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Just for the Summer

By Abby Jimenez

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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

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Smtesq

May 07, 2025

9/10 stars

Now this is how you write a rom com! It’s funny, swoon worthy, has a little drama to keep you captivated, and, thankfully, the drama is not pertaining to the relationship. I love Justin aka Mr. Intentional 😍 And as someone who has the fearful-avoidant attachment style, I could relate to Emma. This was was my first read by this author but it will not be my last.

Lehrer Mutter

May 04, 2025

6/10 stars

This book was basically exactly what I thought it would be just from reading the title and the short description. If love stories like it are your thing, you'll likely enjoy it a lot. It's just not really my style. There was nothing revolutionary or surprising or thought-provoking about it. Oh, and I was unaware, but apparently a few of the characters that are introduced halfway through or so were already in one of the author's previously written books? I didn't know until I read some of the author's comments post-ending, so just something to look into if you'd like to be familiar with them (and maybe their parts in this book would have been more meaningful) before reading.

Kiarangelys888

May 02, 2025

10/10 stars

So far my favorite book boyfriend Justin Dahl. Mans puts in the EFFORT. Definition of âif he wanted to he would.â Why canât men actually be like this? The fact that he plans the dates with a SURVEY melts my heart. Itâs honestly such a great book. As the MFC needs help navigating and dealing with her trauma. I love that she works on herself before fulling investing in the relationship.

Anonymous

Apr 29, 2025

6/10 stars

3.5 - more wholesome, good character development, but a little more serious and sad than I was expecting

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.