Ephemeral Summer

After the tragic loss of her parents, Emalee is thrust into the care of her aunt, who spends summers on a serene lake in Upstate New York. Emotionally detached from everyone, she finds it hard to maintain this façade when she meets Stuart, a quiet, intelligent philosopher-type. As their relationship grows, Emalee becomes entangled in a complex love triangle that culminates in a scandal, forcing her to flee her summer haven and leave behind the enigmatic Stuart.

Years later, as a graduate student tracking moose in the vast Canadian wilderness, Emalee becomes ensnared in another forbidden affair. Now faced with a crucial decision, she grapples with the enduring memory of her first love and returns to the lake to confront her lingering emotions for Stuart.

Against the backdrop of New York's picturesque Finger Lakes and the untamed beauty of the Canadian wilderness, "Ephemeral Summer" weaves a tale of love, growth, and self-discovery that lingers like the fading warmth of a passing summer.