The Summer Girlfriend

Name: The Summer Girlfriend
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Kristina Forest

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Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
14 July 2026

Romance

A woman who agrees to be a stand-in girlfriend for a cute stranger finds that their fake summer fling is getting way too real in this new romance by USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest.

A fake summer fling between a stand-in girlfriend and a handsome business heir becomes way too real in this glittering new romance by USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest.

Noelle Lewis doesn't have time for long walks on the beach, brunch with the girls, or summer vacations. She's too busy saving up to go back to college. After recently getting laid off from her bookseller job, her main gig is now serving as a ""stand-in"" bridesmaid, which doesn't pay enough for the upcoming semester's tuition. But then the perfect, if not unconventional, opportunity arises...

Jeremiah Smith II, grandson of the founder of Smith's Sweets-a well-known baked goods company-once lived a life of frivolity. Since his grandfather's death, Jeremiah's tried to clean up his act, but it's hard to focus when his family requests that he join them at their summer house in Heart Beach, New Jersey, where his most painful memory lies. To avoid going there, Jeremiah claims he already has plans with his girlfriend, and of course, his family tells him to bring her. The problem? Jeremiah doesn't have a girlfriend.

After a chance meeting, Noelle and Jeremiah come to an agreement. He'll hire her to be his stand-in girlfriend for the weekend, and she'll use that money toward her tuition. She figures it will be quick, easy money, but as it turns out, Jeremiah's family is lovely, and Jeremiah is even lovelier. Soon, a weekend agreement turns into an entire summer, and Noelle and Jeremiah will have to keep their hearts in check, or else it's sink or swim for them both.

By: Kristina Forest
Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 131mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 292g
ISBN: 9780593956397
ISBN 10: 0593956397
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 14 July 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Kristina Forest is the USA Today bestselling author of romance books for both teens and adults. She earned her MFA in creative writing at The New School and lives in New Jersey, where she can often be found rearranging her bookshelf.

Reviews for The Summer Girlfriend

""The Summer Girlfriend is THE way to kick off summer! A feel-good, flirty, fun romance that mixes funny and sexy, heartwarming and sweet. A must read!""—Danielle Allen, USA Today bestselling author of Curvy Girl Summer “Forest has crafted a lovely story about a couple whose romantic journey allows each partner to reevaluate the moments that have brought them to their current circumstances and give their younger selves more grace … This feel-good book is highly recommended for all contemporary romance collections.”—Library Journal, starred review “Forest couples the sweet romance with a heartwarming exploration of love, loss, and the courage required to pursue one’s own path. The result is an uplifting contemporary perfect for the lazy days of summer.”—Publishers Weekly ""[A] refreshing summer read.""—Kirkus Reviews