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It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey

It Happened One Summer is a contemporary romance novel and the first book in Bellinger Sisters Series by Tessa Bailey.

The story centres on Piper Bellinger, a glamorous and carefree socialite, and Brendan Taggart, a rugged and no-nonsense sea captain.

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Bellinger Sisters Series: Book One

Genre: Romance

Author: Tessa Bailey

Buy: Amazon | Waterstones

Published: 2021

Book Blurb

Piper Bellinger is fashionable, influential, and her reputation as a wild child means the paparazzi are constantly on her heels. When too much champagne and an out-of-control rooftop party lands Piper in the slammer, her stepfather decides enough is enough. So he cuts her off, and sends Piper and her sister to learn some responsibility running their late father’s dive bar… in Washington.

Piper hasn’t even been in Westport for five minutes when she meets big, bearded sea captain Brendan, who thinks she won’t last a week outside of Beverly Hills. So what if Piper can’t do math, and the idea of sleeping in a shabby apartment with bunk beds gives her hives. How bad could it really be? She’s determined to show her stepfather—and the hot, grumpy local—that she’s more than a pretty face.

Except it’s a small town and everywhere she turns, she bumps into Brendan. The fun-loving socialite and the gruff fisherman are polar opposites, but there’s an undeniable attraction simmering between them. Piper doesn’t want any distractions, especially feelings for a man who sails off into the sunset for weeks at a time. Yet as she reconnects with her past and begins to feel at home in Westport, Piper starts to wonder if the cold, glamorous life she knew is what she truly wants. LA is calling her name, but Brendan—and this town full of memories—may have already caught her heart. 

About the Author

Tessa Bailey is a bestselling romance author known for her steamy contemporary romance novels. With her engaging storytelling and memorable characters, Bailey has gained a devoted following in the romance genre.

As a New York Times bestselling author, Tessa Bailey has written over 50 contemporary romance novels. She has written numerous popular series, including the Line of Duty series, the Broke and Beautiful series, and the Romancing the Clarksons series, among others.

Tessa Bailey has won several awards for her work, including the RITA Award for Best Erotic Romance and the HOLT Medallion Award of Merit.

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