About The Author
Tia Williams is an American author, beauty expert, and journalist. In 2004, Williams published her debut novel which became a national bestseller, The Accidental Diva . She has since written several more novels, including “It Chicks,” “The Perfect Find,” and “Seven Days in June.” 
Seven Days in June Summary
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams is a contemporary romance novel . The story is about two former lovers, Eva Mercy and Shane Hall. The book is set in Brooklyn and alternates between the perspectives of Eva and Shane as they navigate their complicated past and present.
The book opens with Eva Mercy, a successful romance novelist, receiving a surprise invitation to a literary event in Brooklyn. There, she runs into Shane Hall, a renowned literary fiction writer who was also her high school sweetheart. The two had a tumultuous relationship that ended abruptly when Eva left for college and Shane was left heartbroken.
Eva and Shane both have complicated pasts that threaten to tear them apart once again. Eva is a single mother. She has been keeping a secret from Shane about the real reason she left him all those years ago. Shane is struggling with addiction and unresolved trauma from his childhood.
It is over a time span of seven days, they must confront their past and present demons in order to move forward with each other. With time, they again feel the passion they once had for each other. That is where they begin to rebuild their relationship. However, they also face obstacles along the way as what generally happens in a love story.
Eva and Shane are both flawed and multifaceted, making them feel like real people rather than just characters in a novel. Eva is a strong and independent woman along with being protective of her daughter and her career. But she also struggles with trust issues and vulnerability. Shane is a writer who has his own struggles. He is caring and sensitive.
Another aspect of the novel that stands out is the rich and vibrant setting of Brooklyn. From the hipster coffee shops to the bustling streets, Brooklyn serves as the perfect backdrop for Eva and Shane’s reunion.
Seven Days in June is a beautifully written and heartfelt novel. Williams’ ability to create complex and relatable characters, tackle important issues, and capture the essence of Brooklyn make this a must-read novel.
Seven Days in June Quotes
“Girls are given the weight of the world, but nowhere to put it down.”
“Look at history,” Eva continued, rubbing a temple. “Roxanne Shanté out-rapping grown men at fourteen. Serena winning the US Open at seventeen. Mary Shelley writing Frankenstein at eighteen. Josephine Baker conquering Paris at nineteen. Zelda Fitzgerald’s high school diary was so fire that her future husband stole entire passages to write The Great Gatsby. The eighteenth-century poet Phillis Wheatley published her first piece at fourteen, while enslaved. Joan of Arc. Greta Thunberg. Teen girls rearrange the fucking world.”
“Isn’t it obvious?” “Apparently not.” “I’m not just writing about you,” said Shane. “I’m writing to you.”
“Be nice to her,” she said, low and fast. “My mom keeps a lot of stuff inside, but her thoughts are really loud. I know she’s been scared and lonely. She has a disability, but you probably know that. It’s a barometric-pressure thing. When it rains or snows or gets really hot or really cold too fast, she hurts. But alcohol, stress, loud noises, and weird smells do it, too. You have to learn her triggers. And please, just be patient with her. Sometimes she has to lie down for a long time. You might feel bored or lonely or even rejected, but she can’t help being sick.” Audre rested her hand on Shane’s shoulder. “Mom feels guilty about who she is. Make her feel happy about herself.”
“No matter how perilous the journey, it’s never over for true soul mates.”
“Women are expected to absorb traumas both subtle and loud and move on. Shoulder the weight of the world. But when the world fucks with us, the worst thing we can do is bury it. Embracing it makes us strong enough to fuck the world right back.”
“One thing,” she whispered, her lips by his jaw. She didn’t want anyone to overhear. “Before I forget.” “What’s that?” “Stop writing about me.” Only Eva could’ve noticed the change in his expression. She saw the flinch. The slow, satisfied curl of his lip. His bronzy-amber eyes flashing. It was like he’d been waiting years to hear those words. Like the girl whose pigtails he’d been yanking during recess all year had finally shoved him back. He looked gratified. In a voice both raspy and low, and so, so familiar, Shane said, “You first.”
“Women didn’t get to be bad boys.”
Seven Days in June Review
A powerful novel full of emotions. A novel everyone can relate to. The characters portrayed have their own complexity and depth. The relationship between Eva and Shane is also beautifully written. Both have complicated past but they deal with it as time passes.
The issue of what is common nowadays is also addressed. The challenges faced by a single mother is carefully written.
A book for every reader. Highly Recommended !!
