The Summer We've Had: A Sunny Sapphic Love Story (Bound By The Rainbow)
Lesbian FictionAdded on January 14, 2026
Description
Katherine Blakeman's unmissable first foray into lesbian fiction...After a nightmare couple of years following the death of her celebrity singer mother, Cass Mulligan is moving down to the sun, sea and shingle of Cornwall for a fresh start. But she soon realises that she’s not the only one in need of some TLC…Felicia Wilson’s life is one long series of spinning plates. She has Dissociative Identity Disorder, a system of five alternate personalities living in her body, and they all have different hopes, fears and desires.When Cass is thrown together with Felicia, some beautiful friendships grow, and soon there is substantial mutual attraction between Cass and dominant alter Heather. But if things go wrong, they could go very wrong. Can they build a relationship AND keep everybody happy?Content warning: brief mentions of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and suicide.PRAISE FOR 'THE SUMMER WE'VE HAD':'The Summer We’ve Had is the first book I’ve read that tackles mental health and romance in a constructive realistic way without making things toxic. It is refreshing, well-written and a joy to read.' ~ BRIONY MOLLY MEDIA'An important story about strong women, looking for acceptance and their place in life.' ~ CONNY BORNER'I love the way Katherine sensitively educates us about DID without making that the story. At it's heart, this is a love story between two women first and foremost but it's a sure fire interest for anyone with an interest in mental health..' ~ CHLOE KETO, author of RANSOM TO LOVE
Reader Reviews
Kindle Unlimited.WOW! A really unique, and emotional read!The two characters could not be more unique and amazing. Cass is a depressed biromantic ace, who is still grieving the death of her celebrity singer Mother. She moves to Cornwall for a fresh start, and meets Felicia and her mother, Mabel. Felicia has Dissociative Identity Disorder with 5 distinct personalities existing for her at various times. She is complex and sympathetic, and the two women find a lot of understanding and support in on
I don’t think I have ever read a romance genre where the main character has DID(dissociative identity disorder). And to be honest, most of my knowledge of DID is from horror movies, and they are often portrayed as an evil person. I did a little research about DID during the reading, so I’d say this book is very educational to me😂I love both MC and mother Mabel. They are fragile yet strongest at the same time; their stories will heart warm you but also break your heart. I love reading woman supp
I knew going into this book that I might have a hard time because it is a different sort of romance. But also, I was curious how this might all work. Cass, the wealthy daughter of a world famous singer, seeks solace in a small town after her mother’s suicide. She befriends the woman next door, Felicia, and her mother, Mabel. Some of the first scenes show Cass struggling with the heaviness of depression and the portrayal feels spot on. Thankfully, her two new neighbors generously open their doors
