{"product_id":"summer-of-love-a-fun-and-heartfelt-forced-proximity-romance-9798217267439","title":"Summer of Love: A Fun and Heartfelt Forced Proximity Romance","description":"'A sizzling read' \u003ci\u003eCloser\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'I loved it. I read it in a day, it was so addictive. \u003cb\u003eSuch a fun and flirty read\u003c\/b\u003e, with great characters, and the romance between Declan and Oliver was the perfect blend of sexy, sweet and anguished' Cressida McLaughlin \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e '\u003cb\u003eEngaging, joyful, and filled with a delightful cast of characters\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSummer of Love\u003c\/i\u003e will be the perfect treat for reality TV lovers who long for a queer Bachelor.' Laura Hankin, author of \u003ci\u003eOne-Star Romance\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eOliver is Declan's type on paper. But can what happens in the villa \u003ci\u003estay\u003c\/i\u003e in the villa?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For boxer \u003cb\u003eDeclan King\u003c\/b\u003e, his performance on the UK's #1 reality dating show, Summer of Love, will be the hardest of his life. Millions are watching his dates with bikini-clad bombshells as he compete to win, but he's rapidly losing his heart to the one person he shouldn't want... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eOliver Wright\u003c\/b\u003e, a ballet dancer, needs the prize money to move to New York to get his ex-girlfriend back. But when his and Declan's on-screen bromance leads to a behind-the-scenes kiss, they can no longer deny their attraction to one another. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With meddling producers, fame-hungry co-stars and viewers watching their every move, they must decide what they are willing to give up to live in the public eye, even if it means each other. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eFunny, sweet and swoony, this is the perfect read for fans of \u003ci\u003eRed, White and Royal Blue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSomething to Talk About\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Charm Offensive\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSummer of Love\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'I absolutely loved this book! \u003cb\u003eA very fun summer read\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e '\u003cb\u003eHeartwarming\u003c\/b\u003e I was rooting for Declan and Oliver the whole time!' Reader review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'So flipping cute!! It felt like being behind the scenes of \u003ci\u003eLove Island\u003c\/i\u003e and I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next. \u003cb\u003eThe perfect beach read\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'I love reality television, I love a summer romance book \u0026amp; I love a good slow burn!! \u003cb\u003eIf you're a fan of \u003ci\u003eThe Bachelor\u003c\/i\u003e, Abby Jimenez and slow burns, you'll love this\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e '\u003cb\u003eThe perfect reality dating romance novel\u003c\/b\u003e. I loved all the characters The best summer read!' Reader review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lily Easton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Canelo Romance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.10w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217267439\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLily Easton is the pen name for writing duo Katherine and Madeline. Katherine studied English Literature at Wesleyan University and enjoys reality TV in her free time. Madeline studied journalism at New York University and currently works in production. They met in their high school creative writing class and have been writing together ever since.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Lily Easton \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47754052206749,"sku":"9798217267439","price":29.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_641209d7-fb04-410b-a320-b6f96f9d3a75.jpg?v=1774332107","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/summer-of-love-a-fun-and-heartfelt-forced-proximity-romance-9798217267439","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}