RJF ~ Summery Reads

Hello all! I'm going to be a total copy-cat and do a post similar to others I've saw around the blogosphere lately. I'm not sure who started it, but Jonathan, Savannah, and Zane have all did this type of thing now. 

I'm also posting in part with Deborah C.'s "Recommend June Fest". Check out her blog for other book recommendations, going all this month. :D 

// SERIES 

The Keystone Stable series by Marsha Hubler ~ Like, wow, y'all. I never realized how summery these books were until I was looking through my shelves for stuff to use in this post. A Horse to Love (book one), Summer Camp Adventure (book four), and The Long Ride Home (book eight) are more summery than the rest, but...ooooh, they should totally be read during the summer months. And they're not that long so, you could read like 3 of these in the time you could read one longer book. *nods* 

If you like 'horse books', contemporary settings, and stories of foster homes for troubled teens, these are for you. #perfectforsummer

// CONTEMPORARY 

Summer Promise by Robin Jones Gunn ~ It has summer in the title. I couldn't not include this little hunk of beachy-ness. Granted, I didn't agree with some of the content, and I've only read this one and book two so I can't recommend the whole series. But it would still make a pretty good summer quick-grab. #summeryness

The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis ~ Okay, so, I haven't officially finished this book, but a gal I trust for all things bookish recently reviewed it. So I'll take her word for it that this one is a keeper. ;) And would you look at that cover?! #beachreadsforthewin

// HISTORICAL 

{1940s} Interrupted by Rachel Coker ~ OHMEGOODNESS, this book is beautiful and utterly delightful. Since it covers several years, it obviously isn't set only during the summer. But it is quite summery and there's oodles of beach scenes. #abeautyyoudontwannamiss

{1910s} Once Upon a Summer by Janette Oke ~ Again, it has summer in the title. And this little darlin' is perfect for summer. It's humorous and cute and just fun. I read it last late spring/early summer and it is so sweet. Just a good ol' not-your-typical family story. :) 

{1950s} Love Me Tender by Janice Hanna ~ *melts at the adorable cover* Basically, this book is amazing. I read it recently with a friend and it was just SOO cute!! <3 The 1950s vibes were definitely there, the romance was sweet as could be, and being set in a seaside town? It makes a perfect summer read. #cutenessoverload

{1880s} Heartbreak Trail by Susan K. Marlow ~ Summer time excitement and adventure...perfect description, I do believe. This isn't my favorite Andi book (sorry, but Courgaeous Love took that spot. Once and forever. <3), but it's definitely a good one. #cattledrives

// BONUS 

Annnddd...here's a bonus of two books that I haven't read so I can't really recommend them, but they look/sound so good. And they're on my summer TBR, so. xD  

To Get to You by Joanne Bischof ~ After reading This Quiet Sky, I knew I would want to read more by Ms. Bischof. A friend very nearly ordered me to read this one, insisting upon how amazing and cute it is. And once I saw the cover and read the synopsis? Um, yeah, I obviously need this in my life. Also, I've been told it includes a road trip?! #roadtripsaresosummery

{1960s} Chasing Jupiter by Rachel Coker ~ *totally not over here drooling over the cover* This. book. looks. amazing. Judging my the synopsis and the barrage of good things I've been told about this book, it's definitely one I need to read. And the cover?! Peaches?! (It's set in Georgia I think??) I MUST READ IT SOON. <33 

Well, I believe that's all I've got for now. Oh! And just so y'all know, I'll be out of town from this Saturday through the next Saturday. So...no replying to comments or emails, but I do have some stuff scheduled. Anywho, see y'all later! *waves* 

~Faith 

P.S. Don't forget to visit Reading in June for more RJF posts! :D