11 Best New Summer 2025 Rom-Coms to Read on the Beach
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If you’re looking to refresh your beach bag with some hot-off-the-press romance, this list is for you. These brand-new Summer 2025 rom-coms offer everything from fake relationships to heartfelt second chances—and they’re all perfect poolside companions.
Hotter in the Hamptons by Tinx
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Lola’s glamorous NYC life implodes after a brutal exposé sends her packing to the Hamptons. She plans to lay low—until she discovers her longtime nemesis, Aly Ray Carter, is now her neighbor.
Why You’ll Love It: A sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance with unexpected emotional depth and summer vibes.
Dream On, Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake
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Ramona gave up her Hollywood dreams to care for her sister, but everything changes when a movie shoot—and her childhood crush—comes to town. Dylan Monroe wants a taste of normal, and Ramona might be just the person to show her.
Why You’ll Love It: A tender sapphic second-chance romance set in a cozy small town.
Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez
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Angela, a librarian and late bloomer, goes viral after sharing her story and launches a scavenger hunt to find her first kiss. When she teams up with Krystal, her longtime crush, things quickly turn complicated—and electric.
Why You’ll Love It: A charming, queer slow-burn rom-com with heart and humor.
Love in Focus by Lyla Lee
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After a sudden breakup, relationship columnist Gemma is forced to collaborate with her ex, a talented photographer who once disappeared without a word. As they travel for a major feature, old sparks reignite and secrets surface.
Why You’ll Love It: A moving sapphic second-chance romance filled with wanderlust and tension.
Bad Publicity by Biana Gillam
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Andie’s first big assignment as a book publicist is leading a European tour for her college nemesis and ex-flame, bestselling author Jack Carlson. Five years of silence haven’t cooled their chemistry—or their resentment.
Why You’ll Love It: An angsty, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with international flair.
Salty, Spiced and a Little Bit of Nice by Cynthia Timoti
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After fleeing a viral proposal gone wrong, Ellie sets her sights on opening a sugar-free bakery and finds herself working with Alec, her brother’s best friend and former heartbreak. A fake dating scheme throws them back into each other’s lives.
Why You’ll Love It: A delicious friends-to-lovers romance with a side of second chances.
The Ripple Effect by Maggie North
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Stellar, a burned-out ER doctor, signs on to work at a wilderness relationship retreat run by the last man she wants to see—Lyle, her overly cheery one-night stand. When scandal strikes, they fake an engagement to save the camp.
Why You’ll Love It: A fun opposites-attract romance packed with forced proximity and emotional growth.
Songs of the Summer by Jane L. Rosen
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Maggie Mae receives a letter from her teenage self, sparking a search for her birth mother that leads to a lavish Fire Island wedding. A local stranger pulls her into a fake date scenario that might just change everything.
Why You’ll Love It: A heartfelt family mystery wrapped in a swoony, unexpected summer romance.
The Next Chapter by Camille Kellogg
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Struggling actress Kat Kelly sees a fake relationship with bookseller Jude as her shot at a queer rebrand—unaware that Jude doesn’t know it’s all for show. But as real feelings grow, the truth becomes harder to hide.
Why You’ll Love It: A bookish sapphic rom-com with heart, humor, and messy emotions.
All the Men I’ve Loved Again by Christine Pride
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Torn between two great loves in her youth, Cora never imagined she’d face the same choice two decades later. When both men reenter her life, she’s forced to confront the past—and her true self.
Why You’ll Love It: A sweeping, emotional second-chance romance about growth and self-worth.
When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa
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Javi’s stunned when his best friend Mari announces she’s engaged—to someone else. With the wedding approaching fast, Javi decides it’s now or never to confess the truth about his feelings.
Why You’ll Love It: A vibrant friends-to-lovers rom-com packed with heart, humor, and hijinks.
Conclusion
There you have it—11 new beach reads perfect for long weekends, hammock hangs, or your next vacation. Whether you’re craving second chances, fake relationships, or heartfelt slow burns, this summer’s line-up of romance novels has something for every mood.
Looking for more summer reads?
Check out our lists of Spicy Summer Romances available on Kindle Unlimited, 50 Summer Romances, Vacation Thrillers, and Sizzling Small Town Romances to build your ultimate warm-weather TBR.