Best Summer Reads of 2023

Hey, ladies! It’s your fellow mom and wife here, ready to share my top 10 picks for books that will add some serious heat to your summer. Let’s be real, between the kids running around and our husbands constantly asking for something, we all need a little escape from reality. And what better way to do that than with a steamy summer read that will make you forget all your worries? From swoon-worthy romance to thrilling suspense, these books are sure to have you turning pages faster than your kids can ask for a snack. So, grab a glass of wine, kick up your feet, and get ready to indulge in some literary escapism that will make this summer one to remember!

• “Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid: A family drama set in 1980s Malibu during a raging summer party that threatens to tear the family apart.
• “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave: A gripping thriller about a woman who discovers shocking secrets about her husband’s past after he disappears.
• “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid: A captivating historical fiction novel that follows the life of a Hollywood icon and her seven marriages.
• “Beach Read” by Emily Henry: A charming romantic comedy about two writers who strike a deal to swap genres and end up falling in love in the process.
• “The Summer of Lost and Found” by Mary Alice Monroe: In this heartwarming novel, a family gathers at their beloved beach house to confront long-held secrets and forge new bonds.
• “The Maidens” by Alex Michaelides: A gripping thriller set at Cambridge University where a psychotherapist becomes embroiled in a murder investigation involving a secret society.
• “The Shadow Box” by Luanne Rice: A touching story about a woman who returns to her childhood beach house to confront painful memories and find healing in the present.
• “The Charm Offensive” by Alison Cochrun: A delightful romantic comedy about a producer of a dating reality show who falls for one of the contestants and realizes that true love doesn’t always follow the script.
• “It Happened One Summer” by Tessa Bailey: A steamy enemies-to-lovers romance about a socialite who finds herself stranded in a small town and falls for a grumpy but charming fisherman.
• “Heartbreak Bay” by Rachel Caine: In this thrilling romantic suspense, a woman returns to her hometown to confront her past and finds unexpected love in the process.

There you have it, ladies! 10 books that are sure to heat up your summer and provide the perfect escape from reality. So, whether you’re lounging by the pool or hiding from your kids in the closet (we won’t judge), be sure to add these must-reads to your summer reading list. Trust me, they’re worth it. Happy reading!