The Summer Girlfriend
$34.30
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2026
Summary
A woman who agrees to be a stand-in girlfriend for a cute stranger finds that their fake summer fling is getting way too real in this new romance by USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest.
Noelle Lewis doesn’t have time for long walks on the beach, brunch with the girls, or summer vacations. She’s too busy saving up to go back to college. After recently getting laid off from her bookseller job, her main gig is now serving as a “stand-in” bridesmaid, which doesn’t pay enough for …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593956397 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593956397 |
| Author: | Kristina Forest |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 292g |
| Dimensions: | 202mm x 130mm |
| Series: | Heart Beach |
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Critics Review
“The Summer Girlfriend is THE way to kick off summer! A feel-good, flirty, fun romance that mixes funny and sexy, heartwarming and sweet. A must read!“—Danielle Allen, USA Today bestselling author of Curvy Girl Summer
“The Summer Girlfriend is sweet in every sense: endless baked goods, charming banter and a respectful, emotionally available rich man (more, please!).”—LA Times
“Forest has crafted a lovely story about a couple whose romantic journey allows each partner to reevaluate the moments that have brought them to their current circumstances and give their younger selves more grace … This feel-good book is highly recommended for all contemporary romance collections.”—Library Journal, starred review
“Forest couples the sweet romance with a heartwarming exploration of love, loss, and the courage required to pursue one’s own path. The result is an uplifting contemporary perfect for the lazy days of summer.”—Publishers Weekly
”[A] refreshing summer read.“—Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Kristina Forest
Kristina Forest is the USA Today bestselling author of romance books for both teens and adults. She earned her MFA in creative writing at The New School and lives in New Jersey, where she can often be found rearranging her bookshelf.
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