16 Must Reads For Your Beach or Mountain Spring Break

At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen: After shaming themselves at a New Year's Eve party, Madeline Hyde and her husband, Ellis, are left looking for a way to win back his father's favor and financial support. They decide that the only way to regain his favor is by accomplishing a task that Ellis's father never could: the hunting of the Loch Ness monster. At the Water's Edge is an exciting tale of a young woman who is forced outside of her comfort zone, as she struggles to find her way in a small Scottish town during World War II.

This Is Mexico: Tales of Culture and Other Complications by Carol Merchasin: Through a collection of well-written essays, Carol Merchasin provides readers with an in-depth look into Mexican culture and history. From religion to the educational role of telenovelas, Merchasin paints a picture of the delights, troubles, and struggles faced by the Mexican people.

The Shepherdess of Siena by Linda Lafferty: Virginia Tacci is a shepherdess in 16th-century Italy. Raised by her aunt and uncle, Virginia has always had a passion for horses; however, due to her gender and class, she knows that she may never get the chance to ride them. Everything changes when Isabella de' Medici, a skilled rider, shows up and inspires Virginia to reach for her goal and race in Siena's Palio.

The Girls of Mischief Bay by Susan Mallery: Nicole Lord tries to be a supportive wife, but it is hard when her husband quits his job and will not even help take care of their son. Career-oriented Shannon Rigg has finally found a great guy, but the relationship will leave her questioning whether it is possible to have a successful job and personal life. And Pam Eiland is just trying to find a way to keep her marriage exciting now that her children have grown. These three very different women are all destined to be Mischief Bay friends. Full of laughter, tears, and love, The Girls of Mischief Bay is a memorable must read.

Until You by Jeannie Moon: Newly divorced Kate Adams finds herself in uncharted waters as the famous and gorgeous hockey player David Burke approaches her on a sunny deck at a California hotel. Charmed and bewildered, Kate agrees to be spontaneous for a change and accepts David's dinner invitation. After all, it is her 40th birthday, so why not go out with a man nearly 10 years younger? Kate is scared to risk it all as she falls for David, but what Kate does not know is that David will break every rule in the book to keep her.

The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks: Two couples, one story. Ninety-one-year-old Ira Levinson is struggling to stay awake after a car crash, when his deceased wife Ruth appears. She urges him to stay strong and retells the story of their life together. A few miles away, Sophia Danko has just met Luke, a rugged small-town guy. Sophia and Luke have instant chemistry, but Luke has a secret that could ruin everything. Soon to be a major motion picture, The Longest Ride is the story of two couples whose lives merge in unpredictable ways.

Both of Me by Jonathan Friesen: Clara was supposed to be on just another journey, escaping her past. But things change when she meets Elias Phinn. After their bags are switched, Clara has to track down Elias, but what she finds is not the Elias she met, but someone completely different. Elias has dissociative identity disorder. As Clara becomes entangled within Elias's lives, she takes it upon herself to find a way to help his gentle side, the side she happens to be falling in love with, never disappear again.

One Wish by Robyn Carr: Grace Dillon, an ex-champion figure skater, decided to leave the ruthless world of competitive skating behind to open a flower shop in the small town of Thunder Point. Grace feels that something is still missing, until high school teacher Troy Headly comes along. Grace eagerly accepts Troy's no-strings-attached relationship offer, but things become difficult when Grace's past comes back to haunt her. Grace and Troy must decide if they are just friends with benefits or potentially something more . . .

Rumors by A.C. Arthur: Landy, Tenile, Nicole, Nathan, Justin, and Kareem were the best of the best at Tanner University, destined for greatness. Everything changes a couple of weeks before graduation when Landy is murdered and Nathan is blamed. Though he is freed without charges, Nathan is forced to leave town. A decade later, Nathan is back and eager to clear his name. But someone does not like Nathan asking questions about Landy's murder, and they are willing to kill to keep the past in the past.

French Coast by Anita Hughes: Serena's life is perfect. She has the perfect boyfriend, is the newest editor at Vogue, and just landed the interview of the year with the former editor of French Vogue. But when Serena goes to France for the interview, she finds out that her reservation was lost. Serena thinks all hope is lost until Zoe, a quirky hotel guest, offers Serena a spot in her room. To make things worse, Serena finds out a secret about her parent's marriage that leaves her questioning everything, including her own relationship.

Remnants: Season of Fire by Lisa T. Bergren: In a distant future where faith is a dangerous possession and a prophesied group is charged with saving the world, Andriana's gifts are used to wage a war for the sake of humanity. Now in the second book, she has found her footing and discovered that the battles she's fought were just the tip of the iceberg. Now she must use her newfound power of empathy to pull those she loves away from darkness.

Longing by Mary Balogh: Sian Jones abandoned everything to live in a coal-mining community in South Wales. Sian is intrigued by the miner's rebellion and agrees to marry the leader of the revolutionary movement. However, her feelings change when she takes a governess position for Alexander Hyatt, the symbol of oppression for everything that she knows. Alexander defies all of her expectations, leaving Sian to decide between two men. With her future hanging in the balance, Sian knows that she must listen to her heart or face the consequences.

A Desperate Fortune by Susanna Kearsley: Mary Dundas was a Jacobite exile who only wished for freedom, adventure, and the love of the family she lost. Mary recorded her story of rebellion and betrayal into an encrypted journal. Three hundred years later, Sara Thomas is able to crack the code and discover the secrets of Mary's life. Though they are hundreds of years apart, Sara discovers that she and Mary have a lot more in common than she first thought.

Deviation (Clone Chronicles) by Heather Hildenbrand: Eighteen-year-old Ven has never set foot outside the windowless warehouse where was was created until a month ago. Ven spent her days confined in a lab studying videos of her Authentic, Raven Rogen. An Imitation of Raven, Ven was prepared to step into Raven's life at a moment's notice if there was danger. Now, Ven is living Raven's life. Ven is kissing Raven's boyfriend, living in Raven's penthouse, obeying Raven's father. But Ven has a secret plan; she doesn't want to have Raven's life, she want her own life.

A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear: As Maisie Dobbs makes her way back from India to England to see her dying father, she suddenly realizes she is not ready. Despite the captain's warnings, Maisie disembarks in Gibraltar. Only days after her arrival, Maisie inadvertently gets tangled up in a murder investigation. The case goes deeper than expected as Maggie is thrust into a world of political controversy that forces her to choose between her past and future.

Storm Fall by Tracy Banghart: Aris Haan sacrificed everything to join the military, but it was all in vain. When the military found out that she was a woman, they sent her home, despite her war hero status. Now Aris is given the chance to come back and fight as herself. But things are not easy for a female soldier. The men in her unit undermine Aris at every turn, and to make things worse, she is falling for her superior officer, which is strictly forbidden. In the captivating sequel to Rebel Wing, Aris is pushed to her limits in a journey that not everyone will survive.