When I hear the word beach, the first thing that comes to my mind is life. Beaches are full of sunshine and positive things: the birds, the sun, and the sea. So when I think of some perfect beach reads, I immediately go to romance, cozy mystery, and thrillers. This article brings you the eighteen best books to read at the beach and get total amazing vibes.
#1 The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
About the Book
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Title: The Love Hypothesis
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Berkley Books
Type: Standalone
Pages: 352
Goodreads rating: 4.4/5
The story begins when Olive Smith, a third-year Ph.D. student, kisses a random stranger to convince her best friend Anh that she is over her ex and is okay with Anh dating the said ex. Unfortunately, the man she randomly kissed was none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor. “Ass,” “making people cry,” and “harsh reviews” are what Adam is known for. After Olive explains her situation to Adam, he asks her to fake date so that there is no doubt in Anh’s mind and gets the frozen funds from Stanford. It is a win-win situation for both. Olive agrees, thinking about what could go wrong. However, things start to change when she gets to see the side of Adam that he shows no one. Will Olive be able to prevent herself from falling in love with Adam?
Why do we recommend this book?
This book is so so good. It has excellent friendships and characters. Olive as a character is so relatable and awkward. You start to sympathize with Olive, and there are so many laugh-out-loud moments here. It has the famous and flawless grumpy x sunshine trope. The friendships Olive has been one that is hard to find. This book is fantastic and perfect for the summer. Being a recent release, it is one of the best books to read at the beach.
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#2 Beach Read by Emily Henry
About the Book
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Title: Beach Read
Author: Emily Henry
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Berkley
Type: Standalone
Pages: 361
Goodreads rating: 4.1/5
This book follows two main characters: Augustus Everett and January Andrews. Augustus is a famous literary fiction author, whereas January is a bestselling romance author. Where January loves to write happily ever afters, Augustus would rather kill his every character. They both are the exact opposite of each other. When they both realize that they will be each other’s beach neighbor for the following three months, their banter begins. One thing leads to another, and they both decide to write their next book in the other person’s genre. A romance author writing a not so happy after and a literary fiction author who never once wrote a happily ever after will attempt to write one? Who will win?
Why do we recommend this book?
This book gives the perfect summer vibes. You get to read about authors trying to write and the difficulties they face. Both the characters are well fletched out. The banter between the two is fantastic. Not only this, but it also deals with some heavier issues like cults, dysfunctional families, grief, and much more. Don’t go into this book expecting a fluffy romance because you will be disappointed.
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#3 The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
About the Book
Title: The Bromance Book Club
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Berkley
Type: Series
No. of Books: 4
Books in it: #1 The Bromance Book Club, #2 Undercover Bromance, #3 Crazy Stupid Bromance, #4 Isn’t It Bromantic?
Goodreads rating: 3.9/5
This book follows Gavin, who is the second baseman of Nashville Legends. Unfortunately, Gavin’s marriage is in a lot of trouble. The final blow to the wedding comes when Gavin discovers that his wife Thea has been faking her Big O. Gavin is humiliated by the revelation that he never figured out that his wife was faking it all this time. Desperate to save his marriage, he asked his teammates for help and discovered a book club called “Bromance Book Club,” in which the Nashville players use romance books to woo women and sort out their problems. Will the book club be able to save his marriage?
Why do we recommend this book?
This book is fantastic. The concept of all guys using a book club and reading romance books to help their romantic lives was surreal and unique. Gavin as a character was so cute. Thea and Gavin were great; even their fights seemed exciting and hilarious. The guys were almost perfect and were hilarious. These books are excellent to read at the beach with alpha heroes, sassy heroines, and a great comedy.
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#4 The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
About the Book
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Title: The Unhoneymooners
Author: Christina Lauren
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Gallery Books
Type: Standalone
Pages: 400
Goodreads rating: 4/5
This book follows Olive, who is the definition of unlucky. She is unlucky in her career, love, and everything. Whereas her twin sister, Ami, is the epitome of luck. The way Ami met her boyfriend and soon-to-be husband is something straight out of a romance book. Olive braces herself to spend time with her sworn enemy Ethan, the best man. After everyone at the wedding gets food poisoning except for Olive and Ethan, Ami convinces Olive and Ethan to go together on the honeymoon to Hawaii as it is non-refundable. They both agree, but now they have to behave like a newly wedded couple in front of the hotel staff. Will they be able to do it?
Why do we recommend this book?
It has the perfect summer vibes. The author duo creates an ideal environment. I could feel the air and everything that they described. Both of the characters are so different and are also quite the same. In other circumstances, the way they behave is adorable and hilarious. This book is among the best cozy books to read on the beach.
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#5 Aunties Series by Jesse Q. Sutanto
About the Book
Title: Aunties
Author: Jesse Q. Sutanto
Genre: Romance, Mystery
Publisher: Berkley
Type: Series
No. of Books: 2
Books in it: #1 Dial A for Aunties, #2 Four Aunties and A Wedding
Goodreads rating: 3.8/5
This story follows Meddelin Chan, who accidentally kills her blind date. Desperate and almost on the verge of panic, she calls her mother, who calls even more meddlesome aunties, to help get rid of the body. Unfortunately, things worsen when the body is shipped to the over-the-top billionaire wedding in a cake cooler. And to make matters worse, Meddie’s great college love, who broke her heart, makes an appearance amidst the wedding chaos. So what happens when you mix (accidental) murder with thousand wedding guests and then toss in a possible curse on three generations of an immigrant Chinese-Indonesian family? Read to find out.
Why do we recommend this book?
From the book’s synopsis, you can see that this book is one hell of a ride. It is an over-the-top drama that is super fun to read. This book is perfect to binge-read. It also has a fantastic audiobook. This is less of a romantic but more of a zany comedy. It cannot be called realistic, but it is perfect for a fun ride.
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#6 Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
About the Book
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Title: Lock Every Door
Author: Riley Sager
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Publisher: Dutton
Type: Standalone
Pages: 381
Goodreads rating: 3.9/5
This story follows Jules Larsen, who recently got a new job as an apartment babysitter at Bartholomew. The rules are pretty simple: No visitors, No nights to be spent away from the apartment, and No disturbing other residents.
Getting to know the residents of Bartholomew, she meets Ingrid, who reminds her of her sister, whom she lost eight years ago. When Ingrid hints that Bartholomew hides a dark history and is not what it seems, Jules immediately rejects the idea. But then weird things start happening, like Ingrid’s sudden disappearance. Will Bartholomew’s dark secrets destroy Jules? Or will Jules be able to get the truth behind Ingrid’s disappearance?
Why do we recommend this book?
This book has a perfect mystery element keeping you on your toes. With every turn of the page, you start questioning everything. This book is excellent to read on a gloomy summer day. Riley Sager is a great author who knows how to keep readers interested. If you have never tried any of his books, you are missing out.
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#7 People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry
About the Book
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Title: People We Meet On Vacation
Author: Emily Henry
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Berkley Books
Type: Standalone
Pages: 364
Goodreads rating: 4/5
This book follows two best friends, Alex and Poppy. Their inseparable friendship started on a fateful car share home from college many years ago, and they are the polar opposite of each other. Poppy likes to travel than stay home, whereas Alex likes to stay home curled up with a book. Still, their friendship is as strong as it gets. They have lived in different cities for most of their lives, so they decided to take a vacation every summer. For a decade, every summer, they had a wonderful and glorious one-week holiday until two years back, when something happened which cost them their friendship. Now two years later, she convinces Alex to take a last summer vacation. Will things change? Or will the accident two years ago destroy everything between them?
Why do we recommend this book?
I love this book. Poppy is a cheap vlogger. She shows so much great stuff to do and that too cheaply. She is a ball of sunshine. On the other hand, Alex is a perfect nerdy and introverted guy. Emily Henry captures emotions perfectly. The pacing is excellent. It captures beautifully what it feels like to lose your best friend and how dull life becomes after that. Give this book a try. You won’t regret it.
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#8 Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
About the Book
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Title: Malibu Rising
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reis
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Type: Standalone
Pages: 369
Goodreads rating: 4.1/5
This book follows the famous Riva siblings: Nina, who is a talented surfer and supermodel, Jay, who is a championship surfer, Hud, who is a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister Kit. These four siblings decide to throw an epic party in Malibu at the end of summer. Naturally, being such celebrities, everyone is looking up to this party. The only person not excited about the party is Niva, who never wanted to be the center of attention. Also, the siblings might be hiding some secrets from each other, and this party might be the chance to disclose them.
Why do we recommend this book?
If you love celebrity gossip, then this book is perfect for you. Although it does not have a unique or unforgettable plot, the way it is executed is excellent. In addition, the family dynamic is handled so well. It gives perfect summery vibes and is among the ideal books to read at the beach.
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#9 Fangs by Sarah Anderson
About the Book
Title: Fangs
Author: Sarah Anderson
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Type: Standalone
Pages: 115
Goodreads rating: 4.3/5
This book follows Elsie, a three-hundred-year-old vampire who has never met someone who catches her interest. This all changes when she meets Jimmy in a bar. And things get interesting when she realizes that Jimmy is a werewolf. Together they form an incredible bond in which they watch horror movies together, have fine dining, and are fond of each other. So can a werewolf and a vampire get together and live a happy life?
Why do we recommend this book?
This graphic novel is so damn cute. The relationship between both the characters is excellent. They understand each other well. I would love to have a relationship like that. The art is well done too. They both support each other so well—perfect fast-paced book to read on the beach.
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#10 The Brown Sisters Trilogy by Talia Hilbert
About the Book
Title: The Brown Sisters
Author: Talia Hilbert
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Avon
Type: Series
No. of Books: 3
Books in it: #1 Get a Life, Chloe Brown, #2 Take a Hint, Dani Brown, #3 Act Your Age, Eve Brown
Goodreads rating: 3.9/5
This book follows Chloe Brown, who is chronically ill but a genius computer geek. After almost dying(not dying), she decides to prepare a list to let go of her uptight ways and not let her disease stop her. She has already struck out her first step, which is to move out of her parent’s house, and now she is living the perfect and stressed adult life. Redford ‘Red’ Morgan is a tattooed artist who paints at night. Chloe and Redford start to get close when Chloe invites Red to help her complete the list. Will Red be the one for Chloe?
Why do we recommend this book?
This book immediately captures one’s attention. Chloe and her sisters have the best bond ever. The depiction of anxiety and illness is so well done in this book. Red, on the other hand, is a perfect cinnamon roll character. The pacing, as well as character interaction, is amazingly done. This book is an ideal mix of hilarious, adorable, and sexy. If you are looking for some books to read at the beach, try this one.
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#11 Bellinger Sisters Series by Tessa Bailey
About the Book
Title: Bellinger Sisters Series
Author: Tessa Bailey
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Avon
Type: Series
No. of Books: 2
Books in it: #1 It Happened One Summer, #2 Hook, Line, and Sinker
Goodreads rating: 4.1/5
This book follows Piper Bellinger, influential, wild, and fashionable. Whatever she does, the press follows. Finally, after a stormy drunk night, her stepfather had enough, So he cuts her off and sends Piper and her sister to run their father’s bar in Washington to make them learn responsibility. When Piper arrives at Westport, she meets a grumpy, bearded, and not-so-friendly sea captain Brendan, and she thinks she won’t be able to last even a week. However, things begin to change when Piper feels at home in Westport and realizes that the not-so-friendly Brendan might not be so bad.
Why do we recommend this book?
This book has one of the best small-town romances. I loved how lively and cheerful Piper was and how gloomy and moody Brendan was. The small-town setting was excellent. The location and the pace were great. Their steamy banter was over the trope. You’d enjoy this book if you liked ‘The Simple Wild’ by K.A: Tucker.
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#12 The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
About the Book
Title: The Kiss Quotient
Author: Helen Hoang
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Berkley
Type: Series (The Kiss Quotient)
Pages: 323
Goodreads Rating: 4/5
Stella Lane has Asperger’s. Though she is beautiful and excels at maths and all the algorithms and equations it offers to solve, she lacks behind in the social department. She hates French kissing as she feels that a shark is getting his teeth cleaned by a pilot fish. But once Stella hires Michael Phan, the Vietnamese and Swedish hot escort, kissing is all Stella thinks about. She makes a list to learn everything Michael can teach her about foreplay to mastering missionary. But soon, all the lines of their no-nonsense partnership blur, and they are consumed by each other’s presence.
Why do we recommend this book?
OMG! This story is the most innocent and sizzling hot romance ever. This book is for all introverts out there who are afraid of talking to people but are in love with book boyfriends because Michael is one bomb whose love is explosive, and Stella is our intelligent angel who isn’t afraid to try and overcome her fear. This book is one of the best books to read at the beach.
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#13 The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
About the Book
Title: The Spanish Love Deception
Author: Elena Armas
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Type: Standalone
Pages: 487
Goodreads rating: 4.2/5
Catalina Martín, finally, not single. Her family is happy to announce that she will bring her American boyfriend to her sister’s wedding. But, four weeks isn’t obviously a lot of time to find someone willing to cross the Atlantic–from NYC to Spain–for a wedding. In Spain, Catalina finds Aaron Blackford, her nemesis at the firm at which she works. He has offered to be her date. But how can she accept it? He is outraging and always tempts her to choke him to death. But when her haunting and unforgiving past dangles in front of her, she cannot refuse the only offer she has. So they make the deal and pretend to fake the date. But is it worth the suffering to bring a colleague and bane of her existence as her boyfriend? Or is she better off coming clean and facing the consequences?
Why do we recommend this book?
I recommend this book to anyone who loves reading fake dating and forced proximity tropes. The story is adorable with its great characters and their swoon-worthy personalities. Ultimately, the happy ending in this one is extraordinary and is worth spending your time on.
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#14 The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
About the Book
Title: The Hating Game
Author: Sally Thorne
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Type: Standalone
Pages: 387
Goodreads rating: 4.1/5
There is a thin line between love and hate. Lucy Hutton has been the good and endearing girl with a corner office and is confident that everybody at Bexley & Gamin adores her. Everybody, except the cold-hearted and charmingly hot and intimidating Joshua Templeman. The feeling is mutual. Over time they have played various games to one-up each other. Lucy won’t let Joshua beat her to the new promotion. She will resign immediately if he becomes her boss. But after a sexy and incredible kiss in the elevator with Joshua, she thinks maybe she has got Joshua all wrong.
Why do we recommend this book?
The hate-love relationship is remarkable, and who doesn’t love good enemies-to-lovers stories? The characters are charismatic; the story is fantastic. You can relate to the title as it perfectly suits the book’s plot. This office romance will have your heart in your hands. If office romance is your jam and you are looking for books to read at the beach, then no need to look further; try this one.
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#15 By a Thread by Lucy Score
About the Book
Title: By a Thread
Author: Lucy Score
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Humour
Publisher: That’s What She Said Publishing
Type: Standalone
Pages: 582
Goodreads Rating: 4.2 / 5
Ally is juggling too many jobs to pay her bills. But one day, an arrogant and annoying man named Dominic gets her fired from her waitressing gigs. In her current condition, every penny counts. So she is contemplating what she will do now. That is when Dominic’s mother comes to offer her a nine-to-five job. She can’t wait to annoy him more when she finds out that Dominic also works there. But between their banter, something happens. She finds out that she is slowly getting attracted to him. But she wonders if it is one-sided or not.
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Why do we recommend this book?
This book will blow your minds off. The writing style of this book is fantastic. You are going to experience all the emotions the characters are going through. And I feel that this book is a must-read for every romance reader.
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#16 The Off Limits Rule by Sarah Adams
About the Books
Title: The Off-Limits Rule
Author: Sarah Adams
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fiction
Publisher: Self-Published
Type: Series
Pages: 291
No. of Books in it: 2
Books in it: #1The Off Limits Rule, #2The Temporary Roomie
Goodreads Rating: 3.8 / 5
Lucy, the main character, and Cooper connect right when they meet. But unfortunately, Cooper is also the best friend of Lucy’s brother. And according to him, Cooper is everything that Lucy should stay away from. Lucy also thinks so. But we all do something we feel we shouldn’t. Luckily, their relationship will not be one of the things Lucy regrets entering. But will Cooper think the same way too? And what about lucy’s brother?
P.S This series is available on Kindle Unlimited. So if you have subscribed to it, you can read it for free.
Why do we recommend this book?
This book is a fun, and quick rom-com read. And there were so many swoon-worthy and funny moments, omg! This is a book that will lift your mood and make you laugh. One of my favorite books to read at the beach. Give this book a chance. It won’t disappoint
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#17 The Goodbye Man by Jeffery Deaver
About the Book
Title: The Goodbye Man
Author: Jeffery Deaver
Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Adventure
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Type: Series *can be read as a standalone
Pages: 468
Predecessor: The Never Game
Successor: The Final Twist
Goodreads Rating: 3.8 / 5
When Colter Shaw, an investigator, is pursuing two armed fugitives in the wilderness of Washington State, he witnesses an unexpected suicide. It leads him to the Foundation – a cult that promises to transform people’s lives and save them all. But it doesn’t feel like that. So, he decides to go and experience it himself to conclude. What will Colter find there? Will he be able to solve the mystery that is Osiris Foundation? Or will he deem it too dangerous in the end?
Why do we recommend this book?
This book surpassed all my expectations. Details given in the book were precisely written. They were so precise that you could imagine what was happening very clearly. Overall, this book had it all. It had a captivating writing style, suspenseful plot, and surprising twists. If you like the thriller or mystery genre, you will enjoy this one.
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#18 Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight
About the Book
Title: Den of Vipers
Author: K.A. Knight
Genre: Adult Fiction, Fantasy
Publisher:
Type: Standalone
Pages: 654
Goodreads rating: 3.5/5
* This is a dark romance containing scenes and references that some readers may find triggering.
Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel, also known as the Vipers, run the town and everyone in it. Like ever, they are not the kind of people you want to mess with. Yet my dad did. He ran up a debt with them and then sold me to them when he couldn’t pay it back. They own me now. But, I have never been a one to go down meekly. They can hold my body, but they will never have my heart. But you know what they say, never say never.
P.S.: This book is available on Kindle Unlimited. If you have subscribed to it, you can read this book for free.
Why do we recommend this book?
I don’t have any words for this book. It’s fantastic, incredible, fabulous, and whatever other adjectives you want to add. And I don’t know what to say. So I’m just going to ask you to give this book a try and tell us how you find it in the comments.
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SO, to conclude, here is the list of the Best Books To Read At The Beach:
| 1 | The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood | Buy Now |
| 2 | Beach Read by Emily Henry | Buy Now |
| 3 | The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams | Buy Now |
| 4 | The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren | Buy Now |
| 5 | Aunties Series by Jesse Q. Sutanto | Buy Now |
| 6 | Lock Every Door by Riley Sager | Buy Now |
| 7 | People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry | Buy Now |
| 8 | Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy Now |
| 9 | Fangs by Sarah Anderson | Buy Now |
| 10 | 10 The Brown Sisters Trilogy by Talia Hilbert | Buy Now |
| 11 | 11 Bellinger Sisters Series by Tessa Bailey | Buy Now |
| 12 | The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang | Buy Now |
| 13 | The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas | Buy Now |
| 14 | The Hating Game by Sally Thorne | Buy Now |
| 15 | By a Thread by Lucy Score | Buy Now |
| 16 | The Off Limits Rule by Sarah Adams | Buy Now |
| 17 | The Goodbye Man by Jeffery Deaver | Buy Now |
| 18 | Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight | Buy Now |
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