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Tessa Bailey is back with a Schitt’s Creek-inspired rom-com about a Hollywood “It Girl” who’s cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town... where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn’t belong. 

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Piper Bellinger is fashionable, influential, and her reputation as a wild child means the paparazzi are constantly on her heels. When too much champagne and an out-of-control rooftop party lands Piper in the slammer, her stepfather decides enough is enough. So he cuts her off, and sends Piper and her sister to learn some responsibility running their late father’s dive bar... in Washington.

Piper hasn’t even been in Westport for five minutes when she meets big, bearded sea captain Brendan, who thinks she won’t last a week outside of Beverly Hills. So what if Piper can’t do math, and the idea of sleeping in a shabby apartment with bunk beds gives her hives. How bad could it really be? She’s determined to show her stepfather—and the hot, grumpy local—that she’s more than a pretty face.

Except it’s a small town and everywhere she turns, she bumps into Brendan. The fun-loving socialite and the gruff fisherman are polar opposites, but there’s an undeniable attraction simmering between them. Piper doesn’t want any distractions, especially feelings for a man who sails off into the sunset for weeks at a time. Yet as she reconnects with her past and begins to feel at home in Westport, Piper starts to wonder if the cold, glamorous life she knew is what she truly wants. LA is calling her name, but Brendan—and this town full of memories—may have already caught her heart. 

Dive into the captivating world of Tessa Bailey's "It Happened One Summer," a heartwarming and humorous novel that will sweep you off your feet. This delightful tale follows the journey of Piper Bellinger, a city girl forced to spend the summer in a small coastal town, and Brendan, a gruff and sexy fisherman who owns the rundown cottage she's been tasked with renovating.

As Piper reluctantly embraces her new surroundings, she finds herself clashing with the stubborn yet charming Brendan. Their initial animosity gradually transforms into a sizzling chemistry that ignites a passionate summer romance. But when Piper's past comes knocking, she must decide if she's willing to risk everything for the love she's found in this unexpected summer fling.

"It Happened One Summer" is a delightful read that will keep you captivated from beginning to end. Bailey's writing is witty, engaging, and emotionally resonant, as she brings to life characters that feel authentic and relatable. The novel's setting, the picturesque coastal town of North Carolina, provides a stunning backdrop for the unfolding romance.

Prepare to fall head over heels for Piper and Brendan as they navigate their undeniable connection, facing obstacles and making choices that will shape their future. "It Happened One Summer" is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance, women's fiction, and anyone who loves a heartwarming and entertaining story.