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These Summer Storms is a sexy, sharp, big summer read about a hugely wealthy family forced together on a private island after the death of their patriarch. It's a captivating tale where Succession meets Knives Out, filled with big emotions and a bonus love story.
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Description
These Summer Storms is a sexy, sharp, big summer read about a hugely wealthy family forced together on a private island after the death of their patriarch. It's a captivating tale where Succession meets Knives Out, filled with big emotions and a bonus love story.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780349444796
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Piatkus Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 480g
Pages: 400
About the Author
A life-long romance reader, Sarah MacLean wrote her first romance novel on a dare, and never looked back. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical romances, and the author of a monthly column at The Washington Post celebrating the best of the romance genre. She lives in New York City with her husband, daughter, dog and a ridiculously large collection of romance novels. She loves to hear from readers.
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