Just for the Summer

Two writers, one elusive subject, and a month to uncover a lifetime of secrets.

Alice Scott, a perpetually optimistic writer on the verge of her big break, and Hayden Anderson, a brooding, Pulitzer-winning author, find themselves on Little Crescent Island, both vying for the opportunity of a lifetime: to pen the biography of the infamous Margaret Ives. A tragic heiress and former tabloid darling from a legendary family, Margaret has remained hidden for years, and now, she's ready to tell her story – but only to one of them.

Margaret proposes a challenging proposition: a one-month trial. As Alice and Hayden navigate Margaret's fragmented memories and a strict NDA that forbids collaboration, an undeniable spark ignites between them. But with Margaret holding all the cards, they soon realize that the truth, like the story itself, is a shifting narrative. Will their connection deepen as they unravel the mystery of Margaret Ives, or will the competition – and the secrets they unearth – tear them apart? In Emily Henry's dazzling novel, the path to truth is paved with ambition, longing, and the realization that every story has more than one way to be told.

Catie Bloom is stuck. Stuck in a dead-end job, stuck in her small town, and definitely stuck on the idea that romance is for other people. Then Rafe Sullivan, the town's brooding and undeniably attractive police chief, crashes into her life—literally. What starts as a fender-bender turns into a proposition neither can resist: Catie needs help shaking her "good girl" image, and Rafe needs a fake girlfriend to appease his matchmaking mother.

Their agreement is simple, a mutually beneficial arrangement never meant to ignite anything real. But as they navigate small-town life, meddling relatives, and undeniable chemistry, the lines begin to blur. Rafe’s tough exterior hides a heart Catie can't help but want to unlock, and Catie's infectious optimism chips away at Rafe's carefully constructed walls.

What's not supposed to happen? Falling in love. But some rules are meant to be broken, and some surprises are worth the risk. In this charming and witty romantic comedy, discover if Catie and Rafe can turn their unexpected connection into a love that was always meant to be.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers and Beach Read comes a sparkling and unforgettable novel about best friends who have one last chance to fall in love.

Poppy and Alex: polar opposites who, against all odds, became inseparable after a fateful car ride home from college. For a decade, their summer vacations together were the highlight of their lives. That is, until two years ago, when one trip shattered everything. Now, they don't speak.

Poppy is stuck in a rut, realizing the last time she was truly happy was on that disastrous trip with Alex. Determined to mend their friendship, she impulsively convinces him to take one more vacation. Can they confront the truth that has always lingered beneath the surface of their perfect, imperfect relationship? Or will this final trip ruin everything for good?

In this hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedy, Sophie Cousens asks: can you ever really trust your children with your love life? And is it possible that the perfect match might be the person you least expect? Get ready for laugh-out-loud moments, sizzling chemistry, and a charming exploration of love, family, and second chances.