Books like Tori ; The best summer by Diane McClure Jones
Tori is quick with jokes and sarcastic remarks, a trait that endlessly entertains everyone except Dom, the one boy she cannot help but care about. Confused and uneasy, she wonders if she must change to appeal to him, questioning her own identity.
Sandy’s summer is all about rowing, swimming, picnics, and a promising romance with Greg. They both enter a community boat race that seems to promise the best summer ever. Yet when the race loses its meaning for Greg, Sandy is left hurt, puzzling over what went wrong and whether their goals still align.
Both protagonists navigate friendship, insecurities, and the challenges of growing up in the sun-soaked environments of beaches and boats, without ever admitting their true feelings directly to each other.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Diane McClure Jones
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