Summerвђ™s | Spunk By Marie Higgins

The book heavily utilizes the dynamic of childhood rivals evolving into romantic interests.

A character who introduces additional romantic tension and conflict to the central plot. Summer’s Spunk by Marie Higgins

A deputy and former childhood rival of Summer who finds himself increasingly drawn to her "spunk" despite his existing engagement. The book heavily utilizes the dynamic of childhood

Summer struggles to balance her polished etiquette training with her natural, rugged Colorado roots. Summer struggles to balance her polished etiquette training

To Summer's dismay, she discovers Jesse is engaged to her own sister. The story follows the comedic and emotional tension as Summer tries to disrupt the upcoming wedding while navigating her own romantic feelings for the man she once considered her enemy.

Despite the genre tropes, the characters are often described as "down to earth" and "believably flawed".

A feisty and "hard-headed" heroine who has recently returned from etiquette school but hasn't lost her spirited nature.