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“Their love wasn't meant to last the summer… but neither could let go”

Seventeen-year-old Nessa Moreau never wanted to spend her summer in Hawaii. But her mom's final decision left her no choice. She expected boredom, not danger, neither desire, and a boy who could burn her heart alive. 
Slater Ross is trouble in every sense. He is the boy next door with stormy eyes, a body made for temptation, and secrets darker than the Hawaiian nights. He's a bad boy with a dangerous edge, tangled in a world Nessa doesn't understand but can't resist.
Nessa knows she should stay away. She knows the chaos he brings will ruin her carefully controlled life. But every look, every touch, every kiss leaves her craving more. 
What begins as causal desire turns into a fiery passion she can't control, and a toxic obsession she can't escape.
Now, Nessa will have to decide: will she survive this summer, or lose herself to the one person she can't have?
This isn't the summer she wanted.
It's the one that will change everything.

Welcome to Once Upon Our Summer, the first book in the Spellbound Summer Series! I'm so, so happy to finally share Nessa and Slater's story with you. This series is full of messy, complicated characters, dangerous choices, and a whole lot of summer heat. If you're here, that means you're ready to dive into a rollercoaster of emotions, passions, and drama that will keep you turning the pages.


This story contains toxic relationships, drug involvement, jealousy, heartbreak, and plenty of angst. Slater Ross, our brooding bad boy, is not perfect. He's flawed, reckless, and sometimes downright frustrating. Nessa isn't your "perfect sunshine girl" either. She's spoiled, vain, and more than a little dramatic. But that's what makes their story real and addicting.


Please take note, this is fiction. Everything that happens in this book; the drama, the questionable choices, the toxicity, it's all for the sake of the story. My characters aren't role models, and their actions aren't meant be copied in real life. If something feels messy, dramatic, or even "strange," that's exactly how it's supposed to be.


This book is only the beginning. The Spellbound Summer Series will follow the twists, turns, and chaos of one unforgettable summer that changes everything for Nessa and the people around her. So if you finish this book screaming, crying, or craving more… don't worry. There's more heat, heartbreak, and obsession coming your way.


Thanks you so much for choosing to read this story. It means the world to me that you're here, ready to meet these characters who've been living rent-free in my head. Grab a snack, find your comfiest reading spot, and let's get lost in this messy, dangerously romantic summer together. 


Don't forget to vote, comment, and share my story to people who crave for this hot, spicy drama ✨. Your support means everything to me ❤️.


P.S I'm gonna be updating every Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. 


Chapter 1 - Author's Note