The Summer of Broken Rules: A Happily Ever After Beach Read

A romance novel inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift!

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This BookTok sensation is perfect for fans of Jenny Han's The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sarah Dessen's Along for the Ride.

Meredith's family's annual game of assassin at Martha's Vineyard during a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister's legacy, and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she's at risk of losing both the game ... and her heart.

When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months ago, she shut everyone out. But this summer she's determined to join the world again.

The annual family vacation to Martha's Vineyard seems like the perfect place to reconnect. Her entire extended family is gathering for a big summer wedding, and although Meredith is dateless after being unexpectedly dumped, she's excited to participate in the traditional Fox family game of assassin that will take place during the week of wedding festivities. Claire always loved the game, and Meredith is determined to honor her legacy.

But when Meredith forms an assassin alliance with a cute groomsman, she finds herself getting distracted. Meredith tries to focus on the game and win it for her sister, but she can't help falling for him. And as the week progresses, she realizes she's not only at risk of losing the game, but also her heart.

"The feel-good summer read of my dreams!"--Alicia, Goodreads Reviewer

"Boy, did it also give me all the summer feels."--Larissa, Goodreads Reviewer

"This book is bound to become a favorite of all who love contemporary romance."--Kelly, Goodreads Reviewer

"If beachy contemporary romances are your jam, then trust me--you do NOT want to miss this book."--Jessica, Goodreads Reviewer

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Published May 4, 2021

384 pages

Average rating: 6.88

113 RATINGS

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Menna
Sep 04, 2023
3/10 stars
Didn't really liked, felt like it didn't really focus right on the feelings of Claire's death, it also gave so much importance to the game, it wasn't that serious in my opinion. Also the description of the place and the family members was so complicated I couldn't even focus on everything.
i_like_books:)
Aug 10, 2023
9/10 stars
It is sooo cute and up there as one of my favorite books. Its a little emotional, but still a cute romance.
ek_426
Jul 27, 2023
6/10 stars
cute quick happy read; Martha’s Vineyard vibes; kinda summer campy; her cousins kinda suck lol; the ending was cute and I was really happy with it
sarahlewis1010
Jun 23, 2023
7/10 stars
Loved this one! Took me a bit to get into because the setting is unique, but overall enjoyed it.
Anasha
Jan 26, 2023
10/10 stars
Will be rereading this forever

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