Just for the Summer

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez – A Love That Was Never Supposed to Last

Emma and Justin don’t believe in love—at least, not for themselves. Every relationship they’ve ever had has ended similarly: with their partner finding “The One” immediately after breaking up with them. It’s not just a bad streak; it’s almost like they’re cursed.

So when a viral TikTok theory suggests that two people with the worst luck in love should date each other to break the cycle, they decide to test it. One Summer. No commitments. There are no risks, no expectations—just fun.

It’s the perfect setup until it isn’t.

Because feelings don’t follow the rules, what was supposed to be a lighthearted fling turns into something much bigger. Conversations stretch into the night. Stolen moments start to feel like something real. And suddenly, the idea of walking away at the end of the Summer isn’t so simple anymore.

They knew from the start that this wasn’t meant to last. But when your heart finally finds something right, how do you let it go?

More Than Just a Summer Romance

Emma and Justin’s story is more than a love story—it reflects real-life fears, hesitations, and the unexpected moments that change us. They aren’t just two people caught in a temporary whirlwind romance; they are two people who have spent their whole lives believing love wasn’t for them.

Emma is practical, guarded, and hesitant to believe anything could last. She has spent years watching love slip through her fingers, thinking she was just a stepping stone for someone else’s happy ending. She doesn’t want to hope. She doesn’t want to fall.

Justin, on the other hand, hides his vulnerabilities behind his easy charm. He’s been burned before, too many times to count. But there’s something about Emma that feels different—something that makes him want to break the cycle, even if he doesn’t believe in happily-ever-afters.

As their Summer unfolds, their connection deepens in unexpected ways. Their inside jokes turn into something more meaningful. Their fleeting glances become something they don’t want to look away from. And suddenly, the expiration date of their relationship starts to feel more like a threat than a promise.

The Magic of Right Person, Wrong Time

One of the most heart-wrenching things about this book is how real it feels. It captures that universal truth we all know too well—that sometimes love finds us when we’re not ready for it, that sometimes the right person walks into our lives at the wrong time.

But does that mean we should let them go?

Abby Jimenez has a gift for writing romance that isn’t just about love—it’s about life, timing, and how our past shapes our ability to trust in something new. Her characters aren’t just fictional—they feel like friends, reflections of ourselves, and people we’ve met or loved before.

Justin and Emma’s story is both heartbreaking and hopeful, funny and deeply emotional, filled with moments that will make you laugh, sigh, and ache in the best way.

This book isn’t about a perfect love story. It’s about what happens when love catches you off guard and dares you to believe in something bigger than yourself.

Why This Book Will Stay With You

Reading Just for the Summer feels like falling in love for the first time. It’s the kind of book that lingers long after you’ve finished, leaving you wondering about the people who pass through our lives, the ones who stay, and the ones we’re forced to let go.

Because not every love story is meant to last forever, but some? Some change us in ways we never expected.

📚 ByOneClick – One Click, Endless Stories.