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Two broken souls. One beat-up van. A thousand miles to find a reason to breathe again.
In "A Summer to Save Us," bestselling author Mila Olsen delivers a raw, atmospheric, and deeply emotional journey that explores the thin line between losing yourself and being found.
Alana is running—not just from her life, but from the suffocating weight of a past she feels she can’t outrun. When she crosses paths with a mysterious stranger who is just as scarred as she is, they strike a desperate bargain: to leave everything behind and drive until the world stops hurting. As they navigate the sun-soaked roads and starlit nights of a life-changing summer, an intense, soul-deep connection begins to form.
But healing isn't a straight line, and secrets have a way of catching up. In the heat of the summer, they must decide if they are just two people drifting together in the dark, or if they are finally brave enough to save each other.
★★★★★ "This is one of those books I think that stays with you forever. It was gut-wrenching and I ugly cried so hard at the end and needed a few days get my head back into a happy place. However, it did keep you guessing as to who would save who, and to River's identity. Beautiful and tragic love story and I absolutely loved this book!!"
★★★★★ "This book has haunted me since I finished reading. It was equal parts heart-wrenching and gut-wrenching, but also hopeful with the self-discovery."
★★★★★ "This book was so heartbreaking and sad, but also sweet and romantic. I loved River and Kansas. They both had to deal with heartache from their families and other people. The story was so good and it flowed well. Can’t wait to read another book from this author."
