From sun-drenched lakeside reunions to impulsive fake marriages that just might turn real, these summer romance novels offer sizzling chemistry, emotional depth, and plenty of heart. Whether you’re in the mood for a heartfelt reunion, a whimsical wedding week, or a second chance that catches fire, these five unforgettable love stories will keep you turning pages well past sunset.

5 Summer Romance Novels To Fall For

1. The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther

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During a week of wedding festivities on Martha’s Vineyard, Meredith teams up with a charming groomsman in a family game of assassin—and finds that falling in love might be the real endgame.

2. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

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After their siblings’ wedding ends in disaster, sworn enemies Olive and Ethan agree to fake a honeymoon in Hawaii—only to find that pretending to be in love is surprisingly easy when sparks are flying.

3. The Awakening of Meena Rawat by Anoop Judge

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As Meena Rawat’s American life begins to unravel, a reunion with her childhood love from India forces her to confront her past, her desires, and the cost of true freedom.

4. Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune

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When the man who once changed Fern’s life in a single day returns years later with secrets and promises, she must decide if a second chance is worth the risk.

5. The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

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A marriage of convenience turns unexpectedly complicated when a cash-strapped artist and her billionaire ex-husband must pretend to be happily married for the sake of his inheritance—and maybe their hearts.

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