As a non-consistent reader, I’m much more inclined to pick up a book (or my Kindle) during the summer time. The sun beating down, the waves crashing, burying your feet in the sand—a good book is the cherry on top of a perfect beach day.
If you’re looking for your next read, you’ve come to the perfect place. I’ve searched for the best beach reads and have compiled them into a list below. Download them on your kindle, or head to your nearest Barnes & Noble—we’re reading this summer ladies!
Our Perfect Storm By Carley Fortune
When Frankie is unexpectedly left at the altar, her estranged best friend George convinces her to take the honeymoon anyway—with him. Set against the dreamy backdrop of Tofino, this friends-to-lovers romance follows two lifelong friends as they navigate heartbreak, buried feelings, and a chance to rebuild what they've lost. Warm, emotional, and full of longing, it's a story about friendship, healing, and finding love where you least expect it.
The Night We Met By Abby Jimenez
After a single decision at a concert changes everything, Chris finds himself on the sidelines of the life he wishes he was living. As Larissa builds a relationship with his best friend, he’s forced to navigate loyalty, longing, and the cost of staying silent in this emotionally charged romance about timing and impossible choices.
Rules For The Summer By Meghan Quinn
A summer rom-com about a fake engagement gone wrong, a failing candy shop, and two unexpected neighbors who find themselves thrown together in a chaotic small-town summer. As Renley tries to rebuild her life and Theo escapes his own mess, forced proximity turns irritation into something neither of them planned for—raising the question of whether their summer escape can become something real.
Just For The Summer By Abby Jimenez
My favorite read from last summer
Justin has a “curse” that went viral online—every woman he dates ends up finding her soulmate right after they break up. When he connects with Emma, who has her own strange romantic streak, the two agree to date each other with a simple plan: break up quickly and cancel out their bad luck. A summer fling on a private island in Minnesota was supposed to solve everything, but between unexpected family responsibilities, personal complications, and growing closeness, their carefully planned arrangement starts to feel a lot more complicated than either of them expected.
The Off-Campus Series By Elle Kennedy
Recently watched this on Prime, and now I want to read the entire series!
A college rom-com about a fake dating arrangement between a focused student trying to get her crush’s attention and a cocky hockey captain desperate to save his GPA. What starts as a mutually beneficial deal—tutoring in exchange for a pretend relationship—quickly becomes complicated after an unexpected kiss changes everything.
There’s something about contemporary romance that always feels grounding in the best way—easy to sink into, quietly comforting, and deeply transporting. In the midst of summer, these stories become their own kind of escape. Happy reading!
With Love,
