Summer of Love
by Lily Easton
Oliver is Declan's type on paper. But what about off-screen? For boxer Declan King , his performance on the UK's #1 reality show, Summer of Love, will be the hardest of his life. To win, he must convince 5 million viewers he's looking for the right girl. In reality, Declan is rapidly falling for the wrong guy. Oliver Wright , a ballet dancer, needs to win the show and prize money to get his ex-girlfriend back. But when his and Declan's on-screen bromance leads to an off-screen kiss, they can no longer deny their attraction to one another. With meddling producers, fame-hungry co-stars, and the millions of viewers watching their every move, they must decide what they are willing to give up to live in the public eye, even if it means each other. Funny, sweet and swoony, this is the perfect read for fans of Red, White and Royal Blue , Something to Talk About and The Charm Offensive .
About This Book
Summer of Love is a novel by Lily Easton, first published in 2025 by Canelo. Readers can expect fake dating.
At a glance
- Trope
- Fake Dating
- Published
- 2025
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Two reality show contestants find their fake on-screen bromance turning into a forbidden, real-life romance under the pressure of the public eye.
- Fans of reality TV premise romances
- Readers who enjoy Red, White and Royal Blue
- Lighthearted
- Features Fake Dating
This may not be ideal if…
- Premise relies heavily on reality TV tropes
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: M/M
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced; both face equal risk regarding the reality show competition.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Declan King joins the UK's top reality show, 'Summer of Love,' needing to project the image of a man seeking a romantic relationship with a woman to win. However, he finds himself drawn to fellow contestant Oliver Wright. Oliver, motivated by a desire to win the prize money to reconcile with an ex-girlfriend, initially navigates the show's demands alongside Declan. As their performative 'bromance' evolves into a genuine kiss off-camera, the two must navigate the scrutiny of producers, fame-hungry rivals, and the public, forcing them to weigh the cost of their relationship against their public personas.
Central Conflict
Declan and Oliver must choose between their burgeoning romantic feelings and the pressure of maintaining a public-facing image that requires them to date women to succeed on a reality dating show.
Setting
The set of a UK reality dating show called 'Summer of Love'.
Strengths
- Compelling high-stakes premise
- Well-defined central conflict
Consider before reading
- Premise relies heavily on reality TV tropes
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?
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- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Canelo
- Published
- 2025
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781835980965
- ISBN-10
- 1835980961
- ASIN
- B0FT4TLJP3
Summer of Love: quick answers
- Who wrote Summer of Love?
- Summer of Love was written by Lily Easton.
- When was Summer of Love published?
- Summer of Love was first published in 2025 by Canelo.
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