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Pink Sand Summer
On a pink-sand island where everyone knows your story, one summer brings her face-to-face with the love that once broke her and a man who makes her question what comes next.
Lucy returns to her grandmother’s beloved island house on Harbour Island planning to get her footing and figure out what it means to inherit not just a home, but a life that still echoes in every room. What she finds instead is a summer that pulls her straight back into the love, and the version of herself she thought she’d left behind.
Jack is history. Familiar and devastating in all the ways that matter. He knows Lucy without asking, carries years of shared summers and unfinished conversations, and still holds a piece of her heart she never quite got back, no matter how hard she tried.
Noah arrives on the island with a guitar and a way of paying attention that catches Lucy off guard. New to Harbour Island, he feels unclaimed by her history. He asks unexpected questions and makes her curious about who she might be becoming, without offering any guarantees.
As island life fills her days, Lucy’s focus keeps getting pulled back into the familiar orbit of friends and routines, and toward Jack, in ways that feel accidental but never quite are. Afternoons meant for painting slip sideways, the pressure of her upcoming island show building as distraction becomes harder to resist.
Dinner parties stretch late, conversations tangle as Lucy finds herself in the same room with both men at once. Then one unforgettable evening at Graham Vale’s storied home shifts her understanding of the past, and what she wants for her future.
Drawn deeper into Harbour Island’s rhythm and the people who make it feel like home, Lucy inches toward a choice she can’t avoid. Because choosing wrong would mean leaving behind more than a summer. It would mean losing the life she’s only just beginning to imagine.
Set entirely on the dreamy shores of Harbour Island, The Bahamas, Pink Sand Summer is an immersive escape about love in all its forms. Romantic. Platonic. And the kind that roots you to a place forever. It’s a heartfelt, comfort-forward beach read for anyone who believes the right summer, with the right people, can change everything.
Lucy returns to her grandmother’s beloved island house on Harbour Island planning to get her footing and figure out what it means to inherit not just a home, but a life that still echoes in every room. What she finds instead is a summer that pulls her straight back into the love, and the version of herself she thought she’d left behind.
Jack is history. Familiar and devastating in all the ways that matter. He knows Lucy without asking, carries years of shared summers and unfinished conversations, and still holds a piece of her heart she never quite got back, no matter how hard she tried.
Noah arrives on the island with a guitar and a way of paying attention that catches Lucy off guard. New to Harbour Island, he feels unclaimed by her history. He asks unexpected questions and makes her curious about who she might be becoming, without offering any guarantees.
As island life fills her days, Lucy’s focus keeps getting pulled back into the familiar orbit of friends and routines, and toward Jack, in ways that feel accidental but never quite are. Afternoons meant for painting slip sideways, the pressure of her upcoming island show building as distraction becomes harder to resist.
Dinner parties stretch late, conversations tangle as Lucy finds herself in the same room with both men at once. Then one unforgettable evening at Graham Vale’s storied home shifts her understanding of the past, and what she wants for her future.
Drawn deeper into Harbour Island’s rhythm and the people who make it feel like home, Lucy inches toward a choice she can’t avoid. Because choosing wrong would mean leaving behind more than a summer. It would mean losing the life she’s only just beginning to imagine.
Set entirely on the dreamy shores of Harbour Island, The Bahamas, Pink Sand Summer is an immersive escape about love in all its forms. Romantic. Platonic. And the kind that roots you to a place forever. It’s a heartfelt, comfort-forward beach read for anyone who believes the right summer, with the right people, can change everything.
243 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 12, 2026
About the author
Chassity Evans
1 book14 followersChassity Evans is a Charleston-based author and longtime lifestyle creative known for her warm, detail-rich storytelling and love of escapist reads. A lifelong romance reader, she is drawn to stories that balance warmth, tension, and a strong sense of place.
After spending years sharing books, travel, and life along the coast with a devoted community, Chassity brings that same sense of place and emotional intimacy to her fiction. She splits her time between Charleston, South Carolina, and Harbour Island in The Bahamas, where much of her creative inspiration is rooted.
Pink Sand Summer is her debut novel. Connect with Chassity on Instagram @chassity.evans
After spending years sharing books, travel, and life along the coast with a devoted community, Chassity brings that same sense of place and emotional intimacy to her fiction. She splits her time between Charleston, South Carolina, and Harbour Island in The Bahamas, where much of her creative inspiration is rooted.
Pink Sand Summer is her debut novel. Connect with Chassity on Instagram @chassity.evans
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May 15, 2026
this was a really cute and quick (under 250 pages) summer read that made me want to book a trip to Harbour Island! i lovedddd how the author dressed the main character, we need an IG page for Lucy’s outfits! short, sweet, on kindle unlimited, the perfect book to kick off your summer reading
May 17, 2026
Ate this up. Such a quick good read
Review of advance copy received from Author
This one delivers exactly what you want from a summer read - it’s easy, immersive, dreamy, and just the right touch of indulgent. I quite literally inhaled this book in two sittings and adored my time with it.
When Lucy returns to Harbor Island after her grandmother’s passing, she finds herself in the midst of two sun-soaked love scenarios: one rooted in history, nostalgia, and undeniable chemistry, and the other fresh, polished, and quietly complicated in its own way. Despite the classic set-up, it’s executed with a warmth and charm that makes it feel entirely its own.
The real standout, at least for me, is the writing. The descriptions are lush and transportive in a way that feels almost cinematic. I could so tangibly feel the kiss of the sun, the glittering pink sand, and the tension of the late-night storms rolling in. There’s a vividness to the setting that makes Harbor Island feel like a character in its own right, which I loved!
The romance leans sweet over steamy which fits the tone so perfectly. I did candidly want just a touch more yearning and pining but the characters arcs were well-developed and satisfying to the point it didn’t adversely impact my enjoyment of this. I will say, I also loved the supporting cast of characters! There’s a strong “found family” element woven throughout which adds depth and heart, giving the story a comforting, lived-in feeling that makes you want to linger a little longer.
Be sure to save this for when you’re in the mood for a light, feel-good, effortlessly readable story perfect for a beach day or for when you’re craving something comforting and escapist that nails the summer vibe.
When Lucy returns to Harbor Island after her grandmother’s passing, she finds herself in the midst of two sun-soaked love scenarios: one rooted in history, nostalgia, and undeniable chemistry, and the other fresh, polished, and quietly complicated in its own way. Despite the classic set-up, it’s executed with a warmth and charm that makes it feel entirely its own.
The real standout, at least for me, is the writing. The descriptions are lush and transportive in a way that feels almost cinematic. I could so tangibly feel the kiss of the sun, the glittering pink sand, and the tension of the late-night storms rolling in. There’s a vividness to the setting that makes Harbor Island feel like a character in its own right, which I loved!
The romance leans sweet over steamy which fits the tone so perfectly. I did candidly want just a touch more yearning and pining but the characters arcs were well-developed and satisfying to the point it didn’t adversely impact my enjoyment of this. I will say, I also loved the supporting cast of characters! There’s a strong “found family” element woven throughout which adds depth and heart, giving the story a comforting, lived-in feeling that makes you want to linger a little longer.
Be sure to save this for when you’re in the mood for a light, feel-good, effortlessly readable story perfect for a beach day or for when you’re craving something comforting and escapist that nails the summer vibe.
May 13, 2026
📖 eyeball read 🩷PINK SAND SUMMER by Chassity Evans🩷 The PERFECT beach read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Lucy is back on Harbour Island, The Bahamas, like she is every summer, but this summer will be different as she’s inherited her beloved Gran’s house and is determined to find the inspiration she’s lost in her life and her art. However, right from the start, she is faced with two major distractions in the form of the alluring new guy Noah and her ex and first love Jack. We are taken along on this absolutely magical summer on Harbour Island filled with parties, late nights, and romantic moments. AHH absolute summer perfection.
Vibes: Think how Elin Hilderbrand builds a whole Nantucket summer world. That’s what Chassity Evans does here in Harbour Island. The vibes, the fashion, the food, the drinks- felt like I was right there on those pink sand beaches. Now add in a perfectly paced romance storyline! At 230 pages and the suspense of the love triangle, this one is just so easy and so damn fun to read. I couldn’t put it down.
I do not have a second home/summer home, but I’ve been lucky enough to spend a week or weekends here and there in a “summer town.” There’s something so fun about this somewhat suspended reality- like it’s real life, but only in the context of the summer- basically an extended vacation. It was such a great time to live vicariously through Lucy’s summer at Harbour Island.
And guess what?! Chassity Evans said she plans to write more books set here in this same universe. I canNOT! I will certainly be reading the next book. What a DEBUT this was!!
Lucy is back on Harbour Island, The Bahamas, like she is every summer, but this summer will be different as she’s inherited her beloved Gran’s house and is determined to find the inspiration she’s lost in her life and her art. However, right from the start, she is faced with two major distractions in the form of the alluring new guy Noah and her ex and first love Jack. We are taken along on this absolutely magical summer on Harbour Island filled with parties, late nights, and romantic moments. AHH absolute summer perfection.
Vibes: Think how Elin Hilderbrand builds a whole Nantucket summer world. That’s what Chassity Evans does here in Harbour Island. The vibes, the fashion, the food, the drinks- felt like I was right there on those pink sand beaches. Now add in a perfectly paced romance storyline! At 230 pages and the suspense of the love triangle, this one is just so easy and so damn fun to read. I couldn’t put it down.
I do not have a second home/summer home, but I’ve been lucky enough to spend a week or weekends here and there in a “summer town.” There’s something so fun about this somewhat suspended reality- like it’s real life, but only in the context of the summer- basically an extended vacation. It was such a great time to live vicariously through Lucy’s summer at Harbour Island.
And guess what?! Chassity Evans said she plans to write more books set here in this same universe. I canNOT! I will certainly be reading the next book. What a DEBUT this was!!
May 14, 2026
The characters. The setting. The plot. The language. All top notch.
This debut book yanked me in and kept me turning the pages. I felt instantly connected to the characters, and I was definitely interested in how the love triangle would play out.
I fell in love with Harbour Island and want to travel there NOW. The rich descriptions and special details brought the setting to life almost as a main character itself.
The plot was constructed in a way that had me lost in the pages even though I had many things that needed to be done.
Most of all, the language was beautiful. It had a rhythm that made it both easy to read and delicious. So much imagery and so many perfect descriptions and comparisons.
I hope we can look forward to more from Chassity, more from Harbour Island, and more from Jack and Lucy and the other characters.
This debut book yanked me in and kept me turning the pages. I felt instantly connected to the characters, and I was definitely interested in how the love triangle would play out.
I fell in love with Harbour Island and want to travel there NOW. The rich descriptions and special details brought the setting to life almost as a main character itself.
The plot was constructed in a way that had me lost in the pages even though I had many things that needed to be done.
Most of all, the language was beautiful. It had a rhythm that made it both easy to read and delicious. So much imagery and so many perfect descriptions and comparisons.
I hope we can look forward to more from Chassity, more from Harbour Island, and more from Jack and Lucy and the other characters.
May 18, 2026
I felt this good have been an excellent read but fell short of my expectations. No deep character building, I didn’t feel connected to a single character in the story. It felt as if it was a high school writing assignment for descriptive adjectives. I would have rather learned more about the character and what drove them and made them who they are instead of what they were all wearing in every scene. I thought it was surface level unfortunately
May 17, 2026
3 for the setting and writing. I really didn’t connect to the characters and did not enjoy the narration at all. The Fmc could not have been more conceited about her looks. In first person she bragged about how she looked and how multiple men were staring or made comments constantly. 2.5 overall. 5 for cover.
May 13, 2026
Cute and fun summer read, but I feel like the build up didn’t flow with the quick ending.
May 17, 2026
This was the “Elin” itch that needed to be scratched. Descriptive, beach vibes with a happy ending.
May 18, 2026
Cute and easy read. Makes me want to get back to the Bahamas immediately! 3 stars just because it’s so short that I didn’t feel like I had time to build a connection to the characters.
May 18, 2026
4.75 ⭐️ the perfect summer beach read!
May 18, 2026
Very cute summer read
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