Summer Breeze: Palmetto Publishing

The long-awaited sequel to Summer's End is here! Slip back into the summer of 1970 with Summer Breeze, a nostalgic, coming-of-age story that captures the beauty of small-town existence, young love, and the bittersweet moments of growing up. After completing their sophomore year of high school, Grant and his best friend, David, are looking forward to working indoors this summer at the local A&P. That all changes when Grant accompanies his mother to his uncle's dairy farm in Vermont and stays on to help out for a few weeks. Amidst outdoor adventures with his younger cousin and the daily challenges of farm life, Grant encounters a local girl in town who captivates him with her intelligence, charm, and independence. She's a country girl. He's a city boy. Follow their playful, whirlwind summer romance as they experience love and loss. With vivid storytelling and relatable characters, Ranney takes readers on an emotional journey that resonates with anyone who has crossed the precarious threshold from youth to adulthood.