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Summer Romance

By: Annabel Monaghan
Narrated by: Kristen DiMercurio
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Publisher's summary

AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER

“A BINGEABLE FIVE-STAR READ.”—ABBY JIMENEZ, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"I loved it—brims with heart, wit, and longing.”—CARLEY FORTUNE, #1 New York Times bestselling author

The romantic and hilarious story of a professional organizer whose life is a mess, and the summer she gets unstuck with the help of someone unexpected from her past, by the bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script.

Benefits of a summer romance: It’s always fun, always brief, and no one gets their heart broken.

Ali Morris is a professional organizer whose own life is a mess. Her mom died two years ago, then her husband left, and she hasn’t worn pants with a zipper in longer than she cares to remember.

No one is more surprised than Ali when the first time she takes off her wedding ring and puts on pants with hardware—overalls count, right?—she meets someone. Or rather, her dog claims a man for her...by peeing on him. Ethan smiles at Ali like her pants are just right—like he likes what he sees. He looks at her like she’s a younger, braver version of herself. The last thing newly single mom Ali needs is to make her life messier, but there’s no harm in a little summer romance. Is there?

©2024 Annabel Monaghan (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

A Parade Best Beach Read

A Today Show Best Summer Read

A BookBub Best Romance of 2024

A PureWow Best Beach Read of Summer 2024

A Brit & Co Perfect Beach Read

“An unputdownable love story about the messiness of life and lust. Summer Romance brims with heart, wit, and longing—the signature ingredients of my favorite beach reads. Anything Annabel writes, I’m reading it.”—Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After

“A bingeable five-star read.”—Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer

“In Monaghan’s charming mid-life romances, triumphant second acts, hilarity, and good vibes are guaranteed.”—Boston Globe

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Beautiful Surprise

☀️👙𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙗𝙮 @annabelmonaghan 👙☀️
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🎧8 hrs. 27 mins.

✨ 𝙈𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬:
This is my second book I’ve read from Annabel and if I’m being completely honest, I was hesitant to start this one because I was not a big fan of “Same Time Next Summer.” I figured I’d try another book by Annabel and this one I absolutely loved! It didn’t disappoint. I loved the characters and I loved Ali and Ethan together. Their spark and chemistry were undeniable. I loved the way Ethan helped Ali through her divorce and helped her learn to stand up to her stupid husband Peter. Ali’s best friend is so supportive especially when she finds out her brother is dating her best friend. This book you’ll definitely want to add to your summer romance list. You won’t be disappointed.

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booktastic!

the audible was very enjoyable and I don't think I would've read it otherwise !

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Don’t believe those who say this is a “clean” romance

It was a very cute story and such a sweet love but I felt very mislead by the reviewers who said it was clean…a LOT of lust I have to say, so be careful who may overhear.

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The love between a mother and daughter.

I love this book. I found myself almost crying sometimes thinking about my own mom and myself. This love story was just beautiful. I truly enjoyed this book.

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Genuinely inspirational

This is the sweetest book. I loved “Nora” as well, but I think this one is even better. It speaks to the dangers of passivity in our lives in ways that extend far beyond romance. You will want to organize your closets, and your life, after you read this book.

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The realistic feelings a mother navigating life and challenges

This book was a little predictable but in all the best ways. It was an easy listen that had me smiling and laughing out loud. I found myself not wanting to stop listening!

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Good story line

An enjoyable story. Look forward to another by this author. Easy read with real meaning to the story line.

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5 stars

One moment I was laughing and the next I was crying. Loved this book from beginning to end.

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Summer love with wisdom!

A summer romance with excellent life messages sprinkled throughout. You find yourself rooting for the characters.

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Relatable Read!

Witty, funny, and relatable storyline. I fell in love with the characters, and her evolution and struggle to "hear" herself. But

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