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A Summer of Stars
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Expected 11 Aug 26Fake relationship terms and do not fall in love.
After a messy breakup, it feels like the entire world hates tennis superstar Luna Aldridge. With her reputation ruined and her career at risk, the only way to repair it is a PR fake-dating Hollywood’s golden boy, Kieran Alexander. There’s just one problem... Luna can’t stand him.
For Kieran, the feeling is mutual. He’s about to lead a big-screen love story, but his dating history is jeopardizing the film’s success. His team believes the world needs to see him wildly in love. And who better than Luna, the person he loathes most?
Soon, Luna and Kieran spend the summer posing for cameras, sharing red carpets and flying around the world for the tennis circuit. But the more they pretend, the more they question if they can keep their hearts, and their careers, together. Especially with everyone watching…
After a messy breakup, it feels like the entire world hates tennis superstar Luna Aldridge. With her reputation ruined and her career at risk, the only way to repair it is a PR fake-dating Hollywood’s golden boy, Kieran Alexander. There’s just one problem... Luna can’t stand him.
For Kieran, the feeling is mutual. He’s about to lead a big-screen love story, but his dating history is jeopardizing the film’s success. His team believes the world needs to see him wildly in love. And who better than Luna, the person he loathes most?
Soon, Luna and Kieran spend the summer posing for cameras, sharing red carpets and flying around the world for the tennis circuit. But the more they pretend, the more they question if they can keep their hearts, and their careers, together. Especially with everyone watching…
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Expected publication August 11, 2026
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Liana Cincotti
8 books4,051 followersLiana Cincotti creates characters and stories about romance, self- discovery, and travel for both teens and adults. She recently finished her Bachelor of Science and now works in Marketing and Communications.
On her best days, you can find her sharing tubs of cookie dough ice cream with her friends or curling up in the corners of bookstores reading the newest romance.
On her best days, you can find her sharing tubs of cookie dough ice cream with her friends or curling up in the corners of bookstores reading the newest romance.
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April 28, 2026
thank you so much to netgalley for this arc!
i had read and loved ‘picking daisies on sundays’ by liana concotti, so when i heard she had a TENNIS based romance?? i was hooked
this was so so sweet and so wonderfully crafted - the pacing was great, the romance felt incredibly real, the characters were really easy to root for, and the tennis aspect of it all was super interesting. i have a bit of a soft spot for books where we focus on the talent of the main character (e. g. chess, swimming, tennis), so this was perfect for that. i feel like these characters acted their age (so didn’t feel immature or silly at any point), and i adored them together. throw in some fake dating too, and this book kind of felt like it was made for me😌
my only real criticism (if you could even call it that) is that this is dual POV, but we don’t have chapter headings telling us which character we are reading from. it is 1st person perspective, so it usually took a good few sentences or even paragraphs to realise which POV we had switched to. i felt that pulling out of the story a few times, especially because we didn’t switch perspectives every chapter, so i wasn’t able to just guess. this may because i am reading an early copy though!
overall, i would highly recommend this book if you want a really sweet, heartfelt romance, with wonderful side characters, fast pacing, and lots of fun tennis scenes. loved!
i had read and loved ‘picking daisies on sundays’ by liana concotti, so when i heard she had a TENNIS based romance?? i was hooked
this was so so sweet and so wonderfully crafted - the pacing was great, the romance felt incredibly real, the characters were really easy to root for, and the tennis aspect of it all was super interesting. i have a bit of a soft spot for books where we focus on the talent of the main character (e. g. chess, swimming, tennis), so this was perfect for that. i feel like these characters acted their age (so didn’t feel immature or silly at any point), and i adored them together. throw in some fake dating too, and this book kind of felt like it was made for me😌
my only real criticism (if you could even call it that) is that this is dual POV, but we don’t have chapter headings telling us which character we are reading from. it is 1st person perspective, so it usually took a good few sentences or even paragraphs to realise which POV we had switched to. i felt that pulling out of the story a few times, especially because we didn’t switch perspectives every chapter, so i wasn’t able to just guess. this may because i am reading an early copy though!
overall, i would highly recommend this book if you want a really sweet, heartfelt romance, with wonderful side characters, fast pacing, and lots of fun tennis scenes. loved!
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March 3, 2026can’t wait for you all to read about Luna and Kieran—and to read maybe my favorite chapter ever :,)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
₊˚໒ 5 ⭐️ ⋮ A summer of Stars by Liana Cincotti ₊˚੭
ּ—— spoiler free review
౿ reading date: april 13 - april 14, 2026
౿ publication date: august 11, 2026
⟶ my edits on instagram ✩｡˚˖
📰 ◟˚ What to expect .ᐟ ⊰⊹
⤿ tennis player x hollywood actor
⤿ pr relationship
⤿ fake dating
⤿ enemies to lovers
⤿ dual pov
ꔛ˚⛲️◝✩ ꒰ Summary ꒱
Luna Aldridge, a tennis player who, after a scandal in her previous relationship in which her ex tried to ruin her reputation, took a break from tennis to recover emotionally from all the media scrutiny she had to face and the huge wave of hate she received. In order to make a comeback and repair her image, a solution has been proposed to her; a PR relationship involving someone who would also benefit from the situation. Kieran Alexander, a Hollywood actor whose dating life is putting the success of his latest film at risk, which is making headlines and damaging his career. There’s just one problem; the two of them can’t stand each other but as the story unfolds, truths are revealed, feelings can no longer be hidden and what began as a facade becomes the real thing.
ꔛ˚🌙◝✩ ꒰ Thoughts ꒱
This book has been everything I hoped for and more, all the tropes that were promised have been developed here in a fantastic way. The story is full of energy, I love it when sports books immerse you in the game as if you were one of the spectators watching the match in real life. It’s an exhilarating feeling to experience the excitement of a match through the pages, to feel so connected that you share the player’s joy at victory, worry when they falter and cheer when they win. As I read about the tennis training, tournaments and practices, it all seemed so vivid to me.
One thing I’ll always be a big fan of is when authors include magazine or newspaper headlines in the book when the story involves famous people, it makes the story feel more real. Luna and Kieran are described so well, in such detail, that it feels as though they’re famous in this reality. This story is so glamorous, full of moments that keep you entertained, attending tennis tournaments, film festivals and premieres, travelling all over the world to attend events related to tennis and film.
Their love story healed them both, having been disappointed in their previous relationships, they had put love aside for fear of getting heartbroken again but they found in each other the peace and strength they needed to let love back into their lives. It takes great courage to trust in something that can be scary but you know the outcome is worth it. Love is always worth the risk. The way they supported each other was beautiful, they were each other’s biggest fans. Kieran always made sure Luna believed in herself, encouraging her to trust in her own power and Luna convinced Kieran that his work deserved every bit of recognition, even when he didn’t feel worthy of it, she showed him that art and sport are equally important to society.
ꔛ˚📸◝✩ ꒰ Characters ꒱
⊹ ࣪ ˖ ໒🎾⊹ Luna Aldridge
I love women in sport, their dedication and their resilience. Luna is a strong female character and an excellent role model. I admire her deeply, she showed great strength by not letting a difficult personal experience affect her career or her athletic performance. She wanted to prove to everyone that she was capable of winning but above all to herself, she felt that this was the perfect moment in her career to achieve great things. I loved her confidence and determination.
Those moments between her and Kieran, when there were no cameras around, were so sweet. For example, when they randomly ended up in a fountain, him looking out for her, her standing up for him even though he wasn’t even there to see it and so many other things. It’s those little details that made their relationship so precious.
⊹ ࣪ ˖ ໒🎬⊹ Kieran Alexander
It’s truly painful to see how the opinion of someone you love can affect your life. I’m glad to see that the person who made him feel that way realised just how much the consequences of their behaviour had affected him and thanks to that, he was able to stop feeling self-conscious about his art.
I was smitten with him. He was so enchanting and caring towards his family and Luna. He was always doing little thoughtful things for her, their dynamic was ‘I can’t do this alone’ ‘I know but let me help you’ He and Luna complement each other so well, their personalities fit together like a beautiful puzzle. The way their relationship developed felt so natural.
ꔛ˚🌊◝✩ ꒰ Overall ꒱
Liana’s books are like a breath of fresh air and a ray of sunshine, it’s sad that they end so quickly but at the same time they leave your heart full of joy. I love rom-coms and i think Liana does an incredible job of capturing the spirit of 2000s rom-coms in her books, happiness brought to life on the pages. I highly recommend this book, it will have you hooked from start to finish. Perfect for summertime, if you enjoy books about sports/films and genuine yearning.
ꔛ˚🐚◝✩ ꒰ Quotes ꒱
I’ll add news headlines and quotes after the publication date!! 💌
ּ—— spoiler free review
˚˖𓍢🌷✧˚ Thank you so much to NetGalley and Forever publishing for this arc in exchange for an honest review!! I’ll always be grateful that my first arc was by one of my favourite authors. And to Liana Cincotti, thank you for creating magical stories that always bring me so much happiness.
౿ reading date: april 13 - april 14, 2026
౿ publication date: august 11, 2026
⟶ my edits on instagram ✩｡˚˖
📰 ◟˚ What to expect .ᐟ ⊰⊹
⤿ tennis player x hollywood actor
⤿ pr relationship
⤿ fake dating
⤿ enemies to lovers
⤿ dual pov
ꔛ˚⛲️◝✩ ꒰ Summary ꒱
Luna Aldridge, a tennis player who, after a scandal in her previous relationship in which her ex tried to ruin her reputation, took a break from tennis to recover emotionally from all the media scrutiny she had to face and the huge wave of hate she received. In order to make a comeback and repair her image, a solution has been proposed to her; a PR relationship involving someone who would also benefit from the situation. Kieran Alexander, a Hollywood actor whose dating life is putting the success of his latest film at risk, which is making headlines and damaging his career. There’s just one problem; the two of them can’t stand each other but as the story unfolds, truths are revealed, feelings can no longer be hidden and what began as a facade becomes the real thing.
ꔛ˚🌙◝✩ ꒰ Thoughts ꒱
This book has been everything I hoped for and more, all the tropes that were promised have been developed here in a fantastic way. The story is full of energy, I love it when sports books immerse you in the game as if you were one of the spectators watching the match in real life. It’s an exhilarating feeling to experience the excitement of a match through the pages, to feel so connected that you share the player’s joy at victory, worry when they falter and cheer when they win. As I read about the tennis training, tournaments and practices, it all seemed so vivid to me.
One thing I’ll always be a big fan of is when authors include magazine or newspaper headlines in the book when the story involves famous people, it makes the story feel more real. Luna and Kieran are described so well, in such detail, that it feels as though they’re famous in this reality. This story is so glamorous, full of moments that keep you entertained, attending tennis tournaments, film festivals and premieres, travelling all over the world to attend events related to tennis and film.
Their love story healed them both, having been disappointed in their previous relationships, they had put love aside for fear of getting heartbroken again but they found in each other the peace and strength they needed to let love back into their lives. It takes great courage to trust in something that can be scary but you know the outcome is worth it. Love is always worth the risk. The way they supported each other was beautiful, they were each other’s biggest fans. Kieran always made sure Luna believed in herself, encouraging her to trust in her own power and Luna convinced Kieran that his work deserved every bit of recognition, even when he didn’t feel worthy of it, she showed him that art and sport are equally important to society.
ꔛ˚📸◝✩ ꒰ Characters ꒱
⊹ ࣪ ˖ ໒🎾⊹ Luna Aldridge
I love women in sport, their dedication and their resilience. Luna is a strong female character and an excellent role model. I admire her deeply, she showed great strength by not letting a difficult personal experience affect her career or her athletic performance. She wanted to prove to everyone that she was capable of winning but above all to herself, she felt that this was the perfect moment in her career to achieve great things. I loved her confidence and determination.
Those moments between her and Kieran, when there were no cameras around, were so sweet. For example, when they randomly ended up in a fountain, him looking out for her, her standing up for him even though he wasn’t even there to see it and so many other things. It’s those little details that made their relationship so precious.
⊹ ࣪ ˖ ໒🎬⊹ Kieran Alexander
It’s truly painful to see how the opinion of someone you love can affect your life. I’m glad to see that the person who made him feel that way realised just how much the consequences of their behaviour had affected him and thanks to that, he was able to stop feeling self-conscious about his art.
I was smitten with him. He was so enchanting and caring towards his family and Luna. He was always doing little thoughtful things for her, their dynamic was ‘I can’t do this alone’ ‘I know but let me help you’ He and Luna complement each other so well, their personalities fit together like a beautiful puzzle. The way their relationship developed felt so natural.
ꔛ˚🌊◝✩ ꒰ Overall ꒱
Liana’s books are like a breath of fresh air and a ray of sunshine, it’s sad that they end so quickly but at the same time they leave your heart full of joy. I love rom-coms and i think Liana does an incredible job of capturing the spirit of 2000s rom-coms in her books, happiness brought to life on the pages. I highly recommend this book, it will have you hooked from start to finish. Perfect for summertime, if you enjoy books about sports/films and genuine yearning.
ꔛ˚🐚◝✩ ꒰ Quotes ꒱
I’ll add news headlines and quotes after the publication date!! 💌
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
࣪ ˖ ֪ꮽ᱖܄ 3.75 stars˚ִִ꒱꒱ ִ݂
⤻ no spoiler review .
་ 💭 ⊹ ࣪୨୧ preface. ‘a summer of stars’ follows Kieran and Luna, two famous stars in their respective fields of acting and tennis. this book follows them as they’re forced to fake date (surprise, they’re enemies) and falling in love with each other along the way 🥹🤍
there will always be a place on my shelves for ANY book that even slightly mentions italy. this book was lovely — i was getting all the summer-y, rich, Hollywood, and cool girl vibes. i will admit that this was the literal definition of a cliched romance book done in the 2020s, but if an author does it right, i honestly don’t care. the main thing i loved about this book was the vibes. i was just basking in this wondering if this is what it’s like to be a rich person 😭. travelling around the world, going to movie premieres, going to private parties.. a dream 🌟!
⸝⸝ the characters ⁺໒꒱
ᡣ𐭩 — luna. what a perfect woman 😩 i will ALWAYS stand behind a woman who gets slandered by the media for no damn reason. she’s so much better than me because i would’ve came after than man SO BADD. her ex was such an ass, and the way she handled him ?!? so perfect. she was such a queen for ignoring whatever the media was saying about her and instead focusing on winning her tennis matches. a successful and hot woman beating a washed-up and weird man will always make me smile. i also loved how empathetic she was as well, there was one specific scene at the end of the book that made me love her even more because of how understanding and forgiving she was. we love girls supporting girls!! 🥹💙
ᡣ𐭩 — kieran. i guess i wasn’t the biggest fan of him? i don’t know.. he was kind of just there, while luna was shining. he was just such a typical contemporary romance mmc that it made it hard to connect with him.
𖥔 ݁ ˖ ⌗﹒ one of the small things that isn’t really important to the plot (but i noticed because it was so fun) was the little tabloid article titles at the beginning of each chapter. some of them were extremely useless and telling of how media has and always will be, but it’s undeniable that they were exciting to read. when we got to the last few chapters, the tabloid titles started to change towards supporting their romance a lot more, and that was just so adorable to see 🥲
৻ꪆ ᩚ : the relationship! cute! i thought their relationship development was quite steady, which the opposite is something that i’m very weary about in books, so it was nice to see that it didn’t happen in this one 🪷 once i got the meaning of the title and cover, i giggled because designing the cover and choosing to name the title this was the most perfect choice liana cincotti could’ve made 😭 they are so Hollywood it-couple coded that i’m sickly jealous.
﹏﹒✦ overall, i enjoyed this book 🩵 it wasn’t perfect, but i had a fun time manifesting my next life 🎾🎥💫 and of course, thank you to my lovely bestie rei, for reading this with me. you’re always my favorite person to read my ARCs with, ily 🫂
*thank you immensely, netgalley, for sending me this ARC!
⊹ ﹒ ⁺ ﹒ ⊹ ﹒ ⁺ ﹒ ⊹ ﹒ ⁺ ﹒ ⊹ ﹒ ⁺ ﹒ ⊹ ﹒ ⁺ ﹒ ⊹ ﹒ ⁺ ﹒ ⊹
˒˒⛲ pre read ˒˒࿐· started apr 21・xxvi 𖦞.˖
i am incredibly excited for this book because a) my friends who have already it gave it high ratings b) the cover is beautiful c) it releases on my birthday d) i'm buddy reading with my pretty best friend rei 🩵🍨🫧
ꗃ thank you netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review! ഒ
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
˚˖𓍢ִ໋ ⛲️4 stars
first in first,
fake dating
tennis player x hollywood star
hate to love
dual pov
The book follows the story of Luna Aldridge, a brilliant and skilful tennis player. After being on hiatus for such a long time, she finally makes a come back. In order to stem the tide after the scandal that ruined her whole career and to clear her name, she’s in a fake relationship (pr relationship) with Kieran Alexander, the actor she doesn’t stand. He’s a hollywood star described as a playboy from the media, who clearly needs to rehab his reputation as well, not to mention that he dislikes her too.
݁₊⊹. 𖧧. thoughts
About Liana Cincotti, I’ve only read picking daises on sundays, and even though it was her debut book, i felt this was so much better. Her writing improved so much! It was quite fluid, although, some chapters kind of confused me, as i couldn’t tell which scenes were in the past and which were happening to the main character in the present. I appreciated how the author deals with the theme of women in sports, because not only men are capable of doing certain things, women are equal to men, and no one should ever estimate them. As much as i enjoyed this book, there were a few things which didn’t convince me at all. I’d like to start from talking about the dual pov: I found it unpleasant, since it was difficult (for me) to understand who was talking. Also, I reckon things went too far sometimes in their relationship, but let’s focus on what i enjoyed. Both Luna and Kieran wished for someone who could heal what someone else had broken, but never understood they completed each other. Luna is so insecure and doesn’t think she’s brave enough to love after her ex husband, but Kieran knows what he wants, even if she tries to push him away. Their love story is real, passionate and kind. They’re both so mentally supportive mutually. They’ve both always doubted about themselves and their careers. However, the support they give each other always helps them move forward. In addition, the reference this book has with rom-com movies or magazines quotes, tennis matches is so cute! Liana Cincotti knows perfectly how to create a good entertaining atmosphere.
݁₊⊹. 𖧧. characters
⋆.˚🎾 ༘⋆ Luna Aldridge: I really liked her character. Sometimes I even felt like my self reading her chapters. I love how she has such a strong character, even thought she might be insecure sometimes, but this is what happens to everyone. I will always support women in sports. I’m kind of sad for the fact she didn’t fully revenge herself for what her ex husband has done to her, but i’m also glad she didn’t do that. She’s such a badass, but mostly, she’s the kindest and respectful person ever. Can we talk about how she’s such a pro in tennis? Every time they mentioned her winning a match, i was so proud and satisfied. Women can do anything and I will never stop saying that. I also enjoyed her sweet moments with Kieran, and how she stood and spoke highly about him, because she knows how much potential he has. That’s why i love her caring side.
⋆.˚🎬 ༘⋆ Kieran Alexander: From the very beginning, I didn’t fully understand neither fully liked him. He was (for me) unfriendly, especially toward Luna. This is my opinion from the start because when i dove into the half of the book, my thoughts changed. Kieran is someone who got hurt, who trusted someone he loved too much (as Luna) and gave up everything he had in order to satisfy who he loved. Due to this, now he’s vulnerable, he’s unconfident. With Luna everything changes. He was truly in love with her from the day one. When no one
believes in Luna, he was always there to cheer up for her and give her certainties, because they made her feel safe.
݁₊⊹. 𖧧. overall
This was so fun to read! I found it so flowing. I couldn’t put it down. During those days I had so much things I needed to study, but this book seemed to be more interesting (ofc). I was and I am glued to it. (Thank you my emma and joni for reading this with me 🫶🏼)
first in first,
thank you so much forever publishing and netgalley for the arc in exchange of a review!
₊˚ʚ tropes
fake dating
tennis player x hollywood star
hate to love
dual pov
₊˚ʚ summary
The book follows the story of Luna Aldridge, a brilliant and skilful tennis player. After being on hiatus for such a long time, she finally makes a come back. In order to stem the tide after the scandal that ruined her whole career and to clear her name, she’s in a fake relationship (pr relationship) with Kieran Alexander, the actor she doesn’t stand. He’s a hollywood star described as a playboy from the media, who clearly needs to rehab his reputation as well, not to mention that he dislikes her too.
݁₊⊹. 𖧧. thoughts
About Liana Cincotti, I’ve only read picking daises on sundays, and even though it was her debut book, i felt this was so much better. Her writing improved so much! It was quite fluid, although, some chapters kind of confused me, as i couldn’t tell which scenes were in the past and which were happening to the main character in the present. I appreciated how the author deals with the theme of women in sports, because not only men are capable of doing certain things, women are equal to men, and no one should ever estimate them. As much as i enjoyed this book, there were a few things which didn’t convince me at all. I’d like to start from talking about the dual pov: I found it unpleasant, since it was difficult (for me) to understand who was talking. Also, I reckon things went too far sometimes in their relationship, but let’s focus on what i enjoyed. Both Luna and Kieran wished for someone who could heal what someone else had broken, but never understood they completed each other. Luna is so insecure and doesn’t think she’s brave enough to love after her ex husband, but Kieran knows what he wants, even if she tries to push him away. Their love story is real, passionate and kind. They’re both so mentally supportive mutually. They’ve both always doubted about themselves and their careers. However, the support they give each other always helps them move forward. In addition, the reference this book has with rom-com movies or magazines quotes, tennis matches is so cute! Liana Cincotti knows perfectly how to create a good entertaining atmosphere.
݁₊⊹. 𖧧. characters
⋆.˚🎾 ༘⋆ Luna Aldridge: I really liked her character. Sometimes I even felt like my self reading her chapters. I love how she has such a strong character, even thought she might be insecure sometimes, but this is what happens to everyone. I will always support women in sports. I’m kind of sad for the fact she didn’t fully revenge herself for what her ex husband has done to her, but i’m also glad she didn’t do that. She’s such a badass, but mostly, she’s the kindest and respectful person ever. Can we talk about how she’s such a pro in tennis? Every time they mentioned her winning a match, i was so proud and satisfied. Women can do anything and I will never stop saying that. I also enjoyed her sweet moments with Kieran, and how she stood and spoke highly about him, because she knows how much potential he has. That’s why i love her caring side.
⋆.˚🎬 ༘⋆ Kieran Alexander: From the very beginning, I didn’t fully understand neither fully liked him. He was (for me) unfriendly, especially toward Luna. This is my opinion from the start because when i dove into the half of the book, my thoughts changed. Kieran is someone who got hurt, who trusted someone he loved too much (as Luna) and gave up everything he had in order to satisfy who he loved. Due to this, now he’s vulnerable, he’s unconfident. With Luna everything changes. He was truly in love with her from the day one. When no one
believes in Luna, he was always there to cheer up for her and give her certainties, because they made her feel safe.
݁₊⊹. 𖧧. overall
This was so fun to read! I found it so flowing. I couldn’t put it down. During those days I had so much things I needed to study, but this book seemed to be more interesting (ofc). I was and I am glued to it. (Thank you my emma and joni for reading this with me 🫶🏼)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
‧₊˚ ⛲️ ‧₊𓏲★ ๋࣭ ࣪ ˖ ╰┈➤𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 "𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬" 𝐛𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢 ‧₊˚ ⛲️ ‧₊𓏲★ ๋࣭ ࣪ ˖
Oh my! This was enemies to lovers done right! I had high hopes for this book considering how much I adored her previous books, so it was no surprise that I also loved this book just as much.
Before I dive into the content of this book, I'd just like to acknowledge Liana Cincotti's writing. In a world where romance books can feel like a copy-pastes of each other, Cincotti's writing style is a breath of fresh air. It is just eloquent enough to be lyrical and utterly enrapturing, but not too ornate that it distracts from the story. I believe that Liana Cincotti will become a standout author in the romance genre.
However, the writing is only the surface, the real depth of this book comes from the characters and the plot. Even though I love faking dating, I'm always very critical of why they have to fake date. If it's not a good enough reason, I cannot fully immerse myself in the story because in the back of my mind I'm screaming, You don't even have to be faking dating right now! Everything is pointless! But for this book, I could easily get behind fake dating as a PR stunt to clean up each other's public images. This also added a high stakes aspect that got me very invested in Luna and Kieran's fake relationship.
But, if there's something I appreciate more than a solid faking dating plot, it has to be strong and memorable characters. I loved that Luna was a professional tennis player and that Kieran was a bad boy movie star. My only complain is that I felt that the author did not spend enough page time on the tennis scenes or the movie premiere scenes. She could have painted a very vivid picture of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood movie premieres and she could have added more detail to the tennis matches. This book is very character driven and I wish there was a little more about Luna and Kieran's careers.
Speaking of characters, I'd first like to talk about Luna. Oh how I adored her. She is exactly the type of character I loved to read about. Her drive and determination made it easy for me to root for her, and her kind heart made it easy to fall in love with her.
And Kieran. Yes yes yes! He was a really great love interest and I was infatuated with him from the moment he was introduced.
To conclude, this book was everything I had hoped for. I look forward to reading more of this author's novels in the future.
★4.5 stars ★
Oh my! This was enemies to lovers done right! I had high hopes for this book considering how much I adored her previous books, so it was no surprise that I also loved this book just as much.
Before I dive into the content of this book, I'd just like to acknowledge Liana Cincotti's writing. In a world where romance books can feel like a copy-pastes of each other, Cincotti's writing style is a breath of fresh air. It is just eloquent enough to be lyrical and utterly enrapturing, but not too ornate that it distracts from the story. I believe that Liana Cincotti will become a standout author in the romance genre.
However, the writing is only the surface, the real depth of this book comes from the characters and the plot. Even though I love faking dating, I'm always very critical of why they have to fake date. If it's not a good enough reason, I cannot fully immerse myself in the story because in the back of my mind I'm screaming, You don't even have to be faking dating right now! Everything is pointless! But for this book, I could easily get behind fake dating as a PR stunt to clean up each other's public images. This also added a high stakes aspect that got me very invested in Luna and Kieran's fake relationship.
But, if there's something I appreciate more than a solid faking dating plot, it has to be strong and memorable characters. I loved that Luna was a professional tennis player and that Kieran was a bad boy movie star. My only complain is that I felt that the author did not spend enough page time on the tennis scenes or the movie premiere scenes. She could have painted a very vivid picture of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood movie premieres and she could have added more detail to the tennis matches. This book is very character driven and I wish there was a little more about Luna and Kieran's careers.
Speaking of characters, I'd first like to talk about Luna. Oh how I adored her. She is exactly the type of character I loved to read about. Her drive and determination made it easy for me to root for her, and her kind heart made it easy to fall in love with her.
And Kieran. Yes yes yes! He was a really great love interest and I was infatuated with him from the moment he was introduced.
To conclude, this book was everything I had hoped for. I look forward to reading more of this author's novels in the future.
★4.5 stars ★
April 27, 2026
➸ 5 stars
𓍢⊹ 𓈀 ⛲️ 𓄹𓂃 thank you to netgalley, forever publishing, and liana cincotti for the advanced readers copy!! <3
✨ fake dating
⛲️ hate to love
✨ tennis player x hollywood actor
⛲️ dual pov
✨ europe summer setting
going into this book i was incredibly excited because i loved liana cincotti’s previous book two years ago and knew i was going to love this one as well!! this book caught me by surprise in a way that means so much to me. i loved everything about it. the characters and the complexity of them and their relationships, the entire fake dating concept had such a tight grip on me that i loved, and the entire tennis, acting, red carpet premieres and all the events were so much fun to read about!! this book is one i’ll think about for a long time and the easiest five stars to ever five star. i can’t wait for everyone to read THE summer book!!! this reading experience is one i’ll cherish forever and never forget!! ✨
-⊱ luna aldridge
i absolutely LOVED luna’s character so much!! we follow her as she deals with the struggles of being a woman athlete as well as the fallout of a divorce that turned into a scandal and she was truly so admiring through it all!! she kept her head high and stayed true to herself and i loved how she was with everyone around her (her friends and fans)!! she’s incredibly stubborn and fierce and focused on her career/success as well and just simply fun!! i love her character so much and she’s truly someone to look up to!!
-⊱ kieran alexander
OH THIS MANNNNN HAD ME GRIPPING THE BLANKETS AND GASPING FOR AIR AND SQUEALING AND EVERYTHING ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF!!! he’s so charming and sweet and so so lovely!!!! i loved kieran so much!! it amazes me how much truly goes on behind the scenes and i absolutely loved how his familial relationships were written!! it truly shows the realness of a spanish household, the love but also the hard things and how it can affect someone! i truly loved reading about this and appreciate the representation so much!! oh and everytime this man spoke even the tiniest bit of spanish I WAS ROLLING ON THE FLOOR!!!
-⊱ luna and kieran
RAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! these two were everything to me. EVERYTHING!!!! i think the fake dating in this one has to be my favorite fake dating i’ve ever read. and ive read many books rob fake dating but just something about this one, all the planned outings, the events, red carpets, getting photographed together, was just so captivating to me!!! i was hooked the entire time!!! not only that but the tension and incredible banter between them was so amazing!!! oh the banter was just my favorite!!! i’m not exaggerating when i say that these two had me so giddy the entire time with a smile permanently planted on my face! i was most likely jumping up and down on my bed at 2 am but only the invisible cameras in my room would be able to tell you!! i truly have so much love for these two i can’t even begin to explain it!
𓍢⊹ 𓈀 ⛲️ 𓄹𓂃 favorite quotes:
“One day, I thought my heart’s only purpose was to keep me alive. The next, it felt like it was made for moments like this.
Her laugh. Her surprise. Her.“
“Camera at twelve o’clock was about to catch the violent look on your face. Maybe not the best idea.”
“Do you think they’ll catch me at this angle kicking you?”
“I hate you,”
“Not as much as I hate you.”
“At an event with half of Hollywood and almost every tabloid photographer, I should be keeping my head down, remaining out of the way. But instead, I found myself searching the room for her.”
“She squeezed my hand, trying to cut off my circulation as we walked. My heart rate rose and rose and rose until I was squeezing hers back.”
“For your information, I do know how to cook.”
“I said nothing like that.”
“Your body language did.”
“Did you just admit to looking at my body?”
“Old habit.”
“Looking at my body?”
“Reading body language,”
“Looking at Luna felt the same. That was the only way I could describe her: beauty that had to be witnessed because she surpassed words.”
“She laughed, as if she was picturing exactly that. I wanted to hold the image close, wrap it in a napkin like a chocolate from a diner and put in my pocket.”
“Are you admitting to loving something about me, Luna Aldridge?”
“That depends how shameless you are, Kieran Alexander. What were you holding back from saying when you saw my dress?”
“Words don’t exist to describe how you look.”
“I could never think less of you,”
“I needed more, I wanted more, I’d die without more.”
“She was more addicting than a summer night in the ocean. I was ready to succumb to the waves if it meant I didn’t have to leave.”
“You’re breathtaking,”
“Where do I rank?”
“At the top. She said that you’re beautiful.”
“She did?”
“She did. She also said you’re incredibly talented.”
“She said that?”
“Well, I added the incredibly part. You are incredibly talented, Luna. And beautiful . . . very beautiful.”
“You really do think I’m some womanizer!”
“Men as pretty as you always are,”
“You think I’m pretty?”
“Watching him laugh made my heart bloom into a sea of pastel peonies. If pink was a feeling, it was that. His face scrunched up with bliss.”
“Who cares!”
“Usually you! And when you wake up and see the pictures, you’ll kill me and then you’ll have to pay for my funeral, and I’ll haunt you for the rest of your life.”
“At least I’d be followed around by a hot ghost.”
“Stars shined behind my closed eyes as she feverishly pressed her lips against mine. Each muscle, tendon, bone fell to her will as if it was accepting this as fact. As if we were two pieces meant to be paired. A worshipper and a prayer. The sun and its flowers. Neptune and its moons. My moon. Luna.”
“I. . .don’t. . .want. . .this. . .to. . .be. . .fake,”
“Nothing. About this. Has ever been fake to me.”
“When I loved something, I loved it with every breath. I couldn’t just dip a toe in and test it. I had to dive headfirst.”
“Tell me what you want me to do and I’ll do it,”
“I loved her so much that I struggled to breathe around her. But even then, I’d give her every breath that was keeping me alive.”
“I want all of you. I want to be enough for you.”
“To be loved by her was to be the sun in the moon’s life. But in reality, she was the sun, and I’d follow her the same way the moon did.”
“I love you too much, Luna Aldridge, to care about anything else. I’d swim across oceans to prove it to you.”
“Do you tell the stars about me?”
“Of course I tell the stars about you. And the sun and its moon. I tell them about you every day. It could be snowing, and it’d still feel like a summer of stars with you.”
𓍢⊹ 𓈀 ⛲️ 𓄹𓂃 thank you to netgalley, forever publishing, and liana cincotti for the advanced readers copy!! <3
✨ fake dating
⛲️ hate to love
✨ tennis player x hollywood actor
⛲️ dual pov
✨ europe summer setting
going into this book i was incredibly excited because i loved liana cincotti’s previous book two years ago and knew i was going to love this one as well!! this book caught me by surprise in a way that means so much to me. i loved everything about it. the characters and the complexity of them and their relationships, the entire fake dating concept had such a tight grip on me that i loved, and the entire tennis, acting, red carpet premieres and all the events were so much fun to read about!! this book is one i’ll think about for a long time and the easiest five stars to ever five star. i can’t wait for everyone to read THE summer book!!! this reading experience is one i’ll cherish forever and never forget!! ✨
-⊱ luna aldridge
i absolutely LOVED luna’s character so much!! we follow her as she deals with the struggles of being a woman athlete as well as the fallout of a divorce that turned into a scandal and she was truly so admiring through it all!! she kept her head high and stayed true to herself and i loved how she was with everyone around her (her friends and fans)!! she’s incredibly stubborn and fierce and focused on her career/success as well and just simply fun!! i love her character so much and she’s truly someone to look up to!!
-⊱ kieran alexander
OH THIS MANNNNN HAD ME GRIPPING THE BLANKETS AND GASPING FOR AIR AND SQUEALING AND EVERYTHING ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF!!! he’s so charming and sweet and so so lovely!!!! i loved kieran so much!! it amazes me how much truly goes on behind the scenes and i absolutely loved how his familial relationships were written!! it truly shows the realness of a spanish household, the love but also the hard things and how it can affect someone! i truly loved reading about this and appreciate the representation so much!! oh and everytime this man spoke even the tiniest bit of spanish I WAS ROLLING ON THE FLOOR!!!
-⊱ luna and kieran
RAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! these two were everything to me. EVERYTHING!!!! i think the fake dating in this one has to be my favorite fake dating i’ve ever read. and ive read many books rob fake dating but just something about this one, all the planned outings, the events, red carpets, getting photographed together, was just so captivating to me!!! i was hooked the entire time!!! not only that but the tension and incredible banter between them was so amazing!!! oh the banter was just my favorite!!! i’m not exaggerating when i say that these two had me so giddy the entire time with a smile permanently planted on my face! i was most likely jumping up and down on my bed at 2 am but only the invisible cameras in my room would be able to tell you!! i truly have so much love for these two i can’t even begin to explain it!
𓍢⊹ 𓈀 ⛲️ 𓄹𓂃 favorite quotes:
“One day, I thought my heart’s only purpose was to keep me alive. The next, it felt like it was made for moments like this.
Her laugh. Her surprise. Her.“
“Camera at twelve o’clock was about to catch the violent look on your face. Maybe not the best idea.”
“Do you think they’ll catch me at this angle kicking you?”
“I hate you,”
“Not as much as I hate you.”
“At an event with half of Hollywood and almost every tabloid photographer, I should be keeping my head down, remaining out of the way. But instead, I found myself searching the room for her.”
“She squeezed my hand, trying to cut off my circulation as we walked. My heart rate rose and rose and rose until I was squeezing hers back.”
“For your information, I do know how to cook.”
“I said nothing like that.”
“Your body language did.”
“Did you just admit to looking at my body?”
“Old habit.”
“Looking at my body?”
“Reading body language,”
“Looking at Luna felt the same. That was the only way I could describe her: beauty that had to be witnessed because she surpassed words.”
“She laughed, as if she was picturing exactly that. I wanted to hold the image close, wrap it in a napkin like a chocolate from a diner and put in my pocket.”
“Are you admitting to loving something about me, Luna Aldridge?”
“That depends how shameless you are, Kieran Alexander. What were you holding back from saying when you saw my dress?”
“Words don’t exist to describe how you look.”
“I could never think less of you,”
“I needed more, I wanted more, I’d die without more.”
“She was more addicting than a summer night in the ocean. I was ready to succumb to the waves if it meant I didn’t have to leave.”
“You’re breathtaking,”
“Where do I rank?”
“At the top. She said that you’re beautiful.”
“She did?”
“She did. She also said you’re incredibly talented.”
“She said that?”
“Well, I added the incredibly part. You are incredibly talented, Luna. And beautiful . . . very beautiful.”
“You really do think I’m some womanizer!”
“Men as pretty as you always are,”
“You think I’m pretty?”
“Watching him laugh made my heart bloom into a sea of pastel peonies. If pink was a feeling, it was that. His face scrunched up with bliss.”
“Who cares!”
“Usually you! And when you wake up and see the pictures, you’ll kill me and then you’ll have to pay for my funeral, and I’ll haunt you for the rest of your life.”
“At least I’d be followed around by a hot ghost.”
“Stars shined behind my closed eyes as she feverishly pressed her lips against mine. Each muscle, tendon, bone fell to her will as if it was accepting this as fact. As if we were two pieces meant to be paired. A worshipper and a prayer. The sun and its flowers. Neptune and its moons. My moon. Luna.”
“I. . .don’t. . .want. . .this. . .to. . .be. . .fake,”
“Nothing. About this. Has ever been fake to me.”
“When I loved something, I loved it with every breath. I couldn’t just dip a toe in and test it. I had to dive headfirst.”
“Tell me what you want me to do and I’ll do it,”
“I loved her so much that I struggled to breathe around her. But even then, I’d give her every breath that was keeping me alive.”
“I want all of you. I want to be enough for you.”
“To be loved by her was to be the sun in the moon’s life. But in reality, she was the sun, and I’d follow her the same way the moon did.”
“I love you too much, Luna Aldridge, to care about anything else. I’d swim across oceans to prove it to you.”
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5💫
i absolutely adored this !!!! RTC 🩵
Read if you like:
🎾fake dating
🎾pr stunts
🎾tennis player x hollywood actor
🎾euro summer
🎾dual pov
°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ — preread:
eeeekkkk!! so excited i got the arc for this one a few days ago and ive been dying to read it!! the cover is gorgeous and im a sucker for fake dating, so im absolutely sure i will love this one!! 🩵🤩🤞🏼
Release date: August 11, 2026
thank you so much to netgalley and forever publishing for the arc in exchange for a honest review!!💫
i absolutely adored this !!!! RTC 🩵
Read if you like:
🎾fake dating
🎾pr stunts
🎾tennis player x hollywood actor
🎾euro summer
🎾dual pov
°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ — preread:
eeeekkkk!! so excited i got the arc for this one a few days ago and ive been dying to read it!! the cover is gorgeous and im a sucker for fake dating, so im absolutely sure i will love this one!! 🩵🤩🤞🏼
Release date: August 11, 2026
thank you so much to netgalley and forever publishing for the arc in exchange for a honest review!!💫
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5 stars
𓏲 ࣪ ˖
this was cute!! the fake dating aspect honestly didn’t completely satisfy me, but it also wasn’t a major turn off and i still found luna and kieran adorable together. i don’t know much about tennis either so it was fun getting a glimpse of what the sport is like 🩵
ⓘ thank you to netgalley and forever for the arc!
⊹ “to be loved by her was to be the sun in the moon’s life. but in reality, she was the sun, and i’d follow her the same way the moon did.”
this was cute!! the fake dating aspect honestly didn’t completely satisfy me, but it also wasn’t a major turn off and i still found luna and kieran adorable together. i don’t know much about tennis either so it was fun getting a glimpse of what the sport is like 🩵
ⓘ thank you to netgalley and forever for the arc!
April 28, 2026
[arc review] liana cincotti really knows how to write a book that both reads and feels like a 2000s romcom—she will forever be an auto buy author for me.
a summer of stars is such a fun, fast paced romcom! the story is split between luna and kieran so we get to know both of them in their respective points of review.
I loved the relationship between luna and kieran! I really enjoyed the slow burn, the tension, and the will they won’t they.
the fake dating made sense, too. I find with fake dating it doesn’t always feel necessary for the plot, but it really worked! I loved that they didn’t end up together early in the book either, because a lot of fake dating x enemies to lovers fall into that trap
I can’t wait to reread it when it’s published!
thank you orion for the advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review!
a summer of stars is such a fun, fast paced romcom! the story is split between luna and kieran so we get to know both of them in their respective points of review.
I loved the relationship between luna and kieran! I really enjoyed the slow burn, the tension, and the will they won’t they.
the fake dating made sense, too. I find with fake dating it doesn’t always feel necessary for the plot, but it really worked! I loved that they didn’t end up together early in the book either, because a lot of fake dating x enemies to lovers fall into that trap
I can’t wait to reread it when it’s published!
thank you orion for the advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review!
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‧˚꒰⛲️୭ ˚. a summer of stars ౿ 4.75 stars
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀₊˚ ꒰ ⟢﹕thoughts ꒱ ˚₊ 💫
📼 𝑵𝑶𝑾 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝒀𝑰𝑵𝑮 ♬⋆.˚ ... 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆 - 𝒕𝒂𝒚𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒘𝒊𝒇𝒕
⠀⠀⠀⤿ "my reputation's never been worse, so / you must like me for me,"
OH MY GOSH! this book is my new obsession. i loved everything about it. it read so much like a 2000s romcom, which are my absolute favorite 🥹 it was so fast-paced; there was never a moment when i was bored, because there was simply so much going on! there was everything i wanted from a book like this: going to premieres, organized dates, tennis matches, traveling around the world, and watching the two characters slowly fall in love with each other off camera.
i played tennis for years growing up, so being immersed in luna's POV and reading about her practicing and attending grand slams was so fun and made me incredibly nostalgic. really, everything about this book was just so fun. i felt like i was reading about some real-life celebrity drama. i was hooked from the very start and couldn't stop reading. the news headlines incorporated throughout only added to the excitement and realism of it all.
AND not only was this a story about a beautiful, slow-burning romance, it was also one of two people healing from heartbreak and learning to love again, of learning how to exist in the public eye without losing yourself, of mending relationships even when it's hard. it was so inspiring to see how the characters grew throughout the book and the maturity they displayed in tough situations. they communicated well and were always so patient with each other. luna and kieran both had so much depth to their characters, and it was so easy to love them and root for them 🤍
my only complaint is that i felt like the book needed to be a bit longer. there were big moments that were mentioned, but we never saw them actually happen. similarly, i think this book could've benefitted a lot from showing more of kierans's reaction to some of luna's big moments. instead of seeing them together and their reactions to the situation, there would be a hours-long time skip, and they'd be at a completely different event. i just wish these time skips weren't included and we instead got more chapters to read about what happened during those hours.
other than that, this book was utterly adorable and heartwarming. i completely binged it this weekend and have zero regrets. a summer of stars is definitely a new favorite of mine. i've never read any of the author's other works, but i will definitely check them out after reading this.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀₊˚ ꒰ ⟢﹕characters ꒱ ˚₊ 🗽⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
₊ 𖦹﹕luna aldridge ₊˚꒰🎾꒱‧
she's an eleven-time grand slam-winning tennis player who is coming back to the public eye and world of tennis after having her reputation destroyed by her toxic ex-husband.
i loved her so much! she was so strong, so inspiring. the way she picked herself back up and refused to let her ex ruin her career and reputation was so admirable. she was so dedicated to her career and cared deeply about proving people wrong. i was rooting for her the entire time. those chapters where she was playing in a match had me stressed, as if i was actually there watching her. reading about her all triumphs and tribulations had me going through all the emotions alongside her. overall, she was such a strong female character, one that shone just as bright alone as she did with the mmc. i was so so proud of her and how she grew. she'll always have a place in my heart.
her moments with her team were also so sweet. i adored the friendship and sisterhood between them. all of them gossiping and playing games and having dinners together was peak girlhood. let me be part of their circle, please!
₊ 𖦹﹕kieran alexander ₊˚꒰🎬꒱‧
he's a heartthrob actor who is forced by his management into a PR relationship to repair his playboy reputation in order to promote his newest romantic movie.
gosh, i adored him. new book boyfriend right there. he was so playful and charming. it was hilarious to see how he poked at luna and traded barbs with her without missing a beat. he was also so sweet and gentlemanly deep down. he cared so much for his loved ones and dropped anything he was doing if they needed him. it broke my heart to learn about his feelings toward his career and the source of them. i just wanted to give him a big hug and say "you are amazing."
he treated luna so well, and being in his POV while he was pining over her was *chef's kiss.* this man yearns, y'all. he loved her so effortlessly and was her number one supporter even before they became a couple. he always made sure she was feeling okay, mentally and physically, and that she knew how much he believed in her, how amazing she was. he was so gentle and patient, and i loved how communicative and open he was with his feelings for her. i loved him so much. i'm going to be obsessing over him for the foreseeable future, thank you very much.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀₊˚ ꒰ ⟢﹕luna & kieran ꒱ ˚₊ 📸
i'm honestly so obsessed with them and how their relationship developed. it was such a satisfying slow-burn, full of tension and moments of "is this for the cameras or not?" the banter was SO GOOD! i was blushing and giggling a crazy amount reading it.
them falling in love felt so natural, as no part of their story was rushed. each stage of their relationship was so enjoyable to read about. i wasn't even rushing to get to the part where they got together because i had so much fun watching them slowly develop feelings for each other. their small moments of hidden intimacy, the ones where they weren't thinking about the cameras, were everything. i found myself rereading certain chapters right after finishing them because they were just so adorable.
when they finally became a couple, that excitement never dwindled, along with their chemistry together. seeing them support each other and actively put in the effort to make sure they both knew they were each other's number one fan was so heartwarming. their love was so mature, playful, and pure, i yearn for a relationship like theirs.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀₊˚ ꒰ ⟢﹕overall ꒱ ˚₊ 👟
this was so adorable... everything i wanted and more from a book with these tropes. i love a y2k romcom-coded book, and this was exactly that. all the little moments in front of the cameras and in secret were so heartwarming. i had so much fun reading it and so quickly fell in love with each character, luna especially. her resilience, strength, and sportsmanship will stay with me for a long time. i can't recommend this book enough. it was the perfect read to get into the summer mood, and i can't wait to check out liana cincotti's other works now!
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ᰋ ˓ to be added after publication
— ୨୧₊˚ 💌 thank you to netgalley, forever publishing, and liana cincotti for providing this e-arc in exchange for an honest review!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀₊˚ ꒰ ⟢﹕thoughts ꒱ ˚₊ 💫
📼 𝑵𝑶𝑾 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝒀𝑰𝑵𝑮 ♬⋆.˚ ... 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆 - 𝒕𝒂𝒚𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒘𝒊𝒇𝒕
⠀⠀⠀⤿ "my reputation's never been worse, so / you must like me for me,"
OH MY GOSH! this book is my new obsession. i loved everything about it. it read so much like a 2000s romcom, which are my absolute favorite 🥹 it was so fast-paced; there was never a moment when i was bored, because there was simply so much going on! there was everything i wanted from a book like this: going to premieres, organized dates, tennis matches, traveling around the world, and watching the two characters slowly fall in love with each other off camera.
i played tennis for years growing up, so being immersed in luna's POV and reading about her practicing and attending grand slams was so fun and made me incredibly nostalgic. really, everything about this book was just so fun. i felt like i was reading about some real-life celebrity drama. i was hooked from the very start and couldn't stop reading. the news headlines incorporated throughout only added to the excitement and realism of it all.
AND not only was this a story about a beautiful, slow-burning romance, it was also one of two people healing from heartbreak and learning to love again, of learning how to exist in the public eye without losing yourself, of mending relationships even when it's hard. it was so inspiring to see how the characters grew throughout the book and the maturity they displayed in tough situations. they communicated well and were always so patient with each other. luna and kieran both had so much depth to their characters, and it was so easy to love them and root for them 🤍
my only complaint is that i felt like the book needed to be a bit longer. there were big moments that were mentioned, but we never saw them actually happen. similarly, i think this book could've benefitted a lot from showing more of kierans's reaction to some of luna's big moments. instead of seeing them together and their reactions to the situation, there would be a hours-long time skip, and they'd be at a completely different event. i just wish these time skips weren't included and we instead got more chapters to read about what happened during those hours.
other than that, this book was utterly adorable and heartwarming. i completely binged it this weekend and have zero regrets. a summer of stars is definitely a new favorite of mine. i've never read any of the author's other works, but i will definitely check them out after reading this.
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₊ 𖦹﹕luna aldridge ₊˚꒰🎾꒱‧
she's an eleven-time grand slam-winning tennis player who is coming back to the public eye and world of tennis after having her reputation destroyed by her toxic ex-husband.
i loved her so much! she was so strong, so inspiring. the way she picked herself back up and refused to let her ex ruin her career and reputation was so admirable. she was so dedicated to her career and cared deeply about proving people wrong. i was rooting for her the entire time. those chapters where she was playing in a match had me stressed, as if i was actually there watching her. reading about her all triumphs and tribulations had me going through all the emotions alongside her. overall, she was such a strong female character, one that shone just as bright alone as she did with the mmc. i was so so proud of her and how she grew. she'll always have a place in my heart.
her moments with her team were also so sweet. i adored the friendship and sisterhood between them. all of them gossiping and playing games and having dinners together was peak girlhood. let me be part of their circle, please!
₊ 𖦹﹕kieran alexander ₊˚꒰🎬꒱‧
he's a heartthrob actor who is forced by his management into a PR relationship to repair his playboy reputation in order to promote his newest romantic movie.
gosh, i adored him. new book boyfriend right there. he was so playful and charming. it was hilarious to see how he poked at luna and traded barbs with her without missing a beat. he was also so sweet and gentlemanly deep down. he cared so much for his loved ones and dropped anything he was doing if they needed him. it broke my heart to learn about his feelings toward his career and the source of them. i just wanted to give him a big hug and say "you are amazing."
he treated luna so well, and being in his POV while he was pining over her was *chef's kiss.* this man yearns, y'all. he loved her so effortlessly and was her number one supporter even before they became a couple. he always made sure she was feeling okay, mentally and physically, and that she knew how much he believed in her, how amazing she was. he was so gentle and patient, and i loved how communicative and open he was with his feelings for her. i loved him so much. i'm going to be obsessing over him for the foreseeable future, thank you very much.
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i'm honestly so obsessed with them and how their relationship developed. it was such a satisfying slow-burn, full of tension and moments of "is this for the cameras or not?" the banter was SO GOOD! i was blushing and giggling a crazy amount reading it.
them falling in love felt so natural, as no part of their story was rushed. each stage of their relationship was so enjoyable to read about. i wasn't even rushing to get to the part where they got together because i had so much fun watching them slowly develop feelings for each other. their small moments of hidden intimacy, the ones where they weren't thinking about the cameras, were everything. i found myself rereading certain chapters right after finishing them because they were just so adorable.
when they finally became a couple, that excitement never dwindled, along with their chemistry together. seeing them support each other and actively put in the effort to make sure they both knew they were each other's number one fan was so heartwarming. their love was so mature, playful, and pure, i yearn for a relationship like theirs.
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this was so adorable... everything i wanted and more from a book with these tropes. i love a y2k romcom-coded book, and this was exactly that. all the little moments in front of the cameras and in secret were so heartwarming. i had so much fun reading it and so quickly fell in love with each character, luna especially. her resilience, strength, and sportsmanship will stay with me for a long time. i can't recommend this book enough. it was the perfect read to get into the summer mood, and i can't wait to check out liana cincotti's other works now!
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— ୨୧₊˚ 💌 thank you to netgalley, forever publishing, and liana cincotti for providing this e-arc in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I officially get the hype around this author! She writes characters that just click. Kieran and Luna’s fake-dating-to-save-their-reputations vibe had me hooked.
Kieran? Absolute swoon-fest. He’s the Hollywood golden boy I didn't know I needed.
Kieran and Luna together? So perfect. I loved watching them try (and fail) not to fall for each other while the world was watching.
The best parts:
⇢ NO third-act breakup! (Can we get an amen?)
⇢ No annoying miscommunication that lasts for 300 pages.
⇢ The chemistry was actually believable and kept me turning the pages.
If you live for fake dating and want a romance that won't make you want to scream at the characters for being dumb, pick this up!
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✎ᝰ.┊ pre-read: I’m in the mood for some contemporary romance, and the fake dating setup in this one sounds absolutely delicious!!
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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc!
Kieran? Absolute swoon-fest. He’s the Hollywood golden boy I didn't know I needed.
Kieran and Luna together? So perfect. I loved watching them try (and fail) not to fall for each other while the world was watching.
The best parts:
⇢ NO third-act breakup! (Can we get an amen?)
⇢ No annoying miscommunication that lasts for 300 pages.
⇢ The chemistry was actually believable and kept me turning the pages.
If you live for fake dating and want a romance that won't make you want to scream at the characters for being dumb, pick this up!
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✎ᝰ.┊ pre-read: I’m in the mood for some contemporary romance, and the fake dating setup in this one sounds absolutely delicious!!
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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc!
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December 9, 2025whatever mother writes, I read 🤲
May 10, 2026
↳ thank you net galley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!!
𐙚˚₊ 💌┆★ ★ ★ ★ ¼ ⊹ now playing need by taylor swift
not those smutty novels people enjoy… i live for this. for the tension, the yearning alongside with the sweetness and the kicking at my feet because ‘this is too cute!’
❝ there’s no question that he views her with the same magic the stars are made of.❞
❝ she laughed, as if she was picturing exactly that. I wanted to hold the image close, wrap it in a napkin like a chocolate from a diner and put in my pocket.❞
it made me second-guess every celebrity news i’ve ever heard of and try to tell if it was actually the truth or just a PR stunt.
the writing style of liana is pure magic, it cast a spell on me, and now i’m forever subdued. indeed, i now need to read her other books as much as i need oxygen to breathe and a tennis player needs a raquet to play.
❝ all i could be sure of was that kieran’s eyes and voice and lips were an intoxicating, seductive combination that should be illegal in every nation. it was too dangerous. so dangerous that it was poisoning his worst enemy and making her question whether there was ever a reason to dislike him.❞
i think i will never forget luna and what jeremiah, the ex-husband, did to her because it’s just another woman being hated because a man told the world she sucks, a film we all have seen before. years of hard-work, effort, nice rep are nothing compared to a dude’s opinion in our society apparently.
kieran, on the other hand, is the kind of man who deserve to be called like that, since he didn’t fail to make me giggle and blush. if i was a random girl in this universe, i fear i would be one of those who stare at him on the big screen, captivated.
another thing i love about the two of them is they love deeply, lose themselves in their loved ones and would do everything for them. and yes, as shown is both’s past relationships, it isn’t always good, but i don’t care, because they literally rotate around each other’s orbit, which i find so sweet, and people also tell that feeling deeply is a curse when it’s a blessing.
❝ watching him laugh made my heart bloom into a sea of pastel peonies. if pink was a feeling, it was that.❞
let’s pretend I haven’t already read the first pages… i am so frigging excited for this!!
firstly because it’s my first arc and I’m reading it with giu and secondly because I feel I’m going to fall in love with it and the author is going to become a favourite of mine.
𐙚˚₊ 💌┆★ ★ ★ ★ ¼ ⊹ now playing need by taylor swift
this is what i call rom-com.
not those smutty novels people enjoy… i live for this. for the tension, the yearning alongside with the sweetness and the kicking at my feet because ‘this is too cute!’
❝ there’s no question that he views her with the same magic the stars are made of.❞
˖ ࣪ ꒰ . the plot …the story follows the events of luna aldridge, an excellently skillful tennis player whose career has been ruined by a man who happens to be her ex-husband, and kieran alexander, a witty awarded hollywood star. to save face her career and promote his up-coming romantic film, their PR decide they have to fake date; though there’s one tiny little problem: they hate each other!! and in the past five years they’ve been spreading fake news towards the other. although, public appearance after public appearance that start to know each other for what they actually are and not for their reputations until it doesn’t seem like they’re faking anymore…
❝ she laughed, as if she was picturing exactly that. I wanted to hold the image close, wrap it in a napkin like a chocolate from a diner and put in my pocket.❞
˖ ࣪ ꒰ . my thoughts …oh i’m so glad i did this epic come back to ya romances because, even though i didn’t know, i really needed it. i loved this book from cover to cover, experienced the emotions the characters felt like they were mine and sobbed when i came to the acknowledgments.
it made me second-guess every celebrity news i’ve ever heard of and try to tell if it was actually the truth or just a PR stunt.
the writing style of liana is pure magic, it cast a spell on me, and now i’m forever subdued. indeed, i now need to read her other books as much as i need oxygen to breathe and a tennis player needs a raquet to play.
❝ all i could be sure of was that kieran’s eyes and voice and lips were an intoxicating, seductive combination that should be illegal in every nation. it was too dangerous. so dangerous that it was poisoning his worst enemy and making her question whether there was ever a reason to dislike him.❞
˖ ࣪ ꒰ . them …i’ve found luna and kieran really believable, loved both the characters and adored the frightening chemical that had. I swear during some scenes i felt like i was the third wheel… and that hurt me because I think I was the other woman since i also love kieran #wheresmybookboyfriend?
i think i will never forget luna and what jeremiah, the ex-husband, did to her because it’s just another woman being hated because a man told the world she sucks, a film we all have seen before. years of hard-work, effort, nice rep are nothing compared to a dude’s opinion in our society apparently.
kieran, on the other hand, is the kind of man who deserve to be called like that, since he didn’t fail to make me giggle and blush. if i was a random girl in this universe, i fear i would be one of those who stare at him on the big screen, captivated.
another thing i love about the two of them is they love deeply, lose themselves in their loved ones and would do everything for them. and yes, as shown is both’s past relationships, it isn’t always good, but i don’t care, because they literally rotate around each other’s orbit, which i find so sweet, and people also tell that feeling deeply is a curse when it’s a blessing.
❝ watching him laugh made my heart bloom into a sea of pastel peonies. if pink was a feeling, it was that.❞
˖ ࣪ ꒰ . the playlist …other than ‘need’, i think these songs fit the vibes of the book quite well, and they remind me so much of luna and kieran.
drop dead, love is embarrassing by olivia rodrigo
this song by conan gray
things I wish you said, already over by sabrina carpenter
close to you, packing it up by gracie abrams
taste back, matilda, clara’s song by harry styles
the smallest man who ever lived, delicate, afterglow, daylight by taylor swift
˖ ࣪ ꒰ . for giu …thank you for reading this with me!! it’s been very fun to read this together! ilysm even though you didn’t like kieran at first. 💐🫰🏻🫂 take a look at her review!
⋆˚. ⛲️ ꔛ pre-read ˖ ࣪ ˖ ౿
let’s pretend I haven’t already read the first pages… i am so frigging excited for this!!
firstly because it’s my first arc and I’m reading it with giu and secondly because I feel I’m going to fall in love with it and the author is going to become a favourite of mine.
April 11, 2026
i can't truly wait for y'all to read and meet luna and kieran!!
these two captured me and really said live our story with us and i truly did (as always tbh with her books).
i could rant about how i love luna and how admire her for a lot of things such as her strength and how real she could be... or what can i even say about kieran? i mean in a world of boys he's a gentleman... this lyric's 100% him. two ppl that can be also really delulu ( but aren't we all in love like this? ) and don't even let me start and rant about their relationship because it was truly incredible to read about from their first interaction to the last <3
NOW go and add it to your TBR. just do it :)
these two captured me and really said live our story with us and i truly did (as always tbh with her books).
i could rant about how i love luna and how admire her for a lot of things such as her strength and how real she could be... or what can i even say about kieran? i mean in a world of boys he's a gentleman... this lyric's 100% him. two ppl that can be also really delulu ( but aren't we all in love like this? ) and don't even let me start and rant about their relationship because it was truly incredible to read about from their first interaction to the last <3
NOW go and add it to your TBR. just do it :)
Want to Read
December 12, 2025YAYYY 2026 I LOVE YOU EVEN MORE !
Want to Read
March 4, 2026pre-release:
YOU DONT GET IT. I NEED AUGUST TO COME LIKE RIGHT NOW. OMG I SAW THE VIDEO ON TIKTOK AND I RAN HERE!! IM SO SO SO EXCITED!
YOU DONT GET IT. I NEED AUGUST TO COME LIKE RIGHT NOW. OMG I SAW THE VIDEO ON TIKTOK AND I RAN HERE!! IM SO SO SO EXCITED!
Want to Read
December 5, 2025OKAY SO I NEED THIS BOOK LIKE RIGHT NOW.
Want to Read
February 16, 2026i need to be here to clear up any misinformation on the tennis. it is a racquet and if i see you spell it as "racket" (which is a lot of noise, not a RACQUET) i will turn you into a tennis ball and give you to the Real Pros
April 13, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
i have LOVED liana’s writing since reading picking daisies on sunday when it was released and have been obsessed since.
this book was so beautiful, i adored everything about it. i found the tennis and actor fake relationship to be very interesting and unique, and liked reading about the tennis matches and movie premieres. there were so many beautifully written scenes and lines as well.
the characters, kieran and luna were so perfect, i am absolutely obsessed with them. their relationship, banter, and yearning was UGH! i adore them actually, their relationship felt so natural, as did them falling for one another. i seriously love them.
also, i found it really cool the way the pov of the chapter was established, through an article title!!
although, i will say, i wish we saw more of kieran and luna. often times while reading, it felt as though there were gaps in the story. like they’d be in one place and then they’d be somewhere else, time skips, but it felt confusing sometimes. i wish we knew more about what went on during those hours skipped, making the book longer, which i desperately needed. but other than that, i have no complaints, it was PERFECT.
this book was so good and such an easy read, i am obsessed with the way liana’s books feel like a y2k romcom.
i cannot wait for this book to be out to the public and i can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy so i can tab it :)
i have LOVED liana’s writing since reading picking daisies on sunday when it was released and have been obsessed since.
this book was so beautiful, i adored everything about it. i found the tennis and actor fake relationship to be very interesting and unique, and liked reading about the tennis matches and movie premieres. there were so many beautifully written scenes and lines as well.
the characters, kieran and luna were so perfect, i am absolutely obsessed with them. their relationship, banter, and yearning was UGH! i adore them actually, their relationship felt so natural, as did them falling for one another. i seriously love them.
also, i found it really cool the way the pov of the chapter was established, through an article title!!
although, i will say, i wish we saw more of kieran and luna. often times while reading, it felt as though there were gaps in the story. like they’d be in one place and then they’d be somewhere else, time skips, but it felt confusing sometimes. i wish we knew more about what went on during those hours skipped, making the book longer, which i desperately needed. but other than that, i have no complaints, it was PERFECT.
this book was so good and such an easy read, i am obsessed with the way liana’s books feel like a y2k romcom.
i cannot wait for this book to be out to the public and i can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy so i can tab it :)
Want to Read
December 2, 2025Uhm who was going to tell me that she released the name?!
Want to Read
December 15, 2025A TENNIS FAKE DATING ROMANCE????
I NEED THIS IN MY HANDS NOWW
I NEED THIS IN MY HANDS NOWW
April 13, 2026
Thank you netgalley and Liana Cincotti for this arc in exchange for an honest review! 💕
What an absolutely masterpiece. Liana has such a way of writing incredible, 2000s rom com style romances that makes you feel connected and attached to these characters as if you were life long best friends. Though these characters were famous celebrities, you still were able to relate to their problems and understand them.
We follow Luna Aldridge, a pro tennis player, as she agrees to a fake relationship with the guy she loathes, Kieran Alexander. A famous Hollywood actor who hates her just as much, but also agrees to save her reputation from a scandal and rumors floating around the internet about her…Seeing how much of a people pleaser Luna was, even though she was opinionated and stubborn and not afraid to speak her mind. It made her so relatable and I loved seeing her grow as a character throughout the book.
Kieran Alexander was an absolute gentleman (cue taylor swift). He was so gentle and protective and was so openly in love with Luna from the beginning, even though he thinks he hated her. lies. And though, personally, my heart will always be Levi Coldwells, Kieran was still a super sweet man. He devoted himself to his family and it was so honorable and thoughtful. I have so much respect for him just from his flip phone haha.
It’s safe to say that if Liana Cincotti writes a book…no matter what I will read it. Her writing style is just so whimsical and gets you into the story instantly. I was so absorbed in all her books and never felt bored. If you’ve yet to pick up one of her books, why the heck are you waiting? Do it now!
What an absolutely masterpiece. Liana has such a way of writing incredible, 2000s rom com style romances that makes you feel connected and attached to these characters as if you were life long best friends. Though these characters were famous celebrities, you still were able to relate to their problems and understand them.
We follow Luna Aldridge, a pro tennis player, as she agrees to a fake relationship with the guy she loathes, Kieran Alexander. A famous Hollywood actor who hates her just as much, but also agrees to save her reputation from a scandal and rumors floating around the internet about her…Seeing how much of a people pleaser Luna was, even though she was opinionated and stubborn and not afraid to speak her mind. It made her so relatable and I loved seeing her grow as a character throughout the book.
Kieran Alexander was an absolute gentleman (cue taylor swift). He was so gentle and protective and was so openly in love with Luna from the beginning, even though he thinks he hated her. lies. And though, personally, my heart will always be Levi Coldwells, Kieran was still a super sweet man. He devoted himself to his family and it was so honorable and thoughtful. I have so much respect for him just from his flip phone haha.
It’s safe to say that if Liana Cincotti writes a book…no matter what I will read it. Her writing style is just so whimsical and gets you into the story instantly. I was so absorbed in all her books and never felt bored. If you’ve yet to pick up one of her books, why the heck are you waiting? Do it now!
Read
May 8, 2026had to put a pause on this one bc i cannot get invested in either MCs, hoping to wait for the audiobook to help me bc i really wanna love!!
Want to Read
January 11, 2026i’m actually so excited for this!! been waiting so long for LC3!! 🙂↕️ i already know this is going to be a banger 🤭
April 20, 2026
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Liana Cincotti and her publishing team for sending me this ARC for review!
4.5/5 ⭐️
This is my first book by Liana and it definitely did not disappoint. The vibes were incredible and gave major romcom movie vibes. I was hooked from the beginning and it was so easy to read!
The characters are incredible:
Luna— I too, am a perfectionist people pleaser so I related to her in that way. Seeing her navigate her grief and come back to her love for tennis was amazing and empowering.
Kieran— such a gentleman. I loved his character, the way he loves his family and treated Luna so well. And the fact that he wears 2 watches (he took his watch off twice in a single scene, which I think was a mistake BUT I thought it was funny so I’m just imagining him wearing 2 watches now)
All the side characters also added to the plot and were so cutesy! But ugh Jeremiah don’t get me started. Every time he would come on the page he would ragebait me.
The plot was super fast paced and fun to read, fake dating is always a trope I love. The banter between Luna and Kieran was top notch, and it’s rare to find an enemies to lovers in a contemporary romance that’s well done. This book did it nicely. The book felt long, but not too long and it was a great length to spend lots of time with the characters.
The only things I have to critique are that there was a scene with Kieran and Luna watching a movie with a very detailed gay kissing scene (even more detailed than the actual kissing scenes in this book) and it made me uncomfortable so I skimmed/skipped it. And I didn’t quite get the five star feeling for the first half of the book. Other than that, no complaints! Totally recommend
Spice: 1/5
Language: moderate
4.5/5 ⭐️
This is my first book by Liana and it definitely did not disappoint. The vibes were incredible and gave major romcom movie vibes. I was hooked from the beginning and it was so easy to read!
The characters are incredible:
Luna— I too, am a perfectionist people pleaser so I related to her in that way. Seeing her navigate her grief and come back to her love for tennis was amazing and empowering.
Kieran— such a gentleman. I loved his character, the way he loves his family and treated Luna so well. And the fact that he wears 2 watches (he took his watch off twice in a single scene, which I think was a mistake BUT I thought it was funny so I’m just imagining him wearing 2 watches now)
All the side characters also added to the plot and were so cutesy! But ugh Jeremiah don’t get me started. Every time he would come on the page he would ragebait me.
The plot was super fast paced and fun to read, fake dating is always a trope I love. The banter between Luna and Kieran was top notch, and it’s rare to find an enemies to lovers in a contemporary romance that’s well done. This book did it nicely. The book felt long, but not too long and it was a great length to spend lots of time with the characters.
The only things I have to critique are that there was a scene with Kieran and Luna watching a movie with a very detailed gay kissing scene (even more detailed than the actual kissing scenes in this book) and it made me uncomfortable so I skimmed/skipped it. And I didn’t quite get the five star feeling for the first half of the book. Other than that, no complaints! Totally recommend
Spice: 1/5
Language: moderate
April 23, 2026
5 ⭐️ I was able to read an early copy of this thanks to netgalley and ooohhhhh my gosh this was the perfect book. I’ve never watched tennis so I had to pause and look things up every now and then but it didn’t take me out of the story!!
I have always loved how quick and easy it is to follow along with the writing. Everything was just so beautifully written, I had tears in my eyes over how the settings were explained and how the characters talked about eachother. Luna and Kieran are genuinely so so perfect.
This is the first new book i’ve read in about six months and once I started it, I genuinely couldn’t put it down. It has the best vibes ever, so i’m giving it five stars:)
On page one, immediately I knew I would resonate with Luna. She is me, I am her.
I’m not sure what quotes i’m allowed to post but I have soooo many highlighted in my notes, they’re just so beautiful.
You definitely need to add this to your tbr and read it once it comes out August 11th!!! Liana you have done it again <3
I have always loved how quick and easy it is to follow along with the writing. Everything was just so beautifully written, I had tears in my eyes over how the settings were explained and how the characters talked about eachother. Luna and Kieran are genuinely so so perfect.
This is the first new book i’ve read in about six months and once I started it, I genuinely couldn’t put it down. It has the best vibes ever, so i’m giving it five stars:)
On page one, immediately I knew I would resonate with Luna. She is me, I am her.
I’m not sure what quotes i’m allowed to post but I have soooo many highlighted in my notes, they’re just so beautiful.
You definitely need to add this to your tbr and read it once it comes out August 11th!!! Liana you have done it again <3
Want to Read
April 8, 2026ummmm picking daisies on a sunday was the cutest thing ever and one of the rare romcoms I liked so I am sooooo ready for august!!! (and more french poetry, perhaps?)
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