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The Summer I First Saw You

The Summer Series, Book 5

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The Summer I First Saw You

By: Elizabeth O'Roark
Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke
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An angsty, age gap, forbidden romance from bestselling author, Elizabeth O'Roark.

Once upon a time, my buddy’s niece was a toddler in a swim diaper following me around the beach. Now Daisy’s twenty-one, the loveliest thing I’ve ever laid eyes on, and blackmailing me into letting her stay for the summer.

If she’s not bent over on my deck in yoga pants, she’s in a bikini that covers far less. She makes me laugh when I want to stay pissed off and forces me to remember all the things I used to love. If only she wasn’t so damn young and so incredibly off-limits.

The tension between us is getting harder to resist, but giving in would destroy some of my oldest friendships. Worst of all, though?

It might destroy Daisy too.

©2024 Elizabeth O'Roark (P)2024 Elizabeth O'Roark
Contemporary Heartfelt Feel-Good
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Emotional Rollercoaster • Forbidden Romance • Outstanding Narration • Angst-filled Story • Captivating Performances
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The romance between these two is just so good! They kept me wanting more! A 5 star for sure!

A cute summer romance

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Hot age gap. Hot narrators. Great story. Loved the way the narrators portrayed it the characters.

Loved it

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This is performed in duet style narration. It was fantastic to listen to. Beautiful love story with some spice.

GREAT

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i’ve never picked up an elizabeth o’roark book and not been absolutely consumed start to finish, and this was no exception. it had everything i love in a forbidden romance, the push and pull, the tension, the sneaking around, the connnection they never saw coming. it was the perfect final book to this series i love soo so much. i didn’t know if anything could surpass my love for the first book in this series, but this may have done it.

samantha brentmoor was obviously incredible, as always. and dare i say this was some of jason clarke’s best/hottest work ever??? i fear i will never recover.

another 5 star book in this series!

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I knew who was narrating this book when I read an early arc, and it sounded even better than I imagined! Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke perform this audiobook in duet-style narration, and when I tell you how perfect these two were to voice Daisy and Harrison…I mean it! Samantha went with a lighter, seductive tone to capture Daisy’s youth and sassy personality. Still, she layered her performance with an emotional vulnerability that made you empathize with everything Daisy was going through. Jason used his signature deep growly tone to encompass Harrison’s older age and inner conflict when being tempted by and discovering his true feelings for Daisy. Samantha and Jason were spot on delivering hilarious witty banter, heartfelt moments, and steamy times between these two that will absolutely make you swoon and melt.

Perfectly Cast Duet-Style Narration!

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I LOVED this book. It has all the best ingredients, a Quirky girl, older man, spice, romance😍😍 I loved the narrators as much as the story

The Best Age Gap Romance!!

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Overall this is a heartfelt slow-burn love story with spectacular narration. Steam wasn't overly abundant but it was well written and placed. Age gap was also handled well. Story wasn't too deep, but wasn't fluffy either. It was an easy listen.

Clark and Brentmoor were perfect in duet narration. I know duet style is more expensive for authors, but it really enhanced the listen for me. Highly recommend this audiobook.

Elizabeth O'Roark Always Delivers

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Elizabeth O’Roark put the cherry on top of the Summer series sundae with The Summer I First Saw You!
 
Harrison has known Daisy her whole life, literally.  She’s his best friend’s niece.  He’s watched her grow and taught her how to surf.  Now she’s in his house and bears little resemblance to the teenager with a huge chip on her shoulder that he remembers.  Even worse, she knows that he’s been lying to everyone and she’s using that to her advantage.  Daisy needs a place to stay for the summer before she goes back to college to finish her degree so why not use Harrison’s house while he’s not there?  Only he is there and not the same cool, collected man she’s crushed on for most of her life.  Daisy and Harrison are both keeping secrets from the people who love them, but stuck together for the summer, sharing those secrets with each other, and succumbing to the attraction too strong to fight, they form a bond that heals their broken pieces.  But will it be strong enough to hold when every truth is revealed?
 
Samantha Brentmoor perfectly captured Daisy’s hard-won sunny outlook and her bratty teasing of Harrison.  She also navigated the dark parts of Daisy’s story with vulnerability and grace.  Jason Clarke’s tormented delivery of Harrison’s inner monologue as he fought his attraction for Daisy had me laughing out loud at times.  Jason portrayed Harrison’s journey to healing and falling for Daisy flawlessly.  I adored hearing these two narrate this story!
 
I can’t wait to see what Elizabeth has for us next!  I know I’m wildly curious about Harrison’s brother Oliver, now.

Sorry to see this series end…

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I completely devoured this age-gap, forbidden romance! I have been waiting for the mysterious Harrison's story and it did not disappoint! Harrison had outlined his whole life, and felt like a failure when it didn't go as planned. Now he is avoiding his friends, afraid of telling them the truth. When his best friend's young niece shows up on his doorstep, needing a place to stay, he is reluctant to give in at first. But Daisy is quick to discover his truth and uses it to blackmail him into getting what she wants. Daisy is the breath of fresh air that Harrison needs. She loves the outdoors, and surfing, and she helps Harrison discover how to enjoy life again. Harrison has known Daisy her whole life, but now she is a woman, and she tempts his every thought. Daisy has loved Harrison since she was young. Now he is single, and she will do what it takes to show she is perfect for him. When they finally give in to their desires, it is explosive! But what happens when those they love most discover their secret affair? What happens when Harrison finds out the secrets that Daisy has kept from him? Can their fragile new love survive, or will they lose each other for good, breaking both their hearts? I loved Harrison and Daisy so much and cheered hard for their HEA. They were both trapped in a life they didn't want, and they helped each other have fun, and discover passion and true love.
I was so captivated by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke's narration. They easily bring out the push/pull between Daisy and Harrison, including with their friends and family, allowing me to experience their vulnerabilities and strengths, and sizzling chemistry! I love the emotion, and passion they brought to their performances, and I was completely invested in Daisy and Harrison’s journey from start to finish.

Captivating age-gap, forbidden romance!

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Daisy shows up at Harrison's house finding compromising information and blackmailing him into letting her stay for the summer. She is his friend Liam's niece, and not only has he watched her grow up, but now he cannot keep his eyes off of her. She is totally off limits. Daisy has other plans. Not only does she get to surf everyday during the summer, but she is fulfilling her fantasy. She has had a crush on Harrison since she was a kid, and now living with him is a dream. But will he give in fully to her fantasy? Age gap, close proximity, incredible chemistry, like interests and just a feeling that won't give up all play into this slow burn, sensual, passionate romance. Laura Pavlov masters this taboo trope with just enough angst and the perfect amount of fun and flirty banter that had me not wanting this book to end! The characters are fantastic, and the story magnificent. I could not put it down! I loved it and all the others in this fabulous series!

Bringing it all to life is Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor. One of my favorite teams, these two are just incredible. Clarke can narrate any age, and I loved him as the older Harrison. He kept him confident, yet confused and on the edge as his decisions slowly get made. Brentmoor can fall into the new adult voice with ease, and she gives Daisy and a sassy sound with a bit of vulnerability when it comes to love. These two are amazing and made this listen go by too fast! I loved it!

Love knows no bounds

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