It Happened One Summer, by Tessa Bailey
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 | 3.5/5
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶.5 | 2.5/5
Subgenre & Type: Romantic Comedy | MF
Tropes & Microtropes: Small Town Romance, Grumpy/Sunshine, He Falls First
Series Details: Book 1 of 2 | Can be read as a Standalone | Complete Series | Bellinger Sisters
Format Details: Kindle | Physical Print | Audible | Spotify Premium | Published by Avon Books | 416 Pages
Written from a third-person narrative, this feel-good romance is sure to deliver a well-rounded read — especially for Schitt’s Creek fans. Piper, no stranger to the finer things in life, is uprooted when her stepfather decides it is time for a change after a wild slip lands her in trouble with the law. Cut off from her usual luxuries, Piper is sent with her sister to take over their late father's dive bar in a small Washington coastal town. Upon arrival, Piper is met with skepticism from the locals, including the rugged sea captain Brendan, who doubts how long she can hack it in his town. Determined to prove herself, Piper dives headfirst into the challenges of proving the naysayers wrong. Despite their differences, Piper and Brendan find themselves drawn to each other with undeniable chemistry. But with Brendan's frequent absences at sea and Piper's ties to her old life calling her back to LA, they must navigate their budding relationship amidst conflicting priorities. Caught between two worlds, Piper must decide where her heart truly lies. The third-person narrative shocked the system, but once you get used to it, Tessa Bailey delivers solid romance reads that you’ll never be disappointed by.
