Summer in the City – Alex Aster
English spicy BookTok romance | Enemies to lovers | Fake dating | Paperback
Summer in the City van Alex Aster is a spicy contemporary romance set in New York. This story combines the popular themes of enemies to lovers and fake dating with a summery city setting and intense chemistry.
Elle, a screenwriter with writer’s block, moves back to New York to find inspiration for a film project. There she meets her new neighbor Parker Warren, a handsome tech billionaire with whom she shares a past. When they strike a business deal about pretending to be in a relationship, unexpected romance and creative sparks fly between them.
Features and target audience
- Spicy adult romance by Alex Aster, known from the Lightlark series
- Themes like enemies to lovers, fake dating, and forced proximity
- Summery New York setting with romcom energy
- Suitable for fans of English BookTok romances with slow burn and billionaire romance
- High spice rating: an adult story with explicit scenes and strong chemistry
This book is ideal for readers who enjoy a combination of the city, fake dating, and enemies to lovers in a modern, sassy romance.

