A Summer Affair: A Novel

Claire is a wife, mother, and artist who has built a life of accomplishment by taking on every responsibility and meeting every request. She appears to have everything: a devoted husband, four children, and a successful career. When she agrees to chair the committee for Nantucket's most important social event, she is confident in her ability to manage it. While planning the gala, Claire's work brings her into close contact with billionaire Lock Dixon. As they collaborate frequently over wine, she becomes aware of subtle touches and lingering looks between them. She finds herself drawn to these moments and the feelings they provoke. As the gala planning continues, Claire's life and sense of self begin to destabilize. The novel explores an illicit romance and the experience of passion spiraling beyond control, following one woman's journey through love, loss, and uncertainty.