Summer in the City (Ch. 9–16): Is There a Way to Fake Date Without Falling? Asking for Elle.

#006: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re diving into Chapters 9–16 of Summer in the City by Alex Aster… and the tension? It's simmering.From awkward hand placement (we saw that!) to deepening connections and secrets on the verge of spilling, Elle’s world is expanding, and not just romantically. We’re talking luxury shopping sprees, complicated family reunions, and a growing realization that fame comes with a price.Plus, we recap Pride, dish on our favorite romance tropes, and take a detour into the wild history of diamond marketing and marriage contracts. Let’s get into it, bunchies!