Recipe for a Summer Romance 2023

a curated list of delicious romance novels

This past spring, I found myself downloading heaps of highly anticipated romance novels and decided to gather my favorites in one place for long distance friends, internet book pals, and newsletter subscribers. After months of reading rom coms, slow burns, and regency romps, I’m thrilled to share Recipe for a Summer Romance: a curated list of delicious romance novels with you today!

In this printable PDF, you’ll find 12 core titles: six contemporary romances that blend humor and heart with heavier themes and six richly detailed historical romances with surprising settings and flirty banter. These recent releases feature excellent writing and swoonworthy moments, making for perfect summer reading.

I’ve also rounded up 12 closed door recommendations for readers who prefer to turn down the heat and six seriously addictive series for readers who hope to max out their library cards this season. Once your TBR can’t handle another title, click on your favorite book cover to make a purchase via affiliate link at no additional cost to you.

This list is totally free, as a fun treat and thank you for encouraging my creative work. If you would like to support me and my future projects, here’s how:

1. Share my romance list and newsletter with a friend.

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2. Send a few dollars to my tip jar so I can dream up more content while sipping an iced latte this summer.

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3. Purchase a title from my Bookshop.org and Amazon storefronts.

Download Recipe for a Summer Romance

Let’s get to reading, shall we? Use this link to access your printable PDF and enjoy!

Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm with me over the last few weeks, friends. I couldn’t have put this list together without your encouragement—or without help from my crafty design and copyediting pals.

Because I’m so accustomed to talking about books in front of the mic, I can’t help but record more about the lovely titles included in Recipe for a Summer Romance. I’ll be back in your inboxes soon with a handful of special podcast episodes discussing spice ratings, trends, and common themes across my summer romance list. I hope you’ll tune in and report back with which romance novels swept you away this season.

Chelsey

P.S. Did you listen to my companion playlist yet? I created Be the Heroine of Your Own 2000s Rom Com with flirty summer fun in mind, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I have!

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