The Summer Pact; A Novel

A Decade-Long Pact, A Life-Changing Reunion

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Meant to Be comes a moving novel about friendship, fate, and second chances.

When four freshmen from vastly different backgrounds—Lainey, the California party girl; Tyson, the driven scholar from D.C.; Summer, the ambitious athlete from the Midwest; and Hannah, the quiet observer from the South—meet in their college dorm, an unbreakable bond is formed.

As the years pass, their friendship deepens, but a desperate act leads to a heartbreaking tragedy, changing their lives forever. Reeling from the fallout, they make a pact: no matter where life takes them, they will always be there for each other.

Now, a decade later, Hannah is on the brink of a joyful milestone when an unexpected crisis forces her to reach out to the friends she once swore she’d never lose. As they reunite, each faces their own personal crossroads, and together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and healing.

In this poignant and heartfelt novel, Emily Giffin explores the enduring power of friendship and asks: When life unravels, who will stand by our side to help us find our way back?