Summer Coffee

The scars that lingered from betrayal felt unbearable, that was until Nate met Ellie, who was still living in her own nightmare. When a misplaced wallet at the coffee shop lands in Ellie's hands, Nate finds a new light in his life. Upon falling for the girl whose dark secret falsely portrays her age, his sole purpose becomes protecting her, even if it means losing everything.

After a passing exchange of glances and a misplaced wallet, Mr. Lloyd Nathan Harper is approached by an alluring Miss Ellie. Despite Nate's familiarity with his high school students, this seemingly twenty-year-old harbors a life of gloom that falsely portrays her maturity. However, he soon discovers the truth, along with the source of her abusive past. While striving to protect Ellie, Nate shows her the love she has been missing. Yet, when Ellie's past regains control over her, the hope of a future together vanishes. Faced with losing everything, Nate is left with a decision that he may very well regret.

Writing stories about the unspoken and sometimes taboo aspects of dating, romance, and life is my passion. With each book, I envision the stories that many won't discuss because they feel too familiar. By taking on the tough topics, I hope to inspire readers to find a life of love and happiness without having to make the same mistakes as the books' characters. Much like writing, I enjoy doing anything that pushes me. From competing in triathlons, hiking, singing, and playing music, discovering my limits is my happy place. For more information, be sure to visit www.csmckinney.com.