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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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432 pages

Average rating: 8.27

2,347 RATINGS

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74 REVIEWS

Community Reviews

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.
Alexthealchemist
Feb 11, 2025
I loved it! Such a great pallet cleanser if you’re coming off a heavier book it’s so cheesy and cute
Mollylynch
Feb 06, 2025
8/10 stars
I was at first frustrated with Emma’s resistance to expressing and following her feelings, but after we dive deep into her trauma, I’m glad we got to see her mental health addressed. I wish we got a more well-rounded conclusion, like Emma reconnecting with Maddy’s moms, rather than the brief mention of it in the Reddit post. Overall a very wholesome book, and the realness of it is well written.
TABots
Jan 19, 2025
9/10 stars
Loved this book!!
AnnaMc3
Jan 14, 2025
10/10 stars
I absolutely LOVED this book! 😍 From the very first page, I was hooked. The storyline was gripping, the characters were so well-developed, and the pacing was spot on. I couldn’t put it down! 📚🔥 Every chapter kept me on my toes, and just when I thought I had it figured out—boom!—another twist! 🤯 The ending was satisfying, but also left me wanting MORE! 🙌 I seriously wish there was a second book because I’m not ready to say goodbye to these characters and this world. 😩 I’m still thinking about it days later! If the author decides to write a sequel, I will be the first in line to read it. 📖✨ If you’re looking for a book that’ll keep you glued to the pages and leave you craving more, THIS is the one! Highly recommend! 🌟

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