51 pages • 1 hour read
Tessa BaileyIt Happened One Summer
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey follows wealthy socialite Piper Bellinger as she's sent to the small fishing town of Westport, Washington after a party scandal. Tasked with running her late father's bar, Piper clashes with and eventually falls for local fisherman Brendan Taggart. As they navigate their personal differences and growing attraction, both characters undergo significant personal growth and find love. The novel includes graphic sex and adult language.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Tessa Bailey's It Happened One Summer is widely praised for its charming romance and witty banter, capturing readers with its heartwarming transformation of the protagonist. However, some reviews note that the plot can be predictable and the character development somewhat cliché. Overall, it delivers a delightful escape with a feel-good storyline.
Who Should Read It Happened One Summer?
Readers who relish lighthearted yet heartfelt contemporary rom-coms will enjoy It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey. Fans of Emily Henry’s Beach Read or Christina Lauren’s The Unhoneymooners will appreciate the book's quirky characters, witty banter, and coastal setting, ideal for a feel-good escape.