4 Books To Add To Your Summer Reading ASAP!

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If you are like us, Summer isn't really Summer unless it involves sunshine,  the scent of sunscreen mixed with faint hints of bug spray, the sounds of splashing children, and a stack of books lounging next to a sweating drink (preferably one that's frozen with a cute little umbrella in it). Summer reading was ingrained in us as children, and is something we look forward to each and every season. 

We love a good beach read, but really during the Summer anything goes. We like to mix it up with a variety of genres. From nail-biting thrillers, to sexy rom-coms, to time hopping historical fiction and everything in between - the best part of summer reading is  just getting the chance to slow down and enjoy it all. 

If you need a little summer TBR help - we've got you covered! We could share suggestions all day long, but want to put these four GREAT reads from some of the world's best selling authors on your summer reading radar! 

4 Books To Add To Your Summer Reading ASAP!

BEACH HOUSE SUMMER by Sara Morgan
This is the perfect read to toss in your beach bags and read with a side of ocean breeze. If you don't have access to said breeze, Beach House Summer will be sure to transport you one mentally. In the wake of a tragic car accident involving a celebrity chef on the Pacific Coast Highway, two women's lives are thrown together in the midst of the media circus that follows. Joanna, the ex-wife who endured a 20 year marriage filled with infidelities and heartbreak, and Ashley, the 19 year old pregnant passenger of the crash. Making a pact of privacy, they head to Joanna's beach house to lay low amidst the chaos. Drama, secrets, and the California Coast all jam packed into one you "won't want to miss" summer novel. 

THE GERMAN WIFE by Kelly Rimer
If you need a little something more serious for your poolside reading, then The German Wife will be the perfect pick! 

Sophie is devastated to see how her home city of Berlin is falling under Nazi control. Hitler's popular views are swaying those around her, but she and her husband resist as long as they can. Sophie soon learns that she must sacrifice morals for the safety of those she loves the most. 

In the States, Lizzie lives with her family in Texas and is feeling the full effects of The Great Depression. As her brother leaves for war she marries a scientist and settles into her new role as a housewife. 

This historical fiction novel is centered around a fictional version of the real life event of Operation Paperclip; a controversial U.S. intelligence program that rehabilitated Nazis during WWII. An emotional narrative written in dual timelines, you learn how two women from opposite ends of the war collide years later. 

THE HONEYMOON COTTAGE by Lori Foster
What's summer with out a little romance? Lori Foster delivers a little meet-cute heat with The Honeymoon Cottage. Yardley is a popular wedding coordinator who is a pro at creating a happily ever after for everyone but herself. 

In a small town, and at the ripe old age of 31, she is starting to give up on her own romantic dreams. But then Travis enters her life. The handsome older brother of her latest client and Yardley find their relationship has the backing of the quirky town locals. Could this be their own happy ending? 

THE CODEBREAKER'S SECRET by Sara Ackerman
Set along the beaches of Hawaii, The Codebreaker's Secret introduces us to Isabel who has been sent by the U.S. government to decipher the seemingly unbreakable Japanese naval code. While tasked with the impossible in Pearl Harbor, she takes it upon herself to also begin investigating the details of her pilot brother's December 7th death. 

Years later a journalist named Lu is sent to The Big Island to cover a new resort opening when a celebrity guest goes missing. Lu teams up with a veteran photographer to solve the mystery, but stumbles upon other secrets along the way.

Written in dual timelines, this historical fiction novel with a murder mystery twist was unputdownable. Pack extra sunscreen for this sizzling page turner! 

WHAT BOOK FROM THIS PILE WILL YOU READ FOR SUMMER FIRST? 
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Best Books of Summer 2022

 

Spicy romances. Edge of your seat thrillers. Family Secrets. Mysterious pasts. No matter your personal reading preferences, we have a little something for everyone in this year's "Best Books of Summer" list! 

So pull up a beach chair, grab your favorite pool side seat, mix your favorite patio-worthy cocktail, and get ready for a summer of great reading!  

BEST BOOKS OF SUMMER 2022

Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Second chance romance finds a treasure hunt in the wilds of Utah. This author duo does it again with a fun, quick rom-com that will be sure to heat up your summer. 

Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Six summers to fall in love. One summer to tear it all apart. Haunting past choices, lake side childhoods, and blooming friendships all come together in one can't miss summer novel. Every Summer After has been gaining buzz everywhere and has quickly become a fan favorite one of book reviewers everywhere - not one to miss!

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
A psychological suspense set amongst the lakeside magic of Vermont. Casey chooses to escape to avoid the press, and quickly becomes entangled with the "perfect" couple from across the lake. As she looks further she realizes not everything is as perfect as it seems. 

Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen 
Designer handbags meets comedic mystery. Two Asian women team up to create the ultimate fake handbag scheme. When their business goes global their beautiful handbags catch more than just their eye of their buyers. 

Gilt by Jamie Brenner
Meet the Pavlin family - the original jewelers of the engagement ring. Family secrets, hidden pasts, and sparkling glamour come together in one rich novel. 

Book Lovers by Emily Henry
One of the most buzzed about beach reads of the summer, Henry delivers another must-read rom-com. Two rivals in the book world find themselves trapped in the same small town in North Carolina. By chance they land the same project. Can they survive in one piece? Find out in this laugh out loud must read!

The Lost Summers of Newport by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White
Murder, lies, and mansions all come together in this historical fiction novel set in Newport, Rhode Island. Secrets spanning over 100 years all come together for a modern day must read!

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark
One wronged woman decides to take matters into her own hands for redemption. She is determined to expose the con-artist who ruined her life a decade earlier, until she becomes entangled even deeper with him. Was she wrong all along? 

Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
TJR brings back a past character for their own tale. Carrie Soto is a world famous tennis player on the backside of retirement age. As someone comes along to take her top titles and records, she's looking for one last win in this can't put down tale. 

By the Book by Jasmine Guillory
Overworked and underpaid, Isabelle decides to leap at an opportunity to prove herself once and for all. Only once she digs further into the situation she realizes more than just her job is at stake. Her heart might be just as on the chopping block. 

Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristin Higgins 
Lillie is both dreading and looking forward to the next phase of her life. When her empty-nester dreams are thrown for a loop by her husband, she gets angry. From one laugh out loud scene to the next, you fall in love with Lillie and her new life. 

Meant to Be by Emily Griffin
A loose spin on the romance between JFK, Jr. and his romance with Carolyn Bessette. The story takes a look at their relationship, their travels together, their differing backgrounds, and a family curse.   

The Dead Romantics by Emily Poston
A ghost writer finds herself back home facing ghosts of her own past. And maybe a special new one or two. This hilarious debut novel has been announced as a Good Morning America Book Club read and as a Barnes and Noble Read. In short - not one to miss! 

The Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman
Set along the shores of Lake Michigan, Sutton sets along a journey to find out clues to her secretive mother's past. As she digs deeper, she finds answers to more than just questions about her mom. 

Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand
When a developer decides to renovate the infamous Hotel Nantucket, he only wants the best. He goes above and beyond when it comes to cost and hiring the right staff. But without ever stepping foot in the building or meeting in person anyone. In this behind the scenes look at resort lifestyle, luxury, and what it takes to "make it", you find yourself immersed in both the drama of the present and a spicy story of the past. 

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
When a script writer turns to her own life for inspiration, she gets more than she bargains for. Namely in the form of her own home being the star of the show. Comedy meets heartwarming in this fun beach bag worthy novel. 

Privacy by Nina Sandowsky
In this psychological thriller meets romantic suspense, a therapist learns that their clients are being being watched. As things escalate and cryptic messages are received, the media gets a hold of the story. In the frenzy the therapist partners with an unlikely alley only to learn the target on her back becomes larger.  

The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner
Weddings always bring out the best in everyone right? In this novel, a beloved Cape Cod house gets one last blast when Sarah's 22 year old step-daughter announces she is marrying her pandemic boyfriend. Secrets emerge, wedding hiccups are a plenty, and families will never be the same. 

From the Jump by Lacie Waldon
Liz is overworked and tired of missing out on life. She decides to take matters into her own hands when quits everything to meet up with friends of hers in South Africa. But one friend might change it all. And if they go back to their normal lives, will everything she worked for disappear? 

It Girl by Ruth Ware
A decade old murder at Oxford University suddenly doesn't add up. Revisiting old facts, sometimes you learn the guilty might not have been guilty at all. If you are looking for a page turning thriller to throw in your beach bag - this is it!

The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews
The queen of beach reads delivers all of our favorites in one fun novel. HGTV, romance, and murder mysteries take center stage in this can't put down whodunit. Demo day will never be the same. 

DO YOU HAVE A BOOK YOU CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS SUMMER? WHICH ONES TOP YOUR LIST? SHARE WITH US!

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