Just for the Summer
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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I was rereading as I was reading and I really, really enjoyed this, can you tell?
This book was everything! It started off feeling very Good Luck Chuck-esque, but as the story unfolded, it became so much deeper, more heartfelt, and incredibly real. And that ending? Chefâs kiss. Perfectly executed, grounded in reality, and still gave me all the swoons.
One of my favorite things about Just for the Summer was how beautifully it tied the entire series together. Seeing all the other MCs still living their happily ever afters made my heart so full... it was like catching up with old friends.
But beyond the romance, this book was a love letter to strong, unbreakable relationships. Emma and Maddyâs sisterhood was stunningly written; Maddyâs love for Emma was palpable, and her journey made me appreciate her sacrifices even more. The lifelong friendship between Lee and Justinâs mom? Absolutely epic. And the love between Justin, Benny, and Brad? So wholesome. These characters just took care of each other in a way that felt so pure and authentic.
I was either giggling or tearing up the entire book, and honestly, I might just round this up to a 5-star read. Abby Jimenez knocked it out of the park again with this one.
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