The Last Days of Summer: A Novel

About this book

Cassie and Marc are the definition of archnemeses. Ever since a disastrous first meeting years ago, Cassie has been convinced that Marc is a villain, despite his undeniable charm, sharp cheekbones, and status as a favorite among their mutual friends, Lucy and Russell. They have spent years avoiding each other, fueled by a deep-seated loathing that seems permanent. However, when Lucy and Russell receive devastating news, the stakes shift. Determined to provide their friends with an unforgettable weekend at an exquisite British seaside resort, Cassie and Marc call a truce. To bring joy to their friends—who have always insisted the pair would be perfect together—they agree to a high-stakes charade: pretending to be head over heels in love. What begins as a selfless act of performance quickly turns complicated. As the four-day retreat unfolds, the forced intimacy of their "relationship" chips away at Cassie’s long-held judgments. She begins to wonder if she has been wrong about Marc all along. As the tension between them shifts from hostile to undeniably electric, they must decide if their connection is merely a fleeting, steamy vacation fling or if they can finally bury the past to embrace an unexpected future.