Just for the Summer

· Hachette Audio · Narrated by Abby Jimenez, Christine Lakin, and Zachary Webber
27 reviews
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Instant #1 New York Times bestseller and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick! This witty, slow-burn rom-com is the perfect beach read.

Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It’s a bonkers idea ... and it just might work.

Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka.

It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected—including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together?

Named by Harper's Bazaar as one of the Top 10 Best Summer Romance Books of All Time!

Instant #1 New York Times bestseller and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick! This witty, slow-burn rom-com is the perfect beach read. Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break u...

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27 reviews
Alonna Dawes
September 21, 2024
I listened to the audiobook version of "Part of this World" by Abby Jimenez, narrator by Julia Whelan & Zachary Webber. Then "Yours Truly" by Abby Jimenez, narrator by Kyla Garcia & Zachary Webber. I concluded with "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez, narrator by Christine Lakin & Zachary Webber. I loved Emma & Justin story. How they both had issues with their Mothers that brought them closer together. I loved how Emma didn't want to pass her feelings to Justin's siblings. She knew she had issues and did not want to bring anyone down. When I got to chapter 40 and it was revealed how everyone was connected it just blew my mind. I wrote down how everyone was connected: April, Neil, Amber, Daniel, Emma, Justin, Benny, Briana. I just loved that I read the books in order and how everyone is connected. In addition, I love that author Abby Jimenez wrote about issues that people are going through all the time. I'm glad Emma got counseling & I love how Justin proposed. Great story.
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Crystal Stowers
June 1, 2024
This book had me laughing so hard. Chapter 19 was my absolute favorite. I bookmarked it just so I could play it for my domestic partner and cry laugh through it a second time. The story touches on some serious mental health issues and was done very well. My eldest daughter recommended this one as she was reading it on ebook version. I did the audio book because I listen to them during work commute and when I can get by with it, at work. I couldn't stop! Looking very forward to another book!
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Cledden Obeng-Poku
December 3, 2025
It's captivating from start to finish. It's very funny and touching. I got sucked into the world like I was a part of it all🥰 Oh and great job on the audiobook!
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About the author

Abby Jimenez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of laugh-out-loud, pull-at-your-heartstrings romantic fiction. Her novels have sold over 6 million copies and been translated into 28 languages. Some of her favorite highlights include a Good Morning America Book Club pick, a BOTM’s Book of the Year Award, and the Minnesota Book Award. Before her writing career, Abby was in the national spotlight as a Cupcake Wars champion and founder of Nadia Cakes bakery, which has since gone on to win numerous Food Network competitions and amass an international following. She lives near Minneapolis with her husband, three daughters, and dogs—all TikTok famous in their own right. Abby loves romance novels, coffee, doglets, and not leaving the house.
Abby Jimenez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of laugh-out-loud, pull-at-your-heartstrings romantic fiction. Her novels have sold over 6 million copies and been translated into 28 languages. Some of her favorite highlights include a Good Morning America Book Club pick, a BOTM’s Book of t...

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