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Summer in the City

By: Alex Aster
Narrated by: Diane Guerrero
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Bloomsbury presents Summer in the City by Alex Aster, read by Diane Guerrero.

'Hotter than the rest of your TBR' Cosmo
‘Pure, steamy fun, and the perfect summer read! I adored every word, and I hope Alex Aster never stops writing romance!!’ Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Lightlark Saga, this is Alex Aster's debut romance novel.

Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter, Elle, has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She’s had writer’s block for months, and her screenplay is due by the end of the summer.

Desperate for inspiration, Elle returns to NYC – the city she hates – and tries to throw herself into her writing. But then she meets her new neighbour: Parker Warren. He’s the city’s favourite handsome tech billionaire and he’s also the guy Elle hooked up with in a stairwell two years ago. When seeing him again turns into a night of hate-fuelled writing, Elle realises Parker might just be her twisted muse.

So, when Parker needs to fake a steady relationship during his company’s precarious acquisition and Elle needs to research a list of classic date spots in the city for her screenplay, they suddenly find they might just be exactly what each other needs.

Summers always end, and so will this agreement.
It’s all pretend.
Promise.
Until it isn’t.

'A fun, stay-up-late-to-finish read!' Abby Jimenez, author of Just for the Summer

©2025 Alex Aster (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Contemporary Romantic Comedy Romance

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Critic reviews

'What a steamy, gloriously fun read! Elle and Parker's chemistry leaps off the page, and their enemies-to-lovers arc had me lovingly screaming at them both. The tension was out of this world! Hats off to Alex Aster for this irresistible summer romance. You won't be able to help falling in love with Elle, Parker, and New York City' (Kate Dramis)

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Was a Great Book! Well paced! In an amazing city! Great audiobook! An amazing read

Amazing!!

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I hadn’t read anything by this author before but absolutely loved this. It’s understated, thoughtful, and funny throughout - with brilliant narration and a lovely HEA.

Funny, poignant and engaging

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great story. really enjoyed the audible version. would definitely recommend. romantic and funny. laugh out loud moments.

great book

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This was an easy romantic listen! Everyone wants a Parker. Chapter 30 annoyed me a little.

Funny, Romantic

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