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With summer well on its way, so are the long, sunny days perfect for getting lost in a good beach read. But while the weather may be heating up, your book doesn’t have to. In a world overflowing with ultra-steamy romance novels,

Whether you’re headed to the beach with friends, on a cozy train ride solo, or maybe just at home indulging in a hot cup of pineapple tea in your reading nook, these summer sizzlers will keep your bookshelf or Kindle in good rotation.