by Meghan Quinn
Release Date: May 5, 2026
He clicked “yes” on a dare. She bought a failing candy shop. Now they’re neighbors for the summer—and neither is ready for what comes next.
Renley Gossage has one shot to prove she’s more than Cape Meril’s favorite cautionary tale: restore her favorite candy shop before the town writes her off like they did her father. No help, no shortcuts, and definitely no rich men wielding engagement rings and making things messy.
Theo Williams never planned on ending up in Cape Meril. A drunken game of truth or dare turned into a botched online engagement, and now he’s across the ocean, escaping his father’s control with nothing but designer shoes, misplaced confidence, and a rental next door to Renley.
She’s practical, stubborn, and covered in paint. He’s posh, persistent, and willing to use a sander if it means earning her trust.
Between collapsing drywall, gossiping neighbors, and the chaotic schemes of Renley's aunt, their forced proximity turns into something dangerously close to real.
TROPES
Summer Romance
Opposites Attract
Neighbors
Forced Proximity
He Falls First
My review: 5 stars!
Author Meghan Quinn always delivers the most hilarious, chaotic, and unique romance tales, and Rules for the Summer was am absolute hoot! I listened to the multi-cast audiobook narrated by Stella Hunter, Shane East, Cassandra Medcalf, and Gary Furlong, and I can't stress enough how often I literally laughed out loud. Main characters Renley and Theo's confused-mixed-up meet cute is perfection and side characters Aunt Kitty and Rupert both had personalities that were adorably quirky and their presence made the book even better. What a fun summer read!
