Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights

A swoony, patriotic romance with Gilmore Girls charm--follow First Daughter Abby as she dives into a summer of surprises, small-town magic, and sparks with the boy who shakes up her world.

What if the person who turns your world upside down is exactly who you're meant to find?

All First Daughter Abby Alzona wanted was one normal night. But one impulsive pizza order later, she's front-page news--and officially exiled to a Wi-Fi-free country inn for the summer, along with her little sister Elle.

The inn belongs to Gabriel Calabrese's family: he's sarcastic, camera-obsessed, and definitely not dazzled by presidential perks (also, kind of the reason for the whole pizza fiasco). But Abby's determined to make the most of her time away from the White House--with a summer bucket list full of things real teens get to do. Pool parties. Picnics. Maybe even a first kiss.

As she and Elle dive into small-town life, Abby starts to see what makes Gabriel tick. And maybe, just maybe, she's falling for him. . . .

Author: Celeste Dador
Publisher: Delacorte Romance
Published: 05/12/2026
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 8.23h x 5.49w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9798217029730
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2026
School Library Journal 03/01/2026 pg. 73
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2026

About the Author
As a former wedding planner who works in government relations, Celeste brings her love of romance and public service to her stories. She's an active member of SCBWI and was a semi-finalist on the pilot episode of America's Next Great Author. Celeste, like most of her main characters, is proudly Filipino American. Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights is her debut young adult novel.