Ah, summer! Don’t you just love it? Backyard barbecues, picnics, trips to the beach. Now if you’re like me, you can’t wait to curl up in your favorite lounge chair at poolside, and read your latest romance novel while you soak up some UV’s (despite the doctors' warnings) and sip a frosty beverage! If you're also like me, your kids will be home nagging you to death, you’ll have sand in your bathing suit (and every other imaginable place), you’ll be sweating in places you didn’t even know existed and the newest romance novel you’ve been dying to sink your teeth into will fall in the pool!

Now I’d tell you not to sweat it, but sweating seems to come with summer territory. What I can tell you is, if you’re looking for some summer accessories along with a good read, ARR is here to help! Our reviewers once again band together to bring you their favorite summer toys. Whether you’re off to the beach to catch some waves, taking a car trip to the Grand Canyon or wading in the kiddy pool we have something for you. Don’t let the kids get you down, grab your favorite author’s latest and escape with some of our favorite “must have’s” for successful summer time reading!

Roni highly recommends her frosty mug from Wal-Mart, filled to the brim with lemonade. There’s nothing better than swaying in the warm breeze on a porch swing, while the hot sun fades as you sip some tangy lemonade and turn the pages of your favorite fantasy. Oh and don’t forget that chair, Lucy always brings a folding chaise - mandatory if you’re going to the beach, and want the sand left where it belongs, on the beach!

Paula’s wish is for a glider this summer, so that she can read her latest juicy romance with a big glass of ice water. Paula is also hoping her husband will read this article and purchase said glider! Tracie and Sandi highly recommend plastic book covers, so that no stray drops of water might smudge your favorite author's words…horrors!

The ever-practical Pam never leaves home without her Water Sport sun tan lotion, a bottle of water and a romantic comedy so she doesn’t need tissues! JaToya just stays at home, she dislikes the heat and the sand at the beach, but she loves her fan that keeps her cool for indoor summer reading.

Celia wears a floppy hat, to maintain her beautiful skin and stay cool. Carolyn always brings chapstick to keep her full, lush lips smooth and soft and a pair of dark sunglasses, so those around her can’t see the glazed look in her eyes when she gets to the really juicy parts of her latest romance!