Summer Riptide

by Barbara Lohr

Can summer sunsets over Lake Michigan, steamy kisses and street dances help high school sweethearts find hope in their future? The summer Mandy Klavis returns to Sandy Shores for a family emergency, a lot has changed. She’d been voted the girl most likely to succeed ten years earlier. But her marriage is ending. Life hasn’t turned out the way she’d planned when she left her small town. Her dreams of marriage and a career in the big city didn’t deliver. Now her marriage is over and her work in advertising leaves her stressed out and sleepless. Duty calls her home. The town she’d turned her back on still feels like a bad fit until Kevin Corbin stops in the family bakery for a raspberry kolache. The memories come flooding back.

Kevin was the sure-footed quarterback Mandy left behind. Following three tours of duty, he now struggles with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Instead of a wife, he has a one-eyed dog named Rufus. Feeling off balance herself, she coaxes him into helping her remember summers in Sandy Shores. The lake provides refuge but it also presents a danger that could steal Mandy’s last dream.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Short Stories

60 pages, ebook

Published June 1, 2014

About the author

Barbara Lohr writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction, often with a humorous touch. Her series include Windy City Romance, Man from Yesterday, Best Friends to Forever and Romancing the Royals. In addition to romance, her work often explores family relationships. She believes that no man or woman falls in love without family influence, for better or for worse. Dark chocolate is her favorite food group and she makes a mean popover. When she's not writing, she loves to bike, kayak or golf. Barbara lives in the South with her husband and a cat that claims he was Heathcliff in a former life. Visit her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/barbaralohrauthor.

Reviews

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Barbara writes wonderful characters that you feel you know and into a world where you feel like you are walking right beside them.
Her contemporary romance stories come from the heart and hit you in the heart.
I have not read one book by this author that I have not loved.
Grab a book or two of hers and get stuck in you won't regret it if you like contemporary romance and women's fiction stories.

[Korkoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coming Home To Forever -
Mandy was looking forward to regroup after her soon to be ex-husband’s betrayal when she returned to her home town. However, what she never expected, was to meet her ex-boyfriend from high school was still around and was happy to see her. They soon discovered after spending time together reminiscing about the old days, that their feeling for each other never went away. It would a near fatal incident for them to finally acknowledge they were always meant to be together.

This is a three hundred and sixty degree love story, about two people who were always destined to be together. This is my first book from this author and I will definitely read more of her books.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A perfect beach read that I wish was a full length book because the character driven storyline and the small town setting are everything I want in a terrific read. Perfect for the beach and just what you need to get you in the mood for sun, sand and sexy kisses!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summer People

I love this series and was stunned when I found out I hadn't read one! Barbara writes about love, family, and finding true love! Great read!

[Angie ~aka Reading Machine~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amanda "Mandy" Klavis is soon to be divorced and heading to her childhood home Sandy Shores. Mandy is going to be helping her mother and family bakery out for the next three months. Mandy feels lost and hurt by the divorce but unsure what her next steps are yet. As Mandy settles into a routine at the bakery and helping her mother starting to feel more confident about herself. Mandy runs into her high school sweetheart Kevin Corbin. Kevin is also divorced and Veteran. Kevin suffers from PTSD which is helped by his dog. Will Mandy rediscover her feelings for Kevin? Can Mandy help Kevin? Will Kevin break thru Mandy's walls? Your answers await you in Summer Riptide.

This contemporary romance is sweet reminder that love in all it's forms is beautiful to behold. I felt a kinship with Kevin because of PTSD. I also suffer from PTSD as well. This book is an emotional roller coaster for me. I would definitely read more of this author's work in the future.

[Cathy Geha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Barbara Lohr has once again created characters with depth that you have to like. Mandy is recently divorced and has gone back to her small hometown on Lake Michigan to assist her family. She meets up with her ex-boyfriend from high school and memories and sparks are kindled. Mandy has a lot to think about over the summer during her leave from a high powered stressful job. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to have a feel good quick romance with great characters. It won’t take long to read but it will linger after you turn the last page.

[Barb Nifong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short novella that is a good read for a day at the beach or a quiet day at home. You can easily identify with the feelings of the main characters. Mandy is a soon to be divorced who is coming back home to help with her mom. She meets her high school sweetheart who is going through PTDS after three terms of service. They both have some soul searching and hurts to get over? This is another great book by Barbara Lohr. I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Myra Espino · Rating 5 out of 5]

**Complimentary copy provided by author for an honest review**

Summer Riptide, nice story.
From the start up to the last, this book held my interest.
The characters are easy to relate with and love.
The story started good and as the story goes by, I was intrigued of what will happen of the relationship between Mandy and Kevin.
Will they be reunited or not..

Fast paced but everything is there.
I was satisfied with how the story ended.

[Karina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summer Riptide by Barbara Lohr is a short novella that can be read in a few hours. It is a very nice beach or sit out on your deck read. From the first page it kept my interest and kept me turning the pages. I really enjoyed this story I just wish it had been a little longer. The characters are well defined and likable, the story is well written. I highly recommend this to someone looking for a quick and easy to read story.

[M.J. Fredrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this story of a newly divorced woman who returns to her small town home and reunites with her high school sweetheart. It was a quick, fun read, with lots of detail of Lake Michigan and the area.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a fun quick read! For such a short story the characters were well developed and you surrendered to them right away! This is a perfect summer read and has me wanting to go visit Sandy Shores!

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 STARS

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely quick read, perfect for a lazy afternoon in the sunshine.

[Rudee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Started and finished this book with in a few hours, short and sweet