Endless Summer: A Miami Sports Romance

by Sheila Fowler

A surfer with a heart of gold falls for the farm girl from Iowa.

Louis and Cathy were happy once. He was America's top surfer, and he couldn't wait to take Cathy with him on his next surfing adventure overseas. But Cathy has a secret she has to tell him before they can surf the world together. A misunderstanding forces the two of them apart for a few years. Can they find their way back again?

Louis starts a surf shack in Miami with his best friend Kelly to get over the loss of Cathy in his life. He's unaware that Cathy is now working next door at the youth center. Their dramatic reunion is full of many surprises. Including a little starfish.

Book four in the Miami Sports Romance Series. These are characters from a previous book - Acting On It.

The story was originally part of Summer Lovin' anthology.

74 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 17, 2025

About the author

Sheila Fowler is an award-winning author, a lover of TV, and a dachshund fanatic. She is the beloved mother of 4 of those little hot dogs. Sheila and her husband George are living that romantic trope life. He's older - age-gap romance. They met when he was married- forbidden love. They found each other again after a couple years apart- 2nd chance romance.

It's no wonder those are Sheila's favorite romantic stories. Over the past five years, Sheila has written over 25 books. She has seven different series that compose these books.

Scottish Love Stories (Romance)
The FBI Files (Romantic Suspense)
Love Craft (Romance)
Saddle Key Mysteries (Cozy Mysteries)
Miami Sports Romance (Sports Romance)
Forbidden Protection Series (Romantic Suspense)
Willow Creek Romances (Small-Town Romance)

You can reach Sheila here: https://linktr.ee/rockafowlers

Reviews

[Karin Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a second-chance romance set against a sunny Miami backdrop. The surfing setting and strong sense of friendship added charm, and the story had a warm, feel-good tone throughout.

As a shorter read, it works well as a light, easy romance that can be enjoyed in one sitting.

[Gordon Blitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a gay man I was skeptical about reading Endless Summer. But I was pleasantly surprised meaningful how the romance is rooted in real emotional landscapes rather than stereotypes or fantasy. The characters are flawed, human, and deserving of love in ways that feel authentic to the queer experience. Their interactions reflect the push and pull of intimacy we’ve all felt—whether it’s the vulnerability of choosing to show up again, or the courage it takes to revisit someone you once lost.
The Miami setting isn’t just picturesque; it functions almost like a third character in the story: warm, unpredictable, and tinged with nostalgia. The waves, sunlight, and surf culture mirror the emotional tides Louis and Cathy experience—sometimes calm and reflective, sometimes wild and overwhelming. The setting offers a symbolic landscape where boundaries are fluid, identities are in motion, and love can be both an anchor and a horizon.
Fowler’s writing captures both the exhilaration of physical sport and the deeper emotional currents that drive connection. While the surfing scenes energize the narrative, it is the quieter moments—the tentative reconnection, the shared vulnerabilities, the persistent hope—that truly resonate. Readers may find comfort in how the story honors the bravery it takes to try again, to confront the past and rediscover tenderness with someone who once mattered.
Moreover, Endless Summer subtly offers space for reflection on timing, self-trust, and community. Though the primary romance is between two people, the emotional truths echo in broader conversations about identity, acceptance, and reclaiming joy after pain or distance.
In its tenderness and depth, Endless Summer stands out as a romance that understands love not just as a destination, but as a journey—one shaped by waves of memory, loss, and healing. It’s a compelling. and affirming all audiences looking for a romance that balances athletic adrenaline with emotional intimacy, celebrating the resilient, and beautiful complexity that encompasses all types of love.

[Ollie Kayuro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Reading Full of Fairytale Romance
It’s the kind of romance that feels more like a movie than real life: feelings, dramatic turns, and a beach wedding in Miami to tie it all together.
The heroine, Cathy, is incredibly emotional; she’s ready to cry in almost any situation, both appropriate and not, which some readers will find touching and others a bit much. The hero Louis is supposed to be a serious sports professional, but his career stays mostly in the background, so don’t expect much focus on his sports life.
Overall, it’s a light, sentimental read. Perfect if you’re in the mood for “so sweet, sweet, sweet” love story and pleasant, easy reading.

[Charisse Moritz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Endless Summer is a quick romantic read with a happily ever after. Pack this one in the bag for the beach. I would like to see the first two chapters cut in order to get right to the necessary parts of the story. Louis and Cathy have been estranged for four years. Although they are soul mates, they have been torn apart by a misunderstanding. I was a bit bothered by how easily their heartbreak could have been avoided with a conversation. However, the story of how they find their way back to each other flows smoothly. I like the first person narrative. This book is a nice, light read.

[Crystal Mary Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story for anyone who enjoys reading about true love. This story also has some lessons about not misunderstanding words and to always clarify, what you THINK you know.
Louis was in love with Cathy but was also busy with his mind on his next surfing event.
Cathy loved Louis yet jumped ahead of true knowledge and ran out on him.
READ this story, its beautiful and mind boggling how two people can misconstrue one another.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read written by Sheila Fowler; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

This is the fourth book in the Miami Sports Romance Series; it is a stand-alone short story. The story is about Cathy & Louis.