The Summer I Turned Pretty finale has officially aired, and if you’re anything like me, you’re feeling a little heartbroken to leave Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah behind. Jenny Han’s series gave us all the sun-drenched romance, messy love triangles, and nostalgic summers we could want and now it’s over.

But don’t worry. The best way to soothe a book (or show) hangover is with more books that capture the same magic! Whether you’re looking for complicated relationships, coastal towns, or swoony first loves, this list is packed with stories that will help you hold onto those TSITP vibes just a little longer.

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1. Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

If you loved Belly’s mix of romance and self-discovery, you’ll adore Lina’s story as she spends a summer in Italy uncovering family secrets and maybe falling in love along the way. Perfect for fans of summer adventures and heartfelt journeys. (availabe on KU)

2.Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

For those who were Team Jeremiah (lighthearted, funny, charming), this rom-com delivers banter, fake dating, and a love interest who is impossible not to root for.

3.Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

Want the Conrad-level angst? This adult romance follows childhood friends turned lovers torn apart by betrayal and reunited years later. Full of longing, regrets, and second chances, it’s basically TSITP with more "grown-up" stakes.

4.Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune

Another Fortune hit, this one brings the summer nostalgia and the what-if romance, set against a lakeside resort. Fans of Cousins Beach will fall in love with its cozy, wistful atmosphere.

5.The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther

Set on Martha’s Vineyard, this YA romance has weddings, games, and a swoony summer romance with big Jenny Han energy. A must-read for anyone who isn’t ready to say goodbye to summer love stories. (available with prime)

6.We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon

This one blends summer romance with the tension of figuring out who you want to be. Like Belly, Quinn is stuck between family expectations, growing up, and the pull of first love.

Leaving The Summer I Turned Pretty behind feels a little like leaving the beach at the end of August nostalgic, bittersweet, and hard to let go. But these books can help keep the summer magic alive, with just the right mix of romance, heartbreak, and hope.

Ready to trade in your beach reads for pumpkin spice and falling leaves? If you’re moving on from Cousins Beach and craving something fresh, check out our 2025 Fall Rom-Com List full of cozy settings, witty banter, and romances that feel like your favorite cozy sweater on a crisp fall day!

So grab your sunscreen, your tissues, and one of these read-a-likes you might just find your next favorite summer love story!