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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster comes an enchanting and fast-paced romantic comedy, Summer in the City—her highly anticipated adult fiction debut. Set amidst the irresistible backdrop of New York City, this novel delivers an unforgettable story of love, rivalry, reconnection, and delightfully complicated second chances.

Elle, a 27-year-old screenwriter, lands the opportunity she’s dreamed of: to write a major, big-budget film set against the glittering streets of NYC. There’s only one issue—her persistent writer’s block has stalled her progress, and the screenplay is due by summer’s end.

Desperate for inspiration, Elle reluctantly returns to the city she’d sworn off, settling into an apartment whose rent she’d never normally afford—complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, breathtaking Manhattan skyline views, and a promising coffee shop downstairs. It seems ideal, until she discovers her neighbor is none other than tech entrepreneur and notorious billionaire bachelor Parker Warren. Two years earlier, Elle and Parker shared a steamy stairwell encounter, only to quickly veer from instant chemistry to icy hostility.

But when a night of antagonistic rivalry sparks the best writing session Elle has had in ages, she realizes her so-called enemy and unlikely muse might be exactly the inspiration she’s missing—if she can survive living mere feet away from her charismatic opposite. Elle prefers anonymity, hidden behind her writing, while Parker regularly graces glossy magazine covers. He thrives under corporate spotlights and glamorous social events; her perfect evening means staying safely within a five-block radius.

One city summer. Two stubborn neighbors with unavoidable chemistry. Parker urgently needs a headline-grabbing pretend romance to secure public faith during his company’s dicey merger negotiations, while Elle needs to craft a screenplay lovingly centered around specific New York locations. Each could use a break—alongside a reminder of why they once loved this bustling, pizza-scented, skyscraper-shadowed city.

They have clear rules and one simple agreement. They promise it’s all strictly pretend. But when summer inevitably ends, so does pretending…until suddenly, real feelings change everything.

Don’t miss Alex Aster’s sparkling debut adult romance—Summer in the City, a witty, heartwarming, and utterly charming journey about unexpected love in New York City.