This book just made me realize how much I love summer; especially in Italy? Sign me up, it’s everything you need in a summer romance. The relationship between Ellie and Cristiano is very relatable. I’m not a fan of second chance trope but it is safe to say this book changed my mind. I highly recommend it, it’s the perfect summer read.

Jill Francis’s The Summer You Were Mine is everything I love about romance—a nostalgic, emotional journey packed with longing, second chances, and all the feels. From the very first page, I was hooked on this story of two people navigating love and loss while figuring out if what they had was truly meant to last.

The characters felt so real and relatable, like they could walk off the page. Their chemistry was undeniable, but what really stood out to me was how raw and honest their emotions were. Jill Francis perfectly captured the complicated mess of heartbreak, growing up, and deciding whether to hold on to the past or take the leap into something new.

The small-town summer setting was the perfect backdrop, filled with vivid, sensory details that made me feel like I was right there—sticky summer nights, quiet lakes, and the kind of sunsets that make everything feel possible. It had me completely wrapped up in the story, rooting for the characters every step of the way.

The Summer You Were Mine is such a heartfelt, romantic read that had me laughing, crying, and swooning. It’s a story about forgiveness, timing, and finding your way back to the person—and the love—that feels like home. If you’re a fan of second-chance romances, this one’s for you.

Had me at "Italy," and kept me entranced with its swoony romance and engaging characters. I love beach reading in winter and found The Summer You Were Mine a perfect choice to do so. Italian Riviera, here I come!

The Summer You Were Mine is a deep breath of pure romance, and every page feels like a love letter to self-discovery. Ellie and Cris are more than just characters; they’re two people living out the struggles of identity, purpose, and that heart-wrenching, unfinished business of first love. The writing draws you in like a warm sea breeze, mixing humor with heart, and the setting is so vivid you can practically feel the sun and taste the salt air. This story doesn’t just skim the surface; it dives into big questions about who we are and who we could be. It’s warm, it’s complicated, and it’s impossible to put down. You read it, and you’re left wishing you could stay in this world just a little bit longer.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!!

What a good book! I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I loved the main characters! They had great chemistry and worked so well together. I loved how the book just flowed. My first by this author but will not be my last!!