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Our Secret Summer
By R.S. Grey
Contemporary Romance
Audiobook, Paperback & eBook, 352 Pages
May 5, 2026 by Requited
Summary
Escape to Ibiza in this sparkling summertime romance about a young woman determined to complete her late sister’s bucket list, from USA Today bestselling author R. S. Grey, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Abby Jimenez.
At twenty-six, Isabel De Vere already has her whole life mapped out. With a degree from a good school and a closet full of blazers, she is climbing the corporate ladder in her family business, knowing everything will fall into place from there. But Isabel’s paint-by-numbers life falls apart when her vivacious and beloved sister dies, leaving behind an unfinished bucket list.
Isabel escapes to Ibiza for the summer where she becomes free spirited Elle, working at a club by night, checking off items on the bucket list by day. Surfing? Check. Dance till dawn? Check. Get a tattoo? Check. Fall in love? Working on it.
Enter millionaire club owner Cristiano Moreno Winthrop…Isabel’s boss. Handsome face permanently marred by his scowl, she can’t quite manage to stay away from him. And soon, between late night talks and afternoons on his yacht, Isabel discovers there’s more under the surface than she expected…and she might have found the way to finish this bucket list after all.
Equal parts swoony destination romance and a celebration of life after loss, this sun-soaked story is a perfect summertime getaway.
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My Review
OUR SECRET SUMMER is definitely an escape romance that would be great to take to the beach or to feel like you're on vacation even from home. The setting in Ibiza is full of island activities, and a bit of the night club scene, and getting to live some of the rich life. You'll find family, friendship and romance filled with some great side characters. Then there's the main romance between an endearing heroine and alpha hero with plenty of sizzle. This is a book to pick up if you're looking for a spicy romance that will take you on an island escape.
This was a very fun read, especially if you're into the rich, deadly attractive, alpha male who is also overly protective and caring so that he's equally sweet. I'm not necessarily into that, but the heroine was a good complement in her genuine, down-to-earth personality and her desire to fulfill her sister's bucket list. Her story added great depth, which made this not just a fluffy romance, but allowed for some good character development and some aspects that will deeply resonate with readers. There is also some humorous battle of wills and give and take between the two love interests, with banter galore. There wasn't anything too unrealistic or that didn't work for me in the plot or the characters' interactions. It's a fairly mainstream story, but with good characters and solid heart. Add in this glorious island setting that felt like the best of summer and you've got an enjoyable read from beginning to end, and still makes me sigh with a smile weeks after finishing it.
There were a few things I would have liked cleaned up a bit, but those who read spicy reads won't have any issues since this is actually less detail than a lot of books in this genre. And the girls working in the night club wearing revealing outfits being objectified was something I really didn't like.
In the end, was it what I wished for? This was an entertaining summer romance with spice, great characters and an ideal setting. There's was plenty of complexity in the characters and plot, as well as a lot of heart. Definitely recommended to fans of the genre!
Content: Some swearing, innuendo, body objectifying, and open door love scenes.
Source: I received a complimentary copy through Toppling Stacks Tours, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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