Summer in the City by Alex Aster Summary
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Alex Aster's #1 NYT bestselling adult romance debut sizzles with fake dating and enemies-to-lovers tension. With three exclusive collector's editions and a Hollywood film deal, this 4.3-star sensation proves why Aster's pivot from fantasy to romance captivated readers nationwide.
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When Chance Encounters Change Everything
Elle Leon's carefully constructed life begins to unravel during a chance encounter at an exclusive New York City club. As a successful but anonymous screenwriter who fiercely guards her independence, Elle has no interest in the networking event her friend Penelope drags her to. Escaping the crowd, she meets a tall, attractive stranger she mistakes for a bouncer. Their chemistry ignites instantly, leading to a passionate encounter in the stairwell that ends disastrously when he implies she might want something from him beyond physical attraction. Furious at being mistaken for a gold digger, Elle storms out, only to discover the man is Parker Warren, CEO of Atomic, the night's celebrated company. Two years later, Elle finds herself glaring at a business magazine featuring Parker's unsmiling face announcing his $10 billion company sale. Despite her casual dismissal of his success, those piercing green eyes still fill her with rage. Little does she know that fate is about to throw them together again in the most unexpected way when she returns to New York to house-sit her sister's luxury apartment - right next door to none other than Parker Warren himself.
Neighbors by Circumstance, Partners by Design
Breaking Down Walls and Discovering Truths
Unmasking Preconceptions and Finding Connection
When the Past Collides with the Present
Finding Freedom in Vulnerability
Seasons Change, But Some Summers Last Forever
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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