Amazon Editors' favorite summer reads
$3.99 with 69 percent savings
Print List Price: $12.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.
Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Serena Clarke
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

One Distant Summer Kindle Edition

by Serena Clarke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 86 ratings
From LA to the sunny South Pacific, make your escape with this sweet and steamy, feel-good beach read.

One summer can change everything.

Jacinda Prescott spent one life-changing summer in Sweet Breeze Bay, New Zealand, and left disaster in her wake. Since then, she’s thrown herself into her music career, and her life in LA. But when the price of fame threatens to become more than she’s willing to pay, the distant bay calls her back.

Liam Ward walked away from everything he knew after the death of his talented brother, the guy Jacinda loved and lost. When he finally returns to the bay, looking for closure, she’s the last person he expects to find—and the last woman he should fall for. Stuck as neighbors for the summer, their off-limits attraction is hotter than the South Pacific sun. But the secret that ties them together is the one thing that could destroy her career, and break their hearts all over again.

As the bay works its magic, they realize that this time, one distant summer might bring them closer than they ever expected…


“What an amazing emotional love story. One Distant Summer was my first Serena Clarke book, but it won’t be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed reading her writing style, the story flowed flawlessly.” – Mommaleena’s Blog

“The love story between Liam and Jacinda was written well and I enjoyed every chapter; I could not get enough. This is a great romance read!!” – Andrea, Goodreads

“What an emotional read! I really enjoyed this book—the setting was beautiful and I felt that both Jacinda and Liam were deeply developed characters…the chemistry between them was undeniable.” – Sasha Says, Goodreads

“A story I loved as I read more and more…one that I would also highly recommend!!” – Heather, Goodreads

Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Print length
    315 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Accessibility
    Learn more
  4. Publication date
    January 28, 2017
  5. File size
    4.2 MB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details
Unwell Hydration from Alex Cooper
Hydrate & focus with every sip Shop now

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Serena Clarke writes escapist romantic fiction set all over the world. Readers have described her books as engaging page-turners, with sigh-worthy happy endings that will leave you smiling.

Her own story? She's lived in thirty-nine houses, in seven cities, in four countries. She's been a riding instructor, edited a medical journal, worked at a London law firm, and taught English as a second language to wayward teenagers. And now she's found her own happy ending - living near the beach in beautiful New Zealand with her family, writing the kind of feel-good books she loves to read. She hopes you'll love them too!

Find her online at serenaclarke.com.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N5UG94C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Free Bird Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 315 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0473366285
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 86 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Serena Clarke

Serena Clarke

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Serena Clarke writes escapist romantic fiction set all over the world. Readers have described her books as engaging page-turners, with sigh-worthy happy endings that will leave you smiling.

Her own story? She’s lived in thirty-nine houses, in seven cities, in four countries. She’s been a riding instructor, edited a medical journal, worked at a London law firm, and taught English as a second language to wayward teenagers. And now she’s found her own happy ending - living near the beach in beautiful New Zealand with her family, writing the kind of feel-good books she loves to read. She hopes you’ll love them too!

P.S. Hit the orange 'Follow' button to receive a special Amazon alert when Serena releases a new book.

(Note for readers: A YA fantasy series sometimes appears in search results with Serena's books. These are written by a different author who also happens to be named Serena Clarke.)

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
86 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Top reviews from the United States

  • Bernice Fishstein
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    I really enjoyed this book, and the characters. They were very believable, and the storyline was too. I am so in love with New Zealand, since reading all the books by Rosalind James, that I try to read as many authors as possible from there. If I were younger, and in better health, I would have visited En Zed a long time ago. I highly recommend this book.
    Bernice F.
    3 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • CBS Kearney
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    String characters. Wonderful scenery drawn strong with strong description, as much of the plot as the characters themselves. A HEA you sometimes aren't sure is obtainable.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Barbara Barber
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good Book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    This is a really good book I had a hard time getting in to the first couple pages but than man does it grab a hold of you I couldn’t put it down thank you
    Helpful
     Report
  • Tertia Geyser
    3.0 out of 5 stars One Distant Summer
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    Book was OK cant say it was wow did not rush to try and finish it lost concentration
    Helpful
     Report
  • Barbara k.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Good light read from the first to last page
    Helpful
     Report
  • JLM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Love Story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    It was a book you couldn't leave alone. I love to read books with a great love story and has a great ending. This book kept me captivated throughout.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Marilyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it, didnt want it to end!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Loved this book!! Gave to my friend to read and she thought it was great also.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    A lovely read. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
    Helpful
     Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report