{"product_id":"summer-of-love-9781738568314","title":"Summer of Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eClara Henry wasn't supposed to need a plus one for her best friend's wedding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe was already dating one of the groomsmen, and he was supposed to be her fiancé by the time the wedding rolled around. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Drew ruins Clara's proposal plans and breaks up with her instead, leaving the plus one position open and ready to use. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter Jesse Bounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJesse moved in across the hall from Clara three years ago and has been a little bit in love with her since the moment she shouted at him from across the hall. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey've been friends and writing buddies ever since, and with the bride's seal of approval, Clara invites Jesse to Becky and Gavin's wedding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the South of France. And they have to share a room. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe says yes, no questions asked. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClara is convinced that won't be a problem. They are just friends. But Jesse isn't so sure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the summer sun, tensions start to rise as Clara realises that maybe there is something more between her and Jesse. There is no escaping the casual touches that feel a little less casual the more they happen. Or the way Jesse makes her feel cared for in a way she hasn't felt for a long time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the line between friends and lovers blurs, will Clara and Jesse fall into something more, or are some people meant to just stay friends?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophie Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781738568314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.78d","brand":"Sophie Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45419000135861,"sku":"9781738568314","price":18.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_89264908-cd1d-45ed-b688-4f7559a1bccb.jpg?v=1748390570","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/summer-of-love-9781738568314","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}