You Were Summer

You Were Summer is a romantic comedy about a writer who swaps storytelling and London for a house renovation project in the Lake District. With a stray dog and a handsome contractor, she finds herself in her own hilarious and touching tale.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 13 November 2023
Publisher: The Conrad Press

You Were Summer is a captivating, thoughtful, romantic comedy with sharp, witty twists and turns to keep you laughing until the last page. When Jo Washington's literary agent suggests a brief change of scenery, how could he know she would swap storytelling and London for a house renovation project and the Lake District? With a stray dog in tow and a handsome contractor twenty years her junior, Jo finds herself firmly inside the pages of her own hilarious and often touching tale, with her past and present showing her a future she never thought she'd write about.

Jo Washington, a successful author, is feeling stuck in a rut. Her latest book has received mixed reviews, and she's struggling to come up with new ideas. Her literary agent suggests a change of scenery, and Jo decides to take a break and renovate a house in the Lake District.

Jo arrives in the Lake District with her dog, Charlie, and a handsome contractor named Tom. She's immediately drawn to the beautiful countryside and the charming locals. As she works on the renovation project, Jo begins to rediscover her love for writing. She starts to write a new book, inspired by her experiences in the Lake District.

Jo's past and present come together in unexpected ways as she works on the renovation project. She reconnects with an old friend from her childhood, and she also learns more about her family's history. Through these experiences, Jo begins to understand herself better and to see her future in a new light.

As the renovation project comes to a close, Jo is faced with a difficult decision. She has to decide whether to stay in the Lake District and continue writing, or to return to her life in London. Jo ultimately decides to stay in the Lake District, and she continues to write and inspire others with her stories.

You Were Summer is a funny, touching, and inspiring story about the power of change, the importance of family, and the joy of rediscovering your passion. It's a must-read for anyone who loves a good romantic comedy with a twist.

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915494870