These Steamy Summer Romance Books Bring the Heat

July is historically the hottest month of the year, so if things are already warm why not crank up the temps even more by adding a few of these steamy summer romance books to your TBR list.

All of these new arrivals recently hit bookshops, have caught the attention of #BookTok readers, and are ready to bring a bit of spice into your life just in time for summer.

• Highly anticipated read: Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
• Best coastal story: The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson
• Hijinks meets romance: Scandal of the Summer by Alexandra Vasti

I personally love an audiobook for drives and walks, and if you feel the same all of these titles are also available on Audible. You can even sign up for a free trial to test things out!

Check out our favorite summer romance reading recommendations that you should be reading this month.

Renley Gossage is determined to restore Cape Meril’s failing candy shop when she meets her new neighbor Theo Williams, a posh and persistent Brit. Will their forced proximity create something real? Read this chaos-filled rom-com to find out.

Carley Fortune’s books have become summer must-reads, and Our Perfect Storm is no exception. After Frankie’s fiancé dumps her on her wedding morning, her lifelong bestie George goes with her on her would-be honeymoon to the misty beaches of Tofino. But will they risk their friendship by confronting long-buried secrets, or keep it under the surface?

Everyone knows everyone (and everything) in the charming seaside town of Greenhead, Massachusetts where secrets travel fast and you won’t be able to turn away from the drama of these childhood friends. But between one member dating an outsider and another gets pregnant, can they stick to the familiar patterns they know?

In this Regency era romance, heiress Lady Ruby Ballimore flees London for a country estate, ready for a summer of freedom only to encounter the charming Captain Malcolm Archer, who just happens to be a con artist. 

High-maintenance and overly prepared, Sadie Whitlock is eager to prove her laidback ex wrong, and sets off on a wilderness trek, only to find herself in the great outdoors with August Thorn, a very attractive trek leader.

Sophia Drear plans her escape to Maine for a temp summer job revitalizing the Lilymoor House, but discovers a secret garden upon her arrival with a man trapped inside. Enter this whimsical and magical story to discover the secrets within.

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