While 'It Happened One Summer' offers a promising premise with its small-town charm and opposites-attract trope, the execution falls short. The characters lack depth, and the plot feels predictable and a bit cringy, failing to deliver the emotional depth and complexity expected in contemporary romance novels. Overall, a forgettable read.
Toast the party girl FMC with Altemasi Trentodoc Brut. This balanced brut that is fruit-forward with toasted notes mirrors the personalities of our main characters. Whether you’re popping this bottle after reading a certain scene (wink wink) or for finishing this lackluster book, enjoy the bubbles.
“She swallowed most of the bubbly liquid, but left a trace of it on her tongue, bringing it to Brendan’s lips. Licking the champagne into his mouth. “Told you I’d get you to try it,” she murmured, teasing the tip of his tongue with her own. “Want more?” “ 🥂
