Fake Dating for the Summer: A Sweet Beach Town RomCom

By Francesca Spencer

The trade? One fake date in exchange for help at the vet surgery.
The catch? No feelings allowed.

Adam:

Summer should be straightforward. Eat. Sleep. Surf. Repeat. Since retiring from pro football a few years back, this has been my life.

That all changes when I come to Rocky Point, and a ferocious hound eats my favorite hat. Apparently, the animal's antisocial behavior is all my fault, according to Gail, the feisty yet alluring vet.

When I need a date, I panic and ask Gail. She begrudgingly agrees, but there are strings attached.

Gail:

I'm fake-dating an idiot. But it's only for one night in return for doggy-walking duties and help at the surgery. I congratulate myself on getting the most from this deal.

As the days go by, I learn that Adam isn't the dummy I thought he was. I like having him around. I like that he plays frisbee with Lola, even though she ate his hat.

But I need to squash these silly butterfly emotions - our transaction has an expiry date. Adam's only here for the summer, which breaks my stupid heart.

Here's what you'll find: Enemies to LoversFound FamilyA let's-give-em-something-to-talk-about KissSmall Surf Beach TownLater in Life RomcomEx-Football Star

Add Fake Dating for the Summer to your poolside vacation reading stack.
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Sun, sand, and a second chance at love

The Midlife Meet Cute Beach Reads Series brings small-town charm and heartwarming fun, with all your favorite tropes-from grumpy/sunshine to he falls first, hidden identity, and enemies-to-lovers. These sweet novellas prove it's never too late for laughter, love, and a second-chance happily-ever-after.

The Beach Reads collection features eight standalone romcoms: Stuck on the Beach With You by Ellie HartwoodSecond Chance Summer by Holly KerrPlot Twists and Pastries by Leah BusboomFake Dating for the Summer by Francesca SpencerMelissa Abbott Catches the Bouquet by Grace J. CroyLocking Up My Love Life by Cindy Ray HaleThe Summer of Starting Over by Amy SparlingSecond Chances on Sunrise Bay by Jess Hansen

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8DWQ2C5
• ISBN13: 9798184538952
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"