Summer in the City by Alex Aster

From New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Alex Aster comes this highly anticipated romance, praised by Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis, as 'Pure, steamy fun, and the perfect summer read.' This paperback novel delivers a compelling workplace romance featuring enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and a fake dating arrangement.

Key Themes & Tropes

• Enemies-to-lovers dynamic
• Fake dating agreement
• Forced proximity as new neighbors
• Slow burn romance with spice
• Features a handsome tech billionaire

Synopsis

Elle has secured the chance of a lifetime to write a movie set in New York City, but she is battling writer's block. Upon returning to NYC, she discovers her new neighbor is Parker Warren, a handsome tech billionaire with whom she shared a disastrous hookup two years prior. When their paths cross again, leading to a night of 'hate-fuelled writing,' Elle realizes Parker might be the twisted muse she needs. To solve their respective problems—Parker needs a fake relationship for a business deal, and Elle needs to test date spots for her screenplay—they strike a deal. Their agreement is supposed to end when summer does, but what starts as pretend soon becomes real.

Specifications

• Author: Alex Aster
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 320 pages
• Dimensions: 128 x 30 x 196mm
• Item Weight: 250 g
• ISBN-10: 1526680580
• ISBN-13: 978-1526680587
• Publication Date: May 5, 2026

If you enjoy billionaire romances, forced proximity, neighbors-to-lovers, and fake dating plots, Summer in the City is your essential read. This title has previously ranked highly, reaching #2 on the New York Times bestseller chart and #10 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart.