Ready to escape into your next favorite romance? From sun-drenched islands to magical midnight kisses, my Summer 2025 reading list is packed with swoony adventures, emotional twists, and stories that stay with you long after the last page.
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☀️ Summer 2025 promises to be a romance reader's paradise, with an incredible lineup of swoony escapes spanning from Italian adventures to vampire mysteries to steamy contemporary novels. The standout theme across all subgenres is pure escapism—tropical islands, coastal mansions, treasure hunts, and magical worlds that will transport you far from reality. Whether you're craving second-chance romance, enemies-to-lovers tension, or supernatural passion, this summer delivers books that will make you forget to check your phone.
Note: I try to include a variety of romances across different voices, backgrounds, and styles—there are so many wonderful books out there! This list reflects just a slice of what's caught my eye this season. Feel free to share your own summer picks in the comments—I'd love to hear them!
This year, I'm diving into stories that make me feel something—joy, longing, magic, even mischief. Whether it's Highland heroes, festive charmers, or swoony sunlit escapes, my 2025 list is filled with books I've already started, some sitting on my Kindle waiting patiently, and a few I'm dying to add to my shelf.
What's Already on My Kindle
Here's what's downloaded and queued up—some finished, others patiently waiting:
 Grace's Saving Goodreads | Amazon |
 Immortal by Morning Goodreads | Amazon |
 Outlaw Lake Goodreads | Amazon |
 A New Arrival at Samphire Bay Goodreads | Amazon |
 A Waltz on the Wild Side Goodreads | Amazon |
 Coming Home to Sturcombe Bay Goodreads | Amazon |
Most Anticipated from Publishers
These upcoming releases are at the top of my must-read list—fresh from the publishing calendar!
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Historical Romance That Sweeps You Away
- 21 Days with the Lyon by Shana Galen – Passion, redemption, and scandal in Regency England. Amazon
- A Kiss For All Time by Paula Quinn – A time-slip romance with an emotional twist across centuries. Amazon
Perfect Summer Reading Combos
- For the beach bag seeking variety: Pair Sarah MacLean's inheritance drama with Lynsay Sands' vampire mystery and a summery romance like Ashley Poston's Sounds Like Love.
- For series bingers: Mix Maisey Yates' Outlaw Lake with Debbie Macomber's A Ferry Merry Christmas for sweet, small-town feels with satisfying arcs.
- For paranormal enthusiasts: Start with Lynsay Sands and follow it with something darker like Nalini Singh or Carissa Broadbent.
- For festive-in-July vibes: I'm sneaking in holiday joy early with Santa's Holiday Spectacular, A Christmas Duet, and A Ferry Merry Christmas.
Final Thoughts
Summer 2025 is all about escape, healing, and joy—wrapped in every romantic trope we adore. Whether it's a windswept coastal mansion, a centuries-old castle, or a second chance you didn't see coming, I hope this list gives you something to fall in love with. Now... which story will you start with first?
💬 Let's Chat
What's on your summer reading list? Have you read any of these yet—or added a few to your own TBR? I'd love to know what you're escaping into this season. Drop your recs in the comments!
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