Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Abby Jimenez: Just for the Summer is a contemporary romantic comedy about Emma and Justin, who agree to date and break up in hopes of ending their supposed matchmaking curses. A summer fling on a private island becomes more complicated as family responsibilities and real feelings enter the picture.
At a glance
- A planned date-and-breakup scheme provides the comic-romance premise.
- Emma works as a traveling nurse, while Justin takes on guardianship of his three siblings.
- The story includes a private-island cottage setting, family complications and an evolving romance.
Reference price: $23.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The premise combines a light, contrived dating plan with family and emotional stakes.
- At 432 pages, it offers a substantial read for buyers seeking a longer romance novel.
- Customer feedback describes the book as funny and emotionally affecting, with positive comments about the characters and writing.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Forever |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 2 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 432 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1538704439 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1538704431 |
| Weight listed | 386 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.74 x 20.96 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a contemporary romantic comedy with emotional family themes.
- Buyers who enjoy a summer setting, a fake-dating-style premise and a substantial paperback-length read.
Less suited to
- Readers who prefer short books or stories without family complications and emotional scenes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the story, romance, humour, readability and writing. Readers also describe emotional scenes that can prompt both laughter and tears, and appreciate the characters, including Latin characters and Spanish sentences. For buyers, that points to a romance with a comic surface and more heartfelt material than a purely breezy beach read. The positive reception is broad, though the supplied feedback does not establish that every reader will enjoy its tone or themes.
Positive themes
- Readers praise the humour, emotional impact and readability.
- Feedback highlights the story, romantic elements, characters and writing style.
Frequently asked questions
What is Just for the Summer about?
Emma and Justin decide to date and break up to counter what they believe are matchmaking curses. Their plan grows complicated as family responsibilities and genuine feelings develop.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 432 pages.
What kind of story is it?
The listing presents it as a witty, slow-burn romantic comedy, with a summer setting and emotional family-related plotlines.
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