Bad Boy Summer
Will be published approx. on 18. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-00-880704-7 (ISBN)
Description
'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:
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??????????? Enemies-to-lovers romance
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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' ?????
'If you're looking for the perfect summer getaway in a book, then this one is for you!' ?????
'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:
??? Spice
??????????? Enemies-to-lovers romance
??? Forced proximity
??? Escapist beach reads
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' ?????
'If you're looking for the perfect summer getaway in a book, then this one is for you!' ?????
Reviews / Votes
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 'Hot! Hot! Hot! I LOVED it!' HEIDI SWAIN 'The perfect beach read - hot, gossipy, impossible to put down but also deeply thoughtful and genuinely moving. A delicious bit of escapism' LAURA WOOD '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 MCLAUGHLINPraise for Christina Pishiris:'I loved it. It's an absolute joy... I finished the book with a huge smile on my face' BETH O'LEARY 'Christina is a breath of fresh air, and her book throbs with fun and sentiment. A wry modern eye and a sparkling debut' JULIET ASHTON 'Engaging, relatable and brilliantly funny!' JOANNA BOLOURI 'An exciting new talent. Funny, sharp and real - it'll make your heart sing' LAURA KEMP 'I loved this book. Christina's debut is funny, relatable, and smart. And also made me hungry for Greek food!' CATHERINE BENNETTO 'Love Songs for Sceptics hooked me from the first page, made me smile all the way through, and immediately cemented itself as one of my all-time favorite contemporary love stories' SARAH HOGLE 'Funny, sweet, and full of surprises, Love Songs for Sceptics is the perfect rom-com for music nerds' KERRY WINFREY 'Brilliantly written, Love Songs for Sceptics is warm, engaging and so funny. I am officially a huge fan and can't wait for more from Christina' LUCY VINE 'I absolutely loved Love Songs for Sceptics. Hope infused into every page - JOYOUS' MIRANDA DICKINSONMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-880704-7 (9780008807047)
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Person
Christina Pishiris was born in London to Greek Cypriot parents who used to bribe her to go to family weddings by promising that George Michael might be there. To deal with the inevitable disappointment, she began scribbling stories on napkins and has been writing ever since. She started her career as a journalist, specialising in the TV industry, before going freelance. Her debut novel, LOVE SONGS FOR SCEPTICS, was published to high acclaim in 2020 by Simon & Schuster in the UK and Sourcebooks in the US and was shortlisted for Romantic Comedy of the Year at the RNA Romantic Novel Awards. When she's not writing, Christina's hobbies include compiling cheesy 80s playlists, coveting the neighbour's cat and writing protest letters to Guerlain after they discontinued her favourite perfume.