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Long Hot Summer
- Author
- Esha Patel
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 14 May 2026
- Run Time
- 10 hours 26 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Tropes:
- Single dad!
- Grumpy/sunshine
- Angst
- Spice
Jordan loves lacrosse. She loves the idea of being a counsellor at a lacrosse camp even more.
Rod is exhausted from being a single dad. But he loves teaching kids, and his summer camp is his pride and joy, so he finally decides to take on new staff.
He wasn’t expecting Jordan. And neither were expecting the explosion of chemistry between them.
Jordan’s only staying until July. Rod hasn’t got the time for anything serious. So they can’t develop feelings for each other. They won’t. Right?
Critics Review
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Readers love Esha Patel's romance novels!
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'A fun-filled and heart-warming story about overcoming your fears and finding the courage to love, and how the rewards are always worth the risks.' A. T. Qureshi
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'Fresh, fun, and full of summer sparks—this romance brims with vibrant energy and heartfelt vulnerability.' Jessica Gadziala
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'A perfect blend of fun, emotional, hot and tender. The romance book I didn't know I desperately needed. Stunning!' Maggie Eckersley
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'I loved every second of this book!' NetGalley reviewer
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'I cannot wait to read more by this author and I will definitely re-read this in the future.' NetGalley reviewer
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Details
- Author
- Esha Patel
- Narrator
- Gabi Lechtig Martinez, Matt Yulish
- Duration
- 10 hours 26 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008749125
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Romantic suspense, Romance, Romance: the rich / famous / powerful, Sports fiction, Lacrosse
Synopsis
The perfect summer romance! Tropes: Single dad! Grumpy/sunshine Angst Spice Jordan loves lacrosse. She loves the idea of being a counsellor at a lacrosse camp even more. Rod is exhausted from being a single dad. But he loves teaching kids, and his summer camp is his pride and joy, so he finally decides to take on new staff. He wasn’t expecting Jordan. And neither were expecting the explosion of chemistry between them. Jordan’s only staying until July. Rod hasn’t got the time for anything serious. So they can’t develop feelings for each other. They won’t. Right?
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