Cruel Summer
Cruel Summer by Maisey Yates, published by Harlequin Enterprises ULC on June 24, 2025, is a contemporary work of fiction that explores the complexities of relationships and self-discovery. In this 320-page narrative, Samantha Parker appears to have the ideal life with her husband and three children, but everything changes when her husband, Will, proposes an open marriage. To navigate this unexpected request, Samantha suggests a summer separation, hoping to use the time to rediscover herself while remaining committed to Will.
Throughout the summer, Samantha embarks on a journey that takes her across North America with Logan Martin, Will’s best friend and a classic-car restorer. As they travel through stunning landscapes, Samantha confronts her beliefs about love and stability, leading her to reevaluate her life choices. The story delves into themes of romance, family life, and the challenges of domestic life, ultimately forcing Samantha to make a pivotal decision about her future as summer comes to an end.
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There are no rules this cruel summer…
Samantha Parker has the perfect life–a loving husband, three wonderful kids and a comfortable suburban lifestyle. But on the brink of their long-awaited empty-nest chapter, Will asks Samantha for something she never dreamed of: an open marriage. Desperate to keep her husband happy, Samantha proposes a summerlong separation with no contact. She knows she has to use the opportunity to find herself, but she also has no interest in being with anyone but Will. She’s confident when the season is over, they’ll get back together like this time never happened.
Then Sam gets an adventurous offer from Will’s best friend, Logan Martin, a classic-car restorer. Logan and Sam haven’t had an easy relationship, but prickly Logan needs help driving across North America making deliveries. Among the winding roads and breathtaking backdrops, everything Sam thought about life is challenged–even her new connection with Logan.
But when summer closes, Sam has to decide: Will she go home to the familiar stability of her past…or choose the thrilling uncertainty of her future?
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