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Sunkissed Pages & Summer Love

Looking for your next summer crush? Dive into these feel-good romantic comedies packed with witty banter, charming characters, and irresistible chemistry. Think sandy beaches, unexpected sparks, and laugh-out-loud moments that make your heart skip a beat. These books are light, joyful, and perfect for tossing in your beach bag.

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  • A sun-soaked story of first love, changing friendships, and the magic of summers that seem to stretch forever. Belly returns to the beach house expecting the usual, bonfires, ocean swims, and the Fisher boys, but this summer, everything is…
    Book, 2009New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2009. — TEEN FICTION Han Jenny
  • Two writers. One lakeside town. A summer-long challenge that blurs the line between rivalry and romance. When a happily-ever-after author and a literary fiction writer swap genres, sparks fly in more ways than one. Clever, heartfelt, and full of…
    Book, 2020New York : Jove, 2020. — FICTION Henry Emily
  • One unforgettable summer, twenty flirty distractions, and a secret that changes everything. Set against a dreamy beach backdrop, this story blends sun-soaked adventures with heartfelt moments of grief, friendship, and first love. Bittersweet,…
    Book, 2009New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2009. — TEEN FICTION Ockler Sarah
  • From a wedding disaster to a free Hawaiian honeymoon, Olive and her sworn enemy Ethan find themselves faking newlywed bliss in paradise. What starts as bad luck quickly turns into sizzling tension, laugh-out-loud moments, and unexpected sparks.…
    Book, 2019New York : Gallery Books, 2019. — FICTION Lauren Christin
  • A return to a lake house full of memories becomes a summer of healing, reconnection, and unexpected second chances. As Taylor faces old friendships, first love, and the weight of family struggles, she learns that it’s never too late to rewrite your…
    Book, 2012New York : Simon & Schuster BFYR, c2012. — TEEN FICTION Matson Morgan
  • A sun-drenched escape to Prince Edward Island turns complicated when Lucy keeps falling for the one person she absolutely shouldn’t. Between salty ocean air, irresistible chemistry, and a promise she can’t seem to keep, this story is equal parts…
    Book, 2024New York : Berkley, [2024] — ROMANCE Fortune Carley 05/2024
  • A quiet seaside town becomes a place of refuge, healing, and unexpected connection. When a woman escapes to the coast seeking peace, she finds more than just ocean breezes, new friendships, a chance to rebuild, and a slow-burn romance that feels…
    Book, 2019Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., [2019] — FICTION Lowe T.I.
  • What starts as a playful plan to break a hilariously bad dating curse quickly turns into something far more complicated. Set against a sunny backdrop of lake days, road trips, and undeniable chemistry, this romance delivers laugh-out-loud moments…
    Book, 2024New York : Forever, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing, 2024. — ROMANCE Jimenez Abby 04/2024
  • A return to a lakeside escape brings back memories of one unforgettable summer, and the boy who made it golden. As past and present collide, old feelings resurface alongside new possibilities, all wrapped in long, sunlit days and quiet, starlit…
    Book, 2025New York : Berkley Romance, 2025. — FICTION Fortune Carley 05/2025
  • A chaotic, sun-soaked escape to a queer island retreat where love, friendship, and self-discovery are all on the itinerary. When a group of strangers (and almost-strangers) come together for a tropical getaway, what’s supposed to be relaxation…
    Book, 2022New York, NY : Emily Bestler Books/Atria, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., [2022] — FICTION Clark Georgia 06/2022
  • A picture-perfect summer wedding at Martha’s Vineyard sets the stage for games, grief, and unexpected romance. When Meredith returns to the island and joins a lively tradition of “assassin,” she doesn’t expect the rules, or her heart to get so…
    Book, 2021Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Fire, [2021] — TEEN FICTION Walther K.L.
  • A cozy beach getaway takes a wildly unexpected turn when a vacation house turns into a crime scene, and a grumpy bounty hunter crosses paths with a sunshiney teacher who refuses to stay out of trouble. What starts as murder mystery chaos quickly…
    Book, 2022[Oklahoma City] : Tessa Bailey, ©2022. — FICTION Bailey Tessa 06/2022
  • Poppy and Alex are complete opposites, but somehow, they’ve spent nearly every summer vacation together for a decade. When one trip goes wrong and their friendship fractures, Poppy sets out to fix what they broke, one last getaway at a time. Witty,…
    Book, 2021New York : Jove, 2021. — FICTION Henry Emily 04/2021
  • Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan is just starting to find her rhythm again, until a stray dog (and its very famous rockstar owner) crash into her life. What begins as a temporary arrangement turns into late-night texts, road trips, and a…
    Book, 2020New York : Forever, 2020. — FICTION Jimenez Abby 05/2020
  • Two former bandmates reunite for a nostalgic music cruise that’s supposed to be a carefree trip down memory lane, until unresolved feelings and old tensions start to resurface. As the waves rock the ship, so do long-buried emotions, forcing both of…
    Book, 2025New York : Berkley Romance, 2025. — FICTION Thompson Alicia 06/2025
  • A sunshine-meets-cynicism summer romance where a woman who’s sworn off love finds herself tangled up with someone who seems determined to prove her wrong. Set against a bright, beachy backdrop, this story blends humor, heartfelt growth, and plenty…
    Book, 2025New York : St. Martin's Press, 2025. — FICTION Center Katherin