Naturally, guaranteed happy endings represent the cherry on the summery sundae. What is it about romances set during summer vacations? It must be a holdover from youth, that the freedom of summer creates an imaginative space crackling with pure potential. A meet cute is extra cute on the beach. A relationship that seems ephemeral at first but turns out to be solid is a dream come true. Not to mention, when money is tight, you really can’t beat a book that will transport you to someplace with sun, sand, and/or surf for the comparatively low cost of a book. So treat yourself. Make a colorful beverage with a little umbrella in it. Grab a popsicle out of the freezer. Considering the heat radiating off some of these books, you might even need a cold shower. Keep these summery feelings going past summer vacation romances. We have more generally summery romances and even more of this year’s best summer reads. Stay hydrated, apply sunscreen, watch out for poison ivy, and keep reading!
