Summer Affair: A Novel

The Perfect Wife and Mother Faces Temptation in a Summer of Sex, Sun, and Scandal

Claire, a woman who has always taken on every responsibility and granted every request, finds herself confronted with an unexpected temptation as she plans the social event of the year on Nantucket. Despite her seemingly perfect life, with a devoted husband, four beautiful children, and a successful career as an artist, Claire's world begins to spin out of control when she crosses paths with billionaire Lock Dixon.

As Claire chairs the committee for the Nantucket gala, she finds herself drawn into Lock's orbit, often working closely with him over a bottle of wine. Subtle touches and lingering looks begin to spark an unexpected connection, and Claire finds herself unable to ignore the feelings they evoke within her.

Caught in the throes of an illicit romance and unchecked passion, Claire struggles to maintain control of her life and herself. A Summer Affair captures the love, loss, and limbo of this forbidden relationship, taking readers on a brave and breathless journey into the heart of a modern woman.

The novel has been praised by critics, with Kirkus Reviews describing it as a "perfect summer cocktail of sex, sun, and scandal." Elisabeth Egan of The New York Times notes that Hilderbrand is "way too smart to give away the whole story in her title," hinting at the surprising twists and turns that lie ahead.

As Claire navigates the complex emotions and consequences of her actions, readers are left to wonder where this tangled web of desire and temptation will lead. A Summer Affair is a captivating exploration of the delicate balance between duty and passion, and the sacrifices one may be willing to make in the pursuit of both.

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