It Happened One Summer: A Novel

Written by Tessa Bailey

Narrated by Charlotte North

The first in a spicy and unforgettable rom-com duology from #1 New York Times bestseller and tik tok favorite Tessa Bailey, in which a Hollywood “It Girl” is cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town... where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn’t belong. 

Piper Bellinger is fashionable, influential, and her reputation as a wild child means the paparazzi are constantly on her heels. When too much champagne and an out-of-control rooftop party lands Piper in the slammer, her stepfather decides enough is enough. So he cuts her off, and sends Piper and her sister to learn some responsibility running their late father’s dive bar... in Washington.

Piper hasn’t even been in Westport for five minutes when she meets big, bearded sea captain Brendan, who thinks she won’t last a week outside of Beverly Hills. So what if Piper can’t do math, and the idea of sleeping in a shabby apartment with bunk beds gives her hives. How bad could it really be? She’s determined to show her stepfather—and the hot, grumpy local—that she’s more than a pretty face.

Except it’s a small town and everywhere she turns, she bumps into Brendan. The fun-loving socialite and the gruff fisherman are polar opposites, but there’s an undeniable attraction simmering between them. Piper doesn’t want any distractions, especially feelings for a man who sails off into the sunset for weeks at a time. Yet as she reconnects with her past and begins to feel at home in Westport, Piper starts to wonder if the cold, glamorous life she knew is what she truly wants. LA is calling her name, but Brendan—and this town full of memories—may have already caught her heart. 

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• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Jul 13, 2021
• ISBN: 9780063045675

Tessa Bailey

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey can solve all problems except for her own, so she focuses those efforts on stubborn, fictional blue-collar men and loyal, lovable heroines. She lives on Long Island avoiding the sun and social interactions, then wonders why no one has called. Dubbed the “Michelangelo of dirty talk,” by Entertainment Weekly, Tessa writes with spice, spirit, swoon and a guaranteed happily ever after. 

Reviews for It Happened One Summer

[cara · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

audible read

when i say this book was one of the cutest things i’ve ever read. i am SO partial to a romance, this had everything and more!!!

i will say, i cringed every time the ‘recharging station’ was mentioned but i am absolutely obsessed

very cute, very much looking forward to the 2nd sister’s book!!!

10/10

[Jane Engelhardt · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This one was better than Fix Her Up. The H was better but Bailey’s hero’s all seem to have sex in substantially the same way and whisper the same dirty language and the girls always want it hard and rough. I might try another but would prefer if there was some more differences. This was a little more of a two way street than fix her up.

[nickshamma · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very cute romance :) Made me laugh a lot. One thing I didn't like was the fact it could be a little bit longer with a bit more drama. And the main guy was a bit possessive.

[Amber Watts · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Writing style is great. You can really tell the author did extensive research to make sure that each main character has depth to them and their interests/careers. Narrator was the perfect choice also! Excited for the next book in the series!

[Terri Gardner · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This cute book had it all. Laughs, tears, anger, and emotions I couldn't believe I had for book characters. I couldn't stop listening. The story was very well written and flowed so well. I caught myself on more then one occasion yelling out loud at a character like you would at the TV during a football game except I had headphones on an my family would look at me like I was nuts. This one is a must read.

[Keaira Maynor · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Super cute read. Wanted less saying God' name in vain.

[Elle Lashawn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a really cute rom com that I hope will be made into a movie one day lol

[Natalie Anderson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I adored this book, easily my favorite book by Tessa Bailey!!

[Kylee Bivens · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Some of the dirty talk was a little cringy but that could have been the narrators fault. Overall is was a fun and sexy book!!

[Kaycee Lemongello · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love this damn book!! I needed something light hearted, less horrific things happening to everyone and just a true fashion love story with hot sex this delivered. Totally love this book! Can’t wait to pass it along to friends.

[Cara Shoemaker · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This book just didn’t do it for me. The story kept dragging on and the story line (aside from the ?️) was a little immature for my personal liking

[Kate · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The characters, the writing, the chemistry between them, the whole story. I totally fell in love with this book

[Jessica Nicole · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Wasn't my cup of tea. Found myself cringing quite a bit and caught myself rolling my eyes. The love story was rushed and unrealistic, and I didn't really fall in love with Brendan's character. Piper's character, I loved. The story was predictable and I didn't really find myself "rooting" for them like I do in other love stories. I was really hoping to love this one, as I read great reviews and heard it was a Schitt's Creek inspired story. Unfortunately, I just felt like it missed the mark. I felt there was more passion put into the sex scenes than the actual love story. This story read like a teenage soap opera with pornagraphic like sex scenes.
I will, however, give Tessa Bailey another try with another book!

[wanda sloan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great story and narrator. Way too much cursing for me.

[MaryAnn Ramsey Wilson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved this book. I thought it was going to be about a girl who was an air head but I was so wrong. I’m could not put it down.

[Jennifer Marthaller · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So adorable! I’m from the PNW so all the fishing hit home for me. Characters were so fun. Loved it. Plenty of spice also!!!!

[Jennifer Defoy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was from beginning to end fantastic. The love story was amazing, the relationship between the sister was so beautiful. This actually could become a movie if wanted. Really enjoyed it.

[Amanda Cline · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I feel dumber for having read this. So much forced conflict.

[Boccherini Hickman · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I liked this book, but Piper was just too childish for my liking. Her sister Hannah is awesome and Brendan was great as well. The narrator's voice was also too panicky and whiny.

[E Trotman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A sweet story about love and finding yourself! Looking forward to to the sequel!

[Kimberly Heard · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Such a sweet story but the profanity throughout indicated the author has bowed to the popularity of profanity. I would have rated this a 5 + had it not been for the totally unnecessary profanity. No need to use the f word over and over. Find a real adjective.

[Adelle · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book is certainly entertaining. But the dirty talk during sex seemed to be for shock value. And a grown man referring to parts of the female anatomy the way a teenager would?! Ridiculous. Hahaha!

[Colette Leah Bowlby · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It’s cute , slightly cringe with vocabulary, “ charging station “ for instance .

[Erika Hernandez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow! I absolutely love this book, this is my new favorite ?

[Elle Fort · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Vapid characters, poor writing, cliché and melodramatic. I kept hoping it would get better, since it's so popular, but nope.

[Heather Au · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Hot scenes, good story and immersive voice enactment. She's my new favourite
author. Would like to see more from Brandon's POV tho.

[Melita Juknienė · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My first audiobook and I loved it!! Truly recommending for those who looking for romance novel!!

[Leah Earl · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

So cringe worthy. Brendan was possessive, jealous, and insecure. Piper was too naive to know any better. Their relationship is doomed once they start slowing down in the bedroom.

[Angela · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

YES!!!!!!!!

I recommend it so badly...her best book to date.

[Irena Hristova · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing book !! I loved it so much ! I can’t wait for the second one to come out next year !! ???