The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram weaves a nostalgic, dual-timeline romance with high-stakes politics and buried secrets. It’s titled as an Indie Next, LibraryReads, Book‑of‑the‑Month pick, and a Town & Country Best New Romance.
The Summer We Ran is a gripping, emotionally resonant romance thriller.
| Author Name | Andrey Ingram |
| Book Name | The Summer We Ran |
| Published Date | 3 June 2025 |
| Format | Kindle/Audiobook/Paperback |
| Pages | 325 |
| Gener | Fiction, Romance |
| Language | English |
| Rating | 4.1/5 |
| Amazon | The Summer We Ran : Novel |
Her novel addresses the theme behind the question, “Does your past define your destiny?”
Rich in emotion, “The Summer We Ran”, weaves together a story of lost love, devastating secrets, shocking sabotage, and the painstaking decisions that two people must make in order to fulfill the futures that they each desire.
It is narrated through multiple narratives and immersive dual timelines
In the Summer of 1996 – Tess Murphy’s mom gave her two rules to abide. They were to keep quiet and stay out of trouble. Her mother landed a new job as a cook at an affluent Virginia estate and didn’t want anything to risk the opportunity, least of all her outspoken daughter. Tess was falling deeply in love with the boy next door, high-society Grant Alexander. Their intense romance blossoms but ends under tragic and mysterious circumstances. The teenagers are pained by betrayal with little hope to repair the damage that’s been done.
Now, two decades after their epic teenage romance abruptly ended in heartbreak, Tess and Grant are both running for Governor of Virginia, Tess as a Democrat, Grant as a Republican. Secrets from that summer threaten to shatter their families, futures, and the love they once shared.
It is the best must-read summer novel for fans of dual-timeline romantic dramas, those drawn to political settings exploring personal stakes and moral ambiguity.
The book is highly recommended to all those who loves a blend of nostalgia, family secrets, and rich regional atmosphere.
About The Author:
Audrey Ingram is an American novelist and former lawyer, originally from Alabama and now based in Virginia. She is a graduate of Middlebury College and Georgetown University Law Center. She practiced law in Washington, DC for about 15 years before transitioning to writing. Gardening and hiking are her favorite to-dos apart from writing. She lives in Virginia
She found time between family life to work on fiction during the pandemic and this promoted her in her career.
“The River Runs South” was her debut novel. Her other works include “The Group Trip” and “The West Wing”.
“The Summer We Ran” is her latest novel.
She is a versatile writer bridging Southern charm, legal insight, and emotional storytelling. Her novels delve into themes of loss, friendship, political life, and personal growth, all enriched by her own life experiences. Character-focused fiction, set in richly drawn locales, is her work’s highlight.
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