One Summer

by Teegan Loy

After Kellen Reger graduates from college, his parents gift him with a summer at the lake. When he asks his best friend, Jamie McKinnon, to come with him, everything changes.
As the guys settle down for a summer of fun, a night at the local bar brings a realization that scares Kellen. He’s in love with Jamie, and how do you tell your best friend, you want more than his friendship.
Between meddling friends, nosy neighbors, and casual dating, Kellen doesn’t know how to approach Jamie. As the summer winds down, he’s running out of time. One evening, Kellen’s neighbor tells him her story of a lost love from long ago, and Kellen knows he must find a way to confess his love to Jamie or risk spending a life without him.

Genres: M M Romance, Friends To Lovers

163 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 25, 2019

About the author

Teegan Loy began writing a long time ago. Notebooks filled with ideas were stacked around the house. One day, she sat down with renewed ambition and something fantastic happened: she completed a story.

Now most of her time is spent writing, but she takes an occasional break to go to the movies, where she imagines her stories on the big screen. She also enjoys watching hockey, filling her IPod with music and driving her daughter around town to various activities.

Reviews

[Qin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book puts in my mind the British dessert called 'Eton mess'. The bright, shiny slices of summer fruits which amount to most of this treat stand for Mrs Loy's quirky protagonist, Kellen, his POV (spunky at first, until it becomes utterly bland and repetitive), and the evocative opening scenes pitting the lad and his flatmate Jamie first in their shared place then in Kellen's parents summer cabin; the broken meringue and whipped cream that make up the remainder of the Eton mess correspond to the excess sugar of dubious pedigree that this novella exsudes, between the over the top secondary cast full of Jamie's flavours of the day and ineffectual advisors to Kellen (the old biddy next door with her dog Agnes, the BFF slash fag hag, a double of Kellen who's in love with his own counterpart to Jamie), the extremely drawn out melodrama of both protagonists' refusal to communicate, and the infuriatingly cardboard quality of their misunderstanding. Last but not least, the chaotic, layerless visual of the dessert is the closest analogy I can find to the story's meandering yet barely there plot - among its numerous blind spots, there is no need for the subplot involving the old biddy and her long-lost love, and we will never know why Jamie, while obviously attracted to Kellen, sleeps with every man or woman in his orbit who wanted him (he merely states in the conclusion that he has committment issues with anyone but Kellen).

[Rox · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was incredibly angsty and so I obviously enjoyed it.
Two lovely MC's that can't get their shit together and lovely side characters with a wonderfully touching side story!

[Amy Dufera - Amy's MM Romance Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damn! I love One Summer. Teegan Loy manages to capture all the highs and lows of being in love with your best friend in this gem.

Kellen and Jamie are done with college and they'll be moving apart. But first they have this one last summer together.

Their romance is one fear of rejection and the beauty of a lifelong friendship. It's an emotional ride, full of repressed feelings, jealousy, and confusion. I was definitely mad a lot. Seriously, just confess and stop all this non-sense. But, it's a great story.

The author does an amazing job with fantastic descriptions of the area, the scenery, the neighbors, and more. And, omg, I love Mrs Jorgenson! The way they relate to her, their history with her, and her attitude are all endearing.

One Summer's a fantastic tale of risking your heart breaking now, or having it break anyway due to your fear. It's about facing your fears and taking chances. It's riveting and compelling, and an all around enjoyable read.

[Zane Kage · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Tory · Rating 2 out of 5]

What an annoying piece of sh*t.

[Pianisuparse · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 'I love a good best friends to lovers story and I love this author. Was a bit angsty which I can only cope with certain amounts of but some people LOVE angst' stars.

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Angsty and frustrating, until the MCs get their heads out of their butts. Great side characters. I liked the story.