'The hotel room was simple yet elegant. I lay down onto crisp, white sheets as the warm August sunshine shone through my window. My cheeks flushed red and I closed my eyes against the light. Peace. Quiet. I had escaped.'
Josie Summers arrives in Golden Sands Bay with a heavy heart and empty pockets. Fleeing from her family's overwhelming expectations of her, she finds a place to stay in the bay. Josie needs a job and is offered the opportunity to train as a lifeguard. During training for the summer, Josie meets Tess, a tough, strong and independent young woman. The women become fast friends and begin spending all their time with one another. As their friendship deepens and an attraction becomes obvious, Josie must be strong. Will she fight for the woman she loves or will she succumb to the expectations of her family? Only Josie can decide in...August Sunshine.
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Anna Samuels lives and works in The New Forest on the South Coast of England. She works part time and spends the rest of her time writing. Anna loves walking by the beach and holidaying by secluded coves. Many of these wonderful places have inspired her work-Hope Cove, Devon being one of them! Her greatest joys are spending time with her family, writing books, reading, walking and laughing. Anna Samuels books are recognised for their theme -- they are classic romances... but with a very unique twist!