NOVL Nation Pink Ribbon Winner: Our Secret Summer
The NOVL Nation has spoken! Fans are loving Our Secret Summer for its grumpy x sunshine romance with impeccable chemistry, the dreamy Ibiza setting. Its the perfect summer beach read with the perfect mix of lighthearted banter, escapism, and real emotion! But don’t just listen to us, hear it from readers themselves!
“It isn’t often that I have a physical reaction to a book, but this one? There were definitely tears streaming down my face by the end… happy tears. I ate this book up in a single day. I was completely swept away by the escapism and how perfectly it hit all the romance beats I love… My only complaint? That I didn’t read this sooner.”
–Corinne, @corinneschapterchatter
“Pack your bag for Ibiza! R.S. Grey has the perfect summer romance with Our Secret Summer. This book is packed with endless tropes, from workplace romance to millionaire boss mixed with grumpy x sunshine. The setting of this book will be a big draw for readers as R.S. does a great job of describing the beautiful scenery and nightlife. For me, I loved the characters. Isabel and Cristiano are red hot hot hot, and the tension?? Hellooooooo!!!!”
–Betty, Goodreads
“This book has the best summer vibes with sunshine, surfing, yachts, cliff jumping, nightclubs and a forbidden romance… The perfect poolside, beach read just to escape into this story.”
–Kristin, @beach.reading
“This was such a fun and sweet romance! It hooked me in early on, and I could not put it down… The banter was really fun and always made me laugh.”
–Manaswini, @bookswithmana
“This was the perfect beach read… Their grumpy x sunshine romance was swoony, indulgent, and made me feel like I was in Ibiza with them. I adored watching them fall in love, and couldn’t read it fast enough. If you want a feel-good escape, I highly recommend this one!”
–Shani, @shanisshelves
“What really stayed with me is how this book balances light and heavy. One moment you’re caught up in the fun, carefree summer energy and the next, you’re reminded that Isabel’s journey is rooted in grief and healing. That contrast made the story feel more meaningful than a typical summer romance. It’s not just about falling in love it’s about learning how to live again… Our Secret Summer is the kind of book you read for the vibes but remember for the emotions. It’s warm, entertaining, a little messy, and full of heart.”
–Ashley, @thepageladies
“They [Isabel and Cristiano] have the best banter going on and also a perfect grumpy x sunshine dynamic… This is a fun, fast read that makes me want to hop on a flight to Ibiza.
–Dea, @deasbookshelf
“It was a fun, escape type of read with good slow-burn chemistry, a fun setting and enjoyable side characters.”
–Erin, @honeynougats.reads
USA Today bestselling author R. S. Grey delivers a sparkling summertime romance about a young woman determined to complete her late sister’s bucket list.
I’ve spent years stuck behind a desk, always doing the practical, predictable thing. But when my sister’s untimely death leaves me with her unfinished bucket list, I have no choice but to throw caution to the wind and hop on a flight to sunny Ibiza. Attempting to carpe my diem on the shores of the Spanish Mediterranean, I waste no time making new friends and finding work at a popular nightclub.
Living out my sister’s dream summer shouldn’t be too hard with her bucket list as my guide:
Go surfing? Done.
Get a tattoo? If the list says so…
Fall in love? … Sorry, sis. No luck on that front.
That is, until I meet my surprisingly sexy boss Cristiano Moreno Winthrop. He’s completely off limits, but we can’t seem to stay away from each other. And between late-night talks, glittering parties on his yacht, and steamy stolen moments, I’m starting to think that I just might have found a way to finish that bucket list after all. But summer won’t last forever. Is what Cristiano and I have just a fling, or will it last beyond the season?
Escape to Ibiza in this sparkling summertime romance, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Abby Jimenez.