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#TopTenTuesday - Books to Read By the Pool/At the Beach

19/6/2018

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Happy Tuesday! Who's ready for this week's TopTenTuesday?

​The #TopTenTuesday meme is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl and this week's theme is 'Books to Read By the Pool/At the Beach'. 

​Confession time: I love reading mushy romances 😍, especially in Summer🌞, so my list this week is comprised of 10 romance novels, all of which take place in summer or feature the beach/sea. 🏖️

Here goes: 
Below Deck by Tara Sivec - Tara is one of my all-time favourite romance authors. This book is hot, steamy and sweet. Set in the gorgeous Mediterranean, Below Deck is the story of a strong-willed girl struggling to keep her father's business together and a deck-hand who can't stand those born into privilege. 

Summer at Sea by Beth Labonte - This book had me laughing from start to finish. It's a hysterically funny, sweet and romantic tale set on a summer cruise! 

Running with Lions by Julian Winters - I finished this book at the weekend and I really enjoyed it. This LGBT love story is overflowing with sweetness, soccer and is a great summer read! 
Something like Summer by Jay Bell - I haven't finished this book yet but it started off incredibly sweet. I love this YA/NA style romance and I'm looking forward to finishing this book! I'm also really looking forward to seeing the film once it's properly released! 

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie Lee - You've probably seen me talking about this book quite a lot. The truth is, it's quickly become one of my favourite books of all time. It has romance, mystery, angst, friends to lovers, a feisty female, pirates and much more! Feel free to check out my review here.

The Story of Us by Tara Sivec - Unlike Below Deck, The Story of Us is a more serious drama, but it's even more romantic. This is a story of friendship, pain, loss, love and strength. It's a truly beautiful read.
Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson - It was this book that first introduced me to, and got me hooked, on the adult romance genre. This book is fun, sweet, romantic and giggle-inducing. It's the first in a beloved series and I couldn't recommend it enough.

Truce by R.L. Mathewson - This is one of my favourite books of the Neighbour from Hell Series, it's a modernised historical romance, making it a little easier to access for people not usually interested in historical novels. This book was so much fun and features one of my absolute favourite tropes - enemies to lovers! 

​I Flipping Love You by Helena Hunting - This book is a hilarious, very steamy summer romance. It had me laughing out loud and swooning all over the place. If you like your romance heavy, your guys hot, your heroines smart-mouthed and hard-working, and a heavy dose of comedy mixed into the pot, you'll love I Flipping Love You. Feel free to check out my review here. 

Train Wreck by Elise Faber - This book is a fantastically fun summer read. I particularly love romantic comedies and this book was so much fun! I love the clumsy, accident-prone, train wreck of a heroine and would recommend this book to anyone looking for a light read with plenty of laughs.
I don't know about you, but I'm really feeling a trip to the seaside right now! 

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave your comments in the links below! 
😊​
22 Comments
Katie @Just Another Girl and Her Books link
19/6/2018 08:31:17

I definitely need to find some time to read The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. I keep seeing it all over on the blogs.

Hope you have a great week.

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Kayleigh @ My Endless Shelf link
19/6/2018 12:54:20

Haha, I will never stop recommending that book - I love it so much!! Definitely one of my favourite books of all time - I hope you enjoy!!

Thanks, you too!

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verushka link
19/6/2018 12:35:23

I love the cover for Running with Lions! My eyes went straight to it -- also, wonderful picks! These are SO summer reads!!

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Kayleigh @ My Endless Shelf link
19/6/2018 12:56:24

It's gorgeous isn't it 😍😍 Haha, I think so too! Thanks for stopping by 😊

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Jo link
19/6/2018 14:12:18

I can't believe I still haven't read Gentleman's Guide yet! Soon!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/19/top-ten-tuesday-164/

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Kayleigh @ My Endless Shelf link
19/6/2018 19:15:10

I'd definitely recommend it Jo 😊 Thanks for stopping by!

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Anne@HeadFullofBooks link
19/6/2018 17:19:41

I love The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. it is very multifaceted, not just a silly romp. Good choice.

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Kayleigh @ My Endless Shelf link
19/6/2018 19:20:37

It's perfect isn't it?!? I love it so much! Thanks Anne 😊

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Poinsettia
19/6/2018 17:29:58

Summer at Sea sounds fun! Here is my <a href="http://www.longandshortreviews.com/miscellaneous-musings/top-ten-tuesday-books-to-take-to-the-beach/">Top Ten Tuesday.</a>

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Kayleigh @ My Endless Shelf link
19/6/2018 19:21:50

It really is! I've been thinking of re-reading it over summer! Thanks for stopping by!

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Aj @ Read All The Things! link
20/6/2018 00:38:42

I haven’t read any of these, but Gentleman’s Guide is on my TBR list. Maybe I’ll read it this summer.

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Kayleigh @ My Endless Shelf link
20/6/2018 14:32:19

Sounds like a plan Aj :) I hope you have a great summer! Thanks for stopping by!

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Greg link
20/6/2018 01:00:03

Summer at Sea looks great, and a summer cruise sounds pretty awesome as a backdrop! Something Like Summer sounds cute too. :)

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Kayleigh @ My Endless Shelf link
20/6/2018 14:33:13

Haha, it's definitely a lot of fun!! It's very cute! Thanks for stopping by Greg :)

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Pages and Tea link
20/6/2018 08:07:24

I really need to check out The Gentleman's Guide... as I keep seeing it mentioned with lots of positive comments.
Great list :)

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Kayleigh @ My Endless Shelf link
20/6/2018 14:33:57

Haha, I'm a bit of a fanatic for it at the moment. I love it so much! Thanks for stopping by - hope you're having a great week!

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Aoife link
20/6/2018 08:40:51

I really need to read Gentleman's Guide. Everybody seems to love it

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Kayleigh @ My Endless Shelf link
20/6/2018 14:34:48

I know I do lol - read what makes you happy and have a great week! Thanks for stopping by 😊

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Annemieke link
21/6/2018 12:20:11

I love The Gentleman's Guide! And I've heard some good things about Running with Lions.

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Kayleigh @ My Endless Shelf link
21/6/2018 18:34:12

Me too! It's amazing, and Running With Lions is very good - it's very sweet :)

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Zeee @ I Heart Romance & YA link
23/6/2018 04:49:48

Oh! Awesome list! I also can't wait to read I Flipping Love You!

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Kayleigh @ My Endless Shelf link
23/6/2018 16:02:05

Thanks :) Haha, it's lots of fun! Hope you're having a great weekend!

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