Welcome to a world where hearts race, temperatures soar, and love conquers all. No, we’re not referring to a fairy tale, we’re talking about that special feeling you get with a summer fling (you know the one). Since the weather’s getting warmer, our romantic reads are dedicated to those short but passionate relationships, or situationships, that live through the summer months. Check out these relatable BookTok pool reads that’ll have you in your feels, and texting a special someone “Wyd?”
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Happy Place by Emily Henry
This heartwarming summer love is both bittersweet and steamy- a combination that will give you all the feels. Just when our protagonist Harriet thinks she can find solace at her beach house, the universe throws a curveball in the form of her ex-fiancé Wynn. Add a looming wedding and a house sale to the mix, and Harriet and Wynn find themselves sharing a room and faking the romance of a lifetime.
Dhs64, amazon.ae.
Love and other words by Christina Lauren
Have you ever had a childhood friend that you were secretly pining after? The one that got away? Macy and Elliot were inseparable as teenagers, sharing secrets and dreams. But a painful betrayal tore them apart until years later, they unexpectedly crossed paths. It’s an exploration of lost love and the power of forgiveness. As their story unravels in this book, it will make you laugh, cry, and root for their reconnection.
Dhs60, kinokuniya.com.
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Get ready for a soul-stirring second-chance love story that will make you weak in the knees. Seven Days in June introduces us to Eva Mercy, a successful writer with a devoted fan base. As the deadline for her 15th book approaches, she has to admit she’s run out of ideas. Fatefully, she encounters her teenage love, Shane Hall, after fourteen years.
Dhs75, jashanmal.com.
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
The author of the To All the Boys trilogy, Jenny Han, has a knack to make her readers swoon. A story about a young girl, Belly, making tough choices, and finding herself amidst the sun-kissed days and starlit nights. Oh, and her weird obsession with summer. Especially the summer where she finds herself at the centre of a love triangle between her childhood friends Conrad and Jeremiah.
Dhs50, noon.com.
The Layover by Lacie Waldon
Looking for a delightful rom-com book to whisk you away on a jet-setting adventure? Look no further than The Layover. Ava Greene, an ambitious flight attendant, finds herself stranded in St. Louis during a snowstorm during her last trip before she marries her fiancé Alexander. Fortunately for us, her nemesis Jack Stone, a charming pilot, is on her flight. As they explore the city and each other’s hearts, will their connection withstand the test of time and distance?
Dhs52, amazon.ae.
The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros
What happens when two headstrong individuals meet? Love, for the sake of summer of course. Georgia Stanton’s great-grandmother Scarlett’s unfinished manuscript is sold to Noah Harrison, a stubborn and successful writer with his own creative agenda. As Georgia and Noah clash, they unearth secrets, falling into a tangled web of their own.
Dhs67, amazon.ae.
The Summer of broken rules by K.L. Walther
Dive into a story full of messy family dynamics, laugh-out-loud moments, and a heartfelt coming-of-age story. Seventeen-year-old Meredith’s summer vacation takes an unexpected turn when her family’s beach house becomes a refuge for her eccentric relatives for a summer wedding. Fortunately, she teams up with an attractive groomsman but finds herself in danger of not only losing the game but also falling in love.
Dhs50, kinokuniya.com.
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Buckle up, folks, because this BookTok recommend is an enigma wrapped in a puzzle smothered in mystery. We Were Liars takes readers to the world of the beautiful and privileged Sinclair family, whose summer gatherings on a private island seem idyllic. But beneath the surface, dark secrets simmer, waiting to be unearthed. Follow Cadence Sinclair as she navigates a hazy maze of memories and uncovers the truth about what happened during “that” summer.
Dhs34, amazon.ae.
You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry
It’s always exciting to watch people fall in love with someone they seem to have nothing in common with- a classic tale of will they or won’t they. In this BookTok favourite, Emily Henry has crafted a romantic comedy that will have you rooting for Poppy and Alex from the very first page. Poppy and Alex are polar opposites, but their yearly summer vacations together have become a cherished tradition. Now, on the verge of losing each other, they decide to embark on one last trip, hoping to salvage their friendship.
Dhs59, virginmegastore.ae.