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Just for the Summer

Instant #1 New York Times bestseller and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick!
This witty, slow-burn rom-com is the "ideal beach read." --Elle

Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other's out, and they'll both go on to find the love of their lives. It's a bonkers idea... and it just might work.

Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka.

It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected--including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together?

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Published Apr 2, 2024

432 pages

Average rating: 8.28

2,783 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Zya The Book Dragon
Apr 18, 2025
8/10 stars
I really related to this book. didn't think I would even like it, let alone relate to it. but the mom situation hits hard. and finding your person and them being your home is so true. it was a quick and easy read, but had such a good message in it.
sararose0135
Feb 17, 2025
8/10 stars
I enjoyed this book and thought it was an easy read! Both Justin and Emma were lovable characters and both dealt with two pretty heavy situations in their own way. I enjoyed the themes of friendship, dealing with grief and trauma, and healing.
KenzieReadsAlot
Dec 12, 2024
10/10 stars
FIVE STAR. Ugh so effing good. This book made me feel all the things. I loved the slow burn. The substance. The mommy issues.

Loved.
stbarrier
Dec 12, 2024
10/10 stars
such a cute read! i swear i smiled through the whole book!
Neryv17
Jun 17, 2025
10/10 stars
ADORED EVERY BIT! Love the characters so much. I laughed and cried🥰

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