Summer Break

Summers in Seaside

by C.L. Collier

It’s summer break for high school English teacher and single dad, Miles Harris. Although he and his daughter love their home, he’s decided to make a big move. He fell in love with Seaside, Oregon after helping his friend move to the coastal town. Making this move is a chance he’s willing to take in order to give his daughter a better life. He’s not looking for a relationship, but when he meets Sophie Hyde, all bets are off.

Sophie is on a summer break of her own. But not from her job as the owner of Booked at the Beach, one of Seaside’s favorite local bookstores. She’s declared this summer a break from dating. She’s tired of the slew of crude men she’s encountered on dating apps, so she’s vowed to dedicate the summer to herself––no men.

Then she meets Miles. He’s everything she wants in a man––kind, caring, educated, not to mention attractive and one hell of a kisser. But she’s promised herself a summer break from men. She can’t allow herself to cave to the first man she meets.

Sophie is determined to stick to her summer break, but will Miles’ determination win her heart?

Welcome to Summers in Seaside, a small town located along the Oregon Coast and home of the Seaside Festival. This series of stand alone contemporary romance stories are filled with sun, sand and summer adventures that will tug at your heart strings.

Each book in the Summers in Seaside Series is a stand alone story that includes crossovers connecting some of their characters and settings.

150 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 29, 2025

About the author

C.L. Collier is a USA Today Bestselling Author who lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She was raised in the Seattle area, and although she lives closer to Portland, Oregon now, she frequently visits the hometown she loves. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, watching her favorite sports teams, spending time with her family, or going to concerts. She likes her music loud, wine and coffee sweet, and her books steamy.

Reviews

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welcome Home

Miles decides that moving to Seaside will be the best place to raise his daughter, but he did not expect to find Sophie. The chemistry between these two is magnetic and hard to ignore which added a little pressure to their self-expectations. Despite the promises made to themselves they agreed to enjoy the summer. I could not get enough and enjoyed every minute.

I am voluntarily leaving this review.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a quick read that packs a punch.
From the first read you want to know what happens with Mike's and Ariel.
When Mike's decides to move to Seaside to raise is precocious daughter Ariel, doesn't think his life will change.
Sophia has decided to change her life by swearing off men and dating apps.
When these two meet the chemistry is immediate. Neither was looking for this buf neither can deny it.
You'll get so wrapped up in these two you won't realize you've read ths entire book.

[TELA666 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Miles & Sophie
Miles has been lonely as a single dad & is moving them to the town of Seaside to be near his friend. Sophie has decided to have a summer break from dating due to a string of dud dates. There is chemistry as soon as they meet & with some subtle help from friends they spend more time together. It is quite fast paced but it doesn't feel OTT or unrealistic. Sophie's interactions with Ariel are well written & lovely.

[Michele Del Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good summer reading book. I enjoyed the characters with their interactions. I felt like this book was over so fast, totally immersed in the story.

[Michelle C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miles and his daughter Ariel are visiting friends in Seaside while looking for a house to rent. They go into the bookstore and meet the owner Sophie and no matter what anyone else thinks I say it’s insta love. Enjoy this quick read and their story to HEA. Enjoy