It Happened One Summer

In the captivating first installment of a romantic comedy duology by #1 New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Tessa Bailey, a glamorous Hollywood starlet finds herself cut off from her affluent family and thrust into the serene setting of a quaint beach town in the Pacific Northwest. This is where Piper Bellinger, known for her stylish demeanor and wild antics, must confront her new reality and an irritable yet striking local who believes she is out of place.Piper's life takes an unexpected turn following a rooftop party gone awry, which results in her arrest and her stepfather’s decision to enforce tough love. Stripped of her financial support, Piper, alongside her sister, is dispatched to Washington to manage their deceased father's rustic bar in a small town. Barely arriving in Westport, Piper encounters Brendan, a rugged sea captain with a skeptical view on her survival skills outside Beverly Hills. Despite her lack of practical skills and discomfort with the modest accommodations, Piper is determined to prove both her stepfather and Brendan wrong.As she navigates through her new environment, Piper repeatedly crosses paths with Brendan. They may be worlds apart, with Piper’s exuberant social nature clashing with Brendan’s surly seafaring lifestyle, yet there's an undeniable chemistry between them. Though Piper is wary of distractions, particularly romantic ones with a man who frequently sails away for extended periods, she begins to feel rooted in Westport. This prompts her to question whether her previous life filled with superficial glamour in Los Angeles is truly what she desires. Even as the allure of LA beckons, the charm of Brendan and the warm community of Westport may have already secured a place in her heart.This story has captured attention across numerous outlets including E!Online, PopSugar, CNN, EliteDaily, Vulture, Buzzfeed, Bustle, the Nerd Daily, PARADE, LA Magazine, Country Living, and USA Today.