Just for the Summer
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4.4 • 197 Ratings
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- $3.99
Publisher Description
Instant #1 New York Times bestseller and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick! This witty, slow-burn rom-com is the perfect beach read.
Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It’s a bonkers idea ... and it just might work.
Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka.
It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected—including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together?
Named by Harper's Bazaar as one of the Top 10 Best Summer Romance Books of All Time!
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
All-too-relatable family drama adds a refreshing sense of realism to Abby Jimenez’s meet-cute romance. Emma and Justin share the “gift” of always being the last person their exes date before finding “the one.” Dating each other might break their respective curses, but his current family problems and her ongoing PTSD stand in the way of their happiness. Jimenez delicately balances the seriousness of mental health issues with the excitement of a blossoming romance. She provides just enough details about the two characters’ mothers—one facing a jail term and the other struggling with bipolar disorder—so that we completely understand why Emma and Justin’s relationship can at times feel so fragile. But Jimenez also gives the two lovebirds enough space to actually work through their issues. Much like the friends and siblings who add to the warmth of their story, you’ll be rooting for the couple at the heart of Just for the Summer.
Customer Reviews
It was a nice read but a little slow.
I liked the book.
Sweet and real
This book was so sweet and real. I love Jimenez’s books because her characters are incredibly real, their traumas are relatable and her male characters are so beautifully stable. This book doesn’t disappoint.
The relationship between Justin and Emma is healthy. Even the realistic way the trouble is resolved is healthy. It fills your heart and makes it easy to imagine their happy life. The spice level is minimal (2/10).
I felt the betrayal of mental illness and trauma was handled well. The author had obviously done her research.
The crossover from her other books is well done, but it’s definitely not required you read the others to understand.
5/5 this one is going on my favourite relationships book list.