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The Summer We've Had: A Sunny Sapphic Love Story (Bound By The Rainbow) Kindle Edition

by Katherine Blakeman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 68 ratings

Katherine Blakeman's unmissable first foray into lesbian fiction...

After a nightmare couple of years following the death of her celebrity singer mother, Cass Mulligan is moving down to the sun, sea and shingle of Cornwall for a fresh start. But she soon realises that she’s not the only one in need of some TLC…

Felicia Wilson’s life is one long series of spinning plates. She has Dissociative Identity Disorder, a system of five alternate personalities living in her body, and they all have different hopes, fears and desires.

When Cass is thrown together with Felicia, some beautiful friendships grow, and soon there is substantial mutual attraction between Cass and dominant alter Heather. But if things go wrong, they could go very wrong. Can they build a relationship AND keep everybody happy?

Content warning: brief mentions of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and suicide.

PRAISE FOR 'THE SUMMER WE'VE HAD':

'The Summer We’ve Had is the first book I’ve read that tackles mental health and romance in a constructive realistic way without making things toxic. It is refreshing, well-written and a joy to read.' ~ BRIONY MOLLY MEDIA

'An important story about strong women, looking for acceptance and their place in life.' ~ CONNY BORNER

'I love the way Katherine sensitively educates us about DID without making that the story. At it's heart, this is a love story between two women first and foremost but it's a sure fire interest for anyone with an interest in mental health..' ~ CHLOE KETO, author of RANSOM TO LOVE

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BKXZWJFF
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 536 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 277 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 68 ratings

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Katherine Blakeman

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Katherine Blakeman is the England-based author of The Summer We've Had, Love You However and A Different Kind Of Pride (all sunny Sapphic romances set in modern-day Cornwall). She loves to tackle difficult topics: depression and Dissociative Identity Disorder in The Summer We've Had, marriage and gender identity in Love You However, and asexuality and spinal fusion surgery in A Different Kind Of Pride. Her books are full of emotions, twists and love - always, always love.

Her Instagram is @katherineblakemanwriter, her Twitter is @kblakemanwriter and she also has a Facebook page. Her website is katherineblakeman-dot-com, where you can subscribe to her monthly mailing list and read her regular blog posts.

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"...take me a moment to get in the right headspace, but is absolutely worth a reread. Would I recommend: highly, yes" Read more

"...I found the plot, very interesting as a Cassandra and Felicity grow to have feelings for each other, and there are many twists and turns...." Read more

"...I did enjoy the book and the ending did throw some curve balls that I didn’t see coming." Read more

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with its many twists and turns and nourished love story, and one customer notes how its layers make it extremely interesting.

"...The layers of the story was extremely interesting. It was a bit hard to read at times because of how well the depression and DID were handled...." Read more

"This is quite a difference and beautiful love story. Cassandra has just lost her mother and is in the midst of a terrible depression...." Read more

"...That the love is real in all its forms and acknowledged is important. I loved this book for its honesty and clarity." Read more

"...At the heart of it all is a love story being nourished. Two women trying to handle tragedy in their lives and when they meet, sparks literally fly...." Read more

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  • Books!
    5.0 out of 5 stars I might need a moment
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023
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    I haven’t felt the pull to write a review in awhile but that all changed after this book. The layers of the story was extremely interesting. It was a bit hard to read at times because of how well the depression and DID were handled. It was heavy but supportive. I loved how both main characters helped each other.

    The only slight issue was the timing/pacing of the book. Towards the end it felt pretty rushed on the twists. So much care was used to peel the onion of the story that the ending just felt quick. It does end up working which is why I didn’t take any stars off. The other thing and it’s a complete personal opinion is the amount of exclamation marks. Almost felt like the characters where yelling/excited way more than what the story was calling for, but honestly it was my issue and a pretty minor one.

    This book was a good read and should be given a chance.

    Would I read again: it’s a heavy read with real topics so it might take me a moment to get in the right headspace, but is absolutely worth a reread.
    Would I recommend: highly, yes
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  • Michael James Wells
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful love story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023
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    This is quite a difference and beautiful love story. Cassandra has just lost her mother and is in the midst of a terrible depression. She decided to move from London to a small country town. She finds a house to live in and meet the neighbors, Mabel and Felicity. AsCassandra settles in, she finds that he is much more comfortable in this setting than she is in London. What Cassandra does not know is that felicity is also suffering from a mental disorder. It is called DID. and this involves five different personalities in one person. The personality is not the same and they’re not the same age. I found the plot, very interesting as a Cassandra and Felicity grow to have feelings for each other, and there are many twists and turns. as they think Faith is destined for them and then is against them. I recommend this book for all who like a sweet, romantic love story with many twists and turns.
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  • Jan G
    4.0 out of 5 stars what a summer!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
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    This book was quite an interesting look at DID. I was amazed that Cass was able to figure out how to relate to all 5 of the personalities that Felicia represented. I’m not sure I would have been able to hang in there especially since Cass had her own issues. I did enjoy the book and the ending did throw some curve balls that I didn’t see coming.
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  • Robin Kenna
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is an incredibly beautiful yet difficult subject to read about.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
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    I can only thank Katherine Blakeman for taking on this story and acknowledge her skill as a sensitive writer. This topic for those that have never been exposed to it is daunting. For those that live with it, this story should be soothing to have have others to share this form of mental disease with will either crush them or free them. That the love is real in all its forms and acknowledged is important. I loved this book for its honesty and clarity.
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  • Gina
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Learning Experience Wrapped In Love!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
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    I thought I would have trouble following this book with its sensitive topic. I am old enough to still remember many many years ago reading Sybil. But there was something about this book that was almost enjoyable despite the topic and ultimately what tragically happened to a young girl to cause the DID. I was impressed with the writing and handling of the alters personalities. Plus I liked each personality. Each had a very important role in how the story progressed.At the heart of it all is a love story being nourished. Two women trying to handle tragedy in their lives and when they meet, sparks literally fly. I love the feeling this book gave me. Not only with the learning of DID but with the reality of healing with love and understanding. Very good job! This writer will definitely be on my radar.
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  • Kim Montgomery
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just Wow!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
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    This book… WOW! I almost didn't read it but I am so glad that I did. It has some triggers but I really learned a lot. I Didn't see the twist in the end and I was so mad but I won't say anymore so I don't spoil it for anyone.
    This was my first book by Katherine Blakeman but it won't be my last. A must read! You won't be disappointed.
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  • VLL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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    This explains a lot about extreme PTSD that develops into more. Read the book!
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  • Carolyn G. Manuel
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Multifaceted Experience of Sapphic Life
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024
    Cass is the daughter of an international singer who is beloved by anyone who hears her voice. When her mother dies Cass goes into a deep depression for the next two years. As part of her therapy she moves to Cornwall for a new job and life. There she meets Mabel and her daughter, Felicity, who also has problems. Their journey is one of struggle, courage and past trauma. An amazing story by an extraordinary author.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2023
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    A love story, yes, but with such a twist. Found the inclusion of Dissociative identity disorder both illuminating and fascinating, whilst also making me emotional at times. The characters are described so beautifully you believe they exist in reality and I so want to know, what happened next, how did Heather and the alters develop once in a supportive relationship? Highly recommend reading this, I loved it.
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  • Rowan
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2023
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    What a surprise this book was. Not your usual sapphic romance . Very well written, giving the reader a good insight of DID and depression. But it was not a depressive read, it was lively, good story line with some drama and rest assured a HEA. Would highly recommend
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  • Deb Hall
    5.0 out of 5 stars what a ride!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2023
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    I really didn’t know what to expect from this book going in. I read reviews and online chatter so went for it. And my god! What a book! The journey you go on with the main characters is unlike anything I’ve read before. And those last few chapters! I didn’t see that coming.
    I’m sure I have a lot more to say but I really don’t want to spoil it for anyone, Just read it, have your eyes opened and your mind blown.

    I think this is one of those books that will sit in your head for a while afterwards, and you know what..I really don’t mind that.
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  • Hayden Quinn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, complex romance with awesome LGBTQIA+ and mental health rep!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2023
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    This novel is brilliant! Mental health representation is rarely done this well, both the DID and the Depression are so well handled! I especially love that we get a sweet romance alongside those more tough topics.
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  • Holly Harris-Clarke
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2023
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    I sound the authors take on DID and depressions interesting but felt that most of the story involved the characters explaining and repeating the same information.

    Now here's where potential suppliers come, I felt the twist at the ending was unnecessary it felt like it was tacked on just to drag the story out and was oddly received my the three main characters, especially the mother who could have saved her daughter a !it of pain by handling the situation differently.

    Otherwise all in all a good read, just a few things that nibbled at me.
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