The Big Summer

Will is gay and struggling with it. Belittled, ridiculed, and beaten down by his so-called friends, he is pushed to his breaking point. He must make a change. With his quirky aunt Nellie by his side, Will moves to the sunny town of Seaside City, where he embarks on a journey to reinvent himself, discover first love, and maybe find a little bit of happiness along the way. Hannah is Seaside City's resident extrovert-but behind her fa ade of confidence, she is riddled with insecurities. When she meets Will, Hannah decides to take him under her wing and become his guide. For a girl who desperately needs to be heard and understood, Will just may be exactly the friend she needs. Daniel is Hannah's gorgeous twin brother-the perfect combination of funny, charming, and intelligent. Even though he should be off limits, Will cannot help but fall for him. But will a devious girlfriend and the confusion of sexual identity come between them? The Big Summer is a witty and touching tale that explores the ups and downs of first love, the struggles of self-acceptance, the value of friendship, and the true meaning of happiness.

Author: Jamie B. Laurie
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 07/27/2018
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9781532029912

About the Author
Jamie B. Laurie is a young writer and poet whose work has been published in numerous collections, including a recent first-place finish in a national writing competition. He lives in Montreal, Canada, where he enjoys spending time with the people he loves, traveling, and exploring the arts. This is his first novel.