Summer Kisses — Reina M. Williams

Gianni Bianchi's new nightclub is a success, and he's settling in San Francisco surrounded by his close-knit family. His mid-twenties life reinvention hits a curve when his crush from his teen years, Maria Campo, shows up unexpectedly. With all their family out of town for the weekend, Maria has nowhere to go. Gianni can't let the tipsy beauty recover in some hotel, so he offers up his apartment as a safe space. Soon, Gianni's heart is in danger, and he's ready to risk his newfound peace for a chance with Maria. Maria Campo is back in San Francisco for her latest life plan. After years of travel, she's ready to spend some time getting reacquainted with her sister and niece. Bonus that her former crush, Gianni Bianchi, is also in town. Finally, Maria can cross kissing Gianni off her want-to list. While Maria is all for spontaneity, she isn't ready for Gianni's desires—he wants commitment. Gianni and Maria's summer kisses have them both questioning what they want from life, and if the answer is in each other's arms. Heat level: low heat (kisses only on-page; some innuendo and implied off-page sex)Length: 100 pagesContent notes: happily ever afters, summer fun, supportive grandparents, family weddingMentions of grief (loss of grandparents, parents), familial tension, Catholic faith Visit North Beach Bakery where the Marchesis and the Bianchis cook up tales of family, friendship, and romance! Book 1: Valentine Kisses (novella)Book 2: Spring Kisses (novella)Book 3: Chocolate Kisses (short story)Book 4: Autumn Kisses (novella)Book 5: Mistletoe Kisses (short story)Book 6: Christmas Kisses (novella)Book 7: Summer Kisses (novella)