First published 2011
Giovanna "Gia" Spumanti nearly burns down the bungalow she shares with her cousin Isabella "Bella" Rizzoli for their month at Seaside Heights. The petite party girl throws herself into Jersey Shore life while tall athlete Bella seeks her first taste of freedom after dumping her Brooklyn boyfriend. Gia becomes a local sensation after inventing tan-tags at Tantastic Salon and rescuing a shark, catching the eye of firefighter Frank Rossi. Bella lands work teaching dance classes and attracts preppy Bender Newberry, but finds herself drawn to her boss Tony "Trouble" Troublino instead. The cousins discover the boardwalk brings rivals and enemies alongside new friends. As July winds down, conflicts with haters threaten to destroy both their summer plans and their family bond. Each cousin must decide what matters most when relationships and loyalty face their biggest test.
Genres: romance, contemporary, new-adult, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Seaside Heights, Jersey Shore, Brooklyn
Period: July
289 pages · Hardcover · Gallery