I do not even know where to start with this review because I loved Summer in the City so much! It was everything that I love in a romantic comedy novel and more. A few of my favourite romantic films include 10 things I Hate About You, The Holiday and The Notebook, and this incredible book seemed to embody all the aspects of these films that I love and create the perfect heart swooning read! With the right levels of enemies to lovers, forced proximity and fake-dating (and there’s a dashing of spice) this book will have a smile on your face, and at times hot under the collar because THAT CHEMISTRY!
When 27 year old screenwriter, Elle, has been offered the chance to write a film set in the city that never sleeps, New York, she grabs it with both hands, even though the last time that she was in New York she met the BIGGEST jerk who still remains under her skin. With her bags packed, a gorgeous penthouse suite loaned out for her and writer’s block, what could possibly go wrong when the drop dead gorgeous billionaire, yes, that jerk that Elle still thinks about, ends up being her neighbour, we are tail spun into a fake-dating situation for the summer...
Elle is an independent character, one that we are aware has certain reasons for holding her walls so high, but in doing so, Elle has become her own island, and that can be a lonely place. What transpires as Summer in the City progresses is a case of breaking down Elle’s walls while building upon her neighbour, Parker Warren’s character - both of our MCs compliment one another completely, showing Alex’s talent to really get into her character’s heads. I genuinely smiled, laughed and at times teared up throughout the book. It made me feel so many things and I never wanted the pages to come to an end.
I really can’t encourage you enough to pick up a copy of this beautifully written, fizzing with chemistry and joy romcom - do yourself a favour this month and pick up a copy!
Reviewed by Danielle
Published on 25/03/25 by Bloomsbury
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