title: When Summer Comes (Whiskey Creek)
author:  Brenda Novak 
description: The characters' "heartwarming romance develops slowly and sweetly. The sex is fantastic, but the best part is how Simon and Gail tease and laugh as they grow closer." -Publishers Weekly on When Lightning Strikes<br /><br />"Novak delivers a lively, sparkling series debut...romantic gold by a superior novelist. The love story blossoms naturally, which is rare nowadays.... Additionally, by populating Whiskey Creek with realistic characters-instead of 'quirky' caricatures-Novak ensures that readers will eagerly await their next visit." -RT Book Reviews on When Lightning Strikes<br /><br />"Whenever I see a new Brenda Novak book, I buy it and read it, pronto. I can always count on her for a solid, exciting story, full of adventure and romance."-Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling author<br /><br />"Any book by Brenda Novak is a must-buy for me." -Reader to Reader Reviews<br /><br />"Brenda Novak's seamless plotting, emotional intensity and true-to-life characters who jump off the page make her books completely satisfying. Novak is simply a great storyteller." -Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author<br /><br />"Well-written, nicely paced, filled with appealing characters and laced with a few surprises." -Library Journal on Dead Right<br /><br />"I suggest Brenda Novak be added to your 'to buy' list today. You won't be disappointed." -Romance Reader's Connection<br /><br />"In Close is intense and sensual and chock-full of emotional torment. The array of transgressions and suspects and small-town secrets makes for a riveting read." -USA TODAY<br /><br />"Brenda Novak has always been an author I look for on the bookshelves.... Her characters are realistic, charming and have a life of their own. Don't miss out!" -Huntress Book Reviews<br /><br />"Novak is an expert at creating emotionally driven romances full of heat, sensual tension and conflict that not only satisfy her characters but her readers as well."-Writers Unlimited
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  ALSO BY BRENDA NOVAK
  
  HISTORICAL ROMANCE
  
  Of Noble Birth  
  Honor Bound
  
  
  (originally available as The Bastard)
  
  CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
  
  Whiskey Creek Series: The Heart of Gold Country  
  When We Touch (prequel novella)  
  When Lightning Strikes  
  When Snow Falls  
  When Summer Comes  
  Home to Whiskey Creek  
  Take Me Home for Christmas (forthcoming)  
  Come Home to Me (forthcoming)
  
  Dundee, Idaho Series  
  A Baby of Her Own  
  A Husband of Her Own  
  A Family of Her Own  
  A Home of Her Own  
  Stranger in Town  
  Big Girls Don’t Cry  
  The Other Woman  
  Coulda Been a Cowboy
  
  Sanctuary  
  Shooting the Moon  
  We Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus  
  Dear Maggie  
  Baby Business  
  Snow Baby  
  Expectations
  
  ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
  
  The Bulletproof Series  
  Inside  
  In Seconds  
  In Close
  
  The Hired Gun Series  
  White Heat  
  Killer Heat  
  Body Heat
  
  The Last S