Only Lovers in the Building
Only Lovers in the Building by Nadine Gonzalez is a contemporary romance published by Harlequin Enterprises ULC on July 15, 2025. This original edition spans 352 pages and is written in English. The story follows Liliane Lyon, whose legal career ends abruptly, prompting her to seek solace in a summer rental at The Icon, an Art Deco building in Miami Beach. As she aims to relax and enjoy her time, she encounters Benedicto Romero, a university professor with a penchant for brooding introspection. Their shared love for romance novels leads to unexpected connections and sparks, despite their complicated personal lives.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of romance and personal growth amidst a vibrant community. As Ben and Lily navigate their chemistry and the possibility of a professional podcast, they confront the challenges of their pasts while embracing the messiness of summer in Miami. The book delves into multicultural and interracial dynamics, offering a feel-good experience that intertwines humor and heartfelt moments. With its engaging characters and relatable situations, this story promises to resonate with fans of romantic comedies and women’s fiction.
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An Instant USA TODAY Bestseller!
“This is the beach and pool read of the summer! Fun and sexy with a delicious slow-burn that revolves around a lovable cast of characters.” –Karen Booth, author of Not So Fast
Wanted–no, NEEDED: a summer escape with beach reads, cocktails…and a little romance on the side.
After her legal career comes to a sudden and humiliating end, Liliane Lyon books a restorative summer rental at The Icon, a quintessential Art Deco building in Miami Beach, where her only plan is to bask in the sun, read, and sip cocktails. But soon she’s enchanted by the colorful community, including university professor Benedicto Romero–resident tortured poet, whose sole intention for sabbatical is to indulge in brooding introspection.
When they discover a shared passion for romance novels, Lily and Ben are soon spending hours reading together by the pool, the spark between them unwittingly giving the other residents the impression that they’re experts in matters of the heart…no matter that IRL their disastrous love lives bear little resemblance to the stories they’re reading.
But while Ben and Lily can pinpoint a trope a mile away and give excellent advice to others, they can’t make sense of the sizzling chemistry between them, and the suggestion of a professional podcast suddenly forces them to consider the long-term. So what if it means working even closer together! So what if their banter makes Lily’s head spin! It’s the summer of taking chances, but a word to the wise: Miami isn’t the place for growth and rebirth. It’s the place to get messy.
For fans of:
- Slow Burn
- Friends to Lovers
- Close Proximity
- Beachy Reads
- Books About Books
- Black Love
- Eccentric and charming characters ala Only Murders in the Building
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