Summer Night

by Lizzy Ford

One choice. One soul. One price.

Summer’s choice threatens to destroy not only her own life, but Decker’s, too, on the night she falls into the Dark. With both Summer and Decker trapped by their choices, it’s up to Decker’s twin to find a way to make things right.

Beck, the new Master of Light, is forced to step up in his role as the protector of Light. He discovers that sometimes, the protector must come between the Dark and its own Master in order to save them both from being consumed. To save his brother, he must risk everything – even his soul – on the slim chance Summer can redeem herself, if given a second chance. If he’s right, he’ll save Decker from a lifetime of agony.

If he’s wrong, he’ll lose much more than Decker and Summer, for there will be no one standing between Darkness and the rest of the world.

Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Supernatural, Paranormal, Witches, Ebooks, Romance

25 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 9, 2012

About the author

I breathe stories. I dream them. If it were possible, I'd eat them, too. (I'm pretty sure they'd taste like cotton candy.) I can't escape them - they're everywhere! Which is why I write! I was born to bring the crazy worlds and people in my mind to life, and I love sharing them with as many people as I can.

I'm also the bestselling, award winning, internationally acclaimed author of over sixty titles and counting. I write speculative fiction in multiple subgenres of romance and fantasy, contemporary fiction, books for both teens and adults, and just about anything else I feel like writing. If I can imagine it, I can write it!

I live in the desert of southern Arizona with a pack of spoiled dogs and Tubbs, the Godfather cat who rules them all.


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Lizzy’s books include:

Lost Vegas – young adult post-apocalyptic
Aveline
Tiana
Arthur
Black Wolf

Spell Realm Series (coming summer 2017) – young adult fantasy
Water Spell (2017)
Dragon Spell (2018)
Moon Spell (2018)
Sword Spell (2019)

History Interrupted – time travel romance
West
East
North (2017)
South (2018)

Omega Beginnings Series
Alessandra
Mismatch
Phoibe
Lantos
Theodocia
Niko
Cleon
Herakles

Omega Series
Omega
Theta
Alpha (2017)

Theta Beginnings Miniseries (novelettes)
Silent Queen
Mercenary
Shadow Titan
People’s Champion

Non-Series – 2014 - 2017
Black Moon Draw (about a reader sucked into her book)
White Tree Sound (2017)
Highlander Enchanted
The Door
The Fall of Esme (2017)
Sons of War – contemporary military romance
Semper Mine
Soldier Mine
SEAL Mine (2017)

Super Villainess
It’s Not Easy Being Evil
It’s Not Easy Being Good

Starwalkers Serials (with Julia Crane) – new adult science fiction serial
Severed
Trapped
Exiled
Revealed
Escaped
Ascended
Starwalkers – complete (#1-6)

Heart of Fire – sexy dragon shifter
Charred Heart
Charred Tears
Charred Hope

Incubatti – Buffy meets 50 Shades
Zoey Rogue
Zoey Avenger

Rhyn Trilogy – new adult paranormal with demons
Katie’s Hellion
Katie’s Hope
Rhyn’s Redemption

Rhyn Eternal – Death finds love
Gabriel’s Hope
Deidre’s Death
Darkyn’s Mate
The Underworld
Twisted Fate
Twisted Karma (2017)

War of Gods – paranormal with gods, guardians and exceptional humans
Damian’s Oracle
Damian’s Assassin
Damian’s Immortal
The Grey God

Damian Eternal
Xander’s Chance
The Black God

Hidden Evil – paranormal with angels and four horsemen
Hear No
See No (TBD)
Speak No (TBD)

Unnamed Series
Unnatural (TBD)
Unmade (TBD)

Omega
Omega
Theta
Alpha (2017)

Anshan Saga – new adult science fiction romance
Kiera’s Moon
Kiera’s Sun

Santa’s Ninja Elves (short stories)
Natasha & Hunter

Non-series titles – 2011 - 2013
Star Kissed
A Demon’s Desire
The Warlord’s Secret
Maddy’s Oasis
Rebel Heart

Witchlings – young adult paranormal
Dark Summer
Autumn Storm
Winter Fire
Spring Rain

Broken Beauty Novellas – new adult dramatic fiction
Broken Beauty
Broken World

Voodoo Nights - young adult paranormal
Cursed

As SE Reign, erotica writer
101 Nights Box Set (Serials 1-7)

Reviews

[Adela Bec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally posted on my blog: http://vanillamoon.wordpress.com/2012...



*Oh... my God! Now how am I supposed to patiently wait until the 23rd of November for the sequel?!*

"Summer Night" is a novelette that introduces the second novel of the series, "Autumn Storm". It is a really welcome addition to the "Witchling Trilogy", as the first book ended in a HUGE cliffhanger. It picks up exactly from the point that "Dark Summer" ended, and it is written from the perspective of Beck and Rania.

One of the book's main role (apart from creating a continuity between the two main novels of the series) is to shed some light on certain aspects. For instance, why Sams acted the way they did, or, more importantly, what actually happened to Summer.

I am intrigued by the way the things are going and, if I thought before that the series was a little predictable... now I must admit that I haven't a clue where it is going... And this is a great plus.

Before I didn't quite like Beck as a character, but now I can understand his way of thinking and acting and I don't blame him for considering himself guilty for all that happened, even though I would say he's mistaken to have this kind of feelings. It's also a little bit ironic how Rania, as she herself admitted, once Mistress of Night and very powerful, is now hopeless.

I'm very enthusiastic right now and it's really hard not to spill out everything I read, but I am putting myself in your shoes and I know you don't want any spoilers that would ruin your discovery of the book's action. What I am going to say, however, is this: now that I read "Summer Night", I absolutely recommend you not to skip it, as it really contributes a lot to the whole development of the story.

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*Oh… my God! Şi acum cum se presupune că mai pot aştepta liniştită până în 23 noiembrie continuarea seriei? *

„Summer Night” este un mini-roman menit să facă legătura cu cel de-al doilea roman al seriei, „Autumn Storm”. E o adiţie bine-venită la trilogia Witchling, mai ales că primul volum ne-a lăsat în suspans la final. Continuă exact de unde s-a terminat „Dark Summer” şi este scris din perspectiva lui Beck şi a Raniei.

Unul dintre rolurile principale ale acestei cărţi (în afară de crearea continuităţii între cele două volume principale ale seriei) este de a ne lumina în privinţa câtorva aspecte. De exemplu, de ce creaturile Sam s-au comportat aşa cum s-au comportat sau, mai important, ce s-a întâmplat de fapt cu Summer.

Mă intrigă întorsătura pe care au luat-o lucrurile şi, dacă înainte mi s-a părut că serie e puţin previzibilă... acum recunosc că habar n-am ce urmează să se întâmple... Şi ăsta e un mare plus.

Înainte nu prea mi-a plăcut Beck ca şi personaj, dar acum înţeleg delul în care gândeşte şi acţionează şi nu-l învinovăţesc pentru faptul că se consideră vinovat de cele ce s-au întâmplat, deşi aş zice că e greşit să aibe astfel de sentimente. E puţin ironic că Rania, aşa cum a admis chiar ea, odată Stăpână a Nopţii şi foarte puternică, e acum lipsită de speranţă.

Sunt foarte entuziasmată momentan şi mi-e foarte greu să nu vă dezvălui tot ce am citit, dar mă pun în locul vostru şi ştiu că mie nu mi-ar plăcea să aflu lucruri care ar strica farmecul descoperirii acţiunii cărţii. Ce voi spune, însă, este asta: acum că am citit „Summer Night”, vă recomand din tot sufletul să nu săriţi peste acest mini-roman atunci când citiţi seria, pentru că are mare contribuiţie la dezvoltarea poveştii.

[Fern (whirlwindbooks) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I literally couldn't get this book downloaded onto my kindle fast enough after reading the first in the Witchling series, I don't deal well with cliffhangers as I am incredibly impatient when it comes to waiting for second installments.

This book I would say is an essential read in the story as it really gives you a better idea idea of what is going on and what exactly has happened with Summer after she fell of the cliff at the end of Dark Summer, (after all it was left with a cliff hanger, pun was intended).

From this Novella you gain more perspective into three characters which personally I have found very fascinating Beck, Sam and Rania. Even though this book is a short read the writing skill goes above and beyond once again I really commend Lizzy and her style.

It is written from the perspective of Raina and Beck and you are able to learn not only more about what has happened but also why. This is totally original series with ideas that will continuously keep you guessing and wanting more, I can now safely say I will read anything that has Lizzy's name attached to it.

In just this short book you see some amazing characters and development, and overall I thoroughly enjoyed it and would read it again in a heartbeat.

5/5 for this Novella and now I am off to read the 3rd book (but second in the series).

[Elyse S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so excited for this! I'm so glad Lizzy did this to tie up the end of Dark Summer and the next book Autumn Storm. I loved this novelette, but it was too short! I don't think I can wait any longer for Autumn Storm. I love the characters, and love that she is going to be using certain characters more in the next book; like Beck. I cannot wait for the emotional turmoil that I know this next book is going to have with the trials Decker and "Summer" are going to have to endure.

[Kathryn Merkel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novelette packs a mighty wallop in just a few pages. It perfectly fills the gap between Dark Summer and Autumn Storm, providing a few answers, but introducing a whole bunch of new questions. If you ended Dark Summer wanting to know more, this tidbit ramps up the appetite leaving you ravenous for Autumn Storm. Don’t skip it, thinking you’ll catch up in the next book, there is some really good stuff here.

[Shahista Swellam · Rating 3 out of 5]

And all at once Summer collapsed into Autumn .

[Mandy ♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not sure why Lizzy decided to release this little novella between books,  but I'm so happy she did!
Summer night is the bridge between Dark Summer & Autumn Storm, It gives readers a  glimpse  into what happen that tragic night on the cliff & how summer became autumn.
It's told through Beck & Rania's perspective & gives you a much clearer understanding of both characters & their actions. (I though beck a bit of a  Douche before but now I love him!)

"Beck began to realize that sometimes, the protector might have to come between the dark & it's master. No one deserved to handle the horrible duty serving dark alone. Compassion replaced his horror. He didn't know exactly what he had to do, but he knew he needed to do something. He wasn't going to let anyone else suffer." 

If you've read Dark Summer & are planning On reading autumn storm (which how could you not with a cliff hanger like that!)  it's defiantly a must read packed full of info!


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[Merisha28 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
Summer Night by Lizzy Ford

Holy moly!!! This Novella is the continuing story of what happened at the end of Dark Summer. The short novella is full of emotions and great story. It gives you the transition from Dark Summer to Autumn Storm. It is a must read!!!! Lizzy Ford has done it again!! She knows how to enthrall her readers. I'm in love with this story and can't wait to see what will happen next in this series!!

Summer lies dying dashed upon rocks at the bottom of the cliff with the fate of not only her soul but the souls of Decker and Beck intertwined with hers. Upon this summer night, a deal is struck that could tip the scales either back to light or total darkness. Can Summer redeem herself and pass the trials? I give 5 stars since it was very well written!!

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short that gives further insight to what occurs on that fateful night at the end of Dark Summer (book one) and the synopsis gives a good general overview. Not too much can be said of the story without resulting in spoilers, but what I can say is it was a perfect taste of whipped cream on the top of the sundae that was Dark Summer. Again the writing is clean and beautiful with all the elements I enjoy. This is definitely a must read for those continuing the series.
I received this book from the author with a request for my honest review without any compensation whatsoever, other than the joy of reading a new book.

[Alexia Purdy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Original review on my blog: http://alexiaepurdy.blogspot.com/2013...

This is actually now included in the newest version of Dark Summer, but if you read the older version, you won’t see this in it. It was a snippet of mostly Beck’s point of view during the end events of Dark Summer. It was gripping to say the least, and I was very much glued to these pages as I read them in the novel. You get to see another side of Raina, Beck’s and Decker’s mother. I admire how her character becomes such a key person in everyone’s lives, more than they could ever know. Very emotional and a vital piece of the story.

[Chrissy · Rating 4 out of 5]

First off this is a novella so it is very short but it fills in the details on how Summer was given another chance and the sacrifices people made to bring this about. You can see the beginning changes in Beck which makes it easier to believe when reading Autumn Storm, book #3 in the series. I would recommend reading this if you're reading the series because you would be a little lost if you passed it over.

[Daniela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summer Night picks up right after Dark Summer ends and is centered on Rania (Decker and Beck’s mother) and Beck himself. In this short book a tough decision and a pact are made and the introduction for Autumn Storm, the next book in the trilogy, is set. This book will help understand a little better the next book, so I’d recommend reading it.

[Princess · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one explained a lot of things after the first book. . . It served as a preparatory book for something more awaited! You'd have to read this to understand the story well. More mysteries in this one! Another great book done by a brilliant writer!

[Justine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Okay, that was short and not really what I was expecting. This was almost more of Beck's story than Summer's. Good to get that little tidbit of information. Can't wait to start Autumn Storm and see where this leads.

[Derinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listen you really want to read this before starting with Autumn Storm. It was just enough of perfection. It clears up so much to be able to continue with the next book. I am so excited to see how this Author will have the next book play out. What a bout my Decker??? This book is a must read.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great insight into what happened next, still leaves you hanging!!!! Short novela, but well worth the read! I loved how she added this just to tease us enough and aid in our understanding of Autumn Storm. It really helped to advance this storyline!

[Emmanuelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all, this is a great transition story between book 1 and 2 of the witchling trilogy.
Second, it's so short! I get to chapter 2 and I'm really getting into it and then I realize I'm halfway done haha. I was shocked, but not in a bad way. I have book 2 already lined up for reading.

[MaryLou · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a need to read this book after Dark Summer and before Autumn Storm, because I think everything else could be a bit difficult in understanding what comes next. I'm so happy that I already have Autumn Storm that I can read what is with Summer and the others! <3

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novelette was so crucial to the Witchling Trilogy storyline that I can't imagine not having reading it before book 2. That being said, it was excellent! Lizzy's writing style makes it so easy to follow the intricate worlds she creates. Highly recommend this series and this story to others.

[Ginelle Blanch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was very short but, pretty necessary information leading up to the second book in the Withchling series, Autumn Storm. Anything more to the story and characters is alright by me!!!! On to book two, Autumn Storm!!!

[Amanda Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this series! Lizzy Ford is fast becoming one of my fave authors. A short novella but gave me just enough to leave me salivating for more. i am so glad i dont have to wait for Autumn storm.

[Marsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summer Night by Lizzy Ford is a short novella that hopefully bridges the gap between Books 1 and 2. It is extremely well written and appears to give the readers a bit of background that we apparently won't see in book 2. I enjoyed it very much and am going now to start book 2.

[Lacey Triche · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leave me wanting more Lizzy!

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great segway into the next story! I am excited for Autumn Storm!

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this look into what happened after between book 1 and 2. It is a great story and I definitely recommend it. :)

[Sambookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

great little story to tie the first and second books, puts everything into place :-) 10/10

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. Great lead in to the next book as it may not be too clear or will take awhile to figure out what is going on. I just finished the second book and cannot wait for the next one.

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read novella in this series! Don't skip it! And get ready to be blown away in book 2!

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this novella I really love this series I can't wait to read next in the witching series. The emotions in this are deep felt love this book.well done Lizzy ford.

[Jessica Holloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice little set up for more

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started the Witchling Trilogy in December 2012 and got totally hooked!! Lizzy's characters really come to life in the story and you really cannot put it down! Definitely recommend them!