In Summer in the City, Alex Aster's adult romance debut, screenwriter Elle returns to New York City to overcome writer's block and complete her screenplay. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she discovers her new neighbor is Parker Warren, a billionaire tech CEO and her former hookup-turned-rival. As they navigate their complicated past and present, they strike a deal: Parker helps Elle rediscover the city's charm for her screenplay, while she plays along as his fake girlfriend to serve as positive PR during his company's big acquisition. What starts as a pretend relationship soon blurs the lines between fiction and reality, leading to unexpected feelings and a summer neither of them will forget.
Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Fake Dating
Forced Proximity
Second Chance (Situational)
Grumpy/Sunshine
In Summer in the City, Alex Aster's adult romance debut, screenwriter Elle returns to New York City to overcome writer's block and complete her screenplay. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she discovers her new neighbor is Parker Warren, a billionaire tech CEO and her former hookup-turned-rival. As they navigate their complicated past and present, they strike a deal: Parker helps Elle rediscover the city's charm for her screenplay, while she plays along as his fake girlfriend to serve as positive PR during his company's big acquisition. What starts as a pretend relationship soon blurs the lines between fiction and reality, leading to unexpected feelings and a summer neither of them will forget.
Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Fake Dating
Forced Proximity
Second Chance (Situational)
Grumpy/Sunshine
