Star-Crossed Summer - by Devon Daniels (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

When a Hollywood starlet is unexpectedly reunited with the costar who broke her heart, their chemistry has her questioning what's reel and what's real in this heartfelt summer romance about first loves and second chances.

It's been ten years since the fateful summer Scarlett Everhart filmed The Lost Letter, the tearjerking romantic drama that catapulted her to worldwide fame and set her on a collision course with Ryder Perry, the movie's intense, irresistible leading man. The pair's fiery onscreen chemistry captured audiences' hearts--while their whirlwind affair offscreen shattered Scarlett's into a million pieces. Determined to move on, she made a vow: to focus on her career, leave Ryder in her past, and never, ever look back.

A decade later, Scarlett's kept that promise. She's become one of Hollywood's most bankable leading ladies and is on the cusp of the biggest role of her career. And if she's been unlucky in love, at least she's managed to put her ill-fated relationship with her former costar--and the public's obsession with the pair's star-crossed romance--behind her. That is, until a sudden twist of fate thrusts her and Ryder back together in the seaside South Carolina town where they first fell in love, then fell dramatically apart.

As old sparks reignite, Scarlett is swept back into the love story that once defined her life, forcing her to reckon with the choice that tore them apart...and the devastating secret she's been keeping since their breakup all those years ago.

Review Quotes

"This beach season, fall in love with Star-Crossed Summer, a swoony tale of ill-fated romance, the one that got away, and second chances. Devon Daniels pens an unputdownable story of two actors separated by the secrets they've kept, brought back together by fate--and the movie that made them famous. Daniels' sun-soaked novel is an immersive reminder that some love stories are simply written in the stars."--Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of Summer State of Mind

"Tugs hard at the heartstrings... Daniels paces the second-chance romance between these well-drawn characters perfectly. This deserves a place in the beach bag."--Publishers Weekly

Praise for the novels of Devon Daniels

"Rip-roaringly fun and sexy... I felt every heartbeat in this one."--Annabel Monaghan, New York Times bestselling author of It's a Love Story

"Sharp, clever repartee propels this irresistible, very modern, wonderfully warm and optimistic romance that asks the eternal question, do opposites really attract?"--Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author

"Refreshingly smart, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud funny. Daniels once again delivers an absolutely flawless rom-com."--Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author of Made in Manhattan

"...[M]ore timely than ever...it's the kind of book that will leave you feeling gleeful."--USA Today

"Smart, sexy, and satisfying!"--Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author

"Perfectly encapsulates the whip-sharp hilarity and nostalgia of How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days, but for a modern audience. Masterfully paced, The Rom Con's scorching slow-burn will have readers giddily kicking their feet in anticipation. Consider me dazzled!" --Amy Lea, international bestselling author of Exes and O's

"Sharp, witty, and fun... the perfect reminder that you're at your best when you're being yourself."--Lacie Waldon, bestselling author of The Layover

"Readers will delight in this sweet and sexy rom-com....Perfect for fans of the movie How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days!"--Woman's World

"Full of likable characters, bizarre and antiquated dating tips inspired by real lifestyle magazines and books, examples of healthy relationships, and ample steam, Daniels' tale will find fans among readers who recall those crazy Cosmo tips or who have seen the sour side of dating apps."--Booklist

"[F]ake dating, workplace romance, enemies-to-lovers, and slow burn--all with a happily-ever-after ending. The Rom Con is perfect for readers who enjoy classic romantic comedies and... the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days."--Shelf Awareness

"If the Doris Day/Rock Hudson battle-of-the-sexes rom-com classics had a baby with How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the result would be The Rom Con. Devon Daniels has written a surprising, sexy slow-burn romance that's packed full of enough pop culture references to keep any romantic comedy fan happy."--Kerry Winfrey, author of Faking Christmas

"Daniels captures the very core of what I love most about a rom-com: sexy anticipation and soulful longing wrapped in quick-witted prose. ... An absolute gem."--Rochelle Weinstein, author of This is Not How it Ends

"This hilarious and heartwarming love letter to classic romance movies and spunky grandmothers everywhere is going on my favorites list!" --Meredith Schorr, author of As Seen on TV and Someone Just Like You

About the Author

Devon Daniels is a born-and-bred California girl whose own love story found her transplanted to the Maryland shores of the Chesapeake Bay. She's a graduate of the University of Southern California and in her past life worked in marketing, product design, and music. When she's not writing, you'll find her clinging to her sanity as mom, chef, chauffeur, and referee to four children, or sneaking off with her husband for date nights in Washington, DC.