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Bad Boy Summer
- Author
- Christina Pishiris
- Narrator
- Sophia Eleni
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 18 June 2026
- Run Time
- 11 hours 20 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
'I consumed it in one sitting. The voice was so bright and clear, the romance was exactly my catnip. I loved every minute of it!' CHRISTINA LAUREN
'The banter, the sparks, the slow-burn build-up…it’s everything you want in an enemies-to-lovers romance' ★★★★★
'Hot! Hot! Hot! I LOVED it!' HEIDI SWAIN
Couple’s therapist Nella Praxitelis knows all about love – in theory.In practice? Not so much. Especially after discovering her boyfriend’s been cheating… just hours before he planned to propose.
With her life in tatters, Nella moves back in with her Greek family, only for her little sister to announce she’s getting married… in three weeks. And the best man? Mark Marino, the OG bad boy – tall, brooding, and the older brother of Nella’s late first love. Also, he kinda hates her, but it’s okay because the feeling’s mutual.
As maid of honour, Nella is forced to team up with Mark for dance lessons, formal dinners, and a chaotic stag-and-hen trip to Cyprus. But underneath the barbs, undeniable chemistry simmers, pushing Nella to confront a choice: risk her heart again or stick to dealing with other people’s love lives.
Perfect for fans of:❤️🔥 Enemies-to-lovers
🌴 Forced proximity (holiday edition)
✏️ Couple's therapist vs her own messy love life
💛 Family chaos
💒 Maid of Honour x Best Man
🩺 Hot heart surgeon guaranteed to give you palpitations
🏖️ Escapist beach reads
🌶️ Spice
Readers are falling hard for Bad Boy Summer:'The perfect summer book! It is so fun and fabulous' ★★★★★
'The perfect beach read – hot, gossipy, impossible to put down but also deeply thoughtful and genuinely moving. A delicious bit of escapism' LAURA WOOD
'I loved everything about Bad Boy Summer – the characters and their development, the pace, and the dry, quippy banter reminiscent of Mhairi McFarlane and Lindsey Kelk' ★★★★★
'I laughed, swooned, gasped and welled up on my way to the wonderful, hold-your-breath romantic ending. Do not miss this gorgeous book' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN
'Who doesn’t love an enemies-to-lovers romance, especially over a wedding setting? Too much fun' ★★★★★
'A SIZZLING summer read with real heart' ANSTEY HARRIS
'If you're looking for the perfect summer getaway in a book, then this one is for you!' ★★★★★Critics Review
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Praise for Bad Boy Summer:'I consumed it in one sitting. The voice was so bright and clear, the romance was exactly my catnip. I loved every minute of it!' CHRISTINA LAUREN
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'Hot! Hot! Hot! I LOVED it!' HEIDI SWAIN
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'The perfect beach read – hot, gossipy, impossible to put down but also deeply thoughtful and genuinely moving. A delicious bit of escapism' LAURA WOOD
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'Bad Boy Summer is the PERFECT summer read, a book full of funny moments, snarky banter and heartfelt romance – not to mention some truly sizzling sex scenes – all wrapped up in a stunning holiday setting. I laughed, swooned, gasped and welled up on my way to the wonderful, hold-your-breath romantic ending. Do not miss this gorgeous book' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN
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Details
- Author
- Christina Pishiris
- Narrator
- Sophia Eleni
- Duration
- 11 hours 20 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008807061
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Romance: enemies to lovers, Romance: unintentional or forced proximity, Romance: bad boys / bad girls, Modern and Contemporary romance, Romance: medical, Humorous fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: love / relationships
Synopsis
'If My Big Fat Greek Wedding and The Hating Game had a baby, it would be Bad Boy Summer' JULIA BOGGIO 'I consumed it in one sitting. The voice was so bright and clear, the romance was exactly my catnip. I loved every minute of it!' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'The banter, the sparks, the slow-burn build-up…it’s everything you want in an enemies-to-lovers romance' ★★★★★ 'Hot! Hot! Hot! I LOVED it!' HEIDI SWAIN Couple’s therapist Nella Praxitelis knows all about love – in theory. In practice? Not so much. Especially after discovering her boyfriend’s been cheating… just hours before he planned to propose. With her life in tatters, Nella moves back in with her Greek family, only for her little sister to announce she’s getting married… in three weeks. And the best man? Mark Marino, the OG bad boy – tall, brooding, and the older brother of Nella’s late first love. Also, he kinda hates her, but it’s okay because the feeling’s mutual. As maid of honour, Nella is forced to team up with Mark for dance lessons, formal dinners, and a chaotic stag-and-hen trip to Cyprus. But underneath the barbs, undeniable chemistry simmers, pushing Nella to confront a choice: risk her heart again or stick to dealing with other people’s love lives. Perfect for fans of: ❤️🔥 Enemies-to-lovers 🌴 Forced proximity (holiday edition) ✏️ Couple's therapist vs her own messy love life 💛 Family chaos 💒 Maid of Honour x Best Man 🩺 Hot heart surgeon guaranteed to give you palpitations 🏖️ Escapist beach reads 🌶️ Spice Readers are falling hard for Bad Boy Summer: 'The perfect summer book! It is so fun and fabulous' ★★★★★ 'The perfect beach read – hot, gossipy, impossible to put down but also deeply thoughtful and genuinely moving. A delicious bit of escapism' LAURA WOOD 'I loved everything about Bad Boy Summer – the characters and their development, the pace, and the dry, quippy banter reminiscent of Mhairi McFarlane and Lindsey Kelk' ★★★★★ 'I laughed, swooned, gasped and welled up on my way to the wonderful, hold-your-breath romantic ending. Do not miss this gorgeous book' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN 'Who doesn’t love an enemies-to-lovers romance, especially over a wedding setting? Too much fun' ★★★★★ 'A SIZZLING summer read with real heart' ANSTEY HARRIS 'If you're looking for the perfect summer getaway in a book, then this one is for you!' ★★★★★
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