{"product_id":"fake-dating-for-the-summer-francesca-spencer-9798184538952","title":"Fake Dating for the Summer: A Sweet Beach Town RomCom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe trade? One fake date in exchange for help at the vet surgery. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe catch? No feelings allowed.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSummer should be straightforward. Eat. Sleep. Surf. Repeat. Since retiring from pro football a few years back, this has been my life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat all changes when I come to Rocky Point, and a ferocious hound eats my favorite hat. Apparently, the animal's antisocial behavior is all my fault, according to Gail, the feisty yet alluring vet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen I need a date, I panic and ask Gail. She begrudgingly agrees, but there are strings attached. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGail: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI'm fake-dating an idiot. But it's only for one night in return for doggy-walking duties and help at the surgery. I congratulate myself on getting the most from this deal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the days go by, I learn that Adam isn't the dummy I thought he was. I like having him around. I like that he plays frisbee with Lola, even though she ate his hat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut I need to squash these silly butterfly emotions - our transaction has an expiry date. Adam's only here for the summer, which breaks my stupid heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere's what you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnemies to Lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ci\u003elet's-give-em-something-to-talk-about\u003c\/i\u003e Kiss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Surf Beach Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLater in Life Romcom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEx-Football Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFake Dating for the Summer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e to your poolside vacation reading stack.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________________________ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun, sand, and a second chance at love\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Midlife Meet Cute Beach Reads Series brings small-town charm and heartwarming fun, with all your favorite tropes-from grumpy\/sunshine to he falls first, hidden identity, and enemies-to-lovers. These sweet novellas prove it's never too late for laughter, love, and a second-chance happily-ever-after. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Beach Reads collection features eight standalone romcoms: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuck on the Beach With You by Ellie Hartwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond Chance Summer by Holly Kerr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlot Twists and Pastries by Leah Busboom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFake Dating for the Summer by Francesca Spencer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelissa Abbott Catches the Bouquet by Grace J. Croy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking Up My Love Life by Cindy Ray Hale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Summer of Starting Over by Amy Sparling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond Chances on Sunrise Bay by Jess Hansen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo kick off your flip-flops, grab a sunhat, and dive into these sun-soaked, swoon-worthy tales of love at midlife!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Francesca Spencer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798184538952\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Francesca Spencer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174176366847,"sku":"9798184538952","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d418508a-0e5a-455d-9f22-002fac1eb850.jpg?v=1788958152","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fake-dating-for-the-summer-francesca-spencer-9798184538952","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}