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Rules for the Summer

An absolutely addictive forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers summer romance
Brief Description
He clicked "yes" on a dare. She bought a failing candy shop. Now they're neighbours for the summer - and neither is ready for what comes next. Renley Gossage has one shot to prove she's more than Cape Meril's favourite cautionary tale: restore her favourite candy... Read More
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A steamy new standalone romcom from the romance TikTok sensation: an enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, sweet and spicy summer romance . . .

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He clicked "yes" on a dare.

She bought a failing candy shop.

Now they're neighbours for the summer - and neither is ready for what comes next.

Renley Gossage has one shot to prove she's more than Cape Meril's favourite cautionary tale: restore her favourite candy shop before the town writes her off like they did her father. No help, no shortcuts, and definitely no rich men wielding engagement rings and making things messy.

Theo Williams never planned on ending up in Cape Meril. A drunken game of truth or dare turned into a botched online engagement, and now he's across the ocean, escaping his father's control with nothing but designer shoes, misplaced confidence, and a rental next door to Renley.

She's practical, stubborn, and covered in paint. He's posh, persistent, and willing to use a sander if it means earning her trust.

Between collapsing drywall, gossiping neighbours, and the chaotic schemes of Renley's aunt, their forced proximity turns into something dangerously close to real.

Except Renley's future depends on standing on her own two feet, and Theo's past isn't done with him yet. By the time the candy shop doors open, they'll have to decide if this is just a summer fling - or the happily ever after neither of them saw coming.

Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn is a captivating tale of unexpected romance, determination, and the challenges of rebuilding one's life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399759229

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: N/A

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 576

About the Author

#1 Amazon and USA Today bestselling author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humour, and heat in every book.

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