Summer is right around the corner (or here for some of you, you lucky ducks). As the weather warms up and finals wind down, the perfect thing to read, other than Her Campus, of course, is a frivolous, but oh-so-steamy romance novel. Seriously. I’m not talking about the ones with Fabio on the cover (although, he is the “King of Romance”). There is a HUGE selection of romance novels geared towards the modern collegiette™ with just the right amount of trashy goodness. The drama in these is so much better than a staged episode of “The Hills”. HC’s Top Ten Picks for Summer? Read on:
1. Hot Item by Carly Phillips
The picture on the cover is enough reason to buy this book—abs, abs, abs! The book follows Sophie, a top sports management agent, as she falls in lust with her sexy quarterback client. All you cleat-chasers out there will appreciate the descriptions of the dude’s chiseled body. Phillips is also a New York Times bestselling author. Contemporary romance at its finest!
Find it on Amazon here.
2. Any Man of Mine by Rachel Gibson
Ohh, the drama. This (still steamy) novel asks the question: what happens when you fall in love with your baby daddy? While this may not be an entirely common concern amongst collegiettes™, I think we can all relate to being tempted by an ex. Will Autumn let Sam back into her life? You know she will, but it’s a seriously fun read.
Find it on Amazon here.
3. Love Match by Amy Bates
Calling all you study-abroad babes: Love Match features cross-cultural romance. A fledgling young relationship journalist (hmm, sounds familiar) falls for an unavailable “sexy Spaniard,” about whom she must write for her magazine. The novel features sexy accents, forbidden love, and among other things, tennis.
Find it on Amazon here.
4. Three Men and a Maybe by Debbie Carbin
For the collegiette™ who likes choices. Summer is the time to date around, so why not get in the mood with this tale of Beth, who has to choose between Richard, Seth, Brad, and Rupert. That’s right, four guys!! Richard, who’s off with some other girl, is her “maybe.” But while holding out for him, she meets a sexy millionaire, a cute guy from her office, and a mysterious friend of a friend. Commence multi-tasking. Also reminiscent of our favorite Ryan Reynolds chick flick Definitely, Maybe (but from the girl’s perspective).
Find it on Amazon here.
5. Romantically Challenged by Beth Orsoff
This is for the Blair Waldorf-types who want the PERFECT guy, no exceptions. Julie Burns is an LA entertainment lawyer (dream job, anyone?) who decides that since finding The One is chance, she’ll date anyone and everyone to come across the perfect guy. But will she let go of her “list” to let love in? Oh ho ho, I think you know the answer.
Find it on Amazon here.
