In the Shadows of Love - Damion Thaxton - Bog

In a small southern town, the heat of summer rises, as the days grow long and the nights warm. Isolde, an outgoing yet impulsive girl, and her more reserved next-door neighbor and best friend April begin their final summer break, ahead of their Senior Year of high school.
Together with their closest friend, the wise-cracking Jessica, the three friends will face new trials over this summer break. Isolde begins her first summer job, down at the local diner, while Jessica strives to get out of the shadow of her over-protective father. Stuck in the middle, April must deal not only with the tumultuous family life she struggles with but also with her desire to delve into the secret life her neglectful mother leads.
Amidst the chaos of their individual lives, Isolde and April begin to realize that their childhood friendship has evolved into something deeper, something that lights sparks within their hearts whenever the other is near. Slowly, they unravel the delicate threads of their growing affection, while simultaneously grappling with their own internal battles. Isolde tries to ignore her burgeoning feelings, afraid to embrace the love that blooms between them. While April, haunted by the fear of a world filled with bigotry and prejudice, hesitates to surrender to the desires of her heart.
Join Isolde and April as they embark on a summer journey of self-discovery, where the tangled web of friendship and romance intertwine in the embrace of a love that defies societal expectations.