The First Holidays

Leaving Summersville

By: Cait Marie

Narrated by: Nicole Goode

Lila Weston is a pro at keeping secrets, but this time, she can’t wait to share with her friends and *ahem* boyfriend.

She has been counting down the days until Gavin, Beth Ann, and Dylan are home for the holidays. Despite seeing Gavin most weekends, however, they haven’t spent more than a day or two together since the summer. And she’s worried their time apart might have changed things, that he might not be as excited about her big decision as she hopes.

Beth Ann is skilled in avoiding her issues, but she’s never had to face someone just as stubborn. All year, she’s brushed off Dylan’s flirting, claiming he’s ridiculously friendly to everyone. Yet, the extra attention he seems to save just for her warms her from head to toe. It was easy to ignore while in New York, but now she’s home for three weeks. And there’s no way she’ll be able to stay away.

This short story is perfect for listeners who just want some fluff for the holidays. Our favorite characters from The Last Summer are back and full of love and dreams…and nerves. While this story can be listened to on its own, it does follow the events of The Last Summer and serves as a sort of prequel to The Final Chance. One couple does get their happy ending, but the other has to wait until The Final Chance, now available!

©2020 Cait Marie (P)2022 Cait Marie

Loved this Audiobook

I haven't read this book before listening to it, so this is an honest review and a fresh review on this story.

First, I want to express how much I loved this book, especially knowing how the relationships end up. I enjoyed the tension between characters and how they could bicker about things, but still be in a solid friendship/relationship.

I couldn't believe it's taken me this long to read the first two books of the series because they were so amazing and what kicked Cait Marie's career off. I enjoy all of Cait's books especially this series as it hits close to home.

Now, onto the audio book aspect of the story. I absolutely love listening to the audiobooks. They are extremely handy when I am trying to get other things done, which is why I do consider it reading.

I loved the person who narrated the book. She was an amazing reader and made you feel some of the difference between the male and female characters, which doesn't often happen with an audiobook. I enjoyed her voice as well, which made me want to keep listening even after the end of the story.

I hope this narrator does more of Cait's books as I know I will love them so much. I give this audiobook a 5/5 stars and highly recommend it to anyone who loves audiobooks and loves Cait's books.

awesome !!! read the last summer first!

it's great to see what cait marie's wonderful characters get up to when they reunite in summersville over Chrismas break! this this book leads in to the final chance, which is the last book in the leaving summersville series.

great story

I loved see thier story continue. I look forward to jumping into the Final Chance and find out what happens.

Cute novella, perfect read in between book 1 and 2

This book is told from the 4 POVs, each main character has its own chapters. This was so much fun to read and listen to! It’s a perfect “prologue” to the next book in this series. Time wise I was a little bit confused because apparently it takes place after the last chapter of the last summer but before its epilogue, so in fact you already know the “big secret”. For some reason I thought it took place after that epilogue. I’d definitely recommend you read this one before starting the final chance.