The Summer Job

“My perfect summer read! Sure to be one of the sweetest, funniest, and sexiest books of the year.” —Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of People We Meet on Vacation
 
Named a Best Beach Read by Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, New York Post, Bustle, Country Living, Parade, Fortune, and more.

What if you could be someone else? Just for the summer...

Birdy has made a mistake. Everyone imagines running away from their life at some point. But Birdy has actually done it. And the life she's run into is her best friend Heather's. The only problem is, she hasn't told Heather.

The summer job at the highland Scottish hotel that her world class wine-expert friend ditched turns out to be a lot more than Birdy bargained for. Can she survive a summer pretending to be her best friend? And can Birdy stop herself from falling for the first man she's ever actually liked, but who thinks she's someone else?

One good friend's very bad decision is at the heart of this laugh-out-loud love story and unexpected tale of a woman finally finding herself in the strangest of places.

BUY THE BOOK

Published May 18, 2021

384 pages

Average rating: 6.67

36 RATINGS

|

Community Reviews

cdharris
Jun 27, 2025
7/10 stars
I liked most of the characters and the descriptions of wine. I had to suspend belief for the plot to work, although I think it was an interesting premise.
sennaurso
May 28, 2025
10/10 stars
This book was a super fun read! Funny but kept me on my toes.
Life By Trail and Error
Apr 04, 2025
10/10 stars
I really loved this book! Wine, Food, Love, Lies, and Scotland combine to make a charming story that left me feeling really satisfied.


The perfect summer novel!!

See why thousands of readers are using Bookclubs to stay connected.