The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest

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The Summer Girlfriend

Name: The Summer Girlfriend
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Author: Kristina Forest
ISBN: 9780593956397

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Published on Jun 09, 2026 | 400 Pages

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A fake summer fling between a stand-in girlfriend and a handsome business heir becomes way too real in this glittering new romance by USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest.

Noelle Lewis doesn’t have time for long walks on the beach, brunch with the girls, or summer vacations. She’s too busy saving up to go back to college. After recently getting laid off from her bookseller job, her main gig is now serving as a “stand-in” bridesmaid, which doesn’t pay enough for the upcoming semester’s tuition. But then the perfect, if not unconventional, opportunity arises…

Jeremiah Smith II, grandson of the founder of Smith’s Sweets—a well-known baked goods company—once lived a life of frivolity. Since his grandfather’s death, Jeremiah’s tried to clean up his act, but it’s hard to focus when his family requests that he join them at their summer house in Heart Beach, New Jersey, where his most painful memory lies. To avoid going there, Jeremiah claims he already has plans with his girlfriend, and of course, his family tells him to bring her. The problem? Jeremiah doesn’t have a girlfriend.

After a chance meeting, Noelle and Jeremiah come to an agreement. He’ll hire her to be his stand-in girlfriend for the weekend, and she’ll use that money toward her tuition. She figures it will be quick, easy money, but as it turns out, Jeremiah’s family is lovely, and Jeremiah is even lovelier. Soon, a weekend agreement turns into an entire summer, and Noelle and Jeremiah will have to keep their hearts in check, or else it’s sink or swim for them both.

“A girlfriend-for-hire fake dating romance as sweet as the bakery at the center of it! Make sure to stuff your beach bag with Kristina Forest’s summer slow burn, sure to melt and then steal your heart.”—Kennedy Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of Score

“Fake dating, summer romance, and a family beach house? Kristina Forest basically looked into our brains and wrote exactly what we wanted to read. Noelle and Jeremiah are endlessly charming together, and watching their pretend relationship turn into something very real had us grinning the entire time. Warm, romantic, and packed with heart, this is the kind of book that makes you want to cancel your plans and spend the day reading by the water.” —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Romance Revival

“The Summer Girlfriend is THE way to kick off summer! A feel-good, flirty, fun romance that mixes funny and sexy, heartwarming and sweet. A must read!”—Danielle Allen, USA Today bestselling author of Curvy Girl Summer

“The Summer Girlfriend is sweet in every sense: endless baked goods, charming banter and a respectful, emotionally available rich man (more, please!).”—LA Times

“Forest has crafted a lovely story about a couple whose romantic journey allows each partner to reevaluate the moments that have brought them to their current circumstances and give their younger selves more grace … This feel-good book is highly recommended for all contemporary romance collections.”—Library Journal, starred review

“Forest couples the sweet romance with a heartwarming exploration of love, loss, and the courage required to pursue one’s own path. The result is an uplifting contemporary perfect for the lazy days of summer.”—Publishers Weekly

“[A] refreshing summer read.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Breezy seaside settings, flirty banter, and emotional moments take center stage in Kristina Forest’s latest romance, The Summer Girlfriend.“—Woman’s World

“Romance, books, and bakeries? Nothing not to love.”—The Skimm

Author

Kristina Forest

Kristina Forest is the USA Today bestselling author of romance books for both teens and adults. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing at The New School and she lives in New Jersey, where she can often be found rearranging her bookshelf.

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