Sunny Hostin is back with the third book in her Summer Beach series, Summer on Highland Beach, just in time for summer vacation. There’s something about the weather, the water, and the energy that makes reading on the beach so much better. You’re bound to devour this series and once you do, we have your next pick queued up for you!

Summer on the Bluffs by Sonny Hostin

The first book in the Summer Beach series takes readers to Oak Bluffs, a luxury beach destination. Esperanza “Perry” Soto vacations in Oak Bluffs every summer, trading in the hustle of being a successful Afro-Latina lawyer in New York City for a more relaxing atmosphere. The cottage owned by Perry’s “Ama” has become her oasis. Perry couldn’t imagine a more perfect summer than spending quality time with her Ama and god sisters but this summer something is different.

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To Catch a Raven by Beverly Jenkins

Beverly Jenkins is the queen of historical romance and To Catch a Raven is a tantalizing story that you will not be able to put down. Raven Moreaux has perfected her talent of being a grifter to get what she wants but she never envisioned using her talents to help the government. Tasked with posing as a housekeeper alongside her new partner, Braxton Steel, who is the valet and her “husband”. Raven must reclaim the Declaration of Independence from a suspected thief but remaining focused proves difficult when the undeniable attraction between her and her “husband” reaches a climax.

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Funny Story by Emily Henry

It’s safe to say that Emily Henry is a fan favorite and for good reason. Funny Story is the perfect beach read. Daphne and her fiancé Peter have the perfect love story and Daphne couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter of their life together. That is until all that is shattered when Peter reveals he’s in love with his childhood best friend, Petra. Now Daphne is forced to start over but the only other person she knows in town is Petra’s ex, Miles Nowak. Naturally, the two become roommates and plot a malicious plan to fake date to get back at the ones that broke their hearts but it’s hard to say if they’re truly faking at all.

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Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda

Megan Miranda is back with another captivating thriller. In Daughter of Mine, the stakes are high and the suspense is palpable. Hazel Sharp hasn’t been back to her hometown in ages and when she unexpectedly inherits her childhood home, she’s less than thrilled to go back to that place. Just as unexpected are the drought that depletes the water levels across the region and the long-submerged secrets that are finally revealed.

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The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren

Christina Lauren deliver one witty romance novel after the other and The Exception to the Rule is no exception. What started as an accidental email on Valentine’s Day becomes a funny tradition between online friends and all that’s left is to meet in person but what if the chemistry fizzles and all that build up was nothing?

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This Summer Will Be DifferentThis Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

Lucy is visiting Prince Edward Island for the summer and her fling with the local guy, Felix, is fun and carefree. Unfortunately for Lucy, the fact that Felix is Lucy’s best friend’s brother came up after their unforgettable night together and obviously this cannot happen again. Try as they might, the two find themselves wrapped in each other’s arms every summer Lucy is in Prince Edward Island. Lucy vows to protect her heart but it suddenly seems like an impossible promise to keep.

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Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Just for the Summer is book three in the Part of your World series and readers are obsessed with Abby Jimenez. In Just for the Summer we meet Justin who is cursed. Somehow every woman he dates finds their soulmate after breaking up with him and it’s all over Reddit. Information like this might repeal someone away from Justin but Emma is intrigued and slides into his DMs. Their plan is to date and hopefully end their bad luck with love but this scheme could potentially be the answer they were both looking for.

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It’s Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillian

Loretha Curry may be turning sixty-eight but she refuses to let age stop her from living her best life. She’s a successful businesswoman, married to the love of her life, and her lifelong friendships keep her grounded. But when an unexpected loss knocks Loretha off kilter, it’s her friends who stay by her side and motivate her to carry on.

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One Steamy Night by Brenda Jackson

The Westmoreland Legacy continues with book six, One Steamy Night. Jaxon Ravnell returns to Wyoming with a singular focus – Nadia Novak. They had one night together and neither Jaxon nor Nadia are denying the attraction but neither are willing to relinquish control. If both are determined to play by their own rules, how do you determine a winner?

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Old EnoughOld Enough by Haley Jakobson

Beautifully exploring community, love, and resilience, Old Enough follows Savannah ‘Sav’ Henry, a sophomore in college navigating her way through friendships, situationships, and becoming her full self. Sure there are challenges but overall life is good. She recently came out as bisexual and feels like she’s found a community of friends who she doesn’t have to pretend around. But when Sav’s childhood best friend, Izzie, gets engaged, things from Sav’s past threaten to consume all the joy she’s been feeling lately.

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