Nicolas Wells comes to Bar Harbor, Maine every summer to build houses for architect William Randolph Emerson. He loves his work and he is very good at what he does. Nicolas is horrified to learn that there is a murderer in Bar Harbor. When the sheriff asks for his help protecting the man most likely to be the killer’s next victim, he knows he can not refuse.

Philips whole world has been turned upside down. First he discovered that his lover James was seeing another man. Then their very public breakup ensured that his preference for men become common knowledge, and now his lover has been murdered because of his sexual preference. Philip refuses to be chased from his home, but he reluctantly agrees to move to the construction site where he will be safer.

Nicolas has worked very hard to keep his preference for men a secret. Although, he finds Philip incredibly attractive but he is determined to keep his feelings under control. Phillip has never wanted anyone the way he wants the overseer. Nicolas is the embodiment of everything he has ever wanted in a lover. The two men try to ignore their growing admiration but it becomes more and more difficult. Meanwhile the danger to Philip is growing.

A Summer Place by Ariel Tachna is a well-written historical novel that is equal parts romance and mystery. The plot of this story is very well-developed and believable. Phillip and Nicolas take their time getting to know one another. The slow build up only adds to the delicious anticipation and feels entirely appropriate given the setting. The wait is well worth it. When these two characters finally get together the result is both sweet and burning hot! This book is a captivating and exciting read.

Chrissie
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