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What readers want to know
How spicy is These Summer Storms?
It's 3 out of 5 on the Loracle heat scale (Spicy). On-page intimacy, but the story comes first.
Does These Summer Storms have trigger warnings?
Yes. Readers flag 6 content warnings, including death of parent, grief and toxic relationship. The full list is below.
Spice level
3 of 5 · Spicy
SweetClosed door
WarmFade to black
SpicyA few open-door scenes
SteamyFrequent and explicit
ScorchingVery explicit
Content warnings
Before you start
6 content warnings
About the book
The story
A wealthy, secretive New England family gathers on their private island for one explosive week after the patriarch's death.
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