Seven Days in June | Tia Williams

Seven Days in June: A Novel

Extended Synopsis

In the romantic, sexy-as-hell New York Times bestselling novel Seven Days in June, two writers get a powerful second chance at love. Eva Mercy is a single mom and a bestselling erotica writer. Shane Hall is a reclusive, award-winning novelist. When their paths cross unexpectedly at a literary event in New York, sparks fly, raising not only their own buried traumas but also the eyebrows of the Black literati.

What no one else knows is that fifteen years prior, as teenagers, Eva and Shane spent one crazy, torrid week madly in love. While they try to pretend they are strangers, they cannot deny their intense chemistry—or the fact that they have been secretly writing to each other in their books throughout the years. Over the course of a steamy Brooklyn summer week, Eva and Shane must navigate old wounds, the complex joys of motherhood, and the chaotic reality of a creative life in America. Hilarious and deeply observant, this star-crossed romance is a life-changing exploration of passion and healing.

Author Biography

Tia Williams is a bestselling author known for her sharp, witty, and profoundly romantic contemporary novels. Her work often highlights the nuances of the Black creative class, the complexities of modern womanhood, and the enduring power of second chances.

Reader Targeting

• Fans of steamy, second-chance contemporary romances.
• Readers who enjoy stories centered around authors, the publishing world, and creative life.
• Those looking for sharp, witty narratives that balance humor with deep emotional themes like motherhood and trauma.

Accolades & Awards

• New York Times Bestseller
• Best Book of the Year: NPR, Kirkus, Marie Claire, PopSugar, New York Public Library, Bustle, Reader's Digest, Literary Hub
• Best Romance of 2021: The Washington Post, USA Today, Vulture, Goodreads, BookPage, BuzzFeed, Happy Mag

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the main characters in Seven Days in June?
The novel centers around Eva Mercy, a single mother and bestselling erotica writer, and Shane Hall, an enigmatic and award-winning literary novelist.

What are the main themes of the book?
The story heavily explores themes of second-chance romance, healing from past traumas, navigating the complexities of single motherhood, and the realities of being a Black creative in America today.

How do Eva and Shane know each other?
While they act like strangers when they meet at a literary event in New York, they actually spent an intense, life-altering week deeply in love fifteen years prior when they were teenagers.

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