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"An absolutely delightful treat to savor! Relatable, sexy, and beautiful." ?Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception

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Most Anticipated by USA Today, Culturess, The Nerd Daily, Goodreads

Summer won't last forever.

Sage Byrd has lived in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon (not to be confused with Forks, Washington) her entire life. She's learned to love her small world, with the misfit animals on her hobby farm, and her friendships with the town’s inhabitants. But when her 5-year relationship ends and her ex, town-golden-boy Ian, suddenly gets engaged, Sage needs a win?something that will convince everyone to stop pitying her all the time, and to put Ian in his place. The Festival of Spunes, the town’s annual summer competition, would be the perfect opportunity. She just needs a partner.

Fisher Lange was a hotshot chef in New York City until the loss of his sister left him numb, grieving, and responsible for his teenage niece Indy. When Fisher loses his Michelin star along with his love of cooking, his boss sends him and Indy to Spunes on a much-needed summer sabbatical to consult on a restaurant opening. But when clashes with the townspeople threaten his last chance to redeem himself and a kiss with his new neighbor Sage leads to dating rumors, a strategic alliance might just be the best way to turn things around.

A deal is struck. Sage will improve Fisher’s image in the eyes of the town and remove the roadblocks he is facing with the restaurant, and Fisher will be Sage’s partner for the competition. But as their pact quickly turns into steamy rendezvous, emotional wounds begin to heal, and the pair tries to savor every moment, they start to realize that summer is racing by much faster than they would like...

Filled with spicy summer fun, small-town charm, and Big Feelings, this highly anticipated romcom is Tarah DeWitt’s best yet.

"Simply unputdownable. A top read for me this year!" ?Elsie Silver, USA Today bestselling author of Flawless

"DeWitt’s sprightly narrative is by turns funny and red-hot, as Sage and Fisher, who share a love of puns, develop some serious chemistry... This is a charmer." ?Publishers Weekly

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Discussion Questions

From the publisher:

1. Have you ever dreamt of changing directions in life, but were held back for various
reasons? What were they? On the other hand, have you ever successfully made a pivot
in life, and if so, how did you accomplish it?

2. Fisher initially decides to follow his head and go back to New York City to try to make
things work for Indy and his career, even though it means leaving his heart behind in
Spunes with Sage. If you were in his shoes, would you have made the same decision?
Do you lead more often with your head or your heart?

3. Sage says, “I decided a long time ago that life being too short and too beyond my control
meant that I’d let the small stuff feel big.” Discuss the ways in which this idea manifests
in Sage’s life. Are there any seemingly small things in your life that feel big to you?

4. The town of Spunes, Oregon, is filled with delightful side characters of all kinds, human
and animal. Which of these side characters were your favorites?

5. A major theme throughout the novel is savoring the present moment. What are some of
the ways in which Fisher and Sage accomplish this throughout the summer? Is there
anything in your life that you’d like to take more time to savor?

6. The audiobook was narrated by two narrators, Karissa Vacker reading Sage’s chapters
and Zachary Webber reading Fisher’s chapters. How did this enhance your listening
experience?

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