It Happened One Summer

It Happened One Summer is the first instalment in a spicy and unforgettable rom-com duology from #1 New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, Tessa Bailey. This charming tale follows a Hollywood "It Girl" who finds herself cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a quaint beach town in the Pacific Northwest. There, she encounters a rugged and alluring local who challenges everything she thought she knew about herself and her life.

Piper Bellinger is the epitome of glamour and influence. Known for her wild habits, she's a favourite target of the paparazzi. However, her high-spirited lifestyle spirals out of control when an over-the-top rooftop party ends with a stint in jail. Her stepfather decides he's had enough and abruptly cuts her off from her luxurious Beverly Hills existence. Piper, along with her sister, is sent to run their late father's dive bar in the sleepy town of Westport, Washington.

No sooner does Piper set foot in Westport than she encounters Brendan, a burly and bearded sea captain who doubts she'll last a week outside of Beverly Hills. Piper might lack practical skills and shudder at the thought of living in a shabby apartment with bunk beds, but she's resolved to prove her stepfather—and Brendan—that she's much more than a pretty face.

Despite Piper's determination to stay focused, the tight-knit community of Westport keeps thrusting her into Brendan's path. The spirited socialite and the grizzled fisherman are complete opposites, yet an undeniable attraction simmers between them. Piper aims to avoid distractions, especially from a man who’s frequently away at sea. Yet, as she reconnects with her roots and starts feeling at home in the little town, she begins to question if the cold, glamorous life she left behind in Los Angeles is truly what she desires.

As Piper grapples with her past and her burgeoning feelings for Brendan, she finds herself at a crossroads. LA may be calling her back, but Brendan and the warmth of Westport may have already captured her heart.

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