Summer Affair: A Novel

The perfect wife and mother, Claire, finds the perfect temptation in this "perfect summer cocktail of sex, sun, and scandal" (Kirkus Reviews). Claire has a problem with setting limits, as she has taken on every responsibility, assumed every burden, and granted every request throughout her life. In the eyes of her friends, Claire has it all – a devoted husband, four beautiful children, and a successful career as an artist. When she agrees to chair the committee for Nantucket's social event of the year, she is confident that she can handle it, as she can handle anything.

However, when planning the gala propels Claire into the orbit of billionaire Lock Dixon, unexpected sparks begin to fly. Lock insists on working closely with Claire, often over a bottle of wine, and before long, she cannot ignore the subtle touches and lingering looks. To her surprise, she cannot ignore how they make her feel either. Claire finds the gala, her life, and herself spinning out of control.

A Summer Affair captures the love, loss, and limbo of an illicit romance and unchecked passion as it takes readers on a brave and breathless journey into the heart of one modern woman. As the New York Times' Elisabeth Egan says, "Think you know where this is going? Think again. Hilderbrand is way too smart to give away the whole story in her title."

The perfect wife and mother, Claire, faces a dilemma when her commitment to the gala event leads her to an unexpected encounter with the billionaire Lock Dixon. The sparks that fly between them challenge Claire's carefully maintained balance, and she finds herself confronting the complexities of desire, betrayal, and the consequences of her choices. Hilderbrand's captivating narrative invites readers to explore the depths of human nature, where the pursuit of perfection often collides with the messy realities of life.

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