10 Best Books Like Summer Romance
If you loved Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Summer Romance are:
- 1The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood4.3
- 2Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings4.1
- 3The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce4.3
- 4Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar4.2
- 5Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams4.3
- 6Ready or Not by Cara Bastone4.2
- 7How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang4.0
- 8Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen4.5#1
- 9Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto4.3
- 10Lilac Time by Fern Michaels4.5

A professional organizer whose own life has fallen apart after her mother's death and husband's departure finds herself reluctantly drawn into a summer romance when her dog literally claims a charming man by peeing on him. What starts as a simple fling becomes complicated when Ali begins to see herself through his eyes—as someone younger, braver, and worthy of love again. But can a woman who's spent years organizing everyone else's messes risk the beautiful chaos of opening her heart?
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Curvy Girl Summer
Curve #1 (works standalone)by Danielle Allen
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a uplifting and affirming tone that will resonate with Summer Romance fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Summer Romance
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Love of My Afterlife | Kirsty Greenwood | 4.3 | 2024 | 384 | Closest match |
| Late Bloomer | Mazey Eddings | 4.1 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Ex Vows | Jessica Joyce | 4.3 | 2024 | 380 | Similar vibes |
| Say You'll Be Mine | Naina Kumar | 4.2 | 2024 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Practice Makes Perfect | Sarah Adams | 4.3 | 2023 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Ready or Not | Cara Bastone | 4.2 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| How to End a Love Story | Yulin Kuang | 4.0 | 2024 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Curvy Girl Summer | Danielle Allen | 4.5 | 2024 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Not Another Love Song | Julie Soto | 4.3 | 2024 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Lilac Time | Fern Michaels | 4.5 | 2025 | 321 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Summer Romance?
The most similar books to Summer Romance are The Love of My Afterlife, Late Bloomer, The Ex Vows.
What should I read after Summer Romance?
After finishing Summer Romance, readers most commonly pick up The Love of My Afterlife next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Annabel Monaghan, such as It's a Love Story.
Who writes books like Annabel Monaghan?
Authors similar to Annabel Monaghan include Emily Henry, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Katherine Center.
What genre is Summer Romance?
Summer Romance is a Romance novel by Annabel Monaghan, published in 2024.
How long is Summer Romance?
Summer Romance is 368 pages long.
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AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER“A BINGEABLE FIVE-STAR READ.” -ABBY JIMENEZ, #1 New York Times bestselling author"I loved it-brims with heart, wit, and longing.”-CARLEY FORTUNE, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThe romantic and hilarious story of a professional organizer whose life is a mess, and the summer she gets unstuck with the help of someone unexpected from her past, by the bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script.Benefits of a summer romance: It’s always fun, always brief, and no one gets their heart broken.Ali Morris is a professional organizer whose own life is a mess. Her mom died two years ago, then her husband left, and she hasn’t worn pants with a zipper in longer than she cares to remember.No one is more surprised than Ali when the first time she takes off her wedding ring and puts on pants with hardware-overalls count, right?-she meets someone. Or rather, her dog claims a man for her...by peeing on him. Ethan smiles at Ali like her pants are just right-like he likes what he sees. He looks at her like she’s a younger, braver version of herself. The last thing newly single mom Ali needs is to make her life messier, but there’s no harm in a little summer romance. Is there?









