Live Your Own Love Story This Summer

We’ve been counting down the days, and now the sun is shining, the days are longer, and this summer just got hotter with Mills & Boon. Wherever you are going and whatever you are doing, we have the perfect book for you! Just make sure to add these to your holiday packing list and get ready to immerse yourself in some feel-good romances.

You’ve picked your destination; we’ve covered the entertainment and used our matchmaking skills to find your summer-soul mate in a book.

Sugar, spice, and everything nice, Mills & Boon have a story for everyone. Keep an eye out for some of our favourite quotes to give you a tease of these red-hot romances, with spice ratings that will draw you in for more…


If You’re Going… Somewhere Hot ☀️

Are you jetting off to sun-soaked sands this summer? Then let Mills & Boon bring the heat in more ways than one! Our hot, summer reads will raise your temperature in gorgeous locations – perfect before a cold dip in the pool.

European Escapes: Sicily by Sarah Morgan, Carol Marinelli and Jane Porter 🌶️ 🌶️/🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

‘Now.’ Her eyes were fevered and her lips were parted. ‘I need you now. Now.’

Tall, dark, and handsome

  •  Dr Alice Anderson doesn’t believe in love…that is, until she    meets Dr Giovanni Moretti. Gio has come to the Cornish cove to reinvent himself after an injury ended his career as a surgeon. Alice has made him feel alive again, and in return he’s determined to show her how to live life, the Italian way! But will the strength of Gio’s feelings be enough to make Alice realise she’s fallen in love?
  • Aurora Messina is everything cynical hotel tycoon Nico Caruso shouldn’t want. Impetuous and far too innocent, she’s trouble – and temptation – personified. But even Nico’s famous control isn’t a match for their chemistry… Then Nico discovers she’s pregnant! He’s never wanted a family and still bears the scars of his own childhood. But will Aurora’s revelation give this Sicilian a reason to risk everything?
  • Lethally attractive Vittorio d’Severano was everything Jillian Smith wanted – until she discovered his secret life and her dreams were crushed. Broken hearted and terrified, Jill disappeared. But Vitt has returned to claim the son Jill has sworn to keep from him! To stay with her child, she must put Vitt’s ring on her finger. But what kind of relationship can they have when it’s based on secrets…and irresistible passion?

This gorgeous anthology will transport you to the Sicilian sun. With three tantalising stories, these happily-ever-afters will perfectly set the stage for your scorching summer holiday.  

 Innocent’s Wedding Day with the Italian by Michelle Smart 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

‘Hold on to me,’ he murmured. Closing her eyes even tighter, she tightened her hold around his neck and pressed her thighs closer against his.

A fairy tale dress but a runaway bride…

Discovering that her billionaire fiancé Enzo will receive her inheritance if they wed, Rebecca leaves him at the altar! But she can’t forget their powerful connection, so she gives him twenty-four hours to tell her everything. He vows his feelings are real, but does Rebecca dare to believe him and give in to the temptation of their wedding night?

This seductive story is guaranteed to make your toes curl and pulse racing. Perfect for fans of Ana Huang and Lauren Asher, this sexy contemporary romance will whisk you away to one passionate night in Florence, Italy.


If You’re Going… On An Adventure ☀️

Action-packed summer holidays are the perfect way to make the most of the gorgeous weather and tick items off your bucket list! We’ve got a great selection of heart-warming romantic adventures and dramatic suspense for those craving a page-turning thriller!

 Diving Into Forever by Laurel Greer 🌶️ 🌶️

Our first of many adventures. And then…’ Those eyes held all the promises a man could hope for. ‘Then we plan another one?’ Sam asked.

Travel the world, tick. Become dive-certified, tick.
Find forever love…

To complete his beloved late sister’s bucket list, chef Kellan Murphy needs to triumph over his fear of deep water. Enter dive instructor Sam Walker, as kind as he is electrifying to every fibre of Kell’s being. Sam is soon nudging his way into the Irishman’s heart, but with Kellan’s dive certification comes an inheritance…and the restaurant of his dreams a continent away. Where will Kellan decide his future lies?

A mesmerising story of conquering your fears and falling in love along the way is perfect for any thrill-seeker. Greer’s enchanting male-male romance will inspire you to try something new this summer…and doesn’t spare any sensual details along the way!

Sailing to Singapore with the Tycoon by Ruby Basu 🌶️

Almost in slow motion, Matteo leaned forward and planted a quick kiss on her lips so fast, it was over in the blink of an eye, and yet Deepti’s whole body fired into life at that brief connection.

Romance isn’t even on her mind…until she meets the CEO!

How has ex-investment banker Deepti found herself aboard billionaire Matteo’s superyacht? Well, now her professional reputation has been ripped apart by her ex-boyfriend, working as Matteo’s pastry chef offers Deepti a much-needed chance to escape London… Yet sailing to Singapore gives Deepti a whole new problem: her unexpected – and excitingly intense! – connection with off-limits Matteo…

If you’re looking to escape and jump into a new life this summer, Ruby Basu has the ideal romance for you! Billionaires, yachts, and romance – what more could you want? This romantic journey will set the stage for an upcoming summer of excitement and love.

Maverick Detective Dad by Delores Fossen 🌶️ 🌶️

The corner of his mouth lifted in a quick smile. ‘I could say something cocky like danger’s my middle name, but I’m not worried about me. It’s you.’  

They’re running from danger…towards a second chance

Because of a tragic accident as high school sweethearts, Officer Noah Ryland and lawyer Everly Monroe are targets of a murderous vigilante. Guilt and grief have kept the pair apart for too many years. But now, as the killer targets Everly’s daughter, Noah is even more determined to protect the child and the woman he never forgot. And if he fails, he’ll lose the chance of getting the future he’s always wanted…

Fighting crime might not be on your list of activities to do this summer, but if you’re hankering for an intense and passionate read – then Maverick Detective Dad is the one for you. If you love TikTok author Elsie Silver, chilling plot lines, and intense romance, then indulge yourself in this gripping read.


If You’re Going… On A City Break ☀️

Home or away, we have a selection of fantastic reads for those planning on getting lost down new streets, absorbing cultural landmarks, and appreciating the stunning architecture of a new city. When hearts collide, turn the pages to see whether these holiday flings could last a lifetime…

European Escapes: Madrid by Cathy Williams, Sheryl Lister and Clare Connelly 🌶️ 🌶️/🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

When it came to her turn, he came and stood so close to her she could feel the heat from his body mingling with her own, bringing with it memories of their week in Madrid.

An unexpected attraction

  • ‘Flings without strings’ is Jeremy Hunter’s mantra while he grows his robotics company. But he craves a deeper connection after sharing Assistant Professor Serita Edwards’s bed during a conference. When they unexpectedly meet again, he’s ready to go further. But his company’s newest hire won’t mix business and pleasure. Unless Jeremy can win Serita’s heart with his hands-on approach to life…and love.
  • A fake engagement to her best friend is meant to save Caitlin’s family from crippling debt – not lead to a totally off-limits entanglement her future brother-in-law, Dante Cabrera! After a disastrous previous relationship, Dante doesn’t trust easily. His plan is not to let Caitlin out of his sight until he uncovers her motives. But fighting their intense connection threatens to undo even this notorious playboy’s control…
  • Antonio Herrera’s plan is simple: persuade innocent Amelia diSalvo to sell her shares in his rival’s business. But what the Spanish billionaire hasn’t planned on is their intense connection. And now, Antonio only has one goal…seduction! So, he’s stunned to discover their nine-month consequence. To secure his heir he’ll do the unthinkable – and the shockingly pleasurable – and make Amelia his wife!

A stunning collection of stories set in the enchanting city of Madrid; this European Escapes anthology will perfectly set the stage for your summer city-break. Filled with flings, fake dating, and workplace romances, this book will romanticise your travels and the endless possibilities that await.

The Lady Behind the Masquerade by Diane Gaston 🌶️ 🌶️

But she paused by the veranda, letting the sea breeze cool her for a moment, the same veranda where Wolf had kissed her.

The ton’s newest member
Is not all she seems…

Diplomat Marcus Wolfdon can’t forget the alluring woman he met in Paris – nor the passionate night they shared, and the fact that she pickpocketed his money and disappeared! A year later Wolf meets Juliana again, in Brighton, seemingly a member of the ton. She begs him to keep their former liaison secret, and the emotion in her eyes compels him to agree. Desire still flares between them, but first Wolf must uncover the lady behind the masquerade…

We’re obsessed with this gorgeous historical romance, perfect for the stay-cationer longing for a break by the sea. For fans of Bridgerton, lose yourself in the scandals of the ton, with secrets and seduction hiding behind every corner…


We hope these books help you to live your summer plans to the fullest. And whilst pages must end and chapters close, there is always a Mills & Boon book to fill the void. Visit our website to find out more about our gorgeous romance books.

From our heart-warming True Love series, steamy Modern seductions, and ruggedly charming Heroes – we have a romance for every reader. And if you can’t get enough, take a look at our anthologies, with multiple stories in one to captivate your inner hopeless romantic – not to mention, perfect for maximising your suitcase space!

Lose yourself in a feel-good romance and let it inspire you to live your own love story this summer, happy reading!

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