Maya Killgore is 23, navigating graduate school and uncertainty about her futurewhen she crosses paths with 38-year-old biotech executive Conor Harkness, her brothers best friend. Their attraction is undeniable, yet laden with clich: the age gap, the career imbalance, and the lingering moral question of forbidden desire.

When Maya and Conor find themselves thrown together for a week in a sun-drenched Sicilian villa for her brothers wedding, sparks fly amid ancient ruins, sumptuous meals, and seaside nights. But as romantic tension builds, Maya senses Conor hiding something. In a whirlwind of passion, misunderstandings, and unexpected revelations, she must decide if this summer fling is a fantasy or something deeper.

A #1NewYorkTimes bestseller, Problematic Summer Romance is a warm, witty exploration of love that challenges norms and expectations in a breathtaking Italian setting