Must-Read Women’s Fiction Publishing in Summer 2025! #bookrecommendations

Each season brings hundreds of new book releases, and I eagerly look forward to discovering the ones I’m most excited to read. Must-Read Women’s Fiction Publishing in Summer 2025! is the second in a three-part series showcasing the books that have captured my interest this season. Without further ado, let me share the Women’s Fiction reads that caught my eye! Click on the book’s cover to add it to your Goodreads shelf.

The Must-Read Women’s Fiction Publishing in Summer 2025 List:

Publishing The Week of June 24:

Sunny Greene is thirty-five, newly divorced, and dreading the thought of attending her brother’s wedding alone—especially after a frustrating attempt to find a flattering plus-sized swimsuit at Bergdorf Goodman leaves her in tears. But hitting rock bottom sparks a fresh start: with a thriving PR business, a stylish Chelsea apartment, two lovable dogs, and a loyal circle of friends, Sunny decides it’s time to embrace her body, reclaim her confidence, and dive into dating. As she juggles two very different suitors—Dennis, the sweet and grounded mailman, and Ted, a wealthy investor interested in both her and her new size-inclusive swimwear brand—her ex unexpectedly reappears, complicating matters even further. With wit, warmth, and a Carrie Bradshaw–esque flair, Sunny’s journey is one of self-love, reinvention, and the messy beauty of starting over.

When Sybil Rain cashes in her long-expired honeymoon vouchers for a solo escape to the tropical Starling Ranch Inn, the last thing she expects is to run into her ex-fiancé Jamie—who left her at the altar and is now scoping out the resort for his family’s business, accompanied by a stunning “colleague.” In a flustered attempt to save face, Sybil claims she’s there with her boyfriend—just as her second ex-fiancé, Sebastian, conveniently arrives and plays along. As Sybil navigates awkward run-ins, romantic misfires, and the emotional baggage of three failed engagements—including the mysterious first, Liam—she begins to question whether she’s finally ready to move forward and open her heart to a lasting love.

Publishing The Week of July 1:

In Our Last Vineyard Summer, Betsy Whiting returns to her family’s beloved Martha’s Vineyard home after a difficult year at Columbia and the death of her senator father, only to learn her mother wants to sell the house to settle his debts. As Betsy reconnects with her sisters and confronts unresolved tensions, a forbidden past romance, and her parents’ complex legacy, she must decide what truly matters. Set across two timelines—1965 and 1978—this poignant, nostalgic novel explores love, family, and identity through the eyes of two generations of women learning to stand firm in their convictions and redefine what home means.

Publishing The Week of July 8:

Recently divorced and feeling stuck in her small-town life in Lake Como, New Jersey, Jess Capodimonte Baratta retreats to her parents’ basement, sacrificing her own dreams while caring for her family and working in the family marble business. When a tragic loss shakes both the Capodimonte and Baratta clans, long-buried secrets surface, prompting Jess to flee to her ancestral homeland of Carrara, Italy. There, amid the marble mountains of Tuscany and the romance of Milan and Lake Como, Jess begins to rediscover her creativity and worth, especially after meeting Angelo Strazza, a passionate gold artist. As she uncovers the truth about her family’s past, Jess must find the strength to carve out a new life—one filled with art, love, and purpose—in a heartfelt, humorous story about reinvention and the pursuit of a meaningful, creative life.

Publishing The Week Of July 22:

After her publishing career and engagement collapse in Boston, Leah Powell returns to her quiet Cape Cod hometown feeling lost and discouraged. There, she discovers a neglected historic sea captain’s house and is inspired to renovate it into a bookstore and café called The Sandy Page. Local contractor Luke Nicholson, who remembers Leah though she doesn’t recall him, offers to help restore the house, and together they create a warm gathering place for locals and visitors alike during a long summer of second chances. As the community embraces The Sandy Page, Leah and Luke must decide if this fresh start is enough to heal their own hearts.

Publishing The Week Of August 12:

Violet Adams, the youngest and most traditional member of a spirited family of women on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, finds herself unmoored after a sudden breakup and personal tragedy. With the support of her best friend Aly Knox—a young influencer grieving her own mother and adjusting to Southern life—Violet sets out to rediscover herself. Determined to break free from the role she’s always played, Violet searches for meaning, success, and maybe even love in the heart of the Lowcountry.

As children, Chloe Hanako Quinn and Oliver Jones formed a deep bond through a pen pal assignment—one that mysteriously began when he heard a whispered note she tucked into her letter. Their friendship blossomed into something more, until tragedy tore them apart. Over twenty years later, Chloe is a struggling high school guidance counselor in New York City, facing layoffs, rising rent, and emotional isolation. To lift her spirits, she writes encouraging messages on yellow origami roses, eventually leaving them around the city to inspire others. Meanwhile, Oliver, now a successful but haunted financial analyst, unexpectedly discovers one of Chloe’s roses—rekindling a connection that may change both of their lives forever.

Lorna has spent her life burdened by guilt over her sister Kristen’s lifelong addiction, which overshadowed her childhood and left her mistrustful and emotionally isolated. Now an adult, she lives a quiet, guarded life with only her dog for company—until an unexpected friendship with Bean, a wise and winsome eight-year-old neighbor, begins to crack her tough exterior. When an opportunity arises to buy her beloved grandmother’s house, Lorna must confront the painful memories and betrayals of her past as part of a trust agreement. Guided by Bean’s innocent insight, she begins to re-examine her past, discovering that not everything happened the way she remembered. In accepting that she couldn’t have saved Kristen, Lorna finds the strength to forgive herself and start rewriting her own future—on her own terms.

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So there you have it! Must-Read Women’s Fiction Publishing in Summer 2025! Did I help you find a book or two to add to your reading list? Let me know in the comments!

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