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A sun-drenched, low-stakes summer romance that captures the sizzle of a workplace crush over burgers and fries. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with What's hot.
- sun-drenched
- cheerful
- nostalgic
- warm
- 01
Hot Cold Summer
Nova Weetman
An interactive, sun-soaked journey where every choice leads to a new summer adventure of romance or family drama.
- 02
The fill-in boyfriend
Kasie West
A sweet, trope-driven high school romance where a desperate prom-night lie blossoms into a genuine, swoon-worthy connection.
- 03
A summer's lease
Marilyn Sachs · 1979
A quiet, emotionally honest portrait of a prickly aspiring writer learning that talent isn't a substitute for empathy.
- 04
That Summer
Sarah Dessen · 1996
A bittersweet, sun-drenched exploration of the summer when childhood ends and the messy reality of growing up begins.
- 05
Pants on Fire
Meg Cabot
A sun-drenched, chaotic summer romp about the exhausting work of keeping up appearances and the relief of finally letting go.
- 06
The Popularity Summer
Rosemary Vernon
A sun-drenched exploration of teenage loyalty, shifting social dynamics, and the sweet trials of summer romance.
- 07
Cherry Crush Cathy Cassidy
Cathy Cassidy
A sun-drenched, chocolate-scented exploration of the messy, bittersweet thrill of first love and finding your place in a brand-new family.
- 08
Second Chance Summer
Morgan Matson
A bittersweet, sun-drenched summer of rekindled love and inevitable goodbyes.
- 09
What girls are made of
Elana K. Arnold
A raw, blood-and-bone exploration of teenage girlhood that tears down the myth of unconditional love.
- 10
The Fever
Diane Hoh · 1996
A claustrophobic, fever-dream thriller where the greatest terror is being trapped in a hospital bed while a killer closes in.
- 11
My Darling, My Hamburger
Paul Zindel · 1969
A tender and angsty exploration of first love, awkwardness, and the fragile bonds of teenage friendship.
- 12
Did I mention I love you?
Estelle Maskame
A sun-drenched, high-angst summer romance fueled by forbidden attraction and teenage rebellion.
