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The Summer That Changed Everything
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Expected 2 Jun 26A burlesque dancer pretends to be a rich widower for an all-access pass into the belly of the wealthy and privileged for the summer—the Hamptons—and to seek revenge on one billionaire in particular in this romance from #1 Amazon bestselling author Dani Ryan.
He’d never been brought down to his knees by anyone…except her.
Minnie Mills has an intolerance for bratty trust fund babies…especially a privileged Lyons man who turned up his nose at her younger sister. So, one evening when a man walks into the club she works at with a shared ax to grind, she’s intrigued. Even more so when he offers her an opportunity to enter the world of billionaires and egos all-expenses-paid. On one condition—she spends the summer in the Hamptons, teaching the serial jerk a lesson.
Meanwhile, Nathaniel Lyons is dissatisfied with his role at Lyons Enterprises and wants his father to reconsider him for CEO. Enter Minnie, who his father uses as a bargaining chip. The next thing Nathaniel knows, he’s wagering he is capable of doing what’s right by the family by promising to make the newcomer to the Hamptons his. She’s high society and philanthropic, so together they would be a golden couple and exactly what the Lyons name needs attached to it.
But deceit is a dangerous game, and secrets have a tendency to come out. Even if Minnie and Nathaniel form a genuine connection in the middle of clambakes and yacht rides, the footprints in the sand were already made.
He’d never been brought down to his knees by anyone…except her.
Minnie Mills has an intolerance for bratty trust fund babies…especially a privileged Lyons man who turned up his nose at her younger sister. So, one evening when a man walks into the club she works at with a shared ax to grind, she’s intrigued. Even more so when he offers her an opportunity to enter the world of billionaires and egos all-expenses-paid. On one condition—she spends the summer in the Hamptons, teaching the serial jerk a lesson.
Meanwhile, Nathaniel Lyons is dissatisfied with his role at Lyons Enterprises and wants his father to reconsider him for CEO. Enter Minnie, who his father uses as a bargaining chip. The next thing Nathaniel knows, he’s wagering he is capable of doing what’s right by the family by promising to make the newcomer to the Hamptons his. She’s high society and philanthropic, so together they would be a golden couple and exactly what the Lyons name needs attached to it.
But deceit is a dangerous game, and secrets have a tendency to come out. Even if Minnie and Nathaniel form a genuine connection in the middle of clambakes and yacht rides, the footprints in the sand were already made.
362 pages, Paperback
Expected publication June 2, 2026
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Dani Ryan
14 books208 followers#1 Amazon bestselling author duo Dani Ryan is the author of contemporary billionaire romances featuring high-stakes settings and flawed, emotionally relatable characters. When they aren’t penning fictional characters, they are probably with their Iggy, or adding more stunning books to their shelves.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This summer novel took place in the Hampton with wealthy, affluent families doing what they do best, socializing, networking and throwing the most lavished parties one could only image.
Enter the FMC, Minnie Mills. Minnie is not rich, not a socialite, nor a philanthropist. She is a dancer, a burlesque dancer as a matter of fact. Minnie is an independent, confident, strong woman with strong bond to her sister, Kitty. When Kitty gets humiliated by a trust fund baby Minnie is not happy and decides to step in, and make things right. She just has to wait for the right time.
So, when she is approached at the club by a man that not only looks but smells of money and has a plan for revenge that pays well, with endless benefits, Minnie couldn’t refuse. Giving her a chance to become one of the elite and live a life she could only dream if she accepted his plan? This gave her the perfect time to make things right as well.
Nathaniel Lyons, the MMC, has a plan of his own- to overthrow the CEO of the family’s company and take the title for himself which he feels he deserves. However, this trust fund baby doesn’t know the secrets and lies that are woven to keep him from just that title.
Nathaniel is self confident, driven, intensely focused, with high emotional control, and an ego that’s off the charts. The Lyons name comes with all the benefits and prestige, that of a billionaires status, and he knows it. He is handsome, suave, very sophisticated, and athletic. He is a polo player and has expensive toys, like a yacht called the Mistress. Nathaniel Lyons has never had a problem getting attention from the opposite sex. Making him one of the sexiest bachelors of his social circles.
This novel has everything you would expect from a contemporary romance. It is well written. The characters are vividly illustrated throughout the book and draws you into their story. I enjoyed not only the twisted tale of deceit and the layers of lies, but seeing Minnie and Nathaniel’s story unfold. What starts out as revenge turns into mutual understanding of life and fate. You watch the HEA build as the two characters spend time together and explore their feeling and desires. This book also includes some of the characters from their Morelli Sisters series, which is an added bonus.
I give this book 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. It was a great start to my summer collection. If you haven’t preordered or put it on your TBR, do it soon. It’s a must-read! 🔥❤️
Thank you, Dani Ryan, you did not disappoint!
Enter the FMC, Minnie Mills. Minnie is not rich, not a socialite, nor a philanthropist. She is a dancer, a burlesque dancer as a matter of fact. Minnie is an independent, confident, strong woman with strong bond to her sister, Kitty. When Kitty gets humiliated by a trust fund baby Minnie is not happy and decides to step in, and make things right. She just has to wait for the right time.
So, when she is approached at the club by a man that not only looks but smells of money and has a plan for revenge that pays well, with endless benefits, Minnie couldn’t refuse. Giving her a chance to become one of the elite and live a life she could only dream if she accepted his plan? This gave her the perfect time to make things right as well.
Nathaniel Lyons, the MMC, has a plan of his own- to overthrow the CEO of the family’s company and take the title for himself which he feels he deserves. However, this trust fund baby doesn’t know the secrets and lies that are woven to keep him from just that title.
Nathaniel is self confident, driven, intensely focused, with high emotional control, and an ego that’s off the charts. The Lyons name comes with all the benefits and prestige, that of a billionaires status, and he knows it. He is handsome, suave, very sophisticated, and athletic. He is a polo player and has expensive toys, like a yacht called the Mistress. Nathaniel Lyons has never had a problem getting attention from the opposite sex. Making him one of the sexiest bachelors of his social circles.
This novel has everything you would expect from a contemporary romance. It is well written. The characters are vividly illustrated throughout the book and draws you into their story. I enjoyed not only the twisted tale of deceit and the layers of lies, but seeing Minnie and Nathaniel’s story unfold. What starts out as revenge turns into mutual understanding of life and fate. You watch the HEA build as the two characters spend time together and explore their feeling and desires. This book also includes some of the characters from their Morelli Sisters series, which is an added bonus.
I give this book 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. It was a great start to my summer collection. If you haven’t preordered or put it on your TBR, do it soon. It’s a must-read! 🔥❤️
Thank you, Dani Ryan, you did not disappoint!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Not just a romance. I read it in one night. There was a touch of mystery and intrigue, a man who was a complete jerkwad who ended up becoming a decent human, and and alot of summer beachie stuff that had me wishing I vacationed to The Hamptons. I even liked how Minnie was a chameleon, it felt like I was walking on the yatchts with her, dancing with her, and just understood her and what made her tick. The notes on the revenge plot woven throughout made it fun and easy to follow the progress of the story too. Well done! Thank you to the authors Dani Ryan for my advance copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What a great novel! Minnie is a burlesque dancer when her husband Gage is found dead. Vowing revenge, she finds herself on a private yacht with wealthy socialites and isn't sure how to behave or who to suspect. It's one of those great, convoluted stories that have you turning pages faster and faster as there are so many twists you'll be gasping for air! Loved it!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
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