About The Author
Tessa Bailey is a bestselling American author of contemporary romance novels.
Bailey began writing romance novels in 2013 and has since published over 30 books. Bailey is a wife and mother of two.
It Happened One Summer Summary
It Happened One Summer is a romantic fiction novel by Tessa Bailey. The story of Piper Bellinger, a socialite who lives a luxurious life in New York City.In an attempt to escape her new bodyguard, Piper decides to flee to her family’s beach house in Westport, Washington, for the summer.
Piper’s plan is to spend the summer relaxing and enjoying the sun, but things take an unexpected turn when she meets Brendan, a rugged fisherman who works on a nearby boat. Brendan is everything that Piper is not used to; he is simple, hardworking, and has no interest in the glitz and glam of city life. Despite their differences, Piper finds herself drawn to Brendan, and they embark on a passionate summer romance.
Piper begins to question her life in New York City and her role as a socialite. Piper starts to reevaluate her priorities and discovers that there is more to life than material possessions and partying.
Piper must decide whether to return to her old life in New York City or to stay in Westport with Brendan. Ultimately, Piper realizes that she has fallen in love with Brendan and decides to stay with him in Westport.
Piper’s journey is all about the importance of finding one’s true identity and living an authentic life. Piper’s experiences with Brendan and his family is about the struggles of working-class families and the hardships they face.
Piper and Brendan’s love story is an example of transformative power of love and how it can change a person’s life. The book also touches on the theme of forgiveness and redemption. Both Piper and Brendan must confront their past mistakes and learn to forgive themselves and others.
If you’re looking for a book that will\leave you feeling inspired, then It Happened One Summer is the book for you.
It Happened One Summer Quotes
“Her soul was made of musical notes.”
“Brendan cleared his throat hard. “What does ‘follow’ mean?”
“Don’t,” Deke rushed to say. “Don’t press it.”
His thumb was already on the way back up. “Too late.”
All three of his crew members surged to their feet. “No. Brendan, don’t tell me you just tapped the blue button,” Sanders groaned, hands on his mop of red hair. “She’s going to see you followed her. She’s going to know you internet stalked her.”
“Can’t I just unfollow now?” Brendan started to tap again.
Fox lunged forward. “No! No, that’s even worse. If she already noticed you followed her, she’s just going to think you’re playing games.”
“Jesus. I’m deleting the whole thing,” Brendan said, throwing the offending device onto the dashboard.”
“When I hug you?” Fuck. His heart was turning over and over like a car engine. “My hugs are your recharging station?”
“You can wrap me as tight as you want around that little finger, but I won’t play games about what this is. Get me, Piper?”
“Piper, I don’t just go putting my arms around girls.” She paused in the doorway. Looked back. “What does that mean?” He gave in to just a touch of temptation, tucking a wind-tangled strand of hair behind her ear. Soft. “It means I’ll be around.”
“but more important, she was learning to be kind to herself. Learning to love herself, just as she was.”
“His lips twitched, his hand rubbing circles in the center of her back. “You want to dance some more, or can I bring you home?”
“Where is home?”
“With me.”
“She’d come to the hospital. In his clothes. Did she realize tears were spilling down her cheeks and she was shaking, head to toe? No, she didn’t. Based on her flirty shoulder shrugs and attempts to wink, she thought she was playing it cool, and it made his chest burn. This girl. He’d be keeping her. There was no way around it.”
“God must have been busy answering someone else’s prayers.”
“I’ll love you until my heart gives out. I’ll be your man for a thousand years. Longer if I’m allowed.”
It Happened One Summer Review
It Happened One Summer is an enjoyable and entertaining read, perfect for those who enjoy steamy contemporary romance novels.
The chemistry between the two main characters, Piper and Brendan is good. Their banter and interactions are both witty and steamy.
