Kate Russell Boeken

2000: Bright, ambitious fifteen-year-old Vanessa Wye becomes entangled in an affair with Jacob Strane, her guileful forty-two-year-old English teacher. 2017: Strane has been accused of sexual abuse by a former student, who reaches out to Vanessa. Now Vanessa finds herself facing an impossible choice: remain silent, firm in the belief that her teenage self willingly engaged in this relationship, or redefine herself and the events of her past. But how can Vanessa reject her first love, the man who fundamentally transformed her and has been a persistent presence in her life? -- adapted from jacket

This collection includes four charming romance short stories set in Sumner County, each offering a delightful blend of sweetness and emotion. Each tale introduces unique characters navigating love and relationships, showcasing heartwarming moments and romantic connections. Readers can enjoy a variety of narratives that highlight the joys and challenges of romance, making it an engaging read for those who appreciate lighthearted love stories.

The year 2000. Bright and ambitious Vanessa gets entangled in an affair with Jacob Strain, a forty-two-year-old English teacher Russian literature. 2017 year. Strain is accused of sexual harassment. Rethinking the events of seventeen years ago, Vanessa torn between past and present. Her mind is crowded the memories and traumas of an adult woman with troubles are interwoven of a teenage girl. She has to decide: was it love or not was it simply used? Erotic delight or unhealthy po traction? Was she ready for such a relationship when she was only fifteen?