It Happened One Summer

In this captivating first installment of Tessa Bailey's rom-com duology, glamorous Hollywood “It Girl” Piper Bellinger finds herself cut off from her wealthy family and sent to a small beach town in the Pacific Northwest to learn responsibility. Tasked with running her late father's dive bar alongside her sister, Piper clashes with the rugged local sea captain, Brendan, who doubts her ability to adapt. Despite their stark differences and her determination to prove herself, an undeniable attraction simmers between them, leading Piper to question if her glamorous past is truly what she desires. As she navigates new challenges and reconnects with her roots, she grapples with her feelings for Brendan and the pull of her old life in LA.