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Bare Sophistication #3
Waiting for Summer
A love worth waiting for
Walking in her sisters’ successful footsteps is a tough act to follow. But Summer Dupree has high hopes for the new Bare Sophistication lingerie boutique slated for a grand opening in Miami. Then she spies a familiar face. Up-and-coming fashion photographer Aiden Chase brings back cherished—and painful—memories. And now her childhood confidant and fiercest protector is determined to take their former relationship to a new intimate level.
In the magic city to pursue his dreams, Aiden isn’t letting Summer slip away again. He can’t change the past—or events that altered his best friend’s life forever. But he’s ready to create a future together. Even when an unexpected threat resurfaces, Aiden won’t give up this time without a fight. Can he turn his long-simmering passion for Summer into a love story for the ages?
Walking in her sisters’ successful footsteps is a tough act to follow. But Summer Dupree has high hopes for the new Bare Sophistication lingerie boutique slated for a grand opening in Miami. Then she spies a familiar face. Up-and-coming fashion photographer Aiden Chase brings back cherished—and painful—memories. And now her childhood confidant and fiercest protector is determined to take their former relationship to a new intimate level.
In the magic city to pursue his dreams, Aiden isn’t letting Summer slip away again. He can’t change the past—or events that altered his best friend’s life forever. But he’s ready to create a future together. Even when an unexpected threat resurfaces, Aiden won’t give up this time without a fight. Can he turn his long-simmering passion for Summer into a love story for the ages?
- GenresRomance
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 18, 2016
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About the author
Sherelle Green
92 books525 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Sherelle Green crafts brutal worlds where lust and danger collide. Known for her addictive, high-stakes mafia romances, she’s built an entire dark empire through her books—a place where ruthless antiheroes and complex heroines navigate twisted loyalties, betrayal, and forbidden passion.
With a deep fascination for the darker corners of love, she dives into themes of power, lust, vulnerability, and redemption, blending suspense and sensuality to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
From intricate family sagas and compelling love affairs, to thought-provoking fiction and romantic crime thrillers, her novels touch on how experiences & environment impact the way her beautifully flawed and relatable protagonists view life and love.
With a deep fascination for the darker corners of love, she dives into themes of power, lust, vulnerability, and redemption, blending suspense and sensuality to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
From intricate family sagas and compelling love affairs, to thought-provoking fiction and romantic crime thrillers, her novels touch on how experiences & environment impact the way her beautifully flawed and relatable protagonists view life and love.
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October 27, 2016
"He's the reason you can stand before one hundred people with confidence to say that life has thrown me some massive curveballs, but I survived every one by rising above them."
It's no secret that I'm a fan of romance novels. But, the trick is that they can't be the overly sappy, make me sick to my stomach storylines. They must have some sort of attachment to real life with characters that are relatable. Summer and Aiden have a love story where they both need to let go of some things from their past and then allow each other to be the emotional support they need to move forward and this isn't too different from real life.
The author put together a romance story that has a perfect amount of growth within the characters, drama, and love. A mark of a great book is when there are moments that you have to stop and reflect on the journey your own life has taken and Waiting For Summer made me do just that. Kudos to Ms. Green for giving us another winner!!
It's no secret that I'm a fan of romance novels. But, the trick is that they can't be the overly sappy, make me sick to my stomach storylines. They must have some sort of attachment to real life with characters that are relatable. Summer and Aiden have a love story where they both need to let go of some things from their past and then allow each other to be the emotional support they need to move forward and this isn't too different from real life.
The author put together a romance story that has a perfect amount of growth within the characters, drama, and love. A mark of a great book is when there are moments that you have to stop and reflect on the journey your own life has taken and Waiting For Summer made me do just that. Kudos to Ms. Green for giving us another winner!!
March 23, 2017
Waiting For Summer - Sherelle Green
Summer and Aiden are best friends whose friendship was shattered when a Summer was sexually assaulted in college.
Aiden was a photographer who was on his way to a shoot when Summer called and he never answered the phone.
She needed her best friend, he wasn't there. Can Summer ever forgive him? Will Aiden let Summer know he has feelings for her that go way beyond friendship? That he has always felt that way?
Life is funny sometimes, hopefully they can work this out and Aiden won't have to wait for Summer for long. Read: March 2016
Summer and Aiden are best friends whose friendship was shattered when a Summer was sexually assaulted in college.
Aiden was a photographer who was on his way to a shoot when Summer called and he never answered the phone.
She needed her best friend, he wasn't there. Can Summer ever forgive him? Will Aiden let Summer know he has feelings for her that go way beyond friendship? That he has always felt that way?
Life is funny sometimes, hopefully they can work this out and Aiden won't have to wait for Summer for long. Read: March 2016
November 23, 2016
Summer
The only way I can describe this book is "There are no better days than summer days" lol two thumbs up Sherelle
The only way I can describe this book is "There are no better days than summer days" lol two thumbs up Sherelle
June 30, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed Summer and Aiden's love story. Although I thought both Autumn and Winter's stories were excellent, Summer's story topped both of those. The storyline was so powerful and both Aiden and Summer had tough issues that they had to face and overcome in order for true love to seal them together forever! It was so moving how they were the best of friends since kindergarten until they went to college where the unthinkable happened, however nothing and no one can stop true love!! Talking about true love standing the "test of time," there's certainly did. Awesome love scenes and a tear jerker ending! I can hardly wait to see what's going to happen to Danni and Jaleen...happy reading!
March 7, 2018
This is my first read of Ms. Green’s work and I like the flow of her writing. I enjoyed getting a peek into the lives of Aiden and Summer and learning they’ve been friends a long time. So much time has passed between them and to know what Summer had been through and hadn’t told anyone, seemed to have made her stronger. Now Aiden is in town and they have been fighting their feelings for each other for years. I’m not giving away any spoilers, so you must read the book for yourself. Good job Ms. Sherelle Green!
March 7, 2018
This is my first read of Ms. Green’s work and I like the flow of her writing. I enjoyed getting a peek into the lives of Aiden and Summer and learning they’ve been friends a long time. So much time has passed between them and to know what Summer had been through and hadn’t told anyone, seemed to have made her stronger. Now Aiden is in town and they have been fighting their feelings for each other for years. I’m not giving away any spoilers, so you must read the book for yourself. Good job Ms. Sherelle Green!
January 1, 2017
Sherelle has done it again! Watching her female characters fight their feeling for the best thing that has ever happened to them is always a treat! Especially when said thing is a sexy man with nothing love and good lovin for them! Watching Summer fall in love was awesome. Can't wait to see want Ms. Green has in store for the rest of the ladies is Bare sophistication Miami especially Danni!
September 16, 2017
A must read.
I have enjoyed reading this book and the other books in the Bare Sophistication series. Sherelle Greene plots are easy to follow. I love her characters and how they show love for each other. I recommend the series to all who loves good love stories. Will continue to read other books by her.
I have enjoyed reading this book and the other books in the Bare Sophistication series. Sherelle Greene plots are easy to follow. I love her characters and how they show love for each other. I recommend the series to all who loves good love stories. Will continue to read other books by her.
February 13, 2017
The love between Summer Dupree and Aiden Chase was definitely worth waiting for. They were childhood friends who always had each other's back. They never acknowledged the growing passion between them, but after twenty five years, it's time to take it to the next level.
July 5, 2017
Loved it..
Aiden and Summer have been friends since kindergarten.. they had fought their feelings for each other for years.. Now it's time to grow up and take this friendship to the next level... I can't wait to read the other books...👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Aiden and Summer have been friends since kindergarten.. they had fought their feelings for each other for years.. Now it's time to grow up and take this friendship to the next level... I can't wait to read the other books...👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
July 12, 2017
Summer and Aiden
Summer is about to start a successful entrepreneurship but she can't help but think of Aiden and she also has issues in the past she needs to confront. I love how the author showed that past issues can stop a person from progressing.
Summer is about to start a successful entrepreneurship but she can't help but think of Aiden and she also has issues in the past she needs to confront. I love how the author showed that past issues can stop a person from progressing.
March 17, 2018
I love it!
Aiden and Summer have been friends for years. They friendship had been strained for eight years following a horrible incident that happened to Summer. You go down the memory with Aiden and Summer to aid their once flourishing relationship.
Aiden and Summer have been friends for years. They friendship had been strained for eight years following a horrible incident that happened to Summer. You go down the memory with Aiden and Summer to aid their once flourishing relationship.
November 10, 2016
I enjoyed the storyline and I can'tell get enough of concise yet thorough Sherelle's storytelling is.
August 21, 2018
Just keeps getting better
This series just keeps getting better with each book. I love the bond and love that Aiden and Summer share! Amazing story!
This series just keeps getting better with each book. I love the bond and love that Aiden and Summer share! Amazing story!
May 31, 2022
A great story
January 28, 2025
Omg this book had me in tears at the end. I enjoyed the entire book also.
March 19, 2017
This is the 1st I read by Sherelle Green. I loved this book's story line. I loved the hot & steamy scenes. I loved Summer's character. My heart broke for Summer. I loved Summer's strength in this story. I loved Aiden's character. I loved how Aiden protected Summer. I loved the ending it brought tears to my eyes. Awesome job Ms. Green.
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Miniseries: Bare Sophistication
Miniseries: Bare Sophistication
January 8, 2017
Hmmm
I usually like Miss Green's books. This, however started off way too slow and didn't pick up until the end. A great story, but too much fluff talk distracted from the storyline.
I usually like Miss Green's books. This, however started off way too slow and didn't pick up until the end. A great story, but too much fluff talk distracted from the storyline.
November 24, 2016
Started a little slow for me, but the ending was really good!
April 21, 2017
thoughts coming shortly
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October 29, 2017A page turner
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