hrmont 's review for:

Cruel Summer by Maisey Yates

4.0

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What happens when the life you built starts to unravel with one sentence? Samantha Parker thought she had it all—until her husband asks for an open marriage. Cue a summer of solitude, soul-searching, and an unexpected cross-country journey with Logan, her husband’s best friend and a classic-car restorer with a broody charm and a knack for challenging her comfort zone.

Maisey Yates delivers a deeply emotional, slow-burn romance that’s as much about falling in love with yourself as it is about finding connection in unexpected places. With breathtaking backdrops, simmering tension, and raw introspection, Cruel Summer explores what it means to choose yourself when the roadmap of your life goes up in flames.

💬 Favorite vibe: “You feel like summer” energy wrapped in second-chance romance and self-discovery.
🔥 Spice level: A gentle sizzle that builds with trust and vulnerability.
📚 Perfect for fans of: Road trip romances, emotional depth, and messy, real love stories.

Thank you NetGalley, Harlequin Audio, and Maisey Yates for the ALC of Cruel Summer.

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