The Summer We Found Us (Always Been You Book 1)

About this book

Elijah Thorne and Tobias Voss were inseparable childhood best friends, bound by a promise that nothing could break. That bond shattered when high school transformed Tobias into a social climber who left Elijah behind. After a traumatic event further fractured their relationship, Elijah fled their small town, desperately trying to bury the feelings he never dared to name. Now, Elijah is back for the summer, and the proximity to Tobias is impossible to ignore. While Elijah grapples with the pain of the past, Tobias hides his own heavy secrets and the truth about why he turned his back on the person who meant the most to him. Forced together in a lake house, the distance between them begins to dissolve, revealing that their past animosity was merely a mask for a deep, lingering love. Featuring the childhood best friends-to-enemies-to-lovers trope, this mature MM romance explores themes of grief, mental health, and self-discovery. As the summer heat rises, Elijah and Tobias must decide if they can confront the truths they’ve buried to salvage what remains of their connection. This emotionally charged story is the first part of a gripping duet that promises a hard-earned path to healing and love.