Chasing Tomorrow: Ben and Charlotte's Backstory (Summer Lake 9)

· Summer Lake Book 9 · Xenion, Inc
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 Ben Walton grew up in Summer Lake, he's always known that he belongs there. His goal in life has always been to grow the resort that his family has owned for generations. 

Charlotte DeWinter spent her childhood summers at the lake, staying with her grandparents. From the age of ten, she believed she would marry Ben someday. Ben believed it too.

Everything looked as though it was on track for these two, until it all went wrong the summer they were eighteen. 

If you've read the Summer Lake series, you've no doubt wondered about Ben, and why he hasn't had his own book yet. Chasing Tomorrow is Ben's backstory, an insight into his past and what made him who he is.

WARNING!!! This is not Ben's happily-ever-after story, but a look into his past. Chasing Tomorrow is a shorter story than the other Summer Lake books. This one is around 40k words whereas the others are mostly 70-80k. It begins immediately after The Wedding Dance ends and looks back at one fateful summer.

This book is intended for adult readers 18+ 

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Chasing Tomorrow is NOT intended to be read as a stand alone novel. This book is for my lovely readers who have enjoyed Summer Lake books 1-8. It's especially for those who have wondered about Ben and why he hasn't had his own book already. If you haven't yet, you can start the series for FREE with Love Like You've Never Been Hurt 


All the other books can be read as stand alones – no cliff hangers here! Each book contains one couple's story. However, they are best read in order to get full enjoyment of the underlying story and friendships. 


Book 1: Love Like You've Never Been Hurt - Emma and Jack

Book 2: Work Like You Don't Need the Money - Pete and Holly

Book 3: Dance Like Nobody's Watching - Missy and Dan

Book 4: Fly Like You've Never Been Grounded - Smoke and Laura

Book 5: Laugh Like You've Never Cried - Michael and Megan

Book 6: Sing Like Nobody's Listening - Kenzie and Chase

Book 7: Smile Like You Mean It - Gabe and Renée

Book 8: The Wedding Dance - Missy and Dan's Wedding

Book 9: Chasing Tomorrow - Ben's backstory with Charlotte

Book 10: Dream Like Nothing's Impossible - April and Eddie

Book 11: Ride Like You've Never Fallen - Nate and Lily

Book 12: Live Like There's No Tomorrow - Ben's story

Book 13: The Wedding Flight – Smoke and Laura’s Wedding

Book 14: Fight Like You've Never Lost - Leanne and Ryan


Remington Ranch series

Meet the sexy brothers of Remington Ranch! Just like in SJ's Summer Lake Romance series you can expect a story that is both sweet and steamy!


Mason

Shane

Carter

Beau

Four Weddings and a Vendetta


A Chance and a Hope trilogy

Chance Encounter

Finding Hope

Give Hope a Chance


The Hamiltons Series

This series follows the Hamilton family in California wine country. If you recognize the name Hamilton it’s because this is Smoke’s family who own one of the largest wine growing and distribution businesses in the country.


Red Wine and Roses

Champagne and daisies

Marsala and Magnolias

Prosecco and Peonies

Milkshakes and Mistletoe

Cognac and Cornflowers

Bourbon and Bluebells

Whiskey and Willow


The Davenports Series

This series featuring Hope’s cousins, the sexy brothers, of the Billionaire Davenport family.

Oscar

TJ

Reid

Spider


Summer Lake Seasons

Angel and Luke in Take These Broken Wings

Maria and Zack in Too Much Love to Hide

Logan and Roxy in Sunshine Over Snow

Ivan and Abbie in Chase the Blues Away

Colt and Cassie in Forever Takes a While

Austin and Amber in Tell the Stars to Shine

Donovan and Elle in Please Don’t Say Goodbye

Ratings and reviews

4.8
46 reviews
Dana Lamothe
March 30, 2016
What can I say, I am a huge fan of SJ's work and as usual, this book was no exception. Chasing Tomorrow is a bit of a departure from the rest of the series as it picks up where the last book left off and then through the memories of both Ben and Charlotte, we learn how their relationship started and ended so many years ago. SJ did such an amazing job at giving us a glimpse of this beloved Character. Ben has always kept a wall up between him and the others, not revealing much to the readers. Charlotte on the other hand has always been this woman we didn't know who broke the amazing Ben's heart. Through her POV we get a chance to really get to know her and sympathize with her and the situation she was put in. Another bonus with this story was getting to see some of our favorite Summer Lake residents back in the day when they were just 18 and striking out on their own! This book left me wanting more from Ben and Charlotte and I cannot wait for the completion of their story!
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Amy K Bolton
August 8, 2016
It was good to find out how Ben's heart was broken, yet sad also... I can't wait to see what happens next for them & the others...
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Michelle Whipday
April 5, 2016
Just another great book to the summer lake series....cant wait for the next one.......a must read for all ☺
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About the author

Hi, I'm SJ, a coffee addict, lover of chocolate and drinker of good red wines. I'm a lost soul and a hopeless romantic. Reading and writing are necessary parts of who I am. Though perhaps not as necessary as coffee! I  can drink coffee without writing, but I can't write without coffee.

I grew up loving romance novels, my first boyfriends were book boyfriends, but life intervened, as it tends to do, and I wandered down the paths of non fiction for many years. My life changed completely a couple of years ago and I returned to Romance to find my escape.

I write 'Sweet N Steamy' stories because to me there is enough angst and darkness in real life. My favorite romances are happy escapes with a focus on fun, friendships and happily-ever-afters, just like the ones I write.

These days I live in beautiful Montana, the last best place. If I'm not reading or writing you'll find me just down the road in the park - Yellowstone. I have deer, eagles and the occasional bear for company, and I like it that way :0) 

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