Just for the Summer

Bookseller recommendation

“This is Abby Jimenez's best book yet. Strong statement and it's true! Emma and Justin have a 'curse' where their exes meet 'the one' right after dating them, so they decide to try dating each other to break their curses! What follows is one of the most romantic, heartbreaking, funny and loving stories I've ever read. 10/10 would recommend! ”

— Jurni • The Novel Neighbor

Bookseller recommendation

“If you love a romance with some humor, an emotional roller coaster - but in a good way, & fabulous character development, you will devour this! A must read!!”

— Stacey • Stacks Book Club

Bookseller recommendation

“Buckle up and batten down the hatches - Abby’s newest is coming, like a hailstorm through a glass house. You’ll want to bolt things down before your soul is fully unseated. The highs, the lows, the drop - I saw none of it coming. The chaos is beautiful, heartfelt, and so authentic that you will bask in its magic - the realness of it all. Listening to Abby is like lifting your face to the sun after a long winter. The rays will hit each crack and crevice of your person in ways you never dreamed possible. The hype for Abby is wholly warranted. She deserves every inch of praise. Just for the Summer is the Spring read you will be thinking of for a long, long time to come.”

— Coco • Phoenix Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Self-work, surprise love, family issues and a summer fling. If you loved Yours Truly, Part of Your World and Life's Too Short - Abby Jimenez's new book, Just for the Summer, is just for you!”

— Alecia • Wallflower Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“What begins as a traveling nurse's short-lived romance turns into a life changing love. Jimenez builds her characters in such a beautiful way. This book is not to miss. ”

— Penny • Birchbark Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Buckle up and batten down the hatches - Abby’s newest is coming, like a hailstorm through a glass house. You’ll want to bolt things down before your soul is fully unseated. The highs, the lows, the drop - I saw none of it coming. The chaos is beautiful, heartfelt, and so authentic that you will bask in its magic - the realness of it all. Listening to Abby is like lifting your face to the sun after a long winter. The rays will hit each crack and crevice of your person in ways you never dreamed possible. The hype for Abby is wholly warranted. She deserves every inch of praise. Just for the Summer is the Spring read you will be thinking of for a long, long time to come.”

— Coco • Phoenix Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I can’t recommend this amazing rom-com enough! It’s intensely emotional and the love story is unforgettable!! Justin and Emma think they are both cursed because everyone they date finds “the one” after dating them. They decided to date each other and break the curse. Their banter and chemistry is perfect! They are both dealing with serious family issues that the author handles brilliantly! I liked everything about this book. 5 MAJOR stars! ”

— Sandra • Underground Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Justin and Emma share the same curse: everyone they date goes on to meet and marry their soulmate. They decide to date just for the summer to break the curse. Abby Jimenez writes characters working through their traumas with humor and joy.”

— Chantalle Carles • East City Bookshop