13 fun novels that make this the summer of love

You can read them on the beach. You can listen to them while walking your dog. You can download them on your phone and sneak in a few paragraphs at work, even though you’re due at your boss’ office for your yearly performance review.

It doesn’t matter how, or where, or when you consume your romance novels; the result is always a guaranteed happy ending. Therefore, without further ado, here are 13 new romance books that will replenish your serotonin reserves.

The Beach Trap,” by Ali Brady: Two estranged sisters team up to fix a dilapidated beach house. There is a special place in my heart for media in which the real love story is about sisters finding each other. In the process, they also find romance with two equally swoony guys.

“Book Lovers,” by Emily Henry: What if the villain of a Hallmark movie got to be the main character of her own story? And what if there were good reasons that she acts the way she does? And what if she were a cutthroat literary agent finding love with a grumpy editor? If you’re a book lover, this is the perfect read for you.

“A Caribbean Heiress in Paris,” by Adriana Herrera: We’re in Paris, at the end of the 19th century. Luz is a Caribbean businesswoman who just wants to live her best life. Enter James, a Scottish earl. He and Luz have what can only be defined as a Meet Explosive, and later embark on a marriage of convenience that quickly becomes much more.

“Lucie Yi Is Not a Romantic,” by Lauren Ho: Lucie Yi wants a baby, but she’s done with men. So she enters a platonic co-parenting agreement with Collin. What could go wrong? Everything! Lauren Ho’s writing is voicy and funny, her commentary on-point and her stories a wild ride. Available June 21.

“The Romantic Agenda,” by Claire Kann: Asexual characters! Who fake-date! And fall in love! And navigate complicated relationships! This book is complex and layered. Joy is in love with her best friend, who’s ready to propose to someone else. This kicks off a love quadrangle of sorts that explores the nuances of friendship and the ace spectrum in a romance novel with characters that feel so real and lines that sound like poetry.

“Something Wilder,” by Christina Lauren: Imagine “Indiana Jones,” but the female lead is a wilderness guide, and the male lead is a math genius who helps on a highstakes treasure hunt. And, of course, they have a past. This book has twists and turns. One of them? There is only one sleeping bag. This is equal parts romance, adventure and mystery, sprinkled with fun banter and that delicious second-chance romance angst.

“Set on You,” by Amy Lea: A curvy Chinese American fitness influencer. Her hot firefighter nemesis. An argument that ends with them making out in the gym locker room. Need I say more? I don’t think so, but I will: This book has a supersteamy bathtub scene, forced proximity due to an upcoming family wedding and an adorable goldendoodle.

“The Sizzle Paradox,” by Lily Menon:

Lyric is a Columbia Ph.D. student who researches sexual attraction but is too awkward to date. Kian, her roommate and fellow Ph.D. student, offers to tutor her. We all know what’s going to happen. Nevertheless, the journey is an un-put-downable flurry of friends-to-lovers, fake-dating and “Let’s just give in to temptation once and get it out of our system.” Available Tuesday.

“On Rotation,” by Shirlene Obuobi: I’m a sucker for medical settings, and for women navigating STEM academia, and for strong female friendships, and for coming-of-age stories. Basically, I’m a sucker for this book. Angie, a med student and daughter of Ghanaian immigrants, finds her happily ever after with the guy she least expected. But above all she finds herself and her place in the world, with humor and sweetness. Available June 21.

“The Dead Romantics,” by Ashley Poston: A romance ghostwriter who no longer believes in love ends up falling in love ... with the ghost of her late editor. But there’s more, because after a death in the family, the ghost helps her set things right. Available June 28.

“Wicked Beauty,” by Katee Robert: Disclosure:

I have not read this book. Because I don’t have a copy. But I have read all the other books in the series, and I’ve been eagerly awaiting No. 3. No one mixes fantasy, romance and erotica as well as Robert, and if you are a fan of steamy and original Greek myth retellings you are contractually bound to pick up her work. “Wicked Beauty” is about Achilles, Patroclus and Helen.

“Dating Dr. Dil,” by Nisha Sharma: If you like Shakespeare retellings (“The Taming of the Shrew”) “Dating Dr. Dil” is for you. A lawyer and physician have a televised fight over whether true love exists, and to save face in their community they’re forced to get fakeengaged. Except that — oh, no! — they’re really attracted to each other. This book is rom-com gold: steamy, hilarious fun with tons of swoony, emotional scenes.

“The Airport Novellas,” by Denise Williams: Not quite a book, but a collection of three related novellas that take place in an airport. The setting is charming and unique. Friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, strangers to lovers ... the tropes are all here, and they’re at their absolute best.