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The Warmest Summer
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ISBN13: 9798184222752
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 25 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 25 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Julian had built a life of precision, order, and quiet solitude. But some foundations are meant to be shaken.
For years, Julian, a successful New York architect, has existed in a world of sleek glass and steel, his heart as carefully designed and guarded as the buildings he creates. He's accepted his long-term singlehood as a necessary sacrifice for his career, a quiet existence where the only echoes are those of his own thoughts.
Then he walks into La Luz, a small patisserie that smells of cinnamon, sugar, and a vibrant culture he's only ever seen from a distance. Behind the counter is Mateo, a Mexican immigrant with a smile that could outshine the New York sun and a passion for baking that is as infectious as it is beautiful.
What begins as a daily ritual of coffee and conversation soon ignites into a fire that neither man expected. As Julian is drawn into Mateo's world-a world of vibrant colors, rich traditions, and an uninhibited joy for life-his carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. From the sun-drenched streets of Brooklyn to the ancient, soul-stirring landscapes of Oaxaca, their journey is one of profound discovery, unwavering support, and a physical and emotional intimacy that transcends every boundary.
What begins as a daily ritual of coffee and conversation soon ignites into a fire that neither man expected. As Julian is drawn into Mateo's world-a world of vibrant colors, rich traditions, and an uninhibited joy for life-his carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. From the sun-drenched streets of Brooklyn to the ancient, soul-stirring landscapes of Oaxaca, their journey is one of profound discovery, unwavering support, and a physical and emotional intimacy that transcends every boundary.
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