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Dreaming of love this summer? Come on a summer romance adventure you will never forget.

Our incredible authors have come together to bring you contemporary romance stories you’ll fall in love with!

306 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 24, 2020

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Brie Paisley

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Brie Paisley was born and raised in a small town in Mississippi, and now, she currently lives in different locations, due to her husband being military. She wanted to write at a young age and was always filling journals with her thoughts and short stories. Brie started with an idea for her debut novel a few years ago, and with the encouragement of her husband and sister-in-law, she was able to write and publish her first book. When she isn’t writing, you can find her reading a good book, watching a good movie, or spending time with her wonderful husband and beautiful daughter.





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Profile Image for Kari Hansen.
12.3k reviews92 followers
August 3, 2020
A Brit Down Under – Shannon as having a great time on her vacation to Australia however a little mishap could have been the best thing to ever happen as it brought Jensen into her life. The weather isn’t the only thing that is heating up as they spend her vacation together, but between a misunderstanding and her time there coming to an end will this be a fling or the beginning of forever?

Shannon and Jensen were both humorous and hot and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the stories in this collection.
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861 reviews3 followers
July 25, 2020
Muriel Garcia - Do Over
It’s very promising story, with interesting plot, however I have so many questions that still whirls in my mind after reading this.

Brie Paisley - A Summer Risk
A nice story of giving trust again and not always jumping on conclusions.

KB Cinder - Summer of Sage
It’s a very nice story, with so strong attraction between them both. It was great and I would like to read more.

Hanleigh Bradley - A Brit Down Under
Such cute short story. I laughed. I got angry. I was happy. It was really nice.

J.P. Uvalle - A Sky Full of Stars
When you wish upon a star, you might get more than what you asked for, or even something completely different, but still so wonderful.

Elaine May - Heaven’s Meeting 4⭐️
It was sweet, too sweet even maybe. Both of them so in love that world disappear.

Krista Ames - Surf’s Up
It was so cute. Very nice short story of coincidence which leads to best of future.

Lea Winkleman - Missy’s Summer Romance 4⭐️
Nice story, interesting romance, lots of baggage. Still somehow didn’t spoke to me.
Profile Image for Kayla Pocernich.
1,751 reviews8 followers
July 26, 2020
I am leaving my review for A Summer Risk by Brie Paisley. Jackson and Mckenzie's story was short and sweet. These two meet and it's an instant connection. Jackson and McKenzie have to learn to trust again and letting people in again after being hurt. I loved this short summer read.
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256 reviews3 followers
July 25, 2020
What a satisfying collection of insta love romances! Each author brought something different for a collection of Short gratifying and super hot summer romances!
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1,420 reviews19 followers
March 16, 2021
Do Over by Muriel Garcia
This was a great start to Kat and Jake's story. Kat has been set up for an arranged marriage but is unhappy, then she finds something out which could change everything. Along the way she meets Jake, who is everything her fiance wasn't. It will be interesting to see where their story takes them.

A Summer Risk by Brie Paisley
I loved this story. It's a really sweet summer romance. Even though it was short, I really felt all the emotions from Kenzie and Jackson and it was lovely seeing them together and getting to know each other.

Summer of Sage by KB Cinder
This is a hot story about high school grad Rini falling for her best friends brother whilst attending his self defense classes. Sage is quite a bit older and more experienced and Rini is happy to watch from afar. But she's not the only one watching from afar.
Great short story.

A Brit Down Under by Hanleigh Bradley
A sweet holiday fling whilst Shannon is backpacking in Australia. Shannon has escaped the UK and pressure from her parents only to meet Jensen after a little mishap. Shannon was a great character, fun and klutzy but knew what she wanted.

A Sky Full of Stars by J.P. Uvalle
This book really confused me. I felt like I'd missed out loads of chapters in the middle and only read the beginning and the end. The characters had potential but I never really got to know them that well so couldn't connect to them at all. The ending was a little bizarre.

Heaven's Meeting by Elaine May
This was a sweet romance about two people who met on the internet under tragic circumstances, but have formed a mutual bond. It was a nice little love story.
The story was a little hard to read as it was in huge blocks of paragraphs, and the speech could be hard to follow.

Surf's Up by Krista Ames
I loved this story. Two lonely people on a holiday, a few missed opportunities and a bit of luck. Kaylee was great, not shy and very chatty, Benji was a little shy but a gentleman. They were meant to be together.

Missy's Summer Romance by Lea Winkleman
I think this story has huge potential, but it felt a little rushed and I couldn't feel the relationship build between Missy and Darren at all, he almost felt a but stalker ish with how quickly he declared his feelings for Missy.
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2,151 reviews107 followers
September 10, 2020
Endless Summer is a contemporary romance anthology. If you are looking for quick insta-love stories this book is for you.

I struggle with anthologies because they always leave me begging for more. The stories are quick and at times a bit rushed. However, a few stories noted that they will be continued so I will have to watch for them.

Do Over by Muriel Garcia is a story about Kat who has an insta-connection with officer Jake after she was in a car accident.

A Summer Risk by Brie Paisley is a story about a photographer McKenzie who makes a love connection with Chef Jackson.

Summer Of Sage by KB Cinder is a forbidden romance between Rini and her best friends older brother Sage.

A Brit Down Under by Hanleigh Bradley is an insta-love between Shannon who is on vacation in Australia where she meets doctor Jensen after being injured while surfing.

A Sky Full Of Stars by J.P. Uvalle is an insta-love between Estelle and Rock Star Vince.

Heaven's Meeting by Elaine May is a romance between Lizzie and Noah who spoke only for a year before meeting up in person.

Surf's Up by Krista Ames is a contemporary beach romance about Benji and Kylee who meet each other while on vacation in Florida.

Missy's Summer Romance by Lea Winkleman is an insta-love between Missy and Darren who are both coming out of bad relationships.
305 reviews1 follower
August 8, 2020
Have to say I really enjoyed all the short story's:
Do over- This was a story was enjoyable but it left a lot of unanswered questions I think would be great for a longer story..
A summer Risk- This was one of the story's that the author knew how to keep you involved with the story. A story of trusting again and believing you can do it without jumping and second guessing. Would of liked for it to be longer. Great short story.
Summer of Sage- Great story with lots of chemistry between the main characters. Would of liked more to read as well.
A Brit Down Under- Now this story had me all over the place one minute laughing the other really upset. Its a cute story.
A sky Full of Stars- I always tell my children be careful what you wish for and this story for sure is a true statement of that. Cute story.
Heaven's meeting- Sweet story
Surf's Up- Another cute story.
Missy's Summer- Very interested romance in this story but good read.
Profile Image for Helen (Blissfully Bookish Besties).
691 reviews
August 1, 2020
A Brit Down Under by Hanleigh Bradley:

This is a perfect summer read, I love the chemistry between Jensen and Shannon, they really hit it off and are such great characters. Shannon is so good, her antics and internal monologue had me laughing out loud. A quick read, but it had everything needed to keep this reader happy.

*I received an ARC of A Brit Down Under in exchange for my honest review.
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4,997 reviews62 followers
July 26, 2020
4.5 Stars
Reviewed: A Brit Down Under by Hanleigh Bradley

I loved Shannon!! She is such a relatable character with all of her klutziness and fun-loving spirit. Jensen is really a stand up guy. They meet after Shannon has a little mishap. Quick and fun summer read!!
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432 reviews6 followers
August 23, 2020
I received an ARC of this book from Hanleigh Bradley. It is an anthology with 8 authors. I am leaving my review voluntarily. Each story is very short so it's hard to connect with the characters or their situations. It is more like you get the beginning and an ending of the stories.

Triggers: none. This is a "safe" romance, similar to Harlequin Romance stories.

**spoilers**
Do Over- Muriel Garcia
Kat, engaged to Martin, arranged by her parents. She meets Jake after a car accident. Engagement off when she finds out Martin cheated. Kat is rude and immature. Not sure what Jake see's in her.

Summer Risk- Brie Paisley
McKenzie, divorced after husband cheated. Jackson, restaurant owner. Also been hurt in the past. Eventually hook up.

Summer of Sage- KB Cinder
Rini, just out of hs. Has crush on her best friends older brother Sage. This is a short and sweet virgin love story.

A Brit Down Under- Hanleigh Bradley Shannon, from Great Britain goes on a vacay with friend Martin. Meets and falls for Jenson. Six months later, Shannon moves to be with Jensen.

A Sky Full of Stars- JP Uvalle
Estelle, smart girl works in museum. Befriends a foster child who likes rock star Vince. Estelle wins a chance to meet Vince. She is very anti rock star. Vince is a manwhore but determined to win over Estelle after realizing she isn't charmed by him. A few weeks later he proposes.

Heavens Meeting- Elaine May
Lizzie and Noah are strangers who meet online and chat via video for a year. They meet finally in person on an island. Some sexy time and they get engaged.

Surfs Up- Krista Ames
Benji on vacay trying to learn surfing. Kylee on vacay at her grandma's recovering from a broken heart. They meet at a bar. Attraction is there. They hook up. Ends on a cliffhanger.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for SK Payne.
48 reviews2 followers
August 16, 2020
*Review contains spoilers*
The Endless Summer Anthology has sizzling summer reads to quench your romance thirst. My favorite was ‘A Brit Down Under’ by Hanleigh Bradley. Shannon is down under on vacation hoping to get away from the pressures from home. She is out for some fun with her friend, Martin when she encounters a shark!
A shark bite sends her to the hospital and where her mouth gets her into a little trouble, she meets the sexy Aussie doctor, Jensen Reed. The sparks fly between the two and soon Shannon finds herself enjoying Jensen’s company. What I found interesting about Shannon and Jensen was that what seemingly started as a fling ended up being more. I enjoyed the relationship between Shannon and Martin. They were friends and their interactions felt genuine. Shannon was relatable to me because of her parents wanting different things than what Shannon wanted. I think that resonated with me mostly.
One thing I did notice that Bradley mentions three times in the story that Shannon was a nurse. The first time when she was in the hospital after the shark bite. The second time when Jensen asks her about what she does back home and the third Martin was shocked to learn she was a nurse. However, both Martin and Jensen were present when it was first mentioned. Maybe this was just the characters not remembering themselves. In my opinion, this didn’t hurt the storytelling or its progression. I think it was just an error.
Overall, it was a fun summer read that will leave you wondering if Shannon and Jensen really make a go of it and live happily ever after.
Profile Image for Ana Rita.
1,772 reviews41 followers
August 18, 2020
Review for A Summer Risk by Brie Paisley
It's always wonderful to have a book from this lady and to that be a part of an anthology it's the icing on top of the cake.
Brie Paisley has given me some pretty stellar books and I could affirm, without reading it, that it's going to be a success.
Her writing is hot and sassy, wild, and free.
Just give her a chance.
A Summer Risk is a new book that I'm talking about and it's one of the many stories that belonged to Endless Summer Anthology.
This new book explores the lives of McKenzie and Jackson.
McKenzie had to start fresh. She recently got her divorce and now she sees herself trying to gather her life back. She had set her goals but something was missing.
On one assignment for her job...
Jackson owns one of the most popular restaurants in Santa Monica and he's a well successful man.
When he allowed a photographer to capture some pictures for a magazine he couldn't imagine that she would also capture his heart...
And it was a quick reading that left me wanting more and more.
It felt like I didn't had enough and wanted so much more.
This story was perfect in every way minus one. It was so small. I really wanted more.
Sweet plot, well written, super engaging, and intense.
It was a beautiful story that I enjoyed tremendously.
Great work Brie. Can't wait for more from you.
Now I think I'll venture out to read the other stories from this anthology.  
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book  
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333 reviews22 followers
August 22, 2020
Endless Summer (Anthology)
Anthologies can have completely different effects on reader’s simply by the style and creativity of the individual Author’s involved.
Endless Summer was a great rendition of a number of short stories, created for us to enjoy the many adventures and differences found within both the relationship and those who are totally invested in putting their hearts on the line.
Yes there are a selection of enjoyable stories but two caught my interest most.
A Brit Down Under, I definitely had to read, simply because I am “A Brit Down Under” myself. I was completely enthralled with how well Ms Bradley brought these two challenging yet funny characters together.
Shannon and Jensen had me both laughing and shedding. tear as their circumstances cannot help but draw these two vivacious characters together into a Brit having fun down under.
Shannon after being bitten by a shark finds herself drawn to Jensen building up a friendship that suddenly developed into something much stronger.
But as often happens with strong determined people a communication problem causes a huge misunderstanding and we suddenly see how deeply these two feel yet appear to refuse to budge when it comes to compromise.
Are Shannon and Jensen able to over come the hole they have created, definitely grab a copy of the anthology to find out what happened.
A Summer Risk,. Brie Paisley.
This also caught my eye mainly because I know how so many men and women can easily relate to the passion, pain and confusion that is felt once you leave a card marriage.
An extremely well written story of understanding how hard it is to start trusting another even when there is an instant connection. Will Kenzie be able to trust her heart again or will she always be to fearful of being hurt again
A terrific story that many of us have seen or experienced, definitely grab this anthology “An Endless Summer” and find a quiet spot to sit back and dream about “What If”.
1,534 reviews
September 7, 2020
The anthology Endless Summer has a story for every taste! The Brit Down Under, by Hanleigh Bradley, is the perfect example of a vacation, possibly gone wrong with a shark bite, that turns out to be the best gift ever. Shannon and her best friend, Martin, are in Australia where Shannon is hoping to find a sexy Aussie. Martin is a wonderful support system and wants only what's best for her. When she is "traumatized" by a shark bite, she meets that sexy Aussie who just happens to be her doctor in the ER.  Jensen is everything a woman could want, from his accent to his kind heart and he appears to want Shannon. Their attraction is immediate and it seems to be real, but is Jensen everything he appears to be. He wines and dines her and takes her on the most delightful adventures but, as everything that seems too good to be true usually proves to be, an apparent truth comes out about him and breaks her heart. She flies back home in tears and pain, knowing that she left her heart behind. Is it completely over? The ending is one of the sweetest I have ever read and the story warmed my heart!  
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3,406 reviews61 followers
August 16, 2020
What fun! I thumbed through this (e-readers require thumbs too) and found some of my favorite authors as well as some new ones I am sure I will love. I can not imagine a better poolside or bedtime companion.
I have a love of anthologies - not only do I get snippets from my favorite authors but I get to find new ones - win win!

I will return and update with each new short and each new author

A Brit Down Under by Hanleigh Bradley
I started out laughing Shannon is an absolute blast and the fact that we get to hear her thoughts - I was rolling
Shannon has a small (I was laughing so hard during this scene) mishap and lands at the feet of Jensen (oh my wow I would sacrifice a limb for this encounter) and being the adventurer she was she took full advantage -
We all know when on vacation nothing counts- right
Turns out smexy is not enough to get past a small misunderstanding

Being a short story I am not giving away any spoilers
Know this Brit down under will have you laughing and loving

Profile Image for Joyce Black.
1,053 reviews7 followers
July 25, 2020
A Delightful Read - 5 Stars (Review based on the one short story below.)

"A Brit Down Under" - Hanleigh Bradley - 5 Stars
A Delightful Read

This was a delightful read. The romance was charming and the story line was good. This was a quick and engaging reqd. The first couple of chapters were quite funny; brought a few smiles to my face. The main female character was the one who caused me to smile; due to her inner dialogue at the beginning of this tale. There was a happily-ever-after to this story which left me with warm fuzzies inside. Good Stuff!

I voluntarily received a copy of this anthology from Hanleigh Bradley and I am leaving and honest and unbiased review. I have no affiliation to this author.
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256 reviews1 follower
August 4, 2020
A Summer Risk - Brie Paisley

I'm not normally a fan of short stories, but Brie Paisley packs so much emotion, that I didn't feel like I was missing much of the story. And I definitely wanted more.

Wanting to start over fresh after her marriage ends, Kenzie moves to a new state with a clean slate. A professional photographer on assignment, she never expected to find love again when she walked into Jackson's kitchen. The connection was instant, but Kenzie was still skittish. Jackson realized that he would have to tread lightly with her and the two built a solid friendship. Ready to move into the next phase, a misunderstanding threatens to tear down everything they have built. Will Jackson get thru to Kenzie or are they destined to fail before they fully start?
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546 reviews2 followers
August 17, 2020
I loved the whole thing!!! I actually wish they were all longer lol. Like tasting a ice cream flavor and wanting a whole container of it. They were just that good! Now I’m curious if some or all of them will end up being whole books! Because I’d so buy them!

Review for A Brit Down Under by Hanleigh Bradley.

Holy hell! That was a bit steamy and a bit funny. I loved this short novella story I actually want to read more of it to see what happens next with Shannon and Jensen. Plus read more on Maddy and Martin. You got me book hooked. I loved the part on the baby shark it was a perfect way to meet a hot sexy guy.
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2,811 reviews243 followers
July 24, 2020
Endless Summer - A Summer Romance Anthology has stories from 8 authors. I currently I have only read one story but I do plan on reading more. I read and loved A Brit Down Under by Hanleigh Bradley. It's a short cute read. Shannon decides to take a holiday alone. She meets Martin and they become travel buddies. She doesn't have the best of luck and gets bit by a shark when surfing. She's funny too. She meet Jensen while getting tended to for the shark bite. Jensen is a sexy doctor. Shannon and Jensen hit it off right away. I liked them together. Jensen does do something that had me questioning him and hoping he had a good explanation.

Profile Image for Leanne ~ Tales From The Heart.
2,458 reviews26 followers
July 27, 2020
A great collection of summer loving in this set. I've read Brie and don't know any of the others so this will be a wonderful discovery for me.

Reviewed Brie Paisley - A Summer Risk
It's hard to overcome past history and learn to trust and love again. This couple were not quite ready, not willing to let go of past doubts. I love that their journey was slow and steady, a hiccup, perhaps denial before their happy ending.

I will review the others at a later date and update this review.
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1,405 reviews27 followers
July 29, 2020
This book is a collection of short stories by various authors, though I only read A Summer Risk by Brie Paisley.
A short story following photographer McKenzie Young and her client Jackson Price. When these two meet during her photo session, there is an instant connection, but since they have both been hurt in the past, the decide to take things slowly. Once they learn to trust again, that's when their happy ending can truly begin.
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1,613 reviews98 followers
August 1, 2020
What a great summer anthology!

It has eight short romances that are perfect to read on the go. If you are at the beach or curled up on a lounger, in the garden. They are quick, easy reads that left me with a huge smile on my face.

**Thoroughly enjoyed A SUMMER RISK by Brie Paisley. It was such a sweet story.

Kenzie and Jackson haven’t had the best of luck with past relationships. But can they find what they’ve been looking for with each other?...Is all I’m going to say. **
Profile Image for Joy Whiteside.
4,857 reviews112 followers
August 3, 2020
I started off reading the short story "A Brit Down Under" by Hanleigh Bradley. This story was amazing. It moved along at a great pace, has amazing characters that you will fall in love with and a story that will grab you. When you get to the end you want more. This story will keep you reading.
I discovered after reading this story that I had to read the others. Each of them are unique and will grab your interest till you are finished. this is a must read, no doubt about it.
Profile Image for Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon).
16.4k reviews216 followers
October 2, 2020
A Brit Down under - Another great read, with lots of chemistry and humor. This is a well written story and hooked me from the start. This is a quick read, with a interesting plot and fantastic characters, and Loads of emotion!


This set of stories was intensely wonderful. It was an amazing set. I cannot express just how much I loved these stories. Very intense stories that will have you hooked from the very beginning of this Anthology. This is a must read!!
6,480 reviews22 followers
July 26, 2020
This is an amazing summer anthology that is a collection of works from talented authors. Each story is unique with interesting characters.

Brit Down Under by Hanleigh Bradley
There is a great deal of humor with a character, Shannon, who doesn't have the best luck. This is a great and fun story. This is a cute, short read.
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1,738 reviews17 followers
July 28, 2020
Good collection of stories.
A Brit Downunder by Hanleigh Bradley
A lot can happend during a longer vacation. You can meet new people, maybe even a friend to keep. Learn new things, like surfing and even there you meet new creatures like baby starka and also a sexy aussi.
Traveling is good.
A sweet story with a happy ending.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
2,603 reviews15 followers
August 14, 2020
Ah, loving this anthology. It is always fun meeting new authors. Antologies are a great way to do so and good pricing on it. I really wanted to read a brit down unded and i was not disappointed. This summer it's more than the heatwave heating things up. But what happens when there is a misunderstanding? Can love survive?
Profile Image for Mel Allen.
1,199 reviews5 followers
August 21, 2020
A very good collection of short stories by some of your favorite authors.
Romantic stories that capture you and take you on a journey.
Each book is a short story that’s great to read while sat on the beach or curled up in the sofa.
All 8 stories are throughly enjoyable and exciting to read.
An awesome collection.
Profile Image for Jacqueline Chappell.
1,444 reviews20 followers
July 21, 2020
Pretty good for an anthology which I don’t usually go for. I hope to see some books take off from these short stories especially Hanleigh Bradley’s A Brit Doen Under. It sure seems like that one has the potential for a follow up.
Profile Image for Holly.
2,885 reviews
July 27, 2020
Very entertaining and enjoyable story by Hanleigh Bradley.
Good storyline and characters make me laugh. The banter between them was so refreshing.
It was just too short,but good if you need to relax and get away from daily struggles.
This is my volunteer review.
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