June has a way of making life feel a little lighter.
The evenings stretch longer, the sun lingers a little later, and suddenly every garden chair, picnic blanket, and café terrace becomes the perfect reading spot.
It’s the season of weekend getaways, spontaneous adventures, and books that make your heart flutter.
Maybe it’s reading a chapter in the sunshine during your lunch break.
Maybe it’s packing a paperback in your beach bag “just in case.”
Maybe it’s staying up far too late because you simply have to know what happens next.
Summer reminds us that some of life’s best moments are the simplest ones — and a great romance novel always seems to fit perfectly alongside them.
And as always, there’s something even more special about reading a book when you know the rest of the Boozy Books community is experiencing every twist, swoon-worthy moment, and emotional rollercoaster right alongside you.
This Month’s Read: Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner
Our June pick is Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner — a sizzling second-chance romance set aboard a luxury Mediterranean superyacht, complete with reality TV drama, forced proximity, and all the summer vibes we could ask for.
Ember Reed is finally living her dream. As chief stewardess aboard a glamorous superyacht and star of a brand-new reality television series, her career is exactly where she wants it to be.
Until production hires the one person she never expected to see again.
Finn Pearson.
The man who once stole her heart before disappearing from her life without explanation.
Now, he’s the yacht’s chef, they’re trapped together for eight weeks at sea, and cameras are capturing every awkward interaction, lingering glance, and unresolved feeling.
With nowhere to escape the past, old emotions quickly resurface.
As professional boundaries begin to blur and tensions rise both on and off deck, Ember and Finn are forced to confront the connection they never truly left behind.
But can a relationship that once fell apart survive a second chance under the spotlight?
Or will their past mistakes sink them for good?
It’s emotional, addictive, and packed with exactly the kind of chemistry that makes summer romance readers lose track of time.
Why Everyone Is Talking About This Book
Love Overboard delivers everything readers love about contemporary romance:
☀️ Second-chance romance
🚤 Forced proximity on a luxury superyacht
🎥 Reality TV drama and high-stakes tension
💙 Emotional chemistry and unresolved feelings
🌊 Mediterranean summer setting
✨ Plenty of angst, romance, and heart
If you’re a fan of books that combine escapism, emotional depth, and characters you can’t stop rooting for, this one deserves a spot at the top of your TBR.
Drink of the Month: Blue Lagoon 🍹
For June’s pairing, we wanted something bright, refreshing, and undeniably summery.
The Blue Lagoon Cocktail feels like sunshine in a glass.
Its vibrant colour and citrusy flavour make it the perfect companion for a book set against crystal-clear waters and Mediterranean skies.
Ingredients
- 25ml vodka
- 25ml blue curaçao
- 100ml lemonade
- Ice
- Lemon slice to garnish
Method
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour in the vodka and blue curaçao.
- Top with lemonade.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and enjoy.
It’s refreshing, easy to make, and guaranteed to make your reading session feel a little bit like a holiday.
As always, we love seeing your Boozy Books reading setups. Share your drink and book pairings by tagging @boozybooks.co. 📸🍹📖
Reading Retreat Exclusive 🎉
We have some very exciting news to share.
We’re delighted to announce that romance author Emma Lucy will be joining us for an exclusive virtual meet-and-greet during our Boozy Books Reading Retreat.
Emma is the author of the much-loved Willow Ridge romance series, featuring small-town charm, swoon-worthy romance, unforgettable characters, and plenty of cowboy heart.
During the session, retreat guests will have the opportunity to hear about Emma’s writing journey, learn more about her books, ask questions, and enjoy an intimate author chat with fellow romance lovers.
It’s one of several special experiences we’ve planned for retreat guests, and we can’t wait to welcome Emma to the Boozy Books community.
June Is Made for Romance
There is something about June that feels tailor-made for romance readers.
Perhaps it’s the sunshine.
Perhaps it’s the holidays on the horizon.
Or perhaps it’s simply that summer stories remind us of possibility.
The chance encounter.
The holiday fling.
The second chance.
The unexpected connection.
Romance novels capture all of those feelings beautifully.
They remind us that it’s never too late for a fresh start, a new adventure, or a love story worth believing in.
And honestly, what better season is there to fall headfirst into a romance than summer?
Being Part of Boozy Books
One of the most wonderful things about Boozy Books is that every story becomes a shared experience.
Each month, readers across the community are laughing at the same scenes, gasping at the same plot twists, and falling for the same fictional characters.
Someone will be posting their latest theory.
Someone else will be sharing their favourite quote.
Another reader will be sharing their latest Sip & Story pairing alongside their favourite sunny reading spot.
And suddenly, reading becomes something bigger than turning pages.
It becomes a conversation.
A community.
A shared experience.
That’s the magic of Boozy Books.
Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or you’ve only recently joined, we’re so happy you’re here.
Join the Conversation
Here’s how to enjoy Boozy Books this month:
📚 Grab your copy of Love Overboard by Kandi Steiner
🍹 Mix yourself a Blue Lagoon Cocktail
💬 Join your WhatsApp chapter chats
☀️ Find your favourite summer reading spot
📸 Share your Sip & Story pairing with the community
Every reader brings something unique to the discussion, and that’s what makes this club so much fun.
Closing Thoughts
Summer reading season has officially arrived.
The books get swoonier.
The drinks get colder.
The evenings get longer.
And the conversations get even better.
Whether you’re reading on holiday, in the garden, at the beach, or curled up at home with the windows open, we’re thrilled to have you joining us for another month of unforgettable stories.
Here’s to sunshine, sea breezes, second chances, and books that keep us reading long after bedtime.
Here’s to another month of unforgettable characters, lively conversations, and stories that stay with us long after the final page.
Cheers,
Boozy Books 📚🍹
