Summer in the City

Summer in the City by Robyn Sisman is a contemporary romance published by Penguin on February 22, 2005. This first edition spans 320 pages and is written in English. The story follows Suze Wilding and Lloyd Rockwell, two strangers from London and New York, respectively, who participate in a job swap arranged by their advertising firm, leading them to experience each other’s lives for the summer.
As Suze and Lloyd navigate their new environments, they discover their contrasting personalities—Suze is impulsive and commitment-phobic, while Lloyd is cautious and seeking stability. The plot thickens when Suze uncovers a scheme at work aimed at getting Lloyd fired, prompting them to communicate across the distance. This unexpected connection leads them to question whether they might be more compatible than they initially thought, exploring themes of romance and personal growth amidst their unique circumstances.
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Suze Wilding and Lloyd Rockwell are complete strangers. She lives in London; he lives in New York. But when their advertising firm sponsors a job swap, having them trade apartments and jobs for the summer, they find themselves living each other’s lives.
From the beginning, these two seem polar opposites—Suze is impetuous, brash, and commitment phobic, whereas Lloyd, cautious and thoughtful, is looking to settle down with his suitable girlfriend. But when Suze discovers a plot at work to get Lloyd fired, the two begin communicating long-distance, and can’t help wondering if they might just be perfect for one another.
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