Front cover of Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn, paperback

Rules for the Summer : An absolutely addictive forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers summer romance - Meghan Quinn

Meghan Quinn

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  • Pages · 576 pages, N/A
  • Publication Date · 05/05/2026
  • Genre · Adult & contemporary romance
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They set rules for the summer - and broke every single one . . . Renley Gossage has nothing but a struggling candy shop and a dream. She is determined to make it as Cape Meril's confectionary queen with no help, no shortcuts - and definitely no rich men wielding engagement rings and making things messy. Theo Williams never thought he'd be flying across an ocean to propose to a stranger, but here he is, knocking on Renley's door with a shiny diamond. She's the one person who might be able to stop his life from falling apart, so he's here with a marriage proposal - and more importantly for Renley, a business proposal . . . The Deal: Theo needs a wife so his stiff-upper-lipped father won't cut him off. Renley needs a financial backer, even if she's too stubborn to admit it. The Rules: One fake engagement. One summer. Zero romance. But between collapsing drywall, gossiping neighbours, and the chaotic schemes of Renley's aunt, their forced proximity turns into something dangerously close to real. Except Renley can't let go of the idea that standing on her own two feet means not accepting help. And Theo's past is about to catch up with him. By the time the candy shop doors reopen, they'll have to decide if this is just a summer fling - or a happily ever after worth breaking the rules for . . . Everyone is OBSESSED with Rules for the Summer:'LOVED... How many boxes does this book check? ? ummm ALL OF THEM!... oh boy, do you feel the heat! 🔥🚒???🔥🧯' Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ 'INCREDIBLE... I mean I felt I may need to go take a cold shower after reading a couple scenes! 😅😅🥵🥵🥵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥... So so soooo good! ' Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ 'I absolutely LOVED this story!!!!... I was laughing so hard!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ 'PERFECT... I will never think about truth or dare the same again... Theo had me full on BLUSHING while strolling the aisles of Costco. If the people ONLY KNEW! Phew. Amazing.' Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ 'Had me laughing from the start & it never let up!... gosh, was it a fun ride!!... swoony, sweet, and heartfelt read that will have you loving every second... will have you swooning & sweating.' Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ 'Had me laughing out loud crying while also being so sweet and swoony! Hands down the funniest MQ book that I've read!... phenomenal 10/10... delicious😮?💨🥵' Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ 'OMG... I fell in love... absolutely obsessed.' Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ 'Had me both laughing and crying and I loved every second... 100000/10.' Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★

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