The Last Days of Summer
The emotional, funny, spicy and romantic new enemies-to-lovers rom-com for 2025 that will make you wish for a long British summer seaside weekend
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Publishing:31st Jul '25
£9.99
This title is due to be published on 31st July, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
'It's about friendship, it's about life, it's about how people change . . . I loved it very much' MARIAN KEYES
Sometimes all it takes is one long summer weekend for the person you thought you hated to become something more...
After a disastrous first meeting, Cassie and Marc become arch nemeses. He might have great cheekbones and a sexy French accent but he's a terrible person who did a terrible thing. Too bad that Cassie's best friends Lucy and Russell think he's wonderful.
But years later, when an unexpected tragedy strikes their friendship group, Cassie and Marc team up to give Lucy and Russell the best weekend ever so they can make new memories with all of their favourite people. Which means convincing everyone that Cassie and Marc are head over heels in love.
After hating him for so long, it takes four bittersweet days for Cassie to wonder if she got Marc all wrong. Can they let go of their troubled past and together, face whatever the future is going to throw at them?
⭐Enemies to lovers
⭐Fake relationship
⭐Grumpy / sunshine
⭐Heartfelt and emotional
⭐True love
⭐Hot, French, male main character
⭐Spicy, including a walk-in pantry scene...
READERS ARE SWOONING OVER THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .
'A delightful and funny romcom filled with depth that made me feel all the feelings . . . the enemies-to-lovers storyline radiates hatred and chemistry, the spice is sizzling, the humour is sharp, and the emotions are heartbreaking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Exquisitely written and gloriously romantic. I was completely addicted to the story and didn't want to put it down . . . my favourite book of Manning's and one of my favourite books ever' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Sarra Manning never fails to deliver and this book is no exception! . . . the heartache felt so raw and authentic . . . the ending was nothing short of perfect - a touching, satisfying conclusion that felt like the cherry on top of an already delicious cake' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Is it heart-achingly sad? Yes! Does it have proper enemies to lovers? Yes! Is the spice, spicy? Yes! Is it written in the most beautiful way that made me upset that I...
A deeply heartfelt, completely unforgettable book with characters that I fell in love with and a romance that held me captive. I laughed out loud, cried until I was a husk and finished it feeling refreshed, renewed, and looking at life a little bit differently. It's a summer I never wanted to end * Cressida McLaughlin *
Sarra Manning is your favourite writer's favourite writer. The Last Days of Summer is her best book yet, combining captivating characters with the most beautiful story that will pull at your heartstrings from the very first page. By turns fun, sexy, bittersweet and utterly romantic, I fell head over heels for Cassie and Marc (cheekbones, accent and all) and their captivating, page-turning love story. Add this to your TBR ASAP * Lindsey Kelk *
One of my favourite writers . . . It's about friendship, it's about life, it's about how people change . . . I loved it very much * Marian Keyes *
This was the most delicious blast of heat to warm up the bleak midwinter. Expertly crafted, extremely loveable and a perfect balance of wit, heart and smut * Lauren Bravo *
I am a big Sarra Manning fan. The Last Days of Summer is funny, filled with emotion and very, very sexy! Add it to your 2025 TBR pile immediately . . . * Beth O'Leary *
A big, swoony, knockout of a book. It's a joyful slice of escapism that will also destroy you emotionally. I laughed, I cried, I felt all my feelings, and now I need to listen to the ten minute version of 'All Too Well' in a dark room. I'll read anything Sarra Manning writes, but this is her at the top of her game. * Laura Wood *
Talk about big, sexy tearjerker, I literally couldn't put it down * Lucy Vine *
This is Sarra at her best . . . I didn't want to finish it * Harriet Evans *
Simply gorgeous - moving, sexy, bittersweet. Sarra Manning always delivers in spades * Louise O'Neill *
This deals with big topics, but is peppered with Manning's charm and humour * Prima *
Come for the raunch, stay for the gorgeously relatable characters and heart-warming moments * Good Housekeeping *
This wonderful romcom is a deep, emotional read, with all the tropes we love: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity and fake-dating. There's something deeply satisfying and reassuring about situations we recognise in our novels yet can feel hopeful about . . . A careful uplifting look at facing heartbreak * Platinum *
We love an enemies-to-lovers book and this is just brilliant. A tearjerker, but also super-spicy! * Heat *
Super-sexy, but super-emotional, this is a five-star read * Fabulous *
A swoon-worthy summer romance * Woman's Own *
Big topics and relatable characters * Best *
An emotional but super-spicy read! * Closer *
ISBN: 9781399707923
Dimensions: 196mm x 126mm x 28mm
Weight: 280g
400 pages