I love Kathryn Freeman and have read other books in this series This one doesn't disappoint. It is a cute, cosy read with a perfect addition of spice. I really loved the descriptive language in the book from the Marina to the cobbled streets, it has made me want to visit Nantucket. I really loved the characters and read this in one sitting as I really wanted to see what her ending was. Such a good book and can't wait to read more.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Jade is going to manage a bookstore for the summer. Liam is a restate tycoon buying up an area who ends up accidentally becoming her boss. It was sweet and fun, although both characters tended to go back to being the worst versions of themselves easily.

I did really enjoy the side characters in this. The town was fleshed out and made it easy to fall in love with the location. Overall, it was an easy perfect summer read.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

“She didn’t even mind that she’d left the devilishly handsome billionaire in a state of tortured agony as he watched the woman he’d fallen for walk away from him. Daft sod hadn’t told her how he felt. Thankfully, there were still another few chapters left for him to come to his senses, but for now, Jade was more focused on her own story. Her own new chapter.”

3,5 Stars

British book lover, Jade, takes a gamble and flies to Nantucket for the summer to manage a cute bookstore on the waterfront. But upon arrival, she stumbles onto Liam's boat, mistaking it for her transfer to the island. Little does she know he's about to be her new boss. And the bookstore? Yeah he wants to tear it down ASAP in favor of more luxury housing for his resort.

What neither of the expect is their instant attraction. And the fact that they just can't stay away from each other.

That is, until Jade discovers Liam wants to smash her dream! Then she hates his guts and decides to prove it's worth it to the community to keep it around.

Little by little she starts breaking through Liam's walls but is it enough to get through to him and make him see there's more to life than just money? And maybe just maybe they can find their own happily ever after too?

I really enjoyed this! It was a fun premise right out of the gate, and while the spice hit early and often, I did find myself drawn into Jade and Liam's story. A two-night stand turns enemies turns lovers is always a trope that's fun to read. This is a perfect book for summer!

I will start by saying this is a cosy, light, summer read. Its an easy and fast paced read. I really wanted to like this book but it just didnt do it for me. The way the characters are written just didnt work for me, they were very insta cheesy and their reactions way over the top. Their physical relationship seemed to be the main plot line and I would have liked to see more of the emotions, throw in some tension. Saddened to say I did not enjoy this 😢

📚I was able to read an advanced copy of title thanks to NetGalley, Kathryn Freeman and PublisherHarperCollins UK, One More Chapter📚
📚All reviews and opinions are entirely my own📚

Booked for Summer is a fun, lighthearted summer romance that takes readers to the picturesque Nantucket. Jade, the protagonist, embarks on a new adventure by running a small bookstore for the summer, hoping to carve out something of her own. She doesn’t expect to meet Liam, a guy she feels an instant attraction to, only to find out that he plans to bulldoze her beloved bookstore.

The chemistry between Jade and Liam is there, but their relationship is a bit of a slow burn. Most of the book revolves around their push and pull, with both struggling to admit their feelings while dealing with insecurities. Liam, in particular, has a lot of emotional baggage, feeling unworthy due to his past and his place in a wealthy social circle. While I was definitely excited about the premise, I felt that the back-and-forth between the two characters lasted a little too long, and there were times when Liam's coldness was frustrating.

That said, the final 20% of the book definitely picked up, with some swoon-worthy moments and grand gestures that were totally worth the wait.

Overall, Booked for Summer is a solid choice for a summer romance—set in the beautiful Nantucket, it’s perfect for a relaxing, feel-good read. Even though the slow buildup wasn’t my favorite, the charming setting and sweet moments in the end made it a worthwhile read.

A big thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is an enjoyable summer read, following the story of Jade Taylor, a book lover, who is thrust into managing a quaint bookstore for the summer, only to find that her boss, Liam Haven, a billionaire resort owner, plans to bulldoze the shop.

I really liked the setting of Nantucket, but disliked the instalust between the main characters. At times, it felt like there was not much relationship between them.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What a cute little love story brought to you by the Island of Nantucket. This was the story of Jade coming to Nantucket to manage a bookstore, but first meets a charming man, Liam, that just sweeps her off her feet. Then she finds out that this is the same man that plans to shut down the bookstore that she has dreamed about managing forever. The book is more than just a cute love story though in my opinion, it is about friendships and coming out of your shell; as well as letting go of the past. While the book is predictable, that doesn't take away from the enjoyment of the book. This is a great summer read and will end with a smile.

Thank you NetGalley and One More Chapter for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I was first draw by the cover art and the description of the book. I am a sucker for any novel that involves a main character running a book store. I would consider this a light summer read that ended up dragging on in parts. I found it hard to connect with relationship between Jade and Liam as there was so much back and forth. There is some spice, but I feel that this storyline would have benefitted from focusing more on the emotional connection rather than the physical.

Jade Taylor has a lot to prove. Not only to her family, who has never been as supportive of her choices as she's wished, but mainly to herself. And that's exactly what she plans to do during the three months this summer she will be spending in Nantucket. I mean, who cares that she's never actually gone off on her own before, or that she has no experience managing a book store when that's what she's there for. Jade has also made it a point that she will be staying away from men for the foreseeable future.. That is, until Liam Haven shows up during her first day on her new adventure and absolutely sweeps her off her feet. Too bad he's secretly her billionaire boss.

I absolutely love books about book girlies!! I was happy that Jade was such a relatable character, it's always a plus when you can picture yourself interacting with the other characters the way the main character does. And Liam.. the very first interaction with him had me absolutely hooked! Freeman did a great job creating a character who has the swagger and confidence of a pompous rich man, but with the ragged, unpolished feel that makes the girlies love him. I can definitely see him becoming a popular book boyfriend!
I liked the rapport between Jade and Liam! The banter was top-notch and the teasing about pronunciations and word choice between them (Jade being English, Liam being American) was on-par. I'm assuming Freeman is English, because there were parts of Liam's dialogue/POV that were a bit too formal in the way that the English tend to be.
I'm very excited for release day, I can't wait to see other people enjoying this book as much as I did!

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Harper Collins and One More Chapter for the eARC. Projected publishing date: April 30th, 2025

I'm always excited to read Kathryn Freeman's romance books as they always leave me feeling super happy. The premise for Booked for Summer was fun. Jade is taking over the management of a small bookstore on Nantucket Island for the summer. Little does she know that resort owner, Liam, has plans to demolish the bookstore. As her time on the island passes and she gets to know what is going on, Jade decides to take matters into her own hands to save the bookstore. Oh, did I mention that the two had a one night stand prior to knowing who each other was!? Makes it all the more interesting doesn't it?

This book was a little more racier than the author's books I am used to with more sex however it is not over the top. I am not usually a fan of the insta love trope however in this case, I genuinely felt the character's relationship build as the two got to know each other more. With quirky side characters and found family, this book was a joy to read. Definitely a good one to read while at the beach under an umbrella with a drink in hand!

I was excited by the concept of this but was immediately turned off by the characterization of the main character. There's only so much quirky/clumsy I can take in my books without getting annoyed beyond belief. The insta lust wasn't for me either - I need more yearning in my books.

Booked for Summer will make a cute summer beach read this year. It was easy to read and I loved the main character Jade. I loved the descriptions of Nantucket, so now of course I’m dreaming of going there. I liked the gay couple Jeremy and Leroy. The only problem I had with the book was Liam. He wasn’t likable and I felt he was only physically attracted to Jade. He said several times he felt more than that, but there were so many sexual attractions every time he saw her. Anyway, I enjoyed the book enough!

i loved this book! the setting was perfect, the push and pull between jade and liam. i loved that they were honest in who they were mistakes and all and liam’s story was so sad and ahhh i love that jade sees him the way he deserves to be seen!

Heartwarming Story with a Charming Bookstore Setting

This book is a sweet, feel-good read with a beautifully crafted setting and lovable characters. I really enjoyed the storyline, especially the mix of the cozy books shop atmosphere and the work best friend's wedding subplot. Jade and Liam are both well-developed characters, realistic, relatable, and easy to root for. Liam’s relationship with his grandmother is particularly touching and adds so much warmth to the story, and explains his emotional walls in a lovely way. The character of Adam makes for a great love-to-hate antagonist, creating just the right amount of tension without overpowering the story’s charm or overwhelming the story with Adam content.

While the book didn’t completely consume me in a “can’t put it down” way, I still appreciated the engaging writing, the delightful relationships, and the overall feel-good nature of the story. If you love books set in bookstores, heartfelt friendships, and a touch of romance, this is definitely worth a read! Lastly, in terms of spice, this book is just right. Enough to keep it interesting, but not too much to make it porn.

I would first like to thank Netgalley, Kathryn Freeman, and HarperCollins UK One More Chapter, for this ARC. This story is about Jade who takes a temp 3 month job running a bookstore which happens to be next to a fancy resort owned by Liam. I wanted to love this story but Jade and Liam’s relationship was mostly physical, they got together the first night they met. It felt rushed to me. Throughout the book I never connected with these characters or their relationship, it didn’t feel realistic. I did love the setting and would recommend this book for someone looking for a quick summer read.

Enjoyed this book and read it over two days. Nantucket is somewhere I've been but now want to go! I loved the luxurious setting and the bookshop was so cute,
The tension between Liam and Jade was so good and kept me hooked to find out what was going to happen between them. The ending was amazing and I’m going to read more by this author

In theory I should have loved this book but I just couldn't get along with it. I found some of the writing painful and I didn't particularly like the MMC. Not for me.

A lighthearted summer romance. I’ll say this story took me a lot longer to get into than typical for a Kathryn Freeman story but that might just be me.

Booked for Summer follows Jade as she embarks on a new adventure in Nantucket, trying to make her mark and find something of her own running a small bookstore for the summer. She doesn’t count on meeting Liam and after an instant attraction on both parts she comes to find out he plans to bulldoze her store. Liam on the other hand is infatuated with Jade but is grappling with his own past traumas not feeling worthy or good enough, as he grew up as the poor kid in a wealthy crowd who never was accepted.

The majority of the book is a push and pull of both Jade and Liam struggling with their feelings for one another and insecurity on how the other feels. In theory I was really excited for this story but I think the struggle was a bit too long or that there was a little too much of the coldness from Liam and not enough of his feelings for Jade. The last 20% or so definitely picked up and had some swoonworthy grand gestures.

Overall though a good summer romance read and set in beautiful Nantucket!

Thank you Kathryn, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the ARC!

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

Booked for Summer by Kathryn Freeman is a delightful, feel-good romance that had me laughing out loud from start to finish. Set on the idyllic Nantucket Island, the story follows Jade Taylor, a passionate book lover who lands a summer job managing the Little Bay Book Shack. Jade’s world is turned upside down when she finds out her new boss is none other than the billionaire resort owner, Liam Haven. The last thing Jade needs is a distraction like Liam, a man who considers contracts more enjoyable than novels.

From the very first interaction between Jade and Liam, I was hooked. Their chemistry is undeniable, yet it’s clear they come from two very different worlds. Jade is charming and down-to-earth, while Liam is all about business and real estate and having something to prove—until he starts to realize there’s more to life than acquisitions. Watching Liam fumble his way through learning about books, romance, and even a little bit of fun was absolutely hilarious. His awkwardness when trying to navigate the world of the bookstore and romance novels had me giggling throughout. It’s a testament to Freeman’s ability to create characters that feel real, even if they start out as total opposites.

Jade’s determination to save the beloved bookshop from being absorbed by Liam’s resort is at the heart of the story. Her witty, strong-willed nature made her a joy to root for. But what really made this book special was the way she slowly works her magic, showing Liam that there’s more to life than business and reminding him of the power of stories, love, and—yes—happy endings. Their journey together is filled with warmth, humor, and plenty of romantic moments, making it an absolute joy to read.

Kathryn Freeman has crafted a story that’s not only a love letter to bookshops but also to the idea of finding love in unexpected places. The setting of Nantucket was the perfect backdrop for this charming rom-com, and I loved how the author brought the island’s beauty to life.