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Tessa Bailey

It Happened One Summer

Tessa BaileyFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Tessa Bailey

It Happened One Summer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

397

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington State • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey follows wealthy socialite Piper Bellinger as she's sent to the small fishing town of Westport, Washington after a party scandal. Tasked with running her late father's bar, Piper clashes with and eventually falls for local fisherman Brendan Taggart. As they navigate their personal differences and growing attraction, both characters undergo significant personal growth and find love. The novel includes graphic sex and adult language.

Romantic

Humorous

Emotional

Adventurous

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.1

665,979 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tessa Bailey's It Happened One Summer is widely praised for its charming romance and witty banter, capturing readers with its heartwarming transformation of the protagonist. However, some reviews note that the plot can be predictable and the character development somewhat cliché. Overall, it delivers a delightful escape with a feel-good storyline.

Who should read this

Who Should Read It Happened One Summer?

Readers who relish lighthearted yet heartfelt contemporary rom-coms will enjoy It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey. Fans of Emily Henry’s Beach Read or Christina Lauren’s The Unhoneymooners will appreciate the book's quirky characters, witty banter, and coastal setting, ideal for a feel-good escape.

4.1

665,979 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

397

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington State • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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