Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

That was my first Tessa Bailey book and whew.... it did not disappoint. That was steamy as hell! The story was really fun, and I found myself laughing out loud many times. I will definitely be reading her other books, and I can't wait for Hannah and Fox's story.

I really liked this one! It's the first book I've read in a while that made me want to sit around and read it non-stop. I was worried at the beginning that the character of Piper wouldn't be likable, but ultimately she really was great (making her never having a relationship that lasted longer than 3 weeks not very believable, but whatever) and I had a huge crush on Brandan. I am now looking for a king crab fisherman boyfriend, if anyone knows one that is available. He was a little too insta-lovey for me but I still really enjoyed this book and zoomed right through it. I'm very excited to read Hannah and Fox's book as well!

This BOOK! Put down what you are doing and read this immediately. This is my favorite Tessa Bailey book and I love all of her books so that proves how good it is.

One of my favorite romance tropes is haters to lovers and this story did not disappoint. I also really liked the character development and the storyline knight throughout.

Thank you for the ARC in exchange for a fair review.

Oh, Tessa Bailey. The queen of rom coms with serious sex scenes. It Happened One Summer is certified cute cover, smutty AF.

Piper is a prissy rich girl from LA who gets excommunicated by her Hollywood producer stepdad for throwing the party of the year and getting arrested in the process. She's sent off to a small fishing community where her father grew up (and died while hauling in crabs in the Bering Sea! *cue Deadliest Catch theme music*), and her lovely sister, Hannah, comes along for the ride. The girls take up residence above the neglected family bar and are swiftly treated with curious and distant coldness from the tight knit community. High maintenance Piper eventually falls for rough and uptight boating captain Brendan.

Tessa Bailey tends to fall into uncomfortable dynamics with her leads. The men are wayyyy too possessive and the freaking pet names are too damn much (constantly calling someone honey or princess is NOT sexy, it's cringe as hell). It Happened One Summer falls into these same patterns but it's better than some of Bailey's novels in the past. This book is a great escape from reality.

Tessa Bailey certainly has this fun way with romances. I feel like she is the queen of dirty talk and she's really good at building that sexual tension that jumps off the page. I really loved her other books, but this one is my favorite by her so far.
Piper is a social media influencer who took a break up and turned into a party that gets her arrested. Her stepfather decides that being arrested of a publicity stunt was thew last straw and sends her and her sister to a small town called Westport. Westport is no LA. It's a small town that her late father is from and where his remains seem to linger. Piper and her sister Hannah walk into the bar her dad owned and realized how much they didn't belong.....or did they? Thats when she comes face to face with a grumpy sailor Brendan, who wants nothing to do with these two flashy girls from LA. But from the moment he saw Piper, there was a pull he cant ignore, no matter how much he tries.

This book was a great amount of angst, steam, comedy, emotion, and romance. I loved Piper so much, she really reminded me of Alexis from Schitts Creek, who is also one of my fav characters. I felt like Piper was a really fun character to watch grow over her weeks spent in Westport. You can see that she was really lost before arriving and after finding small connections in this small town, she finds herself seeing it more as a home than a punishment from her stepdad. I really really really fell for Brendan. He was a little grouchy in the beginning which I loved because who doesn't love grouchy hero who is falling for the girl who couldn't be more different than him. But what I loved most about them, was the he never tried to change who she was. He knew she liked attention being social media influencer, and that she enjoyed the fancier things in life, but she also loved him.

I couldn't get enough of this story and I cant wait for Hannah's book!

I was excited going into reading this book because the premise is 2 of my favorite things combined: Schitt's Creek and a Tessa Bailey book. Let me say, my expectations were not only met but they were blown out of the water, as this is definitely one of my favorite books that I have read in a long time. Every interaction between the two main characters made it clear that they were meant to be and made me sad when the book ended so that I could not keep reading more about their romance. This is definitely a must read!!

Oh, I loved this one! I have loved a few of her novels but I have fallen in love with series and can't wait for the second book. It was such a fun rom-com with great characters and great laugh out loud moments.

This was an absolute blast to read from the jump. I loved the "Schitt's Creek" inspiration -- I could easily picture Alexis saying all of Piper's lines. She's a spoiled girl who is wonderful just beneath the surface--loving to her family and friends and bringing joy to everyone she meets. When she first meets Brendan--a grumpy sea captain set in his ways--there are sparks right away. There's a bit of an enemies-to-lovers element at first, as Brendan resents Piper and her sister crashing into their sleepy fishing village from LA and messing up his routines. But once he gets to know her, he pretty much decides she's the one for him and he's willing to do whatever it takes to keep her -- which I LOVE.

"He learned something about himself in that moment. If this woman tacked the word please onto any request, he would find a way to fulfill it. Build me a palace, please. How many floors, baby?"

The banter and dialogue are excellent in this novel. I rarely highlight books, but I couldn't stop here.

"Recharching station?"
"That's what I call it..." Still backing away from him, she flipped her hair back, sniffed. "Never mind."
"When I hug you?" Fuck. His heart was turning over and over like a car engine. "My hugs are your recharging station?"

I also love that this couple actually worked through their issues by TALKING. Brendan could sense when Piper was struggling and supported her enough that she could share her feelings. What a delight. It was wonderful to see Piper build a family and community with the help of Brendan, but ultimately on her own.

Oh and did I mention this book is SUPER hot? Probably a given because of the author, but she does not disappoint. Brendan hasn't had sex in a ... long time, and Piper is PLEASANTLY surprised by his ability to deliver.

Hello Tessa Bailey!!!

I was very excited to receive a copy of this book thanks to NetGalley, I had read Fix Her Up when it came out and loved it so I was hopeful I'd love this too. It did not disappoint!

From the start of this book I knew I'd like it. In the opening acknowledgments Bailey mentions she based Piper off of Alexis from Schitt's Creek, one of my favorite shows and characters! Add in the setting of a town next to the ocean and fisherman, I was sold.

It Happened One Summer is a story of a spoiled rich kid who gets into trouble and is sent to a small fishing town where she was born to learn a lesson. Piper and her sister Hannah go to this town with plans on trying to get back to LA as soon as they can, but in true Hallmark fashion, things don't go as planned.

I loved this book! Plain and simple! The characters are fun and all have their own personalities. The side characters were all so wonderful, wish we got more of Abe and Opal. I also wish we had seen more of Hannah, but the end of the book cleared that up with a bonus scene and announcement of Hannah's story coming next year and I can't wait for it!!

I also loved that this was in both Piper and Brendan's POVs. Being inside both of their heads at different points in the story really pulled it all together for me.

The only complaint I really have is the use of "Baby" but that is 100% a me thing, not a story thing.

I was left wanting so much more and I'm excited to be back with these characters in Hannah's book, but I'm still wanting more of Piper and Brendan!

Overall, I loved this and also found out with this that there are two more books that follow after Fix Her Up, so I think I know what I'm going to reading soon!

Piper is a spoiled rich girl who lives off of her step-father's wealth and hops from party to party trying to stay relevant. When she gets arrested her step father teaches her a lesson by sending her to a small fishing town where she has family history. Can Piper learn to be self sufficient or will she go running back to LA the first chance she gets? And will the sexy fisherman who thinks she is a joke help her find herself?

Piper is a wonderful lead character. Much like Alexa from Schitt's Creek, she is vacuous, spoiled, self-centered, and clueless. The true strength of this character is not that she "learns her lesson and changes completely" it's that she actually DOESN'T change completely. We learn to love Piper and watch her personal growth, but she retains a large part of who she always was. She still has weaknesses, but we also see the strengths born from being a party-girl. This is ballsy writing and it is magnificent writing.

Brendan is also complex and well-written. We see his positive characteristics, that he is dependable, loyal, and steady. But those characteristics also hold him back. His struggle with loyalty to his past is fantastic to read since we see both sides of that personality trait. It is so much of what is good about him, but also something he needs to grow through.

This book is filled with funny moments, engagingly flawed side characters, un-preachy life lessons, and a small town you will fall in love with. Oh yeah. And did I mention how FREAKING HOT this book is? Because you will need to prepare yourself for the steamy scenes in this book! It's definitely a NC-17 rated read.

This is such a great read from a great author!

I really enjoyed this, in the "you don't have to change or fit a mold to find your place" and it reads like a raunchy Hallmark movie, but it was a little long for what it was so I got bored around 60% and had trouble finishing, but picked back up around 75%. Also the phrase "recharging station" was SERIOUSLY overused. Fun book though.

This romcom page-turner gives us all hope for warmer, more carefree days. I loved Piper and Brendan's story; the LA party-girl and the grumpy fisherman start out as enemies, but their relationship journey is adorable and both characters are extremely likeable. Piper's step-father banishes her to a coastal village in Washington after she gets arrested, and she is tasked with fixing up her family's pub. She and her sister, Hannah, get to know the locals in the village, including the company of crab fishermen who regularly brave the dangerous Bering Sea near the Alaskan Coast. They also try to learn more about their father, who died during a fishing expedition when they were toddlers. It Happened One Summer is heart-warming, fun, and steamy--the perfect antidote for the winter blahs or the perfect companion for the pool or the beach! Be sure to add this one to your TBR--it releases July 13th. I am already looking forward to the sequel! Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for the librarian preview.

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After a scandal and a night in jail, party-girl Piper is cut off from her step-dad’s money and sent to the small town where she was born to learn responsibility. When she arrives to the town, and the nameless bar her father left her and her sister when he died, Piper meets Brendan, a hot but grumpy local. The two are polar opposites, but despite neither of them wanting to like the other, they can’t deny the chemistry between them.

When I read the description of this book and saw the main character was inspired by Alexis from Schitt’s Creek, I was immediately sold. At first Piper annoyed me so much, and felt way too stuck on herself but she very quickly grew on me (much like Alexis did in Schitt’s Creek) and he character development was fantastic. The chemistry between Piper and Brendan was incredible (this book also gets very steamy) and the way they spoke to each other was so sweet. They might be one of my favorite fictional couples. After reading this one I already can’t wait for Hannah’s story to come in 2022!

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for the advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. It Happened One Summer will be released on July 13.

***Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
Tessa Bailey is back and better than ever. A spoiled socialite is thrown into a new world (ala Schitt's Creek style) and collides with a stony fisherman and changes both of their lives. With a steamy romance and wonderful secondary characters this rom-com is full of laughter and heart.

After an over-the-top (even for her) shenanigan in LA, Piper, an apparently flighty, shallow rich girl, gets sent away to a small, seaside town in Washington state. Her step father hopes she’ll “grow up” in the new environment which also happens to be the town where Piper and her sister lived when they were very young. This book, while quite predictable, is a satisfying, light read in something of a Prince and the Pauper-ish way. Piper and her sister meet the locals (most notably for Piper, a handsome fishing boat captain), reconnect with the community and discover new personal strengths. What’s not to like?

Piper is insta-famous. She knows how to throw a party, has millions of followers and travels in all the social circles in LA. When a party gets out of control, Piper's stepfather cuts her off from his finances. Turns out Piper's late father had a bar in a town called Westport in the Pacific Northwest and Piper's stepfather is putting Piper in charge for a few months so she can understand how to be a more responsible adult.

Brendan is a no-nonsense sea captain. He has specific rules he follows and doesn't like to deviate from routine. Piper comes through Westport and throws a wrench into all of his carefully laid out plans. Piper and Brendan immediately start off on the wrong foot. Brendan doesn't think she'll last more than a few days. Piper has had it with the men in her life telling her that she isn't good enough or strong enough and is determined to make it in Westport.

I loved the slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance in It Happened One Summer. The chemistry between Brendan and Piper was evident from the moment they set eyes on each other. The slow progression from enemies, to friends, to lovers was done so well. I love that Brendan and Piper took their relationship slow. They got a feel for each other and truly got to know one another. As usual Tessa knows how to bring the steam and Brendan and Piper were hot hot.

Not only was I charmed by Piper and Brendan, but also by every side character in It Happened One Summer. I loved the sisterly bond between Piper and Hannah. They were truly there for one another at all times no matter what.

If you're looking for a sweet and sexy grumpy meet sunshine, slow burn romance - pick up It Happened One Summer when it releases July 13, 2021.

I would rate It Happened One Summer between a 4.5 - 5 stars. I am already looking forward to reading the next book in the series!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me an advanced copy of this book.

This was my first Tessa Bailey book and I must say that it did not disappoint. After a scandal causes Piper and her sister, Hannah, to move to their mother's hometown of Westpoint for ninety days, she thinks that her life is ending. Westpoint is a tiny fishing town where everyone knows everyone and you cannot get a cell phone signal to save your life. Piper ends up staying in a tiny efficiency apartment above a bar that their mother owns. The bar is supposed to be taken care of, but instead has fallen into disrepair and Piper is traumatized that she has to go from her posh life to that if sharing the efficiency with her sister. To see Piper grow though and realize that there is actually more to life than parties and who's who of society is a terrific story. Watching her change Brendan's opinion of her and watch him fall in love with her and what she has become is an endearing story of its own.

I really loved this book and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to read a funny rom-com!

When Piper's stunt goes too far, lands her and jail, and threatens the financing on her step-father's movie, she is banished to her father's hometown in the pacific northwest. There, along with her sister Hannah, they find themselves living in a one room apartment above their father's old, abandoned bar. Brandon is NOT impressed when these two LA women barge into the bar and interrupts his life. And he keeps bumping into the gorgeous Piper wherever he goes. Sparks inevitably fly and Brandon and Piper have to deal with a new relationship with the reality of her returning to her life in LA always looming. Can their new relationship survive the drama (which does seem slightly manufactured and silly).

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an EARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is UNDOUBTEDLY my favorite Tessa Bailey book to date, I cant believe I have to wait another year for the sequel! Going into this book having read the Hot and Hammered series and reading the synopsis, I wasn’t sure if I’d like it. I had liked Fix Her Up but the others weren’t as good for me. The synopsis mentions Schitts Creek which I don’t really like (sorry) and I was worried I was setting this book up for failure, but I still wanted to give it a try. I’m SO happy I did! This book had everything I want in a romance: steam, banter, and lovable characters. I immediately was immersed in the story and felt a lot of empathy for all the characters, even the spoiled main character, which is a testament to how well this story was written.

First, let’s talk about the steam. I have read Tessa Bailey before so I was expecting to be impressed, but my expectations were blown out of the water! There were many very steamy, descriptive scenes, that were very well done. I was slightly let down by this in the last romance books I’ve read so this was super refreshing.

Now the banter/laughs. I felt like the characters in this book had great chemistry and I found myself laughing a few times in this book. It didn’t feel forced and it made this book a much more enjoyable experience. It also made me really look forward to the next book (give it to me now)!

Lastly, the characters!!! I loved them all so much. Usually there’s at least one main character I don’t care for but I really loved them all in this book. They were all so great in their own ways and made this book very individual and sweet. It’s the kind of cast that makes me SO excited for the rest of the series, and I think this will be a new favorite romance series for me.