The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram

"The Summer We Ran" is a nostalgic tale of love, loss, and secrets that refuse to remain buried. “It’s exactly what I hope for in a summertime read,” says Annabel Monaghan, author of Same Time Next Summer.

A Story of Destiny, Secrets, and Love

Does your past define your destiny? Told through multiple perspectives and immersive dual timelines, The Summer We Ran blends emotion, lost love, devastating secrets, shocking sabotage, and the painstaking choices two people must make to shape their futures.

The Summer of 1996

• Tess Murphy’s mother gave her two strict rules: keep quiet and stay out of trouble.
• Her mother started a new job as a cook at an affluent Virginia estate, determined to make it work, despite Tess’s outspoken nature.
• Tess unexpectedly falls deeply in love with Grant Alexander, the high-society boy next door.
• Their love blooms fiercely over a few wondrous, heat-filled months—until tragedy strikes.

Two Decades Later

• Tess and Grant are now both running for governor of Virginia.
• Secrets from that unforgettable summer threaten their families, political futures, and the memory of the first love that shaped their lives.

Dive into The Summer We Ran for a gripping story of romance, heartbreak, and the choices that define us.