Abby JimenezContemporary Romance · Romantic Comedy
Just for the Summer
Synopsis
Justin Dahl seems to be under a curse: every woman he dates meets the love of her life immediately after they break up. When he jokes about it online, a stranger named Emma reaches out, because the exact same thing keeps happening to her. Emma, a traveling nurse who has spent her life moving from town to town with her unreliable mother, proposes an experiment: they should date each other and then break up, hoping the two curses cancel out and finally leave them both free.
Emma takes an assignment in Justin's Minnesota town for the summer, planning a low-stakes fling in a lakeside cottage. But Justin's crowded, chaotic family and Emma's complicated relationship with her mother refuse to stay out of the way, and the arrangement starts to feel like something neither of them planned for.
Abby Jimenez pairs a charming high-concept premise with the harder material she is known for, including family dysfunction and the long shadow of an unstable parent. Just for the Summer is a warm, funny romance about people who have learned not to count on staying, learning what it might mean to stay anyway.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10
Spice level
3.0 avg spice
Content warnings (3)
AbuseTraumaSexual Content
- Depois de sei lá quantos meses, eu finalmente terminei 'Até o fim do verão' e to bem triste com isso. Acho que por eu estar de ressaca literária e ter demorado TANTO pra ler, acabei me apegando mais do que o normal aos personagens. Fui lendo dois ou três capítulos num dia, e mais quatro na outra semana e foi seguindo assim e acho que isso contribuiu pra história entrar mais forte no meu coração. Mas agora falando da história em si, é impecável. Sabe, pra mim é bem difícil eu gostar de romance, principalmente os que vem sendo lançados recentemente. Não tô generalizando mas 90% das histórias são sempre muito sexo e pouco amor. E isso era algo que me estressava demais. Porquê quando eu pego pra ler um romance, eu procuro algo que seja uma daquelas histórias que te deixam sem rumo na vida porque sabe que dificilmente vai existir na vida real e eu sinto que ultimamente, romances assim estão bem escassos. Então quando eu descobri os livros da Abby foi como achar uma mina de ouro pra mim, porque eu sinto que ela realmente sabe escrever um romance bom. Personagens bons, enredo bom. Os três livros de 'Parte do seu mundo' estão na lista de melhores romances que eu já li na vida. São livros que você consegue sentir o amor entre os personagens. E eu amei absolutamente tudo. Em especial o último. O Justin e a Emma são os meus favoritos e eu sinto que por ter demorado pra ler, me apeguei bem mais a eles e a história deles. E óbvio que eu amei como todos se conectam na história. Aliás, que plot foi aquele? Eu não estava esperando. Melhor que uns livros de suspense que eu ando lendo por aí. Enfim, 'Até o verão terminar' entrou pra minha lista de livros favoritos da vida, e eu recomendo pra quem gosta de romance de verdade, com personagens que tem sim muita química, mas não são centralizados ao redor de sexo. Aliás, não tem hot nesse livro, tá. Isso foi mais um pouco positivo pra mim porque depois da desgraça que eu passei lendo os livros da Elsie Silver, eu peguei um ranço forte de livros com muito hot. Mas é isso, leiam os livros da Abby Jimenez!
- This may have been one of the best books I've read in 2024. I have a mostly love (sometimes a lil hate) relationship for Abby Jimenez books. A lot of times they work for me, but there is always SOMETHING that rubs me the wrong way. But this book? No notes. She was great and left me longing for more and wanting to hold each of these characters. First, was this insta-lovey? Yeah, a bit. Did it turn me off? No, because that was part of the charm. The whole premise of this book is that Justin didn't know "the one" because he never felt like he'd been hit by a truck - so for him to feel that instantly with Emma? Fitting. Emma, oh Emma. I FEEL for characters with unreliable mothers (trauma) and watching Emma battle her love for her mother and how everyone else felt about Amber made me FEEL for her. It's like watching a car crash, you know you should look away but you're invested. Seeing Emma's realizations, making herself small made me want to hug her. But the way that she loved Justin's siblings? How she was able to open up to Justin made me so proud! Third act break ups can usually be a hit or miss for me - but this was done perfectly, I don't even know if I can say it was a break up. I wish we had a little built more time in that era (shocking) but I still think it was a great resolution to the story. Ugh, overall I love them your honor.
- <div>I absolutely devoured this romance novel, and it took me on a wild rollercoaster of emotions - from laughter and giggles to tears and anger, and even butterflies in my belly. Despite my initial skepticism, having avoided famous books in the past, I was blown away by the complexity and depth of the story.<br><br>The author masterfully wove together intricate issues, surprising twists, and turns, keeping me fully invested in the characters' journeys. Emma and Justin's stories resonated deeply, and I found myself rooting for them with all my heart. Their hurt, healing, and growth were so relatable and authentic that I felt like I was right there with them, hoping for a happy ending.<br><br>This beautifully crafted book is a true masterpiece, showcasing the kind of beauty that's raw, real, and redemptive. It's the kind of beauty that opens your heart to new perspectives, making you appreciate the peaceful moments even more.<br><br>I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great getaway or a romance novel that will touch their heart. I'm definitely adding Abby Jimenez to my list of favorite authors and can't wait to dive into her next phenomenal read!</div>
- <div><br> I did a buddy read with a few of my girls and we decided to read Just For The Summer by Abby Jiminez. And let me tell you I loved this book. It had everything from a good plot, lots of feelings, a friendship that bloomed into a forever love, a best friend who loves unconditionally, to a chosen family who accepts you whatever happens in your life.<br> <br><br>Justin & Emma were meant to be from the beginning, you just knew they would end up together. They just clicked from their first date and it was everything and more. I loved how Justin showed her what a healthy family life should look like and how a real couple should be around each other. And I loved how Emma let Justin in to be her friend/boyfriend later on in the book <br><br> I loved this book, it gave me so many feelings throughout. It had so many heavy topics but the way Abby kept it light too made it even better. <br><br> <br><br>I think everyone should read this book! <br> It had the perfect combination of light and heavy topics and a dash of spice. <br> 🤍<br><br><br></div>
- I loved the texting back and forth and how they initially met. I thought that was so cute. I'm glad she had a good friend to support her. Maddie was the best and should have been the main character over Emma. I hated that the book was so reddit heavy. It would have been nice to not be bombarded with reddit and social media references. I thought it was cringey! It will only make this book outdated. What actually is being small? Is it depression? Is that an appropriate term for a growth woman? I didn't like that the romance took a back seat to make room for all the drama! It was just too much. And the third act breakup, again, was not needed. I feel like this book could have benefited from more fluff and less fuss. I feel like Justin got his act together but Emma was too emotionally stunted. I wish the actual romance was the front runner. This is marketed as a romance and it's not. They didn't even tell us who her father was. And did she actually say"if you loved me, you would've let me go"? Hahahaha, yes she did. Cheesey
- Two 5 star books in a week? Who am I?