It’s the season to pull out a deck chair and lounge on a beach with a book just as spicy as your margarita! Between refreshing dips in the pool, we’ve curated the perfect summer reads to heat up your season.
Pack your suitcase because we’re taking you on a holiday Mills & Boon style with our list of sizzling summer romances. Whether you want to explore Italian vineyards, unwind in Greek villas, or discover an enchanting island paradise, our holiday love stories will transport you to sun-soaked destinations you won’t want to leave!
Get ready to be swept off your feet in a tropical paradise! Whether you’re looking to heat things up with an enemies-to-lovers tale or savour a tantalising slow burn that keeps you on the edge of your beach chair, we have the perfect love story waiting for you.
Italian Escapes 🌹
Inconveniently Wed by Pippa Roscoe
To save the Gallo empire, Italian tycoon Antonio must marry someone of his grandfather’s choosing. The problem? He already has a convenient wife! And to divorce Ivy he must prove to a judge that they’ve tried everything to make their union work. Only acting like a couple wasn’t part of the original bargain… So it’s incredible – and inconvenient – how quickly their heat ignites!
Perfect for fans of:
💸 Billionaires
🤭 Fake relationships
💍 Marriage of convenience
The Friends-To-Lovers Project by Paula Ottoni
For LA chef Daisy Hogan, this trip to Venice is the start of her new life – inspiration for her restaurant, saying yes to stability and fulfilling all her dad’s dreams. But then the trip goes sideways, and she’s left in the most romantic city in the world with her reliable best friend, Jeremy. If she wants to salvage the future she planned, maybe she should fall for her friend?
Enter Lorenzo Fontana, hotel concierge by day, violinist in his dreams. He gave up music for a practical life in the city he loves, and to keep his job, he’s vowed to be Daisy and Jeremy’s guide to romance. Only he’s not supposed to be feeling this personal about their project…
Perfect for fans of:
⏳ Slow burn
✈️ International
🔺 Love triangle
A Reunion in Tuscany by Sophie Pembroke
In this Summer Escapes story, after devoting her life to her family, Daphne knows it’s time to put herself first. When she’s gifted a cookery course in Tuscany it feels like karma. And when she arrives to find it’s at the villa where she spent that glorious summer in Luca’s arms she’s overwhelmed by memories – it’s almost as if he’s there. Except, now a celebrity chef, Luca is real! Their reunion might be dreamlike, but can Daphne dare to believe that fate has brought them together for a reason?
Perfect for fans of:
✈️ International
💖 Second chance
Her Fake Wedding Date in Sicily by Jenny Lane
For workaholic CEO Eliza, romance is on the back burner. But that all changes when heiress Mia needs a fake date for the Sicilian wedding they’re both attending, to prove she’s over her recent heartache.
Unable to resist Mia’s beguiling beauty, Eliza finds herself making a very out-of-character offer – she’ll be Mia’s pretend girlfriend! One week, no strings. Yet amid a whirlwind of festivities, their very real chemistry burns hotter than the Mediterranean sun. And soon, Eliza’s wishing there wasn’t a deadline on their scheme…
Perfect for fans of:
🤭 Fake dating
✈️ International
🌈 LGBTQIA+
Fake Date On The Orient Express by Jessica Gilmore
In this Summer Escapes story, when millionaire Lucas West rescues a stunning actress on board the Orient Express to Venice, he has a brilliant idea. He needs a fake girlfriend for the summer, so who better than a woman who pretends for a living? It’s certainly the most unusual role Tally has ever had – and handsome Lucas is now her favourite co-star! Soon their relationship begins to go off-script, but can they trust their emotions enough to write the next act?
Perfect for fans of:
🤭 Fake relationships
✈️ International
Marriage Made In Hate by Julia James
After a lifetime destitute and alone, Bianca Mason delights at finding the family she never knew existed. Until her dying grandfather commands she wed Luca D’Alabruschi, the Italian who once put his billions before her. She has no choice but to act the benevolent bride-to-be, but she can’t forget the pain Luca caused. Except with each passing day it’s clear their hatred hides the agonising passion still simmering beneath!
Perfect for fans of:
💸 Billionaire
🔥 Enemies to lovers
💍 Marriage of convenience
Strictly Forbidden Boss by Bella Mason
Hiding her true identity is how heiress Charlotte Kim has escaped a forced marriage. She’s convinced the world – and billionaire Enzo De Luca – that she’s the perfect PA. Until a trip to his Calabrian vineyard, where she must spend every moment with the boss she shouldn’t crave… And by allowing herself to get too close to the cynical Italian she risks their dangerously forbidden desire burning them both…
Perfect for fans of:
💸 Billionaire
🎭 Hidden identity
👔 Office romance
Greek Getaways 🌸
Greek’s Bartered Bride by Sharon Kendrick
Odysseus Diamides never expects a warm welcome at his family’s imposing estate. Until he’s greeted by maid Grace Foster – who spent last night in his bed! He can’t allow her life to be ruined by his controlling grandfather, so the Greek barters for her freedom by making Grace his convenient bride…
Odysseus’s diamond is the lifeline Grace requires. She can escape her boss and ensure her grandmother is cared for. Yet after their idyllic island wedding Grace realises just how cynical Odysseus truly is. Has she jumped from the frying pan into a wildfire of dangerous need?
Perfect for fans of:
💸 Billionaires
👠 Cinderella
💍 Marriage of convenience
Cinderella’s Greek Island Temptation by Cara Colter
In this Summer Escapes story, fished from the sea and whisked aboard a superyacht moored off Crete, Hailey is only certain of two things: her first name, and the fact that her rescuer must be the most attractive, charismatic man ever!
Gage insists on helping Hailey, but after several days in a whirlwind of luxury Hailey begins to suspect it’s a very different existence from hers. As flashes of memory return she knows reality is beckoning…so why is the thought of leaving Gage behind so hard?
Perfect for fans of:
👠 Cinderella
💸 Billionaire
The Greek’s Wife Returns by Dani Collins
Damian Kalymnios hasn’t seen Carmel Davenport since their marriage imploded as explosively as it began. Now she wants a divorce and a fresh start. He’ll grant her both…if they call a temporary truce for his ailing grandmother’s sake. Except the ruse forces him to admit there’s more to his wife than she’s allowed him to see. Leaving Damian questioning whether to sign the papers – or set them alight!
Perfect for fans of:
💸 Billionaire
🤭 Fake relationship
💖 Second chance
Sun-Kissed in Spain 🏝
Her Accidental Spanish Heir by Caitlin Crews
The man before me claims he’s my boss – except I invented my employer to assure the survival of the business that’s everything to me. So why is he playing this game of deception? And why am I allowing our attraction to consume me…? It’s only after our passionate night that I discover he’s Taio de Luz, a marquess of astonishing wealth and scandal. And I’m carrying his baby!
Perfect for fans of:
💸 Billionaires
👶 Accidental pregnancy
👔 Workplace romance
Spanish Doc To Heal Her by Karin Baine
In this Jet Set Docs story, it’s often said ‘home is where the heart is’. But doctor Inés has zero intention of returning to Spain and her controlling family… Until her ex-boyfriend leaves her no choice but to work at her father’s medical practice. The only ray of hope? Inés’s new co-worker doctor Ángelo, who’s as infuriating as he is irresistible. Their attraction burns hotter than the Mediterranean sun – but is Inés ready to bring down her barriers and let Ángelo in?
Perfect for fans of:
💖 Second chance
✈️ International
Spaniard’s Shock Heirs by Michelle Smart
Rose has just dropped a bombshell on her estranged husband Diaz: she’s pregnant…with his heirs! That electrifying night was the last time Rose saw the Spanish billionaire. So now he’s insisting they raise their daughters together, she’s torn… Her children deserve a father, but she risks reawakening feelings she believes Diaz can’t return. Because breathing the same air as Diaz brings their chemistry roaring back to life!
Perfect for fans of:
💸 Billionaire
❤️ Second chance
👶 Accidental pregnancy
Beachside Bliss 🏖
The Code For Love by Anne Marsh
Software engineer Pandora Fyffe is known for being prickly. The same can’t be said for world-famous surfer Ozzy Wylde, Pandora’s neighbour, a social media star beloved for his relaxed charm. The eight-pack abs and angelic face don’t hurt, either. Everyone likes Ozzy, while Pandora’s boss can barely remember her name.
But Pandora’s aiming to change all that with a new app that predicts a user’s ideal travel partner. But then the demo identifies Ozzy as her perfect match! Now her boss wants them to take a romantic Mexican road trip filled with fake-dating posts to build their brand.
Soon they’re rumbling through the beaches, deserts and fishing villages of Baja, letting their guards down, confessing fears, falling deeper. Nothing prepared her for sharing close quarters with Ozzy – or for what will happen to her heart when the journey ends…
Perfect for fans of:
✈️ International
⛅ Grumpy/sunshine
🤭 Fake dating
The Last Guy You Kiss by Carla de Guzman
Love isn’t easy. Especially when everyone seems to have found it but you. For florist Mara Barretto, her love life – or lack thereof – has baffled her close-knit family for years. Now that her baby sister is getting married, however, the pressure to settle down is at an all-time high. Then she meets Jay Montinola, a fellow wedding guest who’s equally single.
And rumour has it that every girl who kisses Jay finds The One immediately after. So Mara does what any girl would do: try it for herself.
It’s only a kiss – but the moment Jay’s lips are on hers, Mara’s plan takes an unexpected turn. Will she finally find the relationship she longs for, or is true love a lot closer than she thinks?
Perfect for fans of:
✈️ International
🔥 Slow-burn
🌶️ Spicy
One Summer in Miami by Amber Rose Gill
Kya’s work is her life. She graduated from a rigorous engineering program at MIT and landed a highly competitive job at one of the best tech firms in Silicon Valley. She even runs a whole online community empowering women in tech. It’s not great, then, that she’s just been unceremoniously sacked mid-flight en route to a much-needed holiday in Miami.
So Kya heads straight to the trendiest bar in town in search of tequila. What she finds instead is the extremely cool, extremely hot, might be an actual angel Jade Quinn – the hottest DJ on Miami’s nightlife scene. Quinn’s life couldn’t be further from Kya’s, but maybe a taste of something different is just what she needs…
Perfect for fans of:
🔥 Enemies to lovers
☯️ Opposites attract
🌈 LGBTQIA+
The Summer Getaway by Susan Mallery
Robyn Caldwell needs a life plan. Fast. So when her beloved Aunt Lillian asks her to come to Santa Barbara for an overdue visit Robyn jumps at the chance. In the sunshine Robyn begins to see her life with a bit more clarity and the more time she spends with free-spirited Lillian, and mysterious author Mason Bishop, the man destined to inherit her aunt’s mansion, the more she sees the appeal in taking chances on dreams, and love. Life is meant to be lived with purpose. But when Robyn’s past catches up with her, can she muster the courage to take a chance on herself?
Perfect for fans of:
💓 Forced proximity
⏳ Slow burn
The Spa Break by Hannah Doyle
A week-long spa break is just what Jess needs. She’s going to be there with her best friends, Stella and Em. And the spa is so high-end it has an ethos about cleansing the mind and soul.
The laughter, gourmet food and cocktails are what every twenty-something needs. And then there’s the beautiful man she spots in the pool on the first day. A perfect addition to her week.
Until Jess finds out that he’s someone from her past. Someone she really should have recognised. Someone she should not find attractive. And that’s when things start getting a little confusing…
Perfect for fans of:
🤭 Fake dating
🏹 Best friend’s brother
⏳ Slow burn
The GP’s Seaside Reunion by Annie Claydon
Doctor Hope wants to spread her wings beyond her seaside home town and live life to the fullest now her caring years are behind her. Only she isn’t expecting the new locum at her practice to be Theo, her med school mentor and the man she once adored. Now their chemistry is both powerful and mutual but, unlike Hope, Theo has travelled the world and longs to put down roots. With their dreams diametrically opposed, is this just another way to say goodbye? Or the chance at for ever they never had?
Perfect for fans of:
💖 Second chance
👔 Workplace romance
The Cottage On Pelican Bay by Brenda Jackson
Two years ago, Zara Miller found herself heartbroken and stranded in a New Orleans hotel bar with an attractive stranger called ‘Saint.’ They shared a no strings one night stand, and contact info wasn’t exchanged – but Zara hasn’t been able to stop thinking about him since.
Though Saint and Zara both grew up in Catalina Cove, they’d never crossed paths. Now all of a sudden they can’t seem to avoid each other. Despite an enduring attraction, Zara and Saint decide to keep their spicy secret in the past. They don’t need everybody knowing – especially since they’ve both been burned before.
But what will happen when their intense desire becomes impossible to ignore?
Perfect for fans of:
🏡 Small-town romance
💖 Second chance
A Secret Escape by Sarah Morgan
Childhood friends Milly and Nicole had always been more like sisters so Milly never understood why Nicole dropped out of contact all those months ago. Milly buried that hurt and moved on with her life.
Now, suddenly, Nicole is begging for Milly’s help.
She needs somewhere private to hide, and the only safe place she can think of is Milly’s holiday home business in the Lake District. Milly knows she should tell Nicole no, but she can’t ignore the desperation in her old friend’s voice so, despite her misgivings, she agrees to let Nicole stay.
Over a summer of tentative conversations, the two women begin to reconnect, and there’s a potential new romance for Milly too. But then the biggest bombshell of all lands and their delicate friendship is put to the test once more…
Can the friends come together in this time of need, or will this summer break their bond forever?
Perfect for fans of:
🤗 Found family
💖 Second chances
Tropical Temptations 🦜
Destination Weddings And Other Disasters by M.C. Vaughan
There are millions of men in Los Angeles, and somehow Julia Stone’s mother just got engaged to the worst possible option. Not that there’s anything wrong with her future stepfather. It’s his son who’s the problem. Event planner Carson Miller is six-plus feet of lean muscle and irresistible charm, and ten years ago he made Julia’s life hell.
Paired with Carson to organise the last-minute Belize wedding, Julia doesn’t intend to let him off the hook for past bad behaviour. If only there weren’t surprising new feelings in the mix, like their undeniable chemistry…
Carson claims he made mistakes; he’s a different person than he was back then. Julia’s response: prove it. Now in between wedding planning, zip-lining and exploring waterfalls, they’re having fun falling hard and wondering if this paradise can last once the party’s over…
Perfect for fans of:
✈️ International
🔥 Enemies to lovers
💓 Forced proximity
Hawaiian Kiss with the Brooding Doc by Scarlet Wilson
In this Honolulu Medics story, living in Hawaii should be pure paradise for Dr Piper. But whilst she is a ray of sunshine, her boss is proving to be a permanent rain cloud. Piper can’t deny that Jamie is an exceptional doctor…nor blame him for being guarded when she’s harbouring a heartbreak of her own. But once Piper uncovers Jamie’s reason for being the department’s grouch, a surprising attraction begins to grow. Still, a relationship with him must surely stay off-limits – even after their earth-shattering kiss?
Perfect for fans of:
⛅ Grumpy/sunshine
💘 Forbidden love
🚨 Romance in uniform
The Surgeon’s Tropical Temptation by Kate Hardy
In this Honolulu Medics story, when cardiologist Joanne heads to a party for new doctors at her hospital, a mix-up with the non-alcoholic cocktails has her stumbling into the arms of gorgeous surgeon Guy. The last thing Guy needs is a workplace romance – he knows what happens when they fall apart. And Joanne is hesitant to trust again. But with their chemistry undeniable, they agree to a short-term fling until her contract ends… As time runs out, can they take a risk for a chance at forever?
Perfect for fans of:
✈️ International
👫 Friends to lovers
👔 Workplace romance
How to Win the Surgeon’s Heart by Tina Beckett
For Dr. Nate, work is everything. Without him, his renowned hospital wouldn’t exist! Now, he’s ready to step up to the plate – again! – as nearby St Victoria Hospital faces a staff shortage. Surgeon Sasha is beyond grateful for the help, but she’s not so sure about Nate… Her heart’s been broken by wealthy and far-too-attractive men before! Can Nate prove to Sasha he’s different?
Perfect for fans of:
✈️ International
👔 Workplace romance
Ms. V’s Hot Girl Summer by A. H. Cunningham
For sixteen years, Trinidad Velasquez has been the perfect single mum, working hard to build a stable life for her twin sons. But when her boyfriend proposes, she can’t help but wonder whether love should be practical, not butterflies and heart-racing chemistry.
Then her teenage sons trick her into a Caribbean Carnival trip. And she finds herself staying with the one guy who’s always revved her engine…even if he’s a decade south of her dating range.
Orlando Wiggins has never been able to take his eyes off Ms V. He’s mentored her boys for two years, and she’s never suggested there could be more. But at Carnival, between the sensual dancing, heated looks and electric touches, whatever he’s been feeling for her is definitely reciprocated…
Perfect for fans of:
✈️ International romance
☯️ Opposites attract
🌶️ Spicy
Meet Me in Hawaii by Georgia Toffolo
Malie Pukui doesn’t believe in happy ever after. After a tragedy caused her to flee her family and friends in Devon she found a fresh start in Hawaii. Working at a surf school, she can give back to those in need and try to overcome the greatest loss in her life.
Moved around foster homes throughout his childhood, Todd Masters has worked hard to be able to offer a brighter future to young disadvantaged children. Now he has his own charitable foundation working with a surf school in Hawaii, a job he loves, but he still can’t put his past behind him.
When Malie rescues Todd from the sea a spark ignites between them, and the two find a common ground. But amidst the surf, sunsets and sizzling kisses, can Malie let go of her past and risk something she’d locked away forever…her heart?
Perfect for fans of:
👔 Workplace romance
✈️ International
Until I Met You by Amber Rose Gill
It was meant to be the holiday of a lifetime for Samantha: the launch of her travel blog, her best friend’s wedding and – hopefully – her own marriage proposal. Until she finds herself on her way to Tobago – single.
Disillusioned with his corporate job on Wall Street, Roman is starting afresh in Tobago. He doesn’t need a distraction, especially in the form of a free-spirited travel blogger. But something about Samantha intrigues him.
As romance blossoms, Roman and Samantha must learn to risk their hearts. But when secrets are revealed, their new relationship is put in jeopardy. Now Samantha and Roman must decide what they really want. They came to Tobago to find themselves, but could finding each other be what they needed all along?
Perfect for fans of:
👫 Friends to lovers
☯️ Opposites attract
Forbidden Games by Katee Robert
Lucy Baudin is full of insecurity after her break-up, but she’s about to make partner at her law firm and it’s time for her to regain control. So she hires Gideon Novak, cut-throat headhunter and her ex’s best friend, to give her confidence lessons in the bedroom.
Despite their sizzling chemistry, Gideon has always kept his distance, but now, teaching her about touch, trust and letting go is opening up a world of risks. Is this a mistake for them both? Or will they each find something they never knew they wanted?
Of all the private islands in all the world, he kayaked into hers. Allie Landers just enjoyed the best holiday sex with an irresistible stranger – only to find out he’s no stranger.
Dealmaker Roman Bassani has been pressuring Allie into taking on investors for her women-focused fitness company. After their accidental one-night stand, they agree to put business aside for one week. Then it’s back to the real world – and their real rivalry. What happens to their opposing interests when they return from paradise?
Perfect for fans of:
💸 Billionaires
☯️ Opposites attract
💼 Workplace romance
Out of Office Nights by Maya Blake
Creative fashion director Sabeen El-Maleh’s off-limits infatuation with her boss, Prince Teodor Domene, is out of control. So she flees to Morocco…only to find Teodor on her doorstep! Refusing to risk his business’s success, he insists on moving in to oversee her work. But sultry nights in such delicious proximity lead to irresistible need. And the consequences will bind them far beyond the boardroom…
Perfect for fans of:
💸 Billionaire
💼 Workplace romance
✈️ International
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