REVIEW: A Summer with Dean by Michael McIlwee
A SUMMER WITH DEAN by Michael McIlwee Release Date: February 17, 2026 Review I quite enjoyed this author's first MM Romance; the characters and setting were dynamic and engaging. And the writing style kept you engaged. These two budding actors come together at an acting summer program. Their path there is different, and their connection is friendship first, but with time and acceptance they develop a sweet love. The end felt a bit rushed, but I really like the journey, and will definitely be looking out for more books from the author. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Patrick O'Connell, a Broadway dancer with a notorious knack for attracting romantic catastrophes, lands in London with a bruised heart and a desperate yearning to rewrite his life. His acceptance into a prestigious acting school feels like destiny a chance to trade past heartbreaks for profound theatrical artistry in a city brimming with new possibilities. But when he meets Dean Clarke, a fellow stude...