Summer Nights
Fool's Gold
Librarian Annabelle Weiss needs a horse for a fundraiser and has to deal with Shane Stryker, a rancher who wants a quiet, sensible woman. Annabelle is anything but. A Fool's Gold summer romance.
About This Book
Summer Nights is a contemporary romance novel by Susan Mallery, first published in 2012 by Wheeler Pub.. It is part of the Fool's Gold series. Readers can expect opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Published
- 2012
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A free-spirited librarian and a reserved rancher clash when they are forced to work together for a community fundraiser.
- Fans of contemporary small-town romance
- Readers who enjoy character-driven conflict
- Lighthearted
- Features Opposites Attract
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited plot detail regarding the fundraiser development
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In the small town of Fool's Gold, librarian Annabelle Weiss is on a mission to secure a horse for an upcoming event. Her plans collide with Shane Stryker, a rancher who values peace and quiet and is looking for a partner who matches his sensible, grounded nature. As opposites, Annabelle and Shane must navigate their conflicting personalities and priorities.
Central Conflict
Annabelle and Shane have fundamentally different outlooks on life, creating friction when their paths cross for a town fundraiser.
Setting
Fool's Gold
Strengths
- Clear premise
- Strong trope utilization
Consider before reading
- Limited plot detail regarding the fundraiser development
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Susan Mallery
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Wheeler Pub.
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781410449504
- ISBN-10
- 1410449505
Summer Nights: quick answers
- Who wrote Summer Nights?
- Summer Nights was written by Susan Mallery.
- When was Summer Nights published?
- Summer Nights was first published in 2012 by Wheeler Pub..
- What genre is Summer Nights?
- Summer Nights is a contemporary romance novel, with opposites attract.
- Is Summer Nights part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Fool's Gold series.
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