Six Summer Romance Reads to Sweep You Off Your Feet
Let yourself be swept away in a book this summer
The Island Swimmer
Lorraine Kelly
In Lorraine’s debut novel, when Evie’s dad falls ill she must return to the home she swore to leave forever in Orkney. Amidst strained relations, missed connections and a house that needs to be prepped for sale, Evie is drawn to a group of cold water swimmers who find calm beneath the waves.
Ordinary Love
Marie Rutkoski
When Emily catches sight of an old flame at a party she’s reminded of their teenage years of romance. But 20 years on and Emily is on the other side of the world in a controlling marriage with two children who depend on her. After years of heartbreak, is she prepared to risk it all?
One Golden Summer
Carley Fortune
Alice’s nan has always sworn good things happen at the lake, and after a fateful photo of a dreamy boy catapults her photography career into orbit, Alice believes it. Now she’s back at the lake again taking care of her nan, and who should show up but Mr Dreamboat himself.
Lies & Weddings
Kevin Kwan
When the future Duke of Greshambury attends his sister’s wedding, he’s on the hunt for a wealthy heiress to help settle his debts. Swarmed by potential matches, it’s the literal girl next door who captures his heart. But is he willing to throw it all away for love?
Scripted
Fearne Cotton
Taken for granted by every person in her life, one day Jade Shaw finds a script with the details of an argument with her boyfriend that comes true, word for word. As more pages of the script are uncovered, Jade is determined to start changing her own narrative.
My Friends
Fredrik Backman
When one of the most famous paintings in the world comes into Louisa’s possession, she notices three overlooked figures in the corner of the magnificent seascape. Determined to learn more, what unfolds is a story of friendship and love which spans more than 25 years.
