UNDER THE SUMMER SKY is a very well written novel by Lori Copeland. This book is number 2 in the Dakota Diaries series. It is the story of Trinity and Jones. Both are unlikely candidates for a romance as they both want different things for their lives but both find themselves in some unlikely and unlucky situations that force them to think about their early lives and how they have changed their present lives and attitudes due to earlier life changing events.

Trinity is a woman on a mission to find a deed to property left by her brother to her. After arriving on the property she is almost drowned by Jones, plagued by grasshoppers and left with nothing after thieves raid her cabin. Moving on she moves to the town where she thinks a relative may be who can get her the deed to the property that she wishes to sell so she can return Sioux Falls.

Jones is a railroad employee who meets Trinity and shoves her in a barrel as he fights with thugs. Not knowing she cannot swim or has a fear of cramped places he will be in for some rude awakenings as the barrel goes over the falls. Happenstance once again brings them together but will they be able to work together this time or will they remain indifferent to each other needs?

I liked UNDER THE SUMMER SKY as it was humorous and I was easily able to relate to most of the characters. It is easy to figure out what is going to happen but readers will still be drawn in by the characters and the plot. Overall a great read for any Christian Romance lover!