Two girls embark on a summer of montage-worthy dates (with a few strings attached) in this hilarious and heartfelt LGBTQ romance that’s perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han.

Seventeen-year-old cynic Saoirse Clarke isn’t looking for a relationship. But when she meets mischievous Ruby, that rule goes right out the window. Sort of.

Because Ruby has a loophole in mind: a fake dating agreement for a summer of all the best cliché movie montage dates, with a definite ending come fall—no broken hearts, no messy breakup. It would be the perfect plan, if they weren’t forgetting one thing about the Falling in Love Montage: when it’s over, the characters have fallen in love...for real.

Ciara Smyth’s debut is a delightful, multilayered YA rom-com that will make you laugh, cry, and absolutely fall in love.

It’s the perfect plan for a no-strings summer. What could possibly go wrong?

• A Summer Fling: Saoirse’s a cynic and Ruby’s a romantic, but they both agree on one thing: a summer of movie-montage dates with a strict no-feelings-attached clause and a definite end date.
• Heartfelt and Hilarious: Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han, this story balances laugh-out-loud moments with a raw, emotional core that will have you rooting for them from page one.
• Coming of Age Story: Beyond the romance, it’s a moving look at complicated family dynamics, dealing with a parent’s illness, and figuring out who you are when your future feels uncertain.
• LGBTQ Love Story: A funny, charming, and authentic teen lesbian romance that celebrates all the swoon-worthy, awkward, and unforgettable moments of first love.