Books with Summer Vibes 2025
From sizzling romances to twisty thrillers and dreamy fantasy escapes, I've rounded up the best summer reads of 2025 that you won’t be able to put down.
Whether you're lounging poolside, heading on vacation, or just soaking up the sun in your backyard, these page-turners are made for warm-weather reading. Dive into these top picks and discover your next favorite book!
The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!
Set against the sun-soaked backdrop of Sicily, this swoony age-gap romance delivers sizzling tension, forbidden longing, and unexpected twists.
Maya Killgore is 23, a grad student still figuring things out. Conor Harkness is 38, wildly successful—and completely off-limits. He’s her brother’s best friend, her not-so-secret crush, and the man who insists nothing can happen between them.
But when a destination wedding strands them in the same villa on the dreamy Ionian coast, what starts as mutual avoidance turns into something neither of them can deny. Between ancient ruins, mouthwatering food, and chaotic family drama, Maya starts to suspect Conor has feelings—and secrets—of his own.
Maybe the power dynamic isn’t the only thing standing in their way. And maybe some clichés are worth breaking.
#1 National Bestseller
From New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune comes a heartfelt, second-chance romance set in a nostalgic lakeside town.
Alice hasn’t been back to Barry’s Bay since she was seventeen—the summer she snapped a photo of three teenagers in a yellow speedboat that would change everything. Now a professional photographer, she hides behind the camera, craving something more from life.
When her beloved Nan breaks her hip, Alice returns to the lake for one more summer of healing. But peace turns to tension when Charlie Florek—the boy from the boat, all grown up—is suddenly back in her orbit. Charming, familiar, and impossible to ignore, Charlie makes Alice feel like that fearless girl she used to be.
As long, golden days stretch into starry nights, Alice begins to wonder if this summer could change everything again—only this time, for her heart.
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
Release Date: July 15, 2025
A cozy, witchy novel full of magic, mischief, and second chances—from the bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.
Sera Swan was once one of Britain’s most powerful witches—until a resurrection spell gone wrong cost her most of her magic and got her exiled from the Guild. Now she’s helping her eccentric great-aunt run an enchanted inn in the rainy countryside, managing magical mishaps, oddball guests, and one overly chatty talking fox.
When she stumbles upon a lost spell that might restore her powers, Sera reluctantly teams up with Luke Larsen—a brooding magical historian who’s as frosty as he is infuriating. But as secrets unravel and sparks begin to fly, Sera learns that the magic she’s really searching for might just be found in the people (and creatures) around her.
Full of witchcraft, heart, and humor—not summer flings—this whimsical fantasy is about identity, belonging, and the quiet magic of starting over.
For fans of cozy magic and found family, this will likely become a new favorite.
Release Date: April 1, 2025
Instant #1 National Bestseller
From New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune comes a swoony, slow-burn romance set on the breathtaking shores of Prince Edward Island.
Every summer, Lucy escapes to the island for wine, waves, and time with her best friend Bridget. And every summer, she swears she’ll stay away from Felix—Bridget’s younger brother and the man she was never supposed to sleep with.
Their chemistry is undeniable. Their reasons to stay apart? Endless. But when Bridget calls off her wedding and Lucy rushes to her side, avoiding Felix becomes impossible. Only now, he’s different—quieter, more intense—and Lucy’s starting to wonder if this summer, breaking the rules might just be worth the risk.
Release Date: July 22, 2025
Always each other’s wedding plus-ones, never each other’s real dates.
Best friends since childhood, Joni and Ren kept their tradition alive despite distance—being each other’s plus-ones every wedding season. But when a line is crossed, their friendship shatters.
Now, back at their families’ summer home for her sister’s wedding, Joni must fake a friendship with Ren while hiding the real reasons they drifted apart. As beach days turn into starry nights, Joni realizes life without Ren feels incomplete.
With old wounds resurfacing, she must decide if loving Ren means letting go—or fighting for a love they never expected.
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