Summer lovin’ happens so fast—but in these stories, it’s built to last. Sit back and relax, ideally poolside, as top romance authors deliver a refreshing six-pack of summer reads. Whether it’s a sleepaway-camp rivalry, a second chance at love, or opposites attracting, each sun-kissed short story offers more than just a fling.

S’more of You by Tessa Bailey

In this steamy rivals-to-lovers short story from New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey, a drama-loving camp counselor confronts the crush she’s been nursing for years on her gruff, rule-following fellow counselor.

Save a Horse, Keep the Cowboy by Jessica Peterson

New York Times bestselling author Jessica Peterson’s short story of a ride through first love into forever follows a country music star who returns home for a family affair—and faces the cowboy who once watched her walk away.

One Hot Summer Wedding by Falon Ballard

A surprise invitation from her estranged bestie whisks one woman away to a destination wedding, where her past and possible future collide, in this forced-proximity short story from USA Today bestselling author Falon Ballard.

Girls Just Wanna Have Sun by Rachel Lacey

While vacationing at a lakefront house with her friends, a woman prepares to risk it all for the one that got away, in this second-chance sapphic romance from award-winning author Rachel Lacey.

Summer Staycation by Sarah Grunder Ruiz

In Sarah Grunder Ruiz’s sweet summer fling of a short story, a neurodivergent heroine meets a kind out-of-towner who’s just what she needs to shake up her life—and makes her feel like she’s finally on solid ground.

Summer Thaw by Rebecca Jenshak

In USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Jenshak’s short story about a clash of captains, team leaders for a men’s and women’s hockey team are forced together, while keeping their players in line—and their feelings in check.

S'more of You © 2026 by Tessa Bailey. Save a Horse, Keep the Cowboy © 2026 by Jessica Peterson. One Hot Summer Wedding © 2026 by Falon Ballard. Girls Just Wanna Have Sun © 2026 by Rachel Lacey. Summer Staycation © 2026 by Sarah Grunder Ruiz. Summer Thaw © 2026 by Rebecca Jenshak. ℗ 2026 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.