Beach reads are a book lover’s ultimate way to relax during the summer. They’re romantic, uplifting, and always end positively- they’re guaranteed to put you in a great mood during your summer vacation!
Check out our list of top beach reads for Summer 2021.
1. One to Watch
After drunkenly Tweeting about her favorite reality dating show Main Squeeze, fashion blogger Bea Schumacher is unexpectedly cast as the show’s first ever plus-size lead. Bea finds herself navigating life in the spotlight- and finds love along the way!
One to Watch is a witty and heartfelt story about dating as a plus-size woman. Even better, it offers a lot of snark about reality dating shows, as Main Squeeze is inspired by The Bachelor. Bea Schumacher will win your heart and make you want to read this book again and again!
2. The Wedding Date
While on her way to meet up with her sister, Alexa Monroe gets trapped in an elevator with the charming Drew Nichols. Somehow, she finds herself agreeing to be Drew’s date to his ex-girlfriend’s wedding. After their wedding date turns into a wedding weekend, Alexa and Drew can’t get each other off their minds- and shenanigans ensue.
Don’t let the classic meet-cute fool you- The Wedding Date is anything but predictable. It’s characters are so real, you’ll be rooting for them until the very last page!
3. American Royals
American Royals chronicles a hypothetical world in which America crowned George Washington it’s first King instead of President.
Flash-forward to modern day. Princess Beatrice, the eldest of the Washington siblings, is set to inherit the throne. Problem is, she has to get married in order to do so. Her younger sister Samantha likes breaking rules, but her antics often land her under media scrutiny. Prince Jefferson is the nation’s most eligible bachelor and has to contend with multiple girls trying to win his heart.
4. The Worst Best Man
On the morning of her wedding to Andrew Hartley, wedding planner Lina Santos is unceremoniously left at the altar.
Several years later, Lina is offered the job of a lifetime. Problem is, she first has to ace a presentation while partnered with Max Hartley- her ex-fiancé’s brother, and the best man of her failed wedding! Can she let go of the most embarrassing day of her life in order to win the job of her dreams?
It’s easy to love the fiery Lina, but it’s even easier to love the titular Worst Best Man Max Hartley.
5. Can You Keep a Secret?
Marketing associate Emma Corrigan doesn’t like to share her real thoughts or feelings with anyone.
However, that all changes when she survives a terrifying moment on a plane and spills all of her secrets to a handsome stranger. What Emma doesn’t know is that stranger is Jack Harper, the CEO of her company!
Charming and hilarious, Can You Keep a Secret? will make you laugh out loud.
6. Love at First Like
Eliza Roth is a talented entrepreneur. She co-founded a jewelry shop called “Brooklyn Jewels” with her sister Sophie. Unfortunately, Eliza’s success came at a price: her love life.
One lonely night, Eliza logs on to Instagram one night to see her ex-boyfriend’s engagement announcement. After a little too much wine, Eliza accidentally posts an engagement announcement of her own on her company’s Instagram account. To her surprise, the announcement creates a huge spike in sales. Suddenly, Eliza finds herself planning a fake wedding- and wooing a fake fiancé- in order to save Brooklyn Jewels.
While the concept of Love at First Like is a little over the top, author Hannah Orenstein does a fantastic job with character development. She takes main character Eliza Roth from a headstrong, selfish character and turns her into a compassionate character you can root for.
7. Beach Read
Romance novelist January Andrews arrives at her deceased father’s beach house in order to pack up his belongings. To January’s surprise, her former college nemesis Augustus Everett owns the beach house next door.
To determine who’s the better writer, Augustus or “Gus” challenges January to a competition: January has to write the next great American novel, while Gus has to write a romance novel, or the ultimate Beach Read.
