The term “beach read” broke containment a while ago from people familiar with book marketing, and now it’s a staple of bookstore displays. A beach read does not necessarily have to take place at a beach, but my summertime reading does tend to gravitate towards beach settings. As far as romance, the seaside is an ideal setting for falling in love.
Seaside romances span genre and time period, but the rolling waves are a constant. My picks focus on both magical creatures near the waves and seaside vacations where love takes over. Whether you bring one of these books to the beach vacation or tote it along on your commute, they’ll transport you to exciting places.


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