Summer After Summer — Ann DeFee

In the summer of '73, Jasmine and Charlie share a secret place by the river. Somewhere to laugh and dream on hot Texas nights. A place for making memories. For getting close... Then Jazzy's girlfriend Bunny drops a bombshell that brings an end to teenage innocence -- and the beginning of life without Charlie.

It's the summer of '93 and Jazzy's got a rock on her finger and a successful architectural practice in California. Yet something's missing. She bumps into Charlie at their high school reunion, and their feelings and shared memories are as powerful as ever. But before they can do anything about it, an urgent plea calls Jazzy away once more.

This summer... Her marriage over, Jaz heads for home again. For Texas. And for Charlie... This time, she knows it's forever.

Hero: Charles "Charlie" Morrison
Heroine: Jasmine "Jazzy" Boudreaux