Books like When Summer Ends by Isabelle Rae

Twenty‑five year‑old Belly Conklin returns to the family summer home on the coast, where a cancer diagnosis forces her to confront love, loss, and growing up amid the familiar rhythm of beach life.

Chloe Brown, a chronically ill computer geek, embarks on a quest to "Get a Life" with seven daring directives that lead her to a tattooed, motorcycle‑loving handyman who becomes her unpredictable tutor of rebellion.

Carrie Bradshaw’s first weeks in New York City as she battles setbacks to secure her place in the Big Apple – a prequel to "Sex and the City" and a sequel to "The Carrie Diaries".

Convenient Bride for the King is a romance novel by Kelly Hunter that explores themes of love, duty, and destiny within a fictional setting.

Caitlin Myers's greatest ambition is to be a star, and she can outshine anyone at her school. But then Lianne comes to town and starts to give Caitlin a run for her money, even getting top billing in the school play. So when Caitlin's offered a bit role as the bikini girl in a low-budget slasher flick, she ignores the warning bells (and her parents), lies about her age, and takes the part. It's not long before Caitlin finds herself out of her element when it comes to bossy directors and experienced film crews. Her only way out is to fess up about her age, but if she does, she'll have to come clean to her parents, her friends, and her boyfriend about the things she's done.

A quirky high‑schooler with feline abilities finds herself torn between two very different boys while juggling family drama and school life.

Samantha Smythe’s tranquil summer is upended when her eccentric husband, an apolitical footballer, a distracted au pair, and a sudden visit from her childhood friend Naomi turn her routine into chaotic family fun.

Chloe's Secrets/Los secretos de Chloe is a bilingual historical non-fiction picture book, written in English and Spanish. This title is the “pilot” book for what will be a new series titled Isabella & Chloe by Authors María Retana, Miles Last, and illustrator Salva Ferrando. María Retana's source of inspiration for the above title was her collection of dolls. She recounts the tale of slavery in the South during the 1800s from the perspective of a seven-year-old. It was written with great care. Chloe will share her life story with Isabella, who is a child of the same age and currently living in the states. Chloe knows all about family unity and sacrifice. Join her in this journey of sadness and happiness. Mr. Salva Ferrando illustrates this period in American history with sensitivity, which instills joy rather than sorrow. He will show slavery times in a truthful and powerful way. Recommended Ages 9-12