Summer Loveby A.J. Llewellyn is a homoerotic contemporary story blending modern day society with Hawaiian lore to give the story a mystical flavor.

Kimo and Lopaka are two men who are very much in love and their biggest wish is to have children. This wish is about to come true. Since Lopaka can’t have children, they find the next best thing, his twin sister Maluhai who agrees to have the baby for them. Kimo vows with all of his spiritual Kahuna powers to protect Maluhai and their babies, Yes, they are having twins! Sammy, another Kahuna, and a member of the family, will be taking care of Maluhai as her medical advisor. Maluhai returned to the family six months ago when their friends, Aloha and Johnny, found her. Lopaka was abandoned by their mother as a baby so no one knew about her existence and with her two sons, they complete the circle. There is never a moment of peace with two rambunctious preschoolers, Kimo’s beautiful baby boy, one crazy pregnant woman, Lopaka’s feisty grandmother Tutu, and all the situations that Kimo and Lopaka get themselves into. Add to this the interaction with all of the spiritual beings, gods included, when Maluhai requests a summer love with none other than The Goddess Pele’s brother the Shark God Kamoho’ ali’i. Come watch Kimo and Lopaka as they lead their family through hilarity, love, and friendship while following the traditions and rites of the Hawaiian people.

A.J. Llewellyn has continued his Phantom Lover Series with this phenomenal story. I love how Hawaiian lore and mysticism are intertwined in every page of the story. The reader obtains great insight into the history and culture of Hawaii. I love how we get to know each of the characters more intimately as the story progresses. The erotic scenes between Kimo and Lopaka are sensual, very erotic and at times hysterical. I loved reading how Lopaka gets roped into teaching the women how a popsicle can be used for more than just eating, Kimo did enjoy showing this in detail with Lopaka, Literally. Never fear, Lopaka gets his revenge in the most delightful way! I for one can’t wait until the next book is released to learn more about the lives of Kimo, Lopaka and all of their family. Thanks go to A.J. Llewellyn for another incredible book.

Reviewed by: Teresa