Summer Angel By Suzie O’Connell
A guilt-ridden old friend, an adopted son with a traumatic past, and a madman bent on revenge—June’s quiet life is about to be up-ended.
When Ben Conner killed a man in the line of duty and orphaned a young boy, he pushed everyone away, including his friend June Montana—the one woman who might’ve been able to heal his heart. Now, with the guilt and nightmares getting worse, Ben is desperate for a change. He needs June’s soothing compassion, so he heads home to Northstar… only to discover her adopted son Luke is the very same boy he orphaned.
When June adopted Luke, she promised to put his well-being before everything else, but she keeps a special place for Ben in her heart and seeing him again sparks something she never expected—a love that could last a lifetime. But as Luke and Ben work to overcome their entwined traumas, a new threat arises. Someone from June’s past doesn’t want to see them get their happily ever after, and he’s willing to kill to stop it.
A heartfelt friends to lovers romance with a side of suspense… Find out why readers say that “picking up a Northstar novel is like coming home”—grab your copy of SUMMER ANGEL today
My Thoughts
Sunday Books: Summer Angel by Suzie O’Connell
Summer Angel, the third book in Suzie O’Connell’s Northstar series, combines romance, family, and suspense.
The story follows June Montana and Ben Conner, two people whose lives are complicated by past trauma and difficult decisions. Ben carries guilt over a death that left a young boy orphaned, while June has adopted that same boy, Luke. When Ben returns to Northstar, their lives become intertwined again.
I found this to be an easy, enjoyable read.
The characters were clearly developed and believable. Their personalities and circumstances made sense within the story, which helped everything flow naturally.
I particularly appreciated how the adoption angle was handled. It worked well within the storyline rather than feeling like something added simply to create drama. Luke’s connection to both June and Ben gives their relationship an additional layer of emotional complexity.
The combination of romance, family relationships, and suspense makes for a story with plenty going on without becoming difficult to follow.
Overall, Summer Angel was a pleasant read with believable characters and a storyline that came together nicely.
If you enjoy contemporary romance with family themes and a touch of suspense, this may be one worth picking up.
