win back Aurora’s heart. When she learns of his intentions, she hatches a plan to stop his career-ending announcement.

With only a few short weeks to get her shit together, Aurora must find the will to believe in herself and push beyond her comfort zones. Needing serious support, she reaches out to the only other person she trusts with her life—Nate's younger brother, Lucas.

Through therapy and relapses, Aurora and Lucas become best friends. However, highly charged emotions bubble to the surface threatening both the friendship and everything she’s battled in effort to save Nate.

Will her plan work, or will it cause her to self-destruct?

That Summer is the expanded portion of Duly Noted readers craved.
A story of love and courage, and the blossoming of a beautiful friendship between two lost souls. It is a standalone novel, but it’s highly recommended to read Duly Noted first.
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  1. Book 2 of 3
    the Aurora MacIntyre series
  2. Print length
    151 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    February 28, 2017
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★★★★★ "This book was amazing. I had a hard time putting it down." Paula, romance reader

★★★★★ "This is a story of friendship and overcoming overwhelming pain and fear to find something more than could have been dreamed of." - Shelly Davis, author

★★★★★ " spoiler alert ** Wow... my mind is completely Blown! I didn't not anticipate how much this book was going to make me feel! I should have! Because the first book really hit my emotions but it was nothing compared to how this book left me! This Author just has has a way of making you connect with the characters in such a deep level. " Cierra, Book Reviewer

★★★★★ "This book was a good continuation from the first book. I loved the relationship between Aurora and Lucas. They had a really strong connection. You could not help but fall in love with Lucas, he was amazing. He went above and beyond in his relationship with Aurora. This series is really strong, dealing with extreme PTSD that have not read before. I would recommend this book and the first one as well. I would read the first one before this one to get the back story on Aurora and Nate." Chrsitina, Goodreads Reviewer

★★★★★ "The friendship that developed between Lucas and Aurora is deep and very tender and it was very easy to be caught up in the emotional web that the storyline created. I really liked how the author wasn't afraid to delve into the murky depths of mental illness portraying it in a way that others may experience the daily struggle. One little passage struck me to the core. I thought it was brilliantly written and simply conveyed the message of what it is like for those who reach rock bottom. "That's the thing. I didn't choose life. Death just never came for me." Fiona, reviewer

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This long novella greatly expands on the end events glossed over in Duly Noted. It goes deeper into the friendship between Lucas & Aurora, and explores her drug addition and PTSD further. 
It is a clean read (no sex), but is ripe with expletives.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MT73EJ4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 28, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 997 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 151 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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H.M. Shander

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USA TODAY bestselling author H.M. Shander is a star-gazing, romantic at heart who once attended Space Camp and wanted to pilot the space shuttle, not just any STS – specifically Columbia (and it's loss was deeply upsetting). However, the only shuttle she operates in her real world is the #momtaxi; a speedy electric car that transports her two kids to school, work, and whatever sporting events they are involved in. When she’s not commandeering Elektra, you can find the elementary school librarian surrounded by classes of children as she reads the best storybooks in multiple voices and tries desperately to remember each of the 700+ student names to make them feel special.

After she’s tucked her endearing kids into bed and kissed her trophy husband goodnight, she moonlights as a contemporary romance novelist; the writer of sassy heroines and sweet, swoon-worthy 'cinnamon-roll' type heroes who find love in the darkest of places.

She knows and speaks four languages (two exceptionally well); English, French, some American Sign Language, and Sarcasm, some of which serve her well within her variety of real world jobs (in no particular order) as Wife, Mother, Birth Doula, Teacher, and Librarian (and countless others). Despite how busy her life can be, there is always time to watch the sun rise, try to catch a rainbow, wish on stars, and listen to the robins sing.

She can be reached at hmshander@gmail.com, followed on Goodreads, and would love to read your comments about her novels.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
21 global ratings

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Rachel C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Aurora Conquers Her Demons (with lots of help)
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023
his is the second book in a series and covers approximately the same time frame as the first book, but with a different point of view. We learn how Aurora conquers the symptoms of PTSD that keep her away from Nate, both physically and emotionally. His brother Lucas is her main coach as she gradually learns to face her fears. Nate's sister Chris is also instrumental in helping her find a good therapist and listening when she falls apart. The author continues to depict therapy and recovery realistically. Great characters, touchy conflicts, and a happy outcome for now. But there is still one book to go, so we don't really have our HEA yet!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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KKraus
5.0 out of 5 stars Another moving story.
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023
Aurora’s story is so emotional. After the trauma of her car accident, she, understandably, has a lot of fears, not to mention the physical after effects of her injuries. She has a long struggle to overcome her physical issues, emotional issues and fears. Lucas was wonderful - he was thoughtful, supportive and steadfast. Doing all he could to get Aurora and his brother Nate back together. They became close, truly best friends, and she wouldn’t have reached her goal without him. Her story is one of trials and set-backs and some dark emotional places, but also fortitude and perseverance.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Nicole Ortiz
4.0 out of 5 stars The Journey.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2023
This story takes place between Nate and Aurora's breakup and her journey to try to get him back. A great quick read as Aurora tries to battle with her addiction, her pain as she goes through P.T., her therapy and her journey facing her PTSD with the help of Luke (Nate's younger brother), Chris their sister and her friend. This was an interesting story. This is mostly about Aurora but then a glimpse into the friendship between Aurora and Luke and how close they got during this journey.

I received an ARC and volunteered to leave a review.
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CATHERINE BURHANS
5.0 out of 5 stars Aurora’s Comeback From PTSD
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
Having read “Duly Noted” , it was amazing to go back and take the journey of Aurora’s fight to conquer her demons of PTSD, and the drug addiction that took her down following the accident. Lucas is Nate’s younger brother who dedicates his entire summer to helping her face this battle, after she had pushed Nate out of her life. It was a heart wrenching struggle that our author did such an incredibly realistic way of portraying. I think it would be imperative to read the first book to get the most out of the second, and now I am most anxious to complete the third and final part of Aurora’s story!
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C.Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Aurora MacIntyre Series
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023
This is a continuation of the book, Duly Noted. Well written, it tells more of the story from Aurora’s perspective as well as Lucas’s involvement.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Bookfiend
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwrenching
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023
This is a continuation of Duly Noted. In this story it focuses solely on Aurora and follows her recovery after her accident. The author does a wonderful job of portraying what Aurora went through and how those around her helped.

I received an early copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving read
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2023
This is book two of the Aurora MacIntyre series. This is the expanded portion of the previous book, Duly Noted, and it gives us more insight to the chaotic relationship of the characters. Moving and heart wrenching it’s a must read if you’ve read the first book. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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FeeMac
4.0 out of 5 stars Deep and very tender
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018
If I was totally honest I think that this story should have been included in Duly Noted. But, having said that I enjoyed getting to know Lucas other than he being Nate’s brother. The friendship that developed between him and Aurora is deep and very tender and it was very easy to be caught up in the emotional web that the storyline created. I really liked how the author wasn’t afraid to delve into the murky depths of mental illness portraying it in a way that others may experience the daily struggle.One little passage struck me to the core. I thought it was brilliantly written into the storyline and simply conveyed the message of what it is like for those who reach rock bottom.
“That’s the thing. I didn’t choose life. Death just never came for me.”
Add to all of this the hint of a love triangle and it makes me think that book 3 in this series is going to be a real corker.
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CRYSTAL M DREW
5.0 out of 5 stars another terrific read! I don't want to add a spoiler ...
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2017
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H.M. Shander, another terrific read ! I don't want to add a spoiler so I'll just say that I'm in love with Lucas ! Although this book is our second " Aurora " read, I think it would stand alone if somehow you missed " Duly Noted " ( you will want to read book one, so you may as well start with it ! LOL ). The everyday struggles that the characters live through are presented in a way to encourage healing and growth. I look forward to the continuing journey as the lives of Aurora, Nate, Lucas, Kaitlyn and all unfold. Thank you for sharing your talent with us !!!
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FeeMac
4.0 out of 5 stars Deep and very tender
Reviewed in Australia on June 26, 2018
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If I was totally honest I think that this story should have been included in Duly Noted. But, having said that I enjoyed getting to know Lucas other than he being Nate’s brother. The friendship that developed between him and Aurora is deep and very tender and it was very easy to be caught up in the emotional web that the storyline created. I really liked how the author wasn’t afraid to delve into the murky depths of mental illness portraying it in a way that others may experience the daily struggle.One little passage struck me to the core. I thought it was brilliantly written into the storyline and simply conveyed the message of what it is like for those who reach rock bottom.
“That’s the thing. I didn’t choose life. Death just never came for me.”
Add to all of this the hint of a love triangle and it makes me think that book 3 in this series is going to be a real corker.
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