If you’ve been wondering what to take to the beach for some nice and quiet reading time then here are some of our 2012 summer romance books for great summer reading.
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Best 2012 Summer Romance Books
Leaping Hearts by Jessica Bird
Try something different with this equestrian themed romance book set around show jumping. I loved the romance, I loved the story. It was a nice feel-good book with enough emotion and drama that it felt real and slightly soap-opera-ish.
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Rebel by Jessica Bird
A chef, a small town Inn and a summer fling. Nate, well, what can I say? He knows how to work a woman almost as well as he uses those chef knives. He has great strength, leaving a life of luxury and commodities with his family to follow his dreams. And he applies that same drive to get the woman he wants. Extremely sexy.
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Summer Nights by Susan Mallery
Looking for a sunny, easy read? Dive into Summer Nights by Susan Mallery, where Fool’s Gold’s own horse whisperer meets his match in a librarian who’s anything but quiet. This is romantic and with all the small town and family summer vibes I love!
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Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis
In Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis, good girl Mallory Quinn takes a walk on the wild side with mysterious Ty Garrison. I have noticed the increase in sexiness in Shalvis’s book and I am NOT complaining! Mallory and Ty get freaky in this one and I have to say, I enjoyed it immensely. Who wouldn’t?
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At Last by Jill Shalvis
I have to say that I loved the slightly darker tone to At Last by Jill Shalvis. It was a nice change of pace in the Lucky Harbor series. The best part of this book is Ranger Hot Buns! Matt Bowers packs some serious heat and he sizzled off the pages for me! I loved his determination and his possessiveness. He was caring and kind but also kind of grumpy too. Shalvis always writes the best heroes and Matt Bowers is definitely in my hottie harem now!
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If you’re looking for the perfect summer series to binge, check out the Lucky Harbor series by Jill Shalvis. We’ve got a series reading guide to get you started.
About That Night by Julie James
ABOUT THAT NIGHT brings in the sizzling tension in truckloads. Julie James really does deliver a stellar book for our favourite Twitter Terrorist. Readers can expect more of what they loved in the previous books of this series – great characters, impeccable knowledge of courtroom antics, and the perfect blend of sweet, sexy and funny.
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Night of the Cougar by Caridad Pineiro
A journalist and subject story with a side of steamy shifter romance. I really like Ms. Caridad’s short stories. For the length of this short book, she provided just the right amount of romance and hot scenes. The romance was definitely believable and relationships such as these are certainly possible. There’s bit of action, a bit of mystery, definitely hot scenes.
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Fifty Shames of Earl Grey by Fanny Merkin (aka Andrew Shaffer)
I recommend this book anyone who is familiar with the Fifty Shades series or you will miss a lot of the “inside jokes” that had me laughing. I also have to warn you that there are plenty of PUN intentions but I advise an open mind and accept this book for what it is. If you can do that, Fifty Shades fan or not, you will enjoy this book.
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Brighter Than the Sun by Julia Quinn
Drunken proposals and witty banter in this marriage of convenience. Brighter than the Sun made me laugh and Charles and Ellie were so adorable together and their banter was witty and well written.
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Willow Springs by Toni Blake
Town matchmaker Amy Bright might finally get a taste of her own love potion after a tipsy kiss with her best friend! Small town Summer vibes, the Destiny series is the perfect choice!
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great recs! i definitely think julie james would be a great beach read. i hadn’t heard of leaping hearts but am going to look it up straight away. have a good weekend!
I am reading Summer Nights as we speak, I have both Jill Shalvis books on my tbr shelf as well as Toni Blakes book. And also the Julie James book… Going to be great summer reading.
Thanks ladies!!!
Great recommends! I’ve already read some of these but look forward to reading the others
Fifty Shames of Earl Grey looks and sounds like a good read. I was a huge fan of EL James’ trilogy.