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A Summer with Dean

By Michael Mcilwee

A Summer with Dean

By Michael Mcilwee

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Patrick O'Connell, a Broadway dancer with a notorious knack for attracting romantic catastrophes, lands in London with a bruised heart and a desperate yearning to rewrite his life. His acceptance into a prestigious acting school feels like destiny a chance to trade past heartbreaks for profound theatrical artistry in a city brimming with new possibilities. But when he meets Dean Clarke, a fellow student whose effortless charm and enigmatic gaze make Patrick's carefully constructed walls crumble, a truly magical summer in London begins to unfold. As they navigate the intensity of rehearsals for a reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, they forge a connection that feels dangerously inevitable. But when a sudden twist of fate upends the production, their chemistry is thrust into the spotlight, threatening to expose a burgeoning, fiercely real passion that could jeopardize everything they've worked for.
But beneath Dean's captivating exterior lie closely guarded secrets, a past that casts a long shadow, and a quiet hesitation that leaves Patrick wondering. Is this intense connection merely the bond of two artists, or something far deeper? Patrick finds himself trying to decipher Dean's every glance, every touch, desperately hoping for a sign that this isn't just friendship. Dean, a dream of a man, seems to embody all the beauty and mystery Patrick has ever sought. With a rival classmate lurking, eager to exploit any vulnerability, and the relentless pressure of their high-stakes academic world, Patrick must navigate not only the exhilarating chaos of his new school but also the bewildering, beautiful landscape of Dean's heart. Can two star-crossed actors find their own happy ending, or is their love story destined for a heartbreaking curtain call?
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
274
Release Date:
2026-02-14
Publication Date:
2026-02-14
Publisher:
Michael Mcilwee
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798218925963
Weight:
349 g
Height:
133 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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