From Tessa Bailey comes a steamy small-town romance about self-discovery, unexpected love, and proving you are more than what people assume.

Piper Bellinger is a glamorous Hollywood socialite known for parties, designer clothes, and making headlines for all the wrong reasons. After one scandal too many, her stepfather decides enough is enough and sends her to Westport, a small fishing town in the Pacific Northwest, to run her late father’s dive bar and learn some responsibility.

Piper is completely out of her comfort zone, but she is determined to prove she can survive without her privileged lifestyle. The problem is Brendan Taggart, a gruff widowed fisherman who thinks she will not last a week.

Their clash is instant, but so is the chemistry. As Piper begins to connect with the town, her sister, and the father she barely knew, she also starts to discover a stronger, more grounded version of herself. Brendan may be the last person she expected to fall for, but he could also be the one who sees who she really is beneath the sparkle.

Romantic, funny, and full of heart, It Happened One Summer explores identity, family, grief, and the courage to build a life that feels real.

✨ Genre: Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy
🌶️ Spice Level: High
📚 Series: Bellinger Sisters - Book 1

Steamy, funny, and full of small-town charm—perfect for readers who love grumpy-sunshine romance, coastal settings, opposites attract, and heartfelt character growth 🎣💕📖