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Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan

Key Tropes: Fake relationship, opposites attract

When two strangers meet on a summer vacation, they pretend to be a couple to avoid their families' meddling. As they play along, real feelings start to develop, challenging their initial intentions.

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Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell

Key Tropes: Friends to lovers, workplace romance

Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, this novel follows the intertwined lives of three friends navigating love, career, and friendship during their coveted Summer Fridays.

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The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

Key Tropes: Enemies to lovers, forced proximity

A thrilling romance set in a tropical paradise where two exes are forced to team up on a work assignment. Their unresolved feelings surface, leading to a passionate and tumultuous reconnection.

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When I Think of You by Myah Ariel

Key Tropes: Writer/creative protagonist, meet-cute

A romance author struggling with writer's block finds inspiration in a surprising place when she meets a man who challenges her perceptions of love and life.

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The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton

Key Tropes: Fake dating, opposites attract

A countdown to a wedding leads to unexpected romance as the best man and maid of honor are thrown together in a series of pre-wedding events, each one bringing them closer.

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This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

Key Tropes: Self-discovery, summer fling

A young woman decides to make this summer unforgettable by embarking on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, she meets a charming stranger who changes her plans and her life.

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Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Key Tropes: Second-chance romance, small-town romance

A heartwarming tale about a woman who returns to her hometown for the summer and reconnects with her high school sweetheart. Sparks fly as they rediscover their old flame and confront their past.

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This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

Key Tropes: Friends to lovers, slow burn

This poignant story explores the lives of two childhood friends who reunite as adults. As they support each other through life's challenges, they discover a deep and enduring love.