Editors Reads Verdict
Jimenez at her most purely romantic — a summer-romance setup with a clever premise, great beach-house atmosphere, and the kind of emotional escalation that makes you dread the ending you can see coming.
What We Loved
- The 'curse' premise is one of the freshest setups in recent contemporary romance
- The summer setting and beach-house atmosphere are warmly rendered
- The expiration-date tension is handled with more skill than most limited-time romance setups
Minor Drawbacks
- The third book in the series — works as standalone but benefits from the prior books
- Some readers feel the premise is lighter than Jimenez's earlier emotional work
Key Takeaways
- → The best romances know what they're working against — a ticking clock makes every scene matter
- → Superstition and logic coexist in the heart of anyone who has been hurt enough times
| Author | Abby Jimenez |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Forever |
| Pages | 432 |
| Published | April 2, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Summer Romance |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Best For | Contemporary romance readers who loved Part of Your World and Yours Truly. Perfect summer read. |
Just for the Summer is the third book in the Part of Your World series and Abby Jimenez’s most purely summery novel — a beach-house romance with a clever curse premise that gives the time-limited relationship setup genuine structural interest.
Emma and Justin have independently noticed a pattern: whoever they date right before their ex’s “perfect match” relationship immediately finds their own great love. They theorize that dating each other — just for the summer, with a strict end date — will break the pattern for both of them. What follows is exactly what readers of limited-time romance expect: the expiration date arriving faster than either wants it to.
Jimenez’s strength — the banter, the warmth, the emotional intelligence about why people self-protect in relationships — is fully present. The beach setting gives the book a lighter, more sun-warmed tone than her earlier work, which some readers find refreshing and others find slightly less emotionally ambitious.
Works as a standalone; best read after Part of Your World and Yours Truly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Just for the Summer" about?
Emma and Justin have a theory: the person they date before each of their subsequent relationships always goes on to find their perfect match. They agree to date each other for the summer — just to break the curse — with a strict expiration date.
Who should read "Just for the Summer"?
Contemporary romance readers who loved Part of Your World and Yours Truly. Perfect summer read.
What are the key takeaways from "Just for the Summer"?
The best romances know what they're working against — a ticking clock makes every scene matter Superstition and logic coexist in the heart of anyone who has been hurt enough times
Is "Just for the Summer" worth reading?
Jimenez at her most purely romantic — a summer-romance setup with a clever premise, great beach-house atmosphere, and the kind of emotional escalation that makes you dread the ending you can see coming.
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