

The plot of “It Happened One Summer” is entertaining and heartfelt, as it follows Piper’s journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The characters, especially Piper and Brendan, are well-developed and relatable, with their own unique quirks and struggles that make them endearing and memorable. The novel perfectly balances humor and heart, making for an engaging and satisfying read. Tessa Bailey’s “It Happened One Summer” is a charming and witty romantic comedy that will leave readers grinning from ear to ear. Bailey creates a vivid and engaging small-town setting that will captivate readers, drawing them into the lives of the unforgettable characters who call Westport home. It Happened One Summer is a heartwarming and humorous journey of self-discovery, love, and the power of finding one’s place in the world. Brendan and the charming small town, full of memories may have already captured her heart, making her decision all the more difficult. Piper, however, is hesitant to let anything distract her from her newfound independence, especially a relationship with a man who spends weeks at a time at sea.Īs Piper begins to reconnect with her past and find her place in Westport, she starts questioning whether the glamorous life she left behind in Los Angeles is what she truly wants. Despite their differences, the two find themselves drawn to each other, sparking an undeniable attraction that neither of them can ignore. Piper, determined to prove her stepfather and Brendan wrong, sets out to show them that she’s more than just a pretty face.Īs Piper starts to navigate life in a small town, she can’t help but run into Brendan at every turn.

Upon her arrival in Westport, Piper instantly clashes with Brendan, a rugged and bearded sea captain who doubts she can survive outside of her privileged Beverly Hills bubble. He sends her and her sister to their late father’s dive bar in Westport, Washington, hoping to teach them some responsibility. After a rooftop party went wrong and landed Piper in jail, her stepfather has had enough of her antics. The story revolves around Piper Bellinger, a fashionable socialite with a wild streak that keeps the paparazzi on her tail. “It Happened One Summer”, penned by Tessa Bailey, is a delightfully entertaining romantic comedy that draws inspiration from the popular television series Schitt’s Creek.
