It Happened One Summer is a captivating romance novel written by Tessa Bailey. The story revolves around a socialite, Piper Bellinger, who is forced to spend the summer in a small fishing town in the Pacific Northwest. Her goal is to convince her estranged father to sell the family house and give her the money she desperately needs. However, her plans are disrupted when she meets the ruggedly handsome local fisherman, Brendan. It Happened One Summer is a heartwarming tale of love, family, and self-discovery that will leave readers swooning.