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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a playful and steamy tone that will resonate with It Happened One Summer fans.
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The best books like It Happened One Summer are:
- 1The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score4.3
- 2Whispers and Wildfire by Claire Kingsley4.6
- 3Wildfire by Hannah Grace3.8
- 4Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score0#1
- 5Finally Mine by Lucy Score4.4
- 6Pretend You're Mine by Lucy Score0
- 7Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver4.3#1
- 8The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren4.3
- 9The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams0#1
- 10The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang0#1
When socialite Piper Bellinger is cut off and sent to manage her late father's bar in a small Washington fishing town, she clashes with local crabber Brendan who challenges everything she thought she knew.
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2
by Claire Kingsley
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a intense and passionate tone that will resonate with It Happened One Summer fans.
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a steamy and heartwarming tone that will resonate with It Happened One Summer fans.
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Things We Never Got Over
Knockemout #1 (works standalone)by Lucy Score
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a angsty but healing tone that will resonate with It Happened One Summer fans.
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a healing and steamy tone that will resonate with It Happened One Summer fans.
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Butcher and Blackbird
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a darkly playful tone that will resonate with It Happened One Summer fans.
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a playful yet grounded tone that will resonate with It Happened One Summer fans.
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The Bromance Book Club
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a hopeful and humorous tone that will resonate with It Happened One Summer fans.
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The Kiss Quotient
Kiss Quotient #1 (works standalone)by Helen Hoang
02018
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a tender and steamy tone that will resonate with It Happened One Summer fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like It Happened One Summer
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Christmas Fix | Lucy Score | 4.3 | 2022 | 388 | Closest match |
| Whispers and Wildfire | Claire Kingsley | 4.6 | 2025 | 438 | Similar vibes |
| Wildfire | Hannah Grace | 3.8 | 2023 | 387 | Similar vibes |
| Things We Never Got Over | Lucy Score | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Finally Mine | Lucy Score | 4.4 | 2023 | 480 | Similar vibes |
| Pretend You're Mine | Lucy Score | 0 | 2015 | — | Similar vibes |
| Butcher and Blackbird | Brynne Weaver | 4.3 | 2023 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Paradise Problem | Christina Lauren | 4.3 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Bromance Book Club | Lyssa Kay Adams | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Kiss Quotient | Helen Hoang | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to It Happened One Summer?
The most similar books to It Happened One Summer are The Christmas Fix, Whispers and Wildfire, Wildfire.
What should I read after It Happened One Summer?
After finishing It Happened One Summer, readers most commonly pick up The Christmas Fix next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Tessa Bailey, such as Fangirl Down.
Who writes books like Tessa Bailey?
Authors similar to Tessa Bailey include Christina Lauren, Sally Thorne, Meghan Quinn.
What genre is It Happened One Summer?
It Happened One Summer is a Romance novel by Tessa Bailey, published in 2021. It features elements of Small Town.
How long is It Happened One Summer?
It Happened One Summer varies in length depending on edition.
Does It Happened One Summer have romance/spice?
It Happened One Summer has a spice level of 4/5. This book contains explicit romantic content.
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About It Happened One Summer
When socialite Piper Bellinger is cut off and sent to manage her late father's bar in a small Washington fishing town, she clashes with local crabber Brendan who challenges everything she thought she knew about herself. Bailey delivers steamy contemporary romance that combines fish-out-of-water comedy with genuine character growth and sizzling chemistry. A Schitt's Creek-inspired romance that became a TikTok sensation, this novel explores themes of finding your authentic self, the value of hard work and community, and discovering that sometimes the life you never planned becomes the one you never want to leave while featuring Bailey's signature steam and emotional depth.