Signed book plate edition.
Giving in to him was like swimming with the undertow.
I was destined to get sucked under.

Single mom? Check. Trust issues? Double check.

When Reed, a sexy-as-sin surfer, becomes my beachside Coffee Cart’s competition, my life begins to unravel—starting with my faulty conviction that I’m immune to romantic desire.

The fight to keep my customers is on, right along with my ability to keep my eyes—and hands—off of Reed’s six-pack of abs.

This beach needs a dress code.

I’ll do whatever it takes to win the Kiki Beach Bash, despite my growing attraction to the competition.
If that isn’t bad enough, my son’s dad shows up unexpectedly at my work, demanding I give our relationship another chance.

Imagine my surprise when my shirtless, margarita-mixing rival steps in to throw a punch on my behalf.
Consequently, I find myself hopelessly hooked on Reed Waldon.
He has nothing to gain from staying in Swordfish Cove, least of all a single mom with baby-daddy drama.

When summer ends, I’ll have to decide if I will let Reed go or confess to him that I’m not so dead inside after all.

The perfect summer beach read rom com. Previously published under the pen name Mj Hendrix.

REVIEWS:
"This book is a perfect Summer read by the pool or beach. I loved the story line and MJ knows how to throw in the steamy scenes! This is a must read for this summer!" -Megan

"I love the dedication. As a single mom this book was exactly what I needed, I laughed and cried. The book is so well written I just kept wanting more. I can’t wait to read more books from this author." -Melissa

"Mj's novels consistently exceed my expectations, and "When Summer Ends" is a testament to her remarkable storytelling. The beach setting captivated me, and I appreciated the depth of the main character's development throughout the narrative. This book is essential for anyone who enjoys a compelling summer beach romance or the single mom romance trope." -Paris

"MJ Hendrix writes the absolute best slow burn stories. Alani and Reed are literal goals. Alani had been through so much, and Reed is a breath of fresh air. I love the island setting, and of course the competition of best beverage cart." -Jessica

"This is probably my favorite book from MJ that I've read so far! It's the perfect beach read since it's set on the beach, and she made me fall in love w/ the characters. There's coffee, tension, margaritas..such a great combo! Highly recommend!" -Christine

"Such a cute fun read!!!! Alani is a single mom who owns a coffee cart on the beach. In walks Reed who opens a margarita truck right across from Alani. Both will be competing for the beach bash prize. They become rivals to “rivals with benefits.” With Reed only being in town for the summer neither want things to get serious but can they fight their attraction for each other?" -Jessica