More Like August Heat 1: The Gardener

I ran into him on the trail a couple of times before I realized our tents were set up near each other. I thought about saying no when he invited me to his fire, but there was something about him I just couldn't resist.

New format! Like your favorite audiobook, only shorter. Read by a British, male narrator. Dive into Jack’s past and hear the story of his love-to-hate-you relationship with his neighbor in London.

An up-and-coming chef with a following, Theo’s used to getting what he wants. Sophia is aloof, and he’s intrigued by the challenge. And after their first kiss, he’s hellbent on figuring her out.

Some people wanna do the relationship thing: shack up, adopt a dog…But that’s not Cass. She’s more interested in exploring than settling down and when Zane’s in town she gets her chance.

After a whirlwind week together, Theo and Sophia have caught feelings. They make the most of their last few days together...and on the final night make a secret pact.

The plan for my last night in London was simple. Have a quiet drink alone and get to bed early enough to catch my flight. Then I met Niall, and that all went out the window.

I only meant to be five minutes late. Five minutes late shows that you’re casual, in control. Twenty minutes late and you start to worry about the guy leaving the restaurant before you get there...

It was my last night in Portugal and I wasn't leaving without shooting my shot. I made the first move and then Ezra took me to his secret cove on the beach. I almost forgot we were there to watch the sunset.

Being part of a political family in London meant never escaping the spotlight. Rebecca was the first person I met who didn't recognize me. I knew it was wrong to keep my identity a secret, but I was scared to lose what we had.

I wasn’t sure about getting on dating apps. Corny quotes and sending emojis to strangers isn't really my thing….but when I matched with Aviva, I had to rethink my stance.

I was tired of the news cycle; it was always the same. Bad-boy musician makes a mess of things, again. I need a break from the press, so I found a little inn upstate and checked myself in. I just wanted some time alone, but when Leah handed me my keys, I felt something open up inside me.

As a Cancer, I'm usually the one taking care of other people. But on my vacation, I wanted to do something just for me. So I booked a massage on the beach and being taken care of felt better than I could've imagined...

After spending the night at Rebecca’s, I never wanted to leave. So I invited her to the gala that night. I was scared she might be overwhelmed, but she kept surprising me at every turn.

We keep joking about this being a first date but...is it? Or are we more in one night stand territory? I'm starting to suspect that she's my dream girl, so I hope I get to stay.

In true Sagittarius fashion, Dani’s up for a challenge. But when she hires Eric as a personal trainer for her climb up Mt. Rainier, she gets more than she signed up for.

Cam shot me a tiny, one-sided smile. Like we were the bad kids at the table, or maybe like they were the adults. I felt her foot brush mine under the table and wondered if it was an accident.

I wasn't sure this was gonna work out, but then Niall was off the plane and sitting in my car. We tried to play it cool, but we couldn't even make it back to my place before we were all over each other.

Mark’s leading a yoga retreat upstate, so Laura and Diego tag along. When Mark and Laura sneak away from the studio, sparks fly between Diego and a fellow yogi.

Waking up to Niall in my bed was almost more than I could handle, in the best way possible. I wanted to show him around the city, but if things keep up this way we might never even get dressed...

5 years have passed since Sophia and Theo made their pact to meet back in Montauk. They’ve both found themselves, but the question lingers -- will they find their way back to each other?

Tiff bailed on our boxing class, but my mood shifted as soon as I met the instructor. Noah’s calm confidence was so infectious, I signed up for a private lesson after my first few classes.

Fresh off a breakup, Sophia isn’t looking for love. But when she heads out to her friend’s beach house for fresh air she meets Theo. At first his ego throws her off, but as the week goes on she starts to see that they have more in common than she thought…

I grabbed his hand, his palm soft in mine, and led him back to my room. He touched me softly, like his hands were asking each part of me a different question. And my body answered yes again and again.

After Laura and Mark hook up, she wonders if she can ever go back to her favorite studio. But a few days later when she’s desperate for a good workout, she decides to take her chances and return to class.

Aviva and I decided to date other people to keep things casual. But when she showed up at my place after a date, I knew I wanted her all to myself.

I met Collin in our Salsa class, but we didn’t know each other well. He knew I was a beginner. And I knew that he was...not a beginner. So when he asked me to dance, it felt like I’d won something. Like being chosen meant something more than just one dance together.

I can’t quite keep track of the conversation, especially after she slides her hand into my back pocket and squeezes my ass. I wrack my brain for a place we could go to get away from these crowds of people.

Being back in Cambridge made me nostalgic for my university days, and seeing Andrew again only intensified the memories. I hadn't seen him since he was my TA, but all those old feelings were still there.

I couldn't get Aviva out of my head, so I asked her out again. After we ended up in the restaurant bathroom together, it was clear the feeling was mutual.

After spending the night at Zane’s, Cass heads to the bar to look for her credit card. Instead, she finds Elliot. She’s used to being in control, predicting each step of the dance, but he’s different.

The first year we came to a Summer Scream night, we'd only been dating for a few months. We were crazy about each other, and we were shameless. I sip my cold beer and glance at Ollie. People we pass keep checking him out. It used to make me jealous, but now it kind of turns me on.

Crash Des and Henry's New Year's Eve party. Then listen in when they sneak away to their bedroom right before midnight.

Get cozy under the covers with Des and Henry on Valentine's day while they revisit the story of how they met.

I checked my phone at a freakish rate all week, like my brain no longer controlled my hand. Just tapping and scrolling over and over again, hoping for a single message from her. And then...finally, “My office. 9 pm?”

I thought Niall would be a one-night thing, but then he called me. At first, we kept it casual, just catching up, getting to know each other. But after a while, I couldn't help imagining what it would be like if he was in bed with me again, and he was down to play along.

When I saw Evan flirting with Aviva at her party, it sparked something uncontrollable in me. By the time I got her alone, all bets were off...

Fresh from defending her thesis, Jane slips into Professor James's lecture one last time. Their intellectual connection has always simmered with unspoken tension, but now, free from student-teacher constraints, that tension ignites. A celebratory visit to James's office quickly turns heated as years of repressed attraction surface. As they explore their newfound intimacy, Jane and James must navigate campus gossip and professional risks. With their academic reputations and careers at stake, will they dare to pursue a love that could cost them everything they've worked for?

We’d talked for hours over the past two days of the train ride. But now we sat silent in the observation car, looking out the windows instead of at each other. But when I finally glanced up…he was watching me.

I was working late at the office when Aviva texted. "Come meet me in the elevator." I did as she said. The doors had barely closed behind us before we were all over each other.

After my ex moved out, it was time to make the house feel like my own. I could handle most of the work on my own — As a Leo, I’m used to getting the job done. But I needed to hire a contractor to help with the deck. When he started fixing extra things I didn’t ask for, I found myself getting pissed at him for no reason at at all….

Damon confuses Cece for a reporter, which is his first mistake. Later, when he finds himself back in her hotel room, he thinks he's in control—mistake number two.

Carla's having a rooftop party when she sees Freddie in the crowd. He’s a friend of a friend, but they've never met. As the night progresses, they find themselves alone on the roof and he makes his move...

Cape Cod is such a ghost town in the winter. I wasn't expecting to run into anyone, especially him. When he showed up at my door, I wondered if we'd replay what happened last summer...

After they hook up, yoga instructor Mark isn't sure if Laura will ever come back to class. He's excited when she does, but struggles to center his mind.

I’d always found a reason not to get that tattoo. But as soon as I stepped into the studio, I felt comfortable with Nick. It was like he already knew me…or like he could see who I was trying to become.

I could tell Noah had been taking it easy on Alexis, so when he couldn't make their private session I decided to step in. She wanted someone who was gonna test her limits and I wasn't afraid to take her there.

Cass doesn’t like playing games or getting played. So, when Elliot comes to her apartment, she’s crystal clear about what she wants and how she wants it.

Elliot can’t stop thinking about Cass. When she drops by the bar again, he gets his chance to get it right.

Listen in as things get rumbly in the laundry room, where Des and Henry spontaneously get into some good, clean fun.

Gia and Jack have been secretly hooking up since her return to their hometown. And when they unexpectedly end up on the same camping trip with old friends, their simmering tension threatens to boil over. As night falls and their friends retire, the pair sneak off to Gia's tent. In the confined space, Jack's dominant side emerges, challenging Gia's need for control. Their intense encounter leaves them questioning whether they can keep their passionate affair under wraps or if it's time to bring their relationship into the light.