2025 Fiction Books with Summer Vibes

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Written By CHRISTINE MARCOTTE
 
 

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Summer is just around the corner. Are you dreaming of sitting on a beach, reading a book, feeling the sun on your face, and escaping your everyday worries? I've got you covered!

Here is a selection of 2025 new releases that have the perfect summer vibes for you. You can opt for romantic, adventurous, or thrilling escapes… many of these books are from bestselling authors, so you know you are in for great reads.

Pack your bag, grab one of these hot new releases, and get ready to lose yourself in great stories!

 

Get ready for some summer vibes!

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Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

Maya, a struggling grad student, secretly falls for her brother’s charismatic biotech friend Conor, whose hidden past and shifting feelings threaten to challenge their age gap and power dynamic.

AMAZON

The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls

Two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club for women.

AMAZON

It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
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From the USA Today bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script

Jane, a creative exec hiding her past, must team up with her old crush, Dan, to cover a lie.

AMAZON

The Love Haters by Katherine Center
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bodyguard

Katie Vaughn fakes her swimming skills to profile Coast Guard rescue swimmer Hutch in Key West, but as she navigates lies, romance, and unexpected challenges, she must confront her fears.
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AMAZON

Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer

Samantha's crush on dreamy vet Xavier hits a snag after a disastrous comment. Can they overcome obstacles and find love?


AMAZON

One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
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From the #1 New York Times author of Every Summer After

Alice, a photographer, revisits her childhood lake cottage with her grandmother, Nan, and encounters Charlie Florek, a charming man from her past.

AMAZON

My Friends by Fredrik Backman
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove

Louisa investigates the story behind a mysterious painting depicting three figures at a pier, uncovering the intertwined lives of four teenagers from a past summer.

AMAZON

Daughters by Kirsty Capes
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Mattie and Nora, daughters of renowned painter Ingrid Olssen, grapple with her death, her art, and their fractured relationship.

AMAZON

Parents Weekend by Alex Finlay
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From the bestselling author of If Something Happens to Me

On a parents’ weekend at a northern California college, five students vanish without notice, prompting parents, police, and media to investigate, revealing secrets and tensions among the families and friends involved.

AMAZON

The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary

Haven Ambrose, a nautical archaeologist, arrives in Positano to find her father's lost gemstones but faces disturbances linked to ancient magic.
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AMAZON

Songs of Summer by Jane L. Rosen
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Content with her life, Maggie Mae discovers a letter from her past, prompting her to search for her birth mother on Fire Island. A fake date with a local complicates her journey.

AMAZON

Part of the Fire Island trilogy

What Not to Do on Vacation by Rachel Magee
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Savannah plans a nostalgic beach trip to reconnect with her sisters, but surprises and hidden secrets complicate their reunion.

AMAZON

Summer in a Bottle by Annie Rains
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After returning to Echo Cove, Lyla Dune uncovers a time capsule that triggers memories of her last summer before college, leading her to relive key moments and reconsider her past choices, especially with her best friend Travis.

AMAZON

Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
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From Pulitzer Prize winning author Anne Tyler

A socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding.


AMAZON

The Snowbirds by Christina Clancy
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Kim and Grant, a couple facing late middle age challenges, vacation in Palm Springs. As Kim thrives socially, Grant goes missing during a hike.

AMAZON

My Return to the Walter Boys by Ali Novak
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From New York Times Bestselling author Ali Novak

The highly anticipated sequel to My Life with the Walter Boys, the internationally bestselling novel that inspired the Netflix series! Jackie returns to Walter ranch after a summer away from Cole.

AMAZON

Part of the My Life with the Walter Boys series

 

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