Summer is here, and there is nothing quite like lounging by the beach with a great book in hand. Finding the perfect summer beach read can be tough. you want a book that you can lose yourself in, with characters who feel like friends and plots that sweep you away from the real world.

from heartwarming romances to rom-coms, these novels are sure to keep you entertained as you bask in the sun.

Say You’ll Be Mine by Naina Kumar

For a charming and heartfelt romance, look no further than Say You’ll Be Mine. Meghna, a theater teacher, teams up with Karthik, a grumpy engineer, to fake an engagement and survive an ex’s wedding. What starts as a ruse quickly evolves into something more as they navigate cultural expectations and unexpected chemistry. Kumar’s delightful characters and engaging storyline make this a perfect read for those warm summer days.

Love Interest by Clara Gilmore

If you’re in the mood for an enemies-to-lovers romcom, Love Interest is the book for you. Finance expert Casey finds herself clashing with Alex, the boss’s charming son, at a Manhattan magazine. Forced to work together, their rivalry turns into attraction, but corporate intrigue and personal ambitions complicate their budding romance. Gilmore’s witty dialogue and dynamic characters will keep you turning the pages.

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams

For a small-town romance with plenty of chemistry, Practice Makes Perfect is a must-read. Annie, a florist in Rome, Kentucky, enlists bad boy Will to help her gain confidence in dating. As their “practice” dates heat up, they both discover deeper feelings. Adams’ warm, heartfelt storytelling and relatable characters make this an ideal beach read.

Meet me at the lake by carley fortune

Meet Me at the Lake is a touching story about second chances. Fern, now running her family’s lakeside resort, is shocked when Will, the man who once stood her up, arrives years later offering help. As they reconnect, old feelings and secrets resurface. Fortune’s writing and complex characters make this book a compelling read.

Happy place by emily henry

For fans of friends-to-lovers stories, Happy Place is a gem. Harriet and Wyn broke up six months ago but pretend to still be together during a week-long getaway with friends. As they fake their relationship, old feelings reignite. Henry’s signature humour and emotional depth make this novel an irresistible summer read.

These books offer a wonderful mix of romance, humour and heartfelt moments that are perfect for your summer beach reading. so, grab your beach towel, lather on the sunscreen and get reading!

what’s on your tbr list this summer?

love, laura