Forgotten Summer by Timothy Gene Sojka

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Forgotten Summer

Timothy Gene Sojka

Black Rose Writing, 365 pages

9781685137557, 06-04-2026

Overall Rating = 3.5

Storyline & Concept = 4

Writing & Delivery = 3.5

Editorial = 3

Summer Holiday’s movie star career takes a sudden dive after a box-office flop throws her into film-industry exile. Trying to revive her fame, she agrees to a Netflix reality show, but it requires that she face her past and those she deserted in a small Texas town. Her ex-boyfriend has no memory of ever dating her, and the tragic accident that sparked her escape to Hollywood needs to be unraveled, exposing her pain and trauma to the world.

Sojka takes a sharp turn from his usual fast-paced thriller genre to try his hand at contemporary romantic fiction. He adds an element of mystery with Taft’s apparent memory loss while the complete details of Summer’s past are dangled just outside the reader’s reach. The plot, while delivering less of a punch, delves into the realities and sacrifices of living in the public eye and the challenges facing a fallen movie star when she returns to her past. Set mostly in the author’s hometown of Silsbee, Texas, the locale is authentic, and the characters from both settings are well-developed and credible. This novel would appeal to readers looking for a mix of glamour, mystery, and heart. It entertains while asking deeper questions about guilt, forgiveness, and the cost of fame.

Sublime Line: “A character-driven and emotionally charged story that blends Hollywood gloss with small-town secrets.”

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