A Perfect Summer — Jackie Williams

Desperate to earn enough money to send her beautiful,talented young sister on the performing artists trip of a lifetime, struggling twentynine year old Ava is willing to take on yet another dead end part time job, whatever it pays, just as long as she earns enough to not let her sister down. So when a simple mistake puts her in line for a fantastically well paid job, with an even more fabulous boss, Ava can barely believe her luck. But luck runs both ways and before long an agonisingly dark secret that she has kept hidden for years, becomes a living nightmare for her and those around her. Is Ava's boss, the gorgeous Will Adams, able to protect his newest member of staff from a past that threatens to destroy her, while still looking after his own teenage son and his incredibly successful music business? For ten years Ava has looked after herself and her sister and she's determined that neither Will or his son will be put in any danger. While coping with their two teenage charges own budding relationship, Ava and Will attempt to carry on normally, but when Ava's life is threatened, Will realises that he will do anything in his power, whatever the cost, to keep the woman he loves safe, but will Ava let him? Can Will overcome Ava's violent past? Can he win her trust and her heart even while her life is on the line. This is an "Easy Read" Romantic thriller, essentially serious but lighthearted in places and suitable for young adults upwards.