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Summer Rain
On her birthday, Amina's complicated life changes when she meets Zaire. Set against the backdrop of a rainy Florida summer,, Summer's Rain is a tale of passion and transformation.
74 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2024
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August 22, 2024
"I catch myself watching you sleep sometimes. Wanting to know what you dream.”
🎶Summer rain, sweet rain whispers me to sleep and wakes me up again🎶
As Amina geared up to celebrate another trip around the sun, she had no idea that one night of fun would lead to her wildest dreams coming true. Amina and Zaire fell in love quick and hadn’t even exchanged names up to that point. They had a world wind romance that had them completely wrapped up into each other and when they fell, they did so fast and hard.
There was A LOT happening in this story! To be fair, the author did warn us that things would move at a fast pace and the instalove was definitely instant. I don’t mind fast paced novellas when done right and Shanel was on the right track! There was just so much to cover in a short amount of time and I found myself missing the connection between the characters. It’s not the easiest thing to convince readers of a genuine love connection in 70ish pages but Shanel made a really good attempt.
Zaire and Amina’s story was good but I know it had the potential to be better. I think one less thing in the story like the one sided drama with the professor would have freed up a few pages to give us more time with the main characters. Overall the story was good it just didn’t wow me nor leave me wanting more.
🎶Summer rain, sweet rain whispers me to sleep and wakes me up again🎶
As Amina geared up to celebrate another trip around the sun, she had no idea that one night of fun would lead to her wildest dreams coming true. Amina and Zaire fell in love quick and hadn’t even exchanged names up to that point. They had a world wind romance that had them completely wrapped up into each other and when they fell, they did so fast and hard.
There was A LOT happening in this story! To be fair, the author did warn us that things would move at a fast pace and the instalove was definitely instant. I don’t mind fast paced novellas when done right and Shanel was on the right track! There was just so much to cover in a short amount of time and I found myself missing the connection between the characters. It’s not the easiest thing to convince readers of a genuine love connection in 70ish pages but Shanel made a really good attempt.
Zaire and Amina’s story was good but I know it had the potential to be better. I think one less thing in the story like the one sided drama with the professor would have freed up a few pages to give us more time with the main characters. Overall the story was good it just didn’t wow me nor leave me wanting more.
July 23, 2024
BLACK LOVE!!!..
I am speechless!!!!
This was not just a book or a story; this was poetic storytelling. This is what our ancestors were teaching us about love, redemption, truth, and forever.
Amina and Zaire are, not were, but ARE perfect! Love has a way of showing up when you plan something else.
This is my first book by this author, but it WILL NOT be the last.
I am speechless!!!!
This was not just a book or a story; this was poetic storytelling. This is what our ancestors were teaching us about love, redemption, truth, and forever.
Amina and Zaire are, not were, but ARE perfect! Love has a way of showing up when you plan something else.
This is my first book by this author, but it WILL NOT be the last.
September 6, 2024
3.5 Wild
This novella was good and I didn’t expect the confession from Amina. I like this age gap book and I usually don’t read that trope. I reading other book by this author and I like her writing style
This novella was good and I didn’t expect the confession from Amina. I like this age gap book and I usually don’t read that trope. I reading other book by this author and I like her writing style
July 16, 2024
HAWT
I loved this book. Girl you took me back to the old days. When I was younger and fast (lol). You never disappoint with your books. Thank You.
I loved this book. Girl you took me back to the old days. When I was younger and fast (lol). You never disappoint with your books. Thank You.
March 2, 2026
"I knew I'd have to be patient and careful with my words where she was concerned, be gentle with her."
Tropes:
Instalove / intense connection
Protective MMC
Traumatized FMC
Emotional healing
On her birthday, Amina’s already complicated life shifts when she meets Zaire during a rainy Florida summer. What follows is a passionate and transformative connection that pushes Amina to confront her past and reconsider what love and safety look like.
Now let me be honest — if Amina liked it, I loved it FOR HER. Because in real life? Zaire was giving serious stalker/squatter vibes at first 😭 and the fact that they didn’t know each other’s names for months was wild. That said, once you understand Amina’s backstory — especially considering her mother and stepfather were trash individuals — her emotional walls make so much sense. Zaire’s patience (even when it felt intense) becomes part of the healing process rather than just persistence.
It’s a novella that leans into feeling over logic — and sometimes that’s exactly the kind of story you want.
Tropes:
Instalove / intense connection
Protective MMC
Traumatized FMC
Emotional healing
On her birthday, Amina’s already complicated life shifts when she meets Zaire during a rainy Florida summer. What follows is a passionate and transformative connection that pushes Amina to confront her past and reconsider what love and safety look like.
Now let me be honest — if Amina liked it, I loved it FOR HER. Because in real life? Zaire was giving serious stalker/squatter vibes at first 😭 and the fact that they didn’t know each other’s names for months was wild. That said, once you understand Amina’s backstory — especially considering her mother and stepfather were trash individuals — her emotional walls make so much sense. Zaire’s patience (even when it felt intense) becomes part of the healing process rather than just persistence.
It’s a novella that leans into feeling over logic — and sometimes that’s exactly the kind of story you want.
August 18, 2024
Kicking my feet, giggling, and twirling my hair 😍
I love this novella so much!
The author did an amazing job of packing so much into a short story.
I loved how much the MMC was all in from the moment he saw her and how she gradually opened up to him…but also falling just as hard.
Even with the heavy topics there were a lot of adorable sweet moments…and the spice *fans self*
This one will definitely be a comfort reread for me 😌
The only complaint I have is it isn’t available in paperback. I want this beautiful cover for my shelf 😩
**editing to add**
THERE IS A SPICY LIBRARY SCENE Y’ALL!
I love this novella so much!
The author did an amazing job of packing so much into a short story.
I loved how much the MMC was all in from the moment he saw her and how she gradually opened up to him…but also falling just as hard.
Even with the heavy topics there were a lot of adorable sweet moments…and the spice *fans self*
This one will definitely be a comfort reread for me 😌
The only complaint I have is it isn’t available in paperback. I want this beautiful cover for my shelf 😩
**editing to add**
THERE IS A SPICY LIBRARY SCENE Y’ALL!
July 25, 2024
Zaire and Amina
Amina, meet Zaire on her Birthday. They were a passionate couple, Zaire he the main male character, he fell in love with Amina the main female character in the story. This is a great excellent, extremely sexy, and exciting, I enjoyed reading the book the plot, the suspense, and action. The male protector, lover, and uplifting Amina, Zaire said he even love her sassy ways. You have to read this , Summer Rain , and their HEA. I enjoyed it!
Amina, meet Zaire on her Birthday. They were a passionate couple, Zaire he the main male character, he fell in love with Amina the main female character in the story. This is a great excellent, extremely sexy, and exciting, I enjoyed reading the book the plot, the suspense, and action. The male protector, lover, and uplifting Amina, Zaire said he even love her sassy ways. You have to read this , Summer Rain , and their HEA. I enjoyed it!
July 27, 2024
To Learn How To Overcome Your Pain!
Shantel, thanks for this sweet cute read! When I think about how much pain some people endure from someone else's hands, I can only imagine the hurt. To be able to live outside of yourself and begin to heal is beautiful.
To find someone unexpectedly that is your peace is a blessing in itself. To have joy is absolutely beautiful.🤗🤗🤗🤗
Shantel, thanks for this sweet cute read! When I think about how much pain some people endure from someone else's hands, I can only imagine the hurt. To be able to live outside of yourself and begin to heal is beautiful.
To find someone unexpectedly that is your peace is a blessing in itself. To have joy is absolutely beautiful.🤗🤗🤗🤗
July 28, 2024
A story of raw passion,angst, and awareness
I simply loved this story. The couple in this story were so complicated and full of secrets. One night of passion started a whole new relationship. They discovered that love is so worthwhile and finding your other half completes your life. Sometimes, it's good to open up. You never know what it might lead to. Even though it was a short story, 1it left quite an impact on me.
I simply loved this story. The couple in this story were so complicated and full of secrets. One night of passion started a whole new relationship. They discovered that love is so worthwhile and finding your other half completes your life. Sometimes, it's good to open up. You never know what it might lead to. Even though it was a short story, 1it left quite an impact on me.
August 4, 2024
🤎🤎🤎🤎
You ate downnnn with this one! He was so gentle and patient with her! Her momma won’t shit. I love the way he loved her and I love the fact that he knew that her loved her almost the second he laid eyes on her. I love the fact that she ain’t ask too many questions that faithful night. Just trusted in his word! I also love that he wrote everything down that he wanted her to know and have answers too. ☺️ you did that!
You ate downnnn with this one! He was so gentle and patient with her! Her momma won’t shit. I love the way he loved her and I love the fact that he knew that her loved her almost the second he laid eyes on her. I love the fact that she ain’t ask too many questions that faithful night. Just trusted in his word! I also love that he wrote everything down that he wanted her to know and have answers too. ☺️ you did that!
August 17, 2024
Short, Intense and Incredibly Sweet
He fell hard and fast for her. Even though the pace was like lightning it was still organic and well developed. In fact, Ms Davis was able to do in a short period of time what some authors can’t do across a three book series. That is create true intimacy.
He fell hard and fast for her. Even though the pace was like lightning it was still organic and well developed. In fact, Ms Davis was able to do in a short period of time what some authors can’t do across a three book series. That is create true intimacy.
February 15, 2026
Zaire
And that’s how you get it done.
Amina girl…. Zaire agreed to your one night and had you for on lifetime!
Zaire was like oh I listened and now I’m going to find you and keep you.
Who else was scared in Ch 13?!
Even with that, our homegirl came out victorious!
HEA and no cheating MMC and FMC 🥰🥰🥰
And that’s how you get it done.
Amina girl…. Zaire agreed to your one night and had you for on lifetime!
Zaire was like oh I listened and now I’m going to find you and keep you.
Who else was scared in Ch 13?!
Even with that, our homegirl came out victorious!
HEA and no cheating MMC and FMC 🥰🥰🥰
February 23, 2026
Great Short Read
This was a great read to get out of a book slump. The story is fast paced but it has everything it needed to be interesting and captivating. I especially enjoyed the way they tried to keep the mystery going for a while even though the relationship between them was shifting.
This was a great read to get out of a book slump. The story is fast paced but it has everything it needed to be interesting and captivating. I especially enjoyed the way they tried to keep the mystery going for a while even though the relationship between them was shifting.
March 3, 2026
Good read
This was a beautiful story. I enjoyed how they met and kept their identities to themselves. They just went off vibes. He fell first and turned that one night stand into forever.
This was a beautiful story. I enjoyed how they met and kept their identities to themselves. They just went off vibes. He fell first and turned that one night stand into forever.
March 22, 2026
This was a sweet and spicy read you can finish in less than an hour. I loved how patient and understanding he was with her, even with the walls she had up in the beginning. She wasn’t looking for love, but it found her anyway. 🥰🥰
July 17, 2024
Nice, short and sweet!
July 25, 2024
Brown Skin
Loving this story of black love! I have been intrigued by this author’s work for a long time, and she’s always innovative-including this story!
Loving this story of black love! I have been intrigued by this author’s work for a long time, and she’s always innovative-including this story!
July 28, 2024
Summer Rain
I really enjoyed this book. Although only 74 pages it was done beautifully. I wish Professor Connie would have gotten handled but this was truly an amazing read.
I really enjoyed this book. Although only 74 pages it was done beautifully. I wish Professor Connie would have gotten handled but this was truly an amazing read.
August 1, 2024
Never disappointed!
Shanel is one of the few authors that never disappoints. A quick read but so impactful. Amina and Zaire are couples goal for real. Loved their story!
Shanel is one of the few authors that never disappoints. A quick read but so impactful. Amina and Zaire are couples goal for real. Loved their story!
August 3, 2024
perfect
It was short sweet and to the point with a nice ending!
Enough detail too keep you wanting more and your imagination going
It was short sweet and to the point with a nice ending!
Enough detail too keep you wanting more and your imagination going
August 3, 2024
3.5.. This was a crazy rollercoaster ride!!!!!
August 21, 2024
Good read
This book was so good it held my attention from the beginning to the end I’m looking forward to reading more
This book was so good it held my attention from the beginning to the end I’m looking forward to reading more
August 22, 2024
Summer Rain
Author Shantel Davis knocks out of the park again!! It may have been short, but it was sweet, intense, jaw dropping and simply amazing.
Author Shantel Davis knocks out of the park again!! It may have been short, but it was sweet, intense, jaw dropping and simply amazing.
November 3, 2024
Just beautiful
December 25, 2024
quickie
Needed a palate cleanser and this did the trick. Very short and sweet. Cute, sexy, a little edgy/urban.. looking forward to more from this author
Needed a palate cleanser and this did the trick. Very short and sweet. Cute, sexy, a little edgy/urban.. looking forward to more from this author
October 11, 2025
A short, sweet and spicy love story. Amina x Zaire, two loners who found solace, peace and love with each other
December 31, 2025
this was rollercoastet! everything bad that could happen it happened!
the characters are a bit flat as well, and the pacing is really fast
the characters are a bit flat as well, and the pacing is really fast
March 7, 2026
Cute, spicy read
This is just what I needed. A quick read to help me out of my book slump. It was spicy, drama, strangers to lovers... just read it.
This is just what I needed. A quick read to help me out of my book slump. It was spicy, drama, strangers to lovers... just read it.
March 16, 2026
For 74 pages this book was packed and just what I needed !! Love a novella that feels like a novel! 😮💨🫶🏾
April 11, 2026
real lack of plot. it was just sex and some crime lord minor story. I loved the characters just missed some real story
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