The Summer of No Attachments: A Novel

by Lori Foster

Overview

“[A] satisfying page-turner, complete with adorable animals and an idyllic summer setting.”—Publishers Weekly on The Summer of No Attachments

Summer flings with no strings mean nobody gets hurt.
At least, that was the plan…

After putting the brakes on her dead-end relationship, local veterinarian Ivey Anders is ready to soak up this summer on her own terms. The way she sees it, no dating means no disappointment. Why complicate life with anything long-term? But when she meets Corbin Meyer—and his troubled young son, Justin—Ivey’s no-strings strategy threatens to unravel before she can put it into practice.

Trust doesn’t come easy for Ivey’s best friend, Hope Mage, a veterinary-clinic assistant who’s affected by an incident that’s colored every relationship she’s had. Though Hope’s happy for Ivey, she can’t quite open her own heart to the possibility of love. Not just yet… Maybe not ever. Soon, however, she’s faced with a dilemma—Corbin’s older brother, Lang. He’s charming, he’s kind…and he may just be the reason Hope needs to finally tear down her walls.

And as the sweet summer months unspool, the two friends discover love won’t give up on them so easily.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781335459893
Publisher:	Harlequin
Publication date:	06/22/2021
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	79,873
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Lori Foster is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author with books from a variety of publishers, including Berkley/Jove, Kensington, St. Martin's, Harlequin and Silhouette. Lori has been a recipient of the prestigious RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award for Series Romantic Fantasy, and for Contemporary Romance. For more about Lori, visit her Web site at www.lorifoster.com.

Editorial Reviews

04/19/2021

Love arrives when it’s least expected in this cute romp from Foster (The Somerset Girls), which centers on Sunset, Ky., veterinarian Ivey Anders and her close friend and vet tech, Hope Mage. Ivey has recently ended a bad relationship, and while she’s not ready for more commitment, she’s also not opposed to a fling—but she never anticipated attractive single father Corbin Meyer. Corbin has only recently taken in Justin, the 10-year-old son he never knew he had, after Justin’s mother, a high school ex of Corbin’s who struggles with drug addiction, abandoned the boy. So while Corbin may not exactly be fling material, his chemistry with Ivey is undeniable and their genuine connection outweighs Ivey’s reluctance to embark on a new relationship. Meanwhile, Hope develops feelings for Corbin’s brother, Lang, but struggles with traumatic memories of a brutal attack that left her distrustful of men. Lang, however, proves he is more than willing to be careful with her heart. The strong female protagonists and their sweet friendship enhance the romance as both Ivey and Hope learn to embrace new love. The result is a satisfying page-turner, complete with adorable animals and an idyllic summer setting. Agent: Steven J. Axelrod, the Axelrod Agency. (June)

Publishers Weekly

08/13/2021

In the second installment in Foster's "Summer Friends" series (after The Somerset Girls), Corbin moves with his ten-year-old son Justin to veterinarian Ivey's small town by the lake. Still reeling from learning only recently about the existence of his son, Corbin is looking to set down roots, while Ivey, tired of always playing it safe, is looking for a fun summer fling. Ivey adores Justin's sweet demeanor with all creatures great and small and beings to realize that her feelings for his dad may be a little more serious than she first considered. When Corbin's brother Lang moves in to help out, he begins to romance Ivey's friend Hope, and all soon discover that they may have just found what they have been missing. VERDICT The perfect summer read has memorable characters and heartfelt family drama. Fans of Foster and new readers alike will be pleased with her latest offering.

Library Journal

Foster's feel-good, small-town romance weaves in well-plotted story threads and complications that expose how scars from the past, if healed, can unlock more hopeful, brighter futures.”—Shelf Awareness on The Summer of No Attachments

“[A] satisfying page-turner, complete with adorable animals and an idyllic summer setting.”—Publishers Weekly on The Summer of No Attachments

"Lori Foster should be on everyone's auto-buy list."—Sherrilyn Kenyon, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Foster is a master at writing a simmering romance" —USATODAY.com's Happy Ever After blog

“A sweet, fun contemporary that will captivate readers in many ways.” —Fresh Fiction on The Somerset Girls

“Foster (Sisters of Summer's End, 2019) once again blends small-town charm, loving family relationships, relatable hardships, and delectable romance…her big-hearted characters carry the day and the humor throughout keeps this women's fiction confection light and fun. Sweet as ice cream on a hot summer day.” —Booklist on The Somerset Girls

"Foster knows how to turn up the heat, delivering numerous steamy passages that crackle with chemistry and build essential connections between the characters.... [A] bubbly summer escape."—Entertainment Weekly on Cooper's Charm

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