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It Happened One Summer is a contemporary romance novel by Tessa Bailey and the first book in the Bellinger Sisters series. It follows wealthy Los Angeles socialite Piper Bellinger after her stepfather sends her to Westport, Washington, where her late father once lived and worked. There she meets commercial fisherman Brendan Taggart, and their contrasting lifestyles shape a small town romance involving family history, responsibility, grief, and Piper's changing sense of home.
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It Happened One Summer ranks #46 of 129 in the Romance Novel ranking, behind Tempt Me at Twilight, ahead of The Unhoneymooners.
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How good is It Happened One Summer?
It Happened One Summer scores 7.45/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Romance Novel category. Popular small-town rom-com with strong fan enthusiasm, though divisive steam, caricature, and class handling.
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