He was only supposed to stay for the summer. She was only supposed to make people smile. Neither expected to fall in love.

Madison Hayes spends her days bringing joy to others—especially when she's dressed as Squiggles the Clown. But behind the face paint and goofy antics lies a woman chasing big dreams and guarding a wounded heart. When a little boy wishes his dad wasn't so sad, Madison can't resist trying to help—even if his father is exactly the kind of man she promised herself she'd avoid.

Former pro hockey player Greg Winslow is a widower just trying to give his son a peaceful summer. Renting a house in a quiet town seems like the perfect escape—until the cheerful, offbeat clown next door brings unexpected laughter and warmth back into his life.

As Greg begins to see the real woman behind the red nose, Madison finds herself letting down walls she thought would never crack. But when the truth comes out—that Greg isn't just a renter but the new owner of her father's home—their growing bond is suddenly put to the test.

Can love bloom between a woman who's afraid to trust and a man who wasn't supposed to stay? Or will one stolen summer be all they ever have?

One Stolen Summer is a heartwarming, sweet contemporary romance full of charm, second chances, and slow-burning love.